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Jess Brandt (Disco285)
| | Posted on Sunday, November 17, 2002 - 10:56 pm: | 
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hey...i've got a '95 disco here in the US of A and today in north georgia it was high 30's...29-45 to be exact...and mostly cloudy...
well my car warms up a lil' bit but when i drive it for about 20-30minutes it still isn't always in the optimum range....its inbetween the cold dash and the low optimum temp...
i have had to run the a/c to keep the car from foggin' up...but will it cause this...any advice is greatly appreciated...and also while i am @ it... |
Jess Brandt (Disco285)
| | Posted on Sunday, November 17, 2002 - 10:57 pm: |
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sorry...didn't mean to hit enter....
....and also while i am @ it....
the temp will change...not quickly but slowly over time it will actually go back down a lil' tiny bit while driving...i was always under the impression that it always got warmer...
SO CONFUSED!
thanks,
jess |
Fred Phillips (Fphillips)
| | Posted on Monday, November 18, 2002 - 06:58 am: |
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I had similar symptoms. On a 200 mile trip to Vermont and the temperature gage kept gradually going lower. After 100 miles I realized that I had consumed almost a half tank of fuel! I stopped and put a piece of cardboard in front of the radiator. This helped somewhat but on my return trip the check engine light came on. The code was for right oxygen sensor. When I got home I replaced the thermostat and both oxygen sensors (the right one was completely fouled).
I think that the failed thermostat caused the vehicle to run very rich which in turn fouled the oxygen sensor.
BTW the victim was a '94 Disco I with 120,000 miles.
My advise is to change the thermostat before you have to also replace an oxygen sensor.
Good luck. |
gp (Garrett)
| | Posted on Monday, November 18, 2002 - 07:53 am: |
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yep. sounds like a thermostat. $10 and 15 min. and you are done. just be careful not to tear the cheap paper gasket when replacing. and make sure to install the thermostat the same way the old one came out. |
Paul T. Schram (Paulschram)
| | Posted on Monday, November 18, 2002 - 08:33 am: |
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You can use a thermostat and gasket for a small block chevy. You may need to drill a tiny hole in the flange to mimic the "jiggle pin". Look for a 180'F thermostat.
It'll save you big bucks to not use the L-R part.
Paul
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gp (Garrett)
| | Posted on Monday, November 18, 2002 - 09:00 am: |
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big bucks? haha. even british atlantic sells the thermostat 'kit' for $10. how much cheaper can you go? lol. ok $3 or so. damn........you ar a CB.
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Paul T. Schram (Paulschram)
| | Posted on Monday, November 18, 2002 - 12:32 pm: |
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At least I didn't suggest using a manila folder for a gasket!
As for the thermostat, I just took one off the pegboard that had probably been there for the better part of ten years, if not more. In fact, I think I bought a $5.00 gasket for AB just to compare it with one to a SBC!
Cheap can be good, it leaves more $ for good beer! There I don't skimp, life is too short for cheap beer.
Peace,
Paul
Original CB |
Henry Enriquez (Discoinla)
| | Posted on Monday, November 18, 2002 - 05:09 pm: |
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..And um...where exactly is the thermostat? |
gp (Garrett)
| | Posted on Monday, November 18, 2002 - 05:25 pm: |
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blue has to have a pic of this! but follow the large black radiator hose where it feeds into the front/top of the engine. there will be a bolt on either side of it. thermostat is at the end of this hose where it bolts to the engine. very simple task. |
Blue (Bluegill)
| | Posted on Monday, November 18, 2002 - 05:33 pm: |
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located on front of engine:
here's what you'll see as you replace tstat:
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Blue (Bluegill)
| | Posted on Monday, November 18, 2002 - 05:36 pm: |
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I used a Motorad thermostat from BAP Auto Parts store. Have the part # at home...
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John
| | Posted on Monday, November 18, 2002 - 05:36 pm: |
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how can you test thermostat to make sure it is working at optimum temp. My guage always reads at a touch below halfway. Seems to be running cold but not sure.
Thanks in advance.
John |
Blue (Bluegill)
| | Posted on Monday, November 18, 2002 - 05:37 pm: |
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not worth "testing" - just replace it if in doubt |
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