Date:         Wed, 20 Jun 2001 13:18:03 -0400
Reply-To:     Andrew Fox <afox@USGS.GOV>
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From:         Andrew Fox <afox@USGS.GOV>
Subject:      is it bad to take out t-stat?
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Anyone know if any part of the cooling system on an 86 2.1 L Vanagon can
be damaged by driving without the t-stat in?  My van is overheating a
little and until i figure out why it is overheating and correct the problem
i could use a little more cooling to get the gauge down from about 3/4 down
to normal.  I'm already driving around blasting both heaters.  If its ok
does the whole system need to be bled after removing the t-stat?  I'm
living out of my van for the rest of the summer and don't have a spare car
to drive until its fixed.
Thanks,
Andrew Fox

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