How little do we trust this Duralast 180º Thermo?
180F’s will lower temps from reaching the 220F range (with a 195F it was 193-220F easy), the 180F opens sooner, but your temp range will be somewhere in the 184-215F range. I always recommend reading the stamped C temp inside the thermostat, back in the day Auto Zone was famous for selling 180F’s thst were actually 195F units. Checking the stamped twmp is a good way to verify the actual temp tange of the thermostat.
A lot depends on speed, terrain, and external temps, highway/road temps, aftermarket equipment, and even the wind all factor into your temps.
I’m in SETX and range from 182-215F depening on the season, speed, and weather conditions. The temps are even across my 3 D2’s so I am 99% sure that is normal for my area/conditions.
A lot depends on speed, terrain, and external temps, highway/road temps, aftermarket equipment, and even the wind all factor into your temps.
I’m in SETX and range from 182-215F depening on the season, speed, and weather conditions. The temps are even across my 3 D2’s so I am 99% sure that is normal for my area/conditions.
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Mudding
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180F’s will lower temps from reaching the 220F range (with a 195F it was 193-220F easy), the 180F opens sooner, but your temp range will be somewhere in the 184-215F range. I always recommend reading the stamped C temp inside the thermostat, back in the day Auto Zone was famous for selling 180F’s thst were actually 195F units. Checking the stamped twmp is a good way to verify the actual temp tange of the thermostat.
A lot depends on speed, terrain, and external temps, highway/road temps, aftermarket equipment, and even the wind all factor into your temps.
I’m in SETX and range from 182-215F depening on the season, speed, and weather conditions. The temps are even across my 3 D2’s so I am 99% sure that is normal for my area/conditions.
A lot depends on speed, terrain, and external temps, highway/road temps, aftermarket equipment, and even the wind all factor into your temps.
I’m in SETX and range from 182-215F depening on the season, speed, and weather conditions. The temps are even across my 3 D2’s so I am 99% sure that is normal for my area/conditions.
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Mudding
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I wish I were wheeling! Really haven't done much off-road, but definitely want to get out even in stock form...but want to do my best to get the mechanics all straightened out first before I start thinking about upgrades.
Winching
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I'm also curious why Atlantic British sells this warm temp thermostat, that isn't a Genuine version. I"m guessing this is identical to what I have installed? Same/similar price... Why would they not have the Genuine 180º stat? Seems odd.
https://www.roverparts.com/Parts/PEL500110
https://www.roverparts.com/Parts/PEL500110
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Mudding
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By the way, noticed a tiny bit of coolant, just a hint, around the seam of the coolant tank. I have no problem spending $40 to replace, but I do have some nice clear JBWeld. Think that'll hold up? Says it has a heat rating up to 300ºf and 4400psi.
TReK
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I've never heard anyone really jazzed about going back to a stock front propshaft actually. Consider though that is the same unserviceable U Joint that is at the front of the rear shaft and those last forever.
That being said it's easy enough to just replace them with serviceable Precision/Moog units from Rock Auto.
That being said it's easy enough to just replace them with serviceable Precision/Moog units from Rock Auto.
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