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Removing Car Thermostat::: by jahson1(op): 2:43pm On Aug 17, 2016

My mechanic said I should remove my car thermostat, because of overheating... Now please should I go ahead or not. I need your urgent response to this.

Re: Removing Car Thermostat::: by colossus2: 3:43pm On Aug 17, 2016

Don't remove it.

Re: Removing Car Thermostat::: by kingreign(m): 3:59pm On Aug 17, 2016

jahson1:
My mechanic said I should remove my car thermostat, because of overheating...
Now please should I go ahead or not.
I need your urgent response to this.

If your thermostat is bad, and you can't find a replacement for it, remove it. If its bad but you can get it replaced, replace it.

Re: Removing Car Thermostat::: by Specialist900(m): 4:13pm On Aug 17, 2016

jahson1:
My mechanic said I should remove my car thermostat, because of overheating...
Now please should I go ahead or not.
I need your urgent response to this.

if the thermostat is the culprit, then you should change it otherwise don't remove it

Re: Removing Car Thermostat::: by kingreign(m): 4:24pm On Aug 17, 2016

Specialist900:
if the thermostat is the culprit, then you should change it otherwise don't remove it

A thermostat that's stuck close is best replaced, but if a suitable replacement can't be found, its better to run with out thermostat than have a close thermostat damage your engine thru over heating

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Re: Removing Car Thermostat::: by sheddy03: 5:51pm On Aug 17, 2016

my mechanic removed from my car too, and I didn't experience any trouble. the car is OK.

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Re: Removing Car Thermostat::: by honmusa(m): 7:23pm On Aug 17, 2016

sheddy03:
my mechanic removed from my car too, and I didn't experience any trouble. the car is OK.

New engine loading ,,,

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Re: Removing Car Thermostat::: by kingreign(m): 8:12pm On Aug 17, 2016

honmusa:
New engine loading ,,,

Stop scaring him bro,

sheddy03:
my mechanic removed from my car too, and I didn't experience any trouble. the car is OK.

Install a working thermostat bro. Hope your fan settings isn't tampered with?

Re: Removing Car Thermostat::: by Specialist900(m): 10:17pm On Aug 17, 2016

kingreign:
A thermostat that's stuck close is best replaced, but if a suitable replacement can't be found, its better to run with out thermostat than have a close thermostat damage your engine thru over heating

same thing I said that if the thermostat is faulty it should be changed but if it's not faulty he shouldn't remove it.

Re: Removing Car Thermostat::: by IamRespected: 1:06am On Aug 18, 2016

Thermostats fail easily, expecially if you drive interstate regularly, best choice is to remove if u go long distances that can heat up ur engine to normal running temperature as fast as possible, but if you do the stop and start, please don't

Re: Removing Car Thermostat::: by lonelydora: 5:55am On Aug 18, 2016

sheddy03:
my mechanic removed from my car too, and I didn't experience any trouble. the car is OK.

You are killing that engine slowly.

If thermostat is faulty, replace it. Don't run your engine without a thermostat. There's a reason oyibo man put it there.

Re: Removing Car Thermostat::: by honmusa(m): 9:08am On Aug 19, 2016

kingreign:
Stop scaring him bro,

Re: Removing Car Thermostat::: by honmusa(m): 9:08am On Aug 19, 2016

kingreign:
Stop scaring him bro,

Re: Removing Car Thermostat::: by honmusa(m): 9:10am On Aug 19, 2016

kingreign:
Stop scaring him bro,

I can't imagine how naive some people can be .You are paying somebody to destroy your car for u and you are still boastful about it.Scaring him is too soft ,he really deserve 100 strokes of Fulani koboko.

Re: Removing Car Thermostat::: by cardoctor(m): 9:31am On Aug 19, 2016

Naija mechanics are always quick to blame thermostats for every overheating issue. Removing a thermostat is not really the best way out if the thermostat itself is not faulty but you may also need to look thoroughly into other issues that may be underlying such as: radiator fan speed, radiator condition, water pump, cylinder head gasket condition, coolant leaks and condition of coolant hoses.

BTW, what make and model is your car?

Re: Removing Car Thermostat::: by kingreign(m): 10:10am On Aug 19, 2016

honmusa:
I can't imagine how naive some people can be .You are paying somebody to destroy your car for u and you are still boastful about it.Scaring him is too soft ,he really deserve 100 strokes of Fulani koboko.

Why quote me on this issue? huh

OP did not bring his car to me.

I still maintain my stand on the issue of thermostat. If thermostat is stuck closed, it can lead to overheating, the best way to go about this is replace the thermostat with a good working piece, however, if one isn't able to get it around, he can run without thermostat while searching for ways to import it.

NB: before I delve into issue of thermostat replacement I must have ran a battery of test on the vehicle cooling system, and bled the system to eliminate air to eliminate other factors.

Re: Removing Car Thermostat::: by jahson1(op): 7:30pm On Aug 19, 2016

Thank a lot guys... The car is Mazda MPV 2002 Model.

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