Neoparoykos
Active Member
***I have browsed some other of the old threads regarding the issues but relevant images are dead.
I recently replaced the thermostat housing with a unit from Ireland Engineering after mine was damaged upon removal. The unit is a newer style with a larger t-stat cover that necessitated me swapping to my original (see pictures). In the process I also replaced the t-stat with an OEM example. Not surprisingly, I am having overheating issues. It will rise to just before the red while at a standstill and will decrease to just above the first hash at highway speeds, seemingly once the t-stat opens. I have bled the system sufficiently (I believe), but understand it could be an issue related to newer t-stats with the older cover? Any help would be appreciated.
Note: Auxiliary fan is coming on and engine mounted fan will not spin when the car is off without significant force. Spins properly when car is on.
I recently replaced the thermostat housing with a unit from Ireland Engineering after mine was damaged upon removal. The unit is a newer style with a larger t-stat cover that necessitated me swapping to my original (see pictures). In the process I also replaced the t-stat with an OEM example. Not surprisingly, I am having overheating issues. It will rise to just before the red while at a standstill and will decrease to just above the first hash at highway speeds, seemingly once the t-stat opens. I have bled the system sufficiently (I believe), but understand it could be an issue related to newer t-stats with the older cover? Any help would be appreciated.
Note: Auxiliary fan is coming on and engine mounted fan will not spin when the car is off without significant force. Spins properly when car is on.