Very true...but paradoxically may actually make matters worse. If coolant passes through the radiator too quickly it doesn't have the opportunity to dissipate heat sufficiently.

Heed the warnings above and keep a very close eye on your coolant level and of course your temp level to the extent that is possible with the dash gauge.

You may get through the winter months without incident, and you should remain vigilant as the weather warms up. (although it looks like the temps in Vancouver don't swing wildly summer to winter)

 

ultragauge makes a decent product that gives you a **** ton of obd2 information that is highly intuitive and accessible while driving so you can keep an eye on your temperature real time, with some accuracy. there are some bluetooth obd2 readers that work with an iPhone or Android app, but haven't heard much about those either way

 

ok thanks guys!! I have really good deals for part the t-stat coat me 10$ so I was changing it at the same time as flushing the coolant! I emailed the old owner to see the reason he removed the t-stat!

thanks for all the answers

 

Is it an 88c (if from the UK) or 180F (if from the US) thermostat?

 

It is an 88f!! Am i better of with the 180f??

 

Thanks! That was exactly the answer I was looking for!!

 

I'm assuming you mean 88c, 88f would be open much of the time even without the engine running.
88c is what you want if made in Europe. It seems Made in USA thermostats are marked with the temp at which they start to open. UK thermostats are marked with the fully open temp.
Land Rover specifies it should be fully open at 88.
If in doubt, test it in a pot of water with a thermometer. Suspend it with a wire so it's not touching the pan so you get an accurate reading.
A US thermostat like the Stant I posted start to open at 180f (82c) and are fully open at about 190 (88c) or a little less.