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  1. 06-03-2010, 12:54 #1
    c6mby
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    running with no thermostat

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    what do people think about running a r5 with no thermostat?

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  2. 06-03-2010, 12:59 #2
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    Re: running with no thermostat

    Not a good idea. Find out why your over heating and sort the problem.
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  3. 06-03-2010, 13:26 #3
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    Re: running with no thermostat

    I have run a 5 with no thermostat before... had no issue's, but at the same time Renault put it there for a reason....

    Put a good one in & dont worry about it...
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  4. 06-03-2010, 15:22 #4
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    Re: running with no thermostat

    I dont use one as one failed on me and cost me a top end rebuild Unlike new thermostats these feckers fail shut
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  5. 06-03-2010, 17:11 #5
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    Re: running with no thermostat

    i have no overheating problems i was just wondering what people thought or ran on there cars

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  6. 06-03-2010, 17:17 #6
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    Re: running with no thermostat

    Alwaya have and will always run one, will always recomend to people to leave the thermostat in too.
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  7. 06-03-2010, 17:50 #7
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    Re: running with no thermostat

    Probably not a good idea if you're travelling a lot of short journeys as the oil will struggle to get up to temperature resulting in poor lubrication.
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