Thermostat not opening

Thread in 'Technical Questions' started by AdamS14a, Oct 29, 2017.

  1. AdamS14a

    AdamS14a Member

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    iv just fitted a mishimoto rad is to my s14 sr20det plus basic bolt ons, I’m trying to bleed it but can’t get temp up high enough to open the thermostat even tried taking it for a hard drive but hottest on my temp gauge was 81c anyone got any advice?
     
  2. BenRice

    BenRice Well-Known Member

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    Thermo fans or viscous?

    Unplug the thermos if you have them

    If viscous then either remove it, or try throwing a sheet of cardboard / coreflute in front of the radiator to block air being drawn through it
     

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