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PTE thermostat

Old Sep 18, 2007 | 08:12 PM
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PTE thermostat

160 degree thermostat. I've had this thing collecting dust for months. I installed it today and really don't know why I was waiting. It only took about an hour. It could also be a good time to drain and flush your coolant as you have to remove some. It was three bolts in all with one hose clamp.

I have been driving around all day in 70-80degree weather and the temp never went over 80C stop and go. On the highway stuck a couple needles width below 80. It really made a distinct difference as my car was normally around 90. I think any C43 would greatly benefit from this.
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Old Sep 19, 2007 | 07:04 AM
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Hello nitro.

How much did you purchase it for? Can you post a location of where you got it? and maybe installation instructions? I don't think I need anything, but I am sure this will help in future.
Thank you in advance.



Originally Posted by NitrogenBalance
160 degree thermostat. I've had this thing collecting dust for months. I installed it today and really don't know why I was waiting. It only took about an hour. It could also be a good time to drain and flush your coolant as you have to remove some. It was three bolts in all with one hose clamp.

I have been driving around all day in 70-80degree weather and the temp never went over 80C stop and go. On the highway stuck a couple needles width below 80. It really made a distinct difference as my car was normally around 90. I think any C43 would greatly benefit from this.
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Old Sep 19, 2007 | 09:25 AM
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I'll shoot you a PM as I don't want the person to get into trouble if I start inderectly marketing the product on the forum. Works like a charm!
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Old Sep 20, 2007 | 12:15 AM
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Originally Posted by NitrogenBalance
I'll shoot you a PM as I don't want the person to get into trouble if I start inderectly marketing the product on the forum. Works like a charm!
Yeah, let us know. Mine runs very hot. Just spent $$ replacing my old one, but it would be worth the cooler temps.
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Old Sep 21, 2007 | 09:27 PM
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Also, if it gets cold any time soon can you let us know whether you have problems running rich or the car warming up slowly?
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