Removing the Thermostat?

1. user_36078 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jul 2009 Costa Del Posts: 8010

   #1 15th March 2011, 22:27

   What would happen if I done this? Anything bad?
   
   Been told it will mean when under track day/fast road conditions it will keep the engine cooler?
   
   Only downside I have heard about is it running pretty much cold on motorway journeys?
   
   Many more Pro's/Con's?
2. Stevo123 Established Member Joined: Apr 2009 Redcar Posts: 1971 2000 Posi Blue vtr

   #2 15th March 2011, 22:46

   Don't do it - its a stupid idea, sorry. Maybe fit a stat that opens at a lower temp though if your worried about engine temps during heavy use?
3. saxo_1 Infrequent Poster Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 114

   #3 15th March 2011, 23:01

   I done it with my old ZR it didn' effect my car. Wouldnt exaclty say its good for the engine though.
4. peter91 L-plater Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 36 2000 Citroen Saxo First 1.0, 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 1

   #4 16th March 2011, 23:37

   removing the thermostat will mean that the coolant in your engine will constantly be going through the radiator. Meaning it will take longer to warm up your block which could, in the long run damage your block. Also it will make your heater useless. i had an alfa romeo with no thermostat, and i took it to wales and back with no heater in the winter....not fun....
5. Pompeylil Infrequent Poster Joined: Mar 2011 Colchester Essex Posts: 153 VTR

   #5 17th March 2011, 11:12

   wouldn't recommend it just get a cooler temp thermo