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Jun 17, 2013 | 12:53 PM

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tsingerjr

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Is there a way to test the Thermostadt or do I just need to replace it?

Jun 17, 2013 | 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by tsingerjr

The lower raditior hose was burning up and the upper hose was cool. Is that normal, after running it for about 5 minutes?

It's supposed to be the opposite. The lower rad hose is what is bringing in cooler water into the water pump. I would say the t-stat is stuck shut but that would likely blow hoses.

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Is there a way to test the Thermostadt or do I just need to replace it?

Pull the t-stat and drop it into boiling water, put a thermometer in the water and see if it opens around 190*.

Jun 17, 2013 | 12:58 PM

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Replace it, get a Stant Super Stat.

Jun 17, 2013 | 01:01 PM

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Ok... Im off to Advanced Auto. I'll keep pyou posted.

Jun 17, 2013 | 01:10 PM

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Test the new T stat also as described by the dude.

Jun 17, 2013 | 05:06 PM

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I romoved the old thermostat and it was in pieces. I cant believe that, considering I just replaced it in December, when I did the plenum repair. I put in the Super Stat as zman17 suggested and it seems to be running ok. I'll test over the next few days. Thanks for your quick responses guys!!!!