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Old 17th December 2014, 22:57   #24
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Originally Posted by steveo View Post
Do you leave the original thermostat in position even if it's working correctly?
Yes, the original stays put.
EDIT: Of course if it was working correctly, there'd be no need for the modification. The problem is they start opening prematurely, so preventing the engine warming to the correct running temperature (around 90C or so)

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Does the engine run ok with two thermostats fitted (if the answer is yes to the first question)
As evidenced by hundreds of owners with the in-line system, yes it works just fine. There are lots of threads going into the details if you need more.

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