Just a precaution, here's an excerpt re: thermostats...and my
$.02...........
"If the thermostat needs to be replaced, install one with the same
temperature rating as the original. Most cars and light trucks since 1971
require thermostats with 192- or 195-degree ratings. Using a cooler
thermostat (160 or 180) in an attempt to "cure" a tendency to overheat can
increase fuel and oil consumption, ring wear and emissions. On newer
vehicles with computerized engine controls, the wrong thermostat can prevent
the computer system from going into closed loop resulting in major
performance and emission problems if the engine fails to reach its normal
operating temperature."
Ron
00 SLT QC 4X2 5.9 3.55 LSD
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net]On Behalf Of DAK4JLB@aol.com
Sent: Thursday, June 08, 2000 4:45 PM
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: Re: DML: Installing a new T-stat (DAK4JLB)
Well, I wasn't able to find one from them but mine works great. Several of
my
friends use them too and for longer than I have and no one has ever had a
problem. The only problem I have had, which is the same problem I had before
I installed the new stat is if I am idling for a long time with the A/C on
high, it will get hot enough to make the fan come on but once in motion, it
cools back down to 160 or below in just a minute or two.
Zeus
99 R/T RC
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