As I said...the t'stat is closed until the coolant in the engine reaches
the rated temp. Once the rated temp is reached, the t'stat opens and
lets the cooler water from the radiator circulate until the temp goes
below the rated temp...then the t'stat closed again.
Now, if the temp outside is really cold (yes...-30 does count as REALLY
cold), the water in the radiator will be much colder than normal and
will "Super cool" the engine. This gives the effect of the t'stat not
warming up the engine as much. This...again...is normal. The same
thing would happen with a 195.
As for the worries...no.
- Bernd
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net] On Behalf Of Punch
Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2001 8:20 PM
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: DML: Re: RE: Re: change thermostat????
thanks again, so when it's minus 30c, no worries for me eh????? Punch
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1998 Dakota CC V6, Deep Amethyst, K&N Homebrew Intake,
Gutter Guard Grills, Dynomax Cat Back Exhaust,
Autolite 3923's.
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*In the near future: jet stage 2, billet TB, 180Dg. Thermo, energy
suspension bushings, hotchkis sway bars.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bernd D. Ratsch" <bernd@texas.net>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2001 6:45 PM
Subject: DML: RE: Re: change thermostat????
>
> A 180 is fine in the winter. The T'Stats do not run cooler in the
> winter unless it's freekin' cold. The T'stat will open at 180...no
> sooner which means the engine will run at 180. I've been running 180
> T'Stats for many years in all of my vehicles with no issues in the
> winter time (even in Tahoe).
>
> - Bernd
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net] On Behalf Of kwreimer
> Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2001 5:33 PM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: DML: Re: change thermostat????
>
>
> Punch, you should stay with the 195 for winter. your truck will run
> better, but thats my opinion, i believe in the 195 temp, unless the
> motor is so pumped up and creates lots of heat.
>
>
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