j.quest Posted May 16, 2014 Report Share Posted May 16, 2014 the thermostat was last changed 12 yrs ago,not by me.I am just hoping the gasket comes out easy,I will not use a metal scraper ,dont want to scratch it up.any suggestions ? thanx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ucw458 Posted May 16, 2014 Report Share Posted May 16, 2014 Use a stock 195 stat. If you can't keep it cool with a 195 you have issues. A colder stat is just a band-aid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
importwarrior Posted May 16, 2014 Report Share Posted May 16, 2014 i agree. the ECU temp sensor to me is based on the 195 stat.going colder might cause the car not to run well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vbrad511 Posted May 16, 2014 Report Share Posted May 16, 2014 Aftermarlet? Used to be nothing but STANT. Quality's still ok, but they don't manufacture in the US anymore. The last one I installed was stamped China. The one before that, Mexico. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoostedBimmer Posted May 16, 2014 Report Share Posted May 16, 2014 (edited) I got this stock-temperature one from NAPA, its a Tama brand and "made in Japan" with no issues: http://www.napaonlin...2904_0257826884 Edited May 16, 2014 by BoostedBimmer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidjc Posted May 16, 2014 Report Share Posted May 16, 2014 I have 180's in my quests just summers, @ times year round w/o issues, other than (1) which came apart in the housing; & was run w/o knowing. Not the tempuratures issue. Point well taken though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasQuest Posted May 17, 2014 Report Share Posted May 17, 2014 I've had a 180 t-stat in my car for several years, runs great. I wouldn't go any colder though for ecu related reasons. Mine is from Napa, I believe Beck-Arnley brand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j.quest Posted May 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2014 great info. Thanx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psu_Crash Posted May 17, 2014 Report Share Posted May 17, 2014 (edited) I'm with Texas. The 180 degree thermostat from Napa works fine Edited May 17, 2014 by psu_Crash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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