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The presence or absence of a bleed hole for in-line stats has a dramatic effect. In fact when the in-line system was in general discussion/adoption, it became clear that to achieve the desired improvement in running temperature, the stat should be completely watertight when closed. In fact the three or four recommended brands are stats shown to be watertight. The effect of small drillings was also investigated and the conclusion was that there should be no hole for maximum effect. The question really, is what do you wish to obtain? If an occasional rise to 100C scares the pants off you, then don't fit a higher temperature, watertight stat, use a different, less effective type or drill a 2 - 3mm hole.
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Thanks TC. I guess I want it to operate to it’s specified operating temperature (88C), as quickly as possible, with consistency in operation. The newly installed 88C firstline stat, with no hole drilled in it, seems to meet my expectations. While an occasional rise to 100C wouldn’t scare the pants of me, the erratic nature of previous (also 88C) stat couldn’t be regarded as operating correctly. Sometimes it would rise from 84 to 97 in under 10 seconds with no real engine load, sometimes stay at 87 for over 5 mins when I was pushing it on a bit. Watching the temperature on the obd is distracting, and not something I would wish to do long term.😅 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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Yes, reliability and predictability is important. Regarding 'specified' running temperature, I don't think the stat setting necessarily tells you that. Any engine can reach a running temperature somewhat higher than the stat's nominal opening point. Petrol engines do so as a matter of course. Once the stat's fully open, the radiator fan will moderate things when it goes higher. It's all a question of balance. As far as MGR was concerned, 'normal' running was up to 115C. I realise many of us would freak out well before that point, but if everything works as intended, it will cope fine. The engines have ample cooling capacity - providing the radiator fan works by the book.
In my opinion, the area that might limit the 'maximum' running temperature is the quality of the rubber hoses. Some MGR ones are on the decidedly flimsy side for running up to 22psi. TC Last edited by T-Cut; 5th October 2020 at 21:03.. |
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Well, after just over a week, the firstline stat is no longer functioning correctly, with operating temp now topping out at 78 deg.
Disappointing😞 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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I fitted a First Line Renault 5 stat yesterday. I had to order it from a local motor factors (next day) so I specified 89 degrees. OBD temp shows 90-93 before falling to a minimum 85. This is a little more desirable than the previous 88 degree one. That cycled between 82-85.
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If drilling a very small hole in the stat would you place it at high level or low level. If at high level could a bubble block it.
Would water flow through a 1 mm hole ?? How small a hole can you get away with if you just want to make sure the stat bulb gets hot water QUICKLY around it so that it opens at the correct temperature.--- |
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Oh yes, water will flow through 1mm hole with ease. How much how fast depends on the pressure in the system. Good point about possible air locks ... Except the air can pass through the hole and the water can rise to the hole if there is pressure behind it. But still a good thought to put the hole low to make it easier to flow.
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Leaking not leaking As TCut stated in a post previously regarding these videos, it would have been interesting to add some form of detergent to break any surface tension of the water (to simulate the effect of coolant more effectively). However I think it still illustrates the problem.
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Well, seeing as the replacement dmgrs stat had started to fail open after only a week, I removed it and replaced with the motaquip stat (that was the reason for this thread in the 1st place).
However, this time I drilled a 1.5mm hole, as it was the smallest bit my drill would take. For what it’s worth, I installed the stat with the bleed hole at the top of the pipe. Bled the system, as I had done before. - bled through the bleed screw above the fbh, by raising the tank, until a steady flow thru. - ran engine at 2500 rpm with cap off until reached 70 deg. - put cap on and watched temp rise This time it only went to 87, before dropping to 86, and then rising again, at which point I took it for a spin. (Previously this stat, with no hole drilled went to 96 before dropping) Now, having only done about 10 miles, stat is no longer operating erratically. Cycles consistently between 84 -88, rising to 90 under an uphill load. It will be interesting to see what warm up times are like in the morning. Who knew you could have so much fun with stats 🤔🤔 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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