<E30> M42 Thermostat Q

[ingraham@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Curtis A. Ingraham)]

IN BMW Digest v09.n1043 Andrew Lucero <AJLucero@domain.elided> wrote:

> ... E30 318is ... 
> Is there any potential problems caused by installing a thermostat to 
> lower the coolant temperature 10 to 15 degrees F??  

Yes.  The engine will not operate as designed.

> Any advantages.  

No.  This will not cure an overheating problem, nor will it lower 
the pressure in the cooling system, nor will it extend the life of 
the profile gasket, new style or old.

Curt Ingraham
'72 2002tii
Oakland, California

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