RobMoore606 Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 I dont think my thermostat is working (hence im running a tad hot) did the boiling water test and saw no visible movement.so I was wondering if it would be ok to drive without one, in theory no stat means nothing to stop the water circulating so should run much cooler.Being my only car I need to use it to pop up to newcatsle and get another stat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS211083 Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 Don't run it without a stat as you need the restriction. Just go to halfords or some where close. They should be able to get the part for you and save you the trip to Newcastle.Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uksnatcher Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 Drill a few small holes in the scrap stat and drive like a granny till you get a new one ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyp Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 I suspect you'd be fine doing a single journey.A few weeks after buying my Spitfire something prompted me to check the thermostat (I forget what) only to discover it was nowhere to be seen ((eek)). So I'd driven it for a while and god knows how long the previous owner had. Needless to say it was a lot happier with one in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 Agree with Chris. Thermostat is merely for economy and quicker warm-up in cold weather. But there needs to a small restrictor there to help the water pump with a small resistance to work against, and will not circulate the water as well without it.If your old 'stat is U/s, cut the spring and remove all the gubbins in the middle, so that the flat ring and the arches that support said gubbins remain and refit it. The gutted 'stat will supply the resistance and while your engine may take bit longer to warm up, it will not over heat.John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobMoore606 Posted July 18, 2011 Author Share Posted July 18, 2011 cheers guys, have removed the centre bit and spring for now, temps at 1/4 so much nicer and will sufice till I get one over the next couple days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobMoore606 Posted July 20, 2011 Author Share Posted July 20, 2011 Well the new stat is in and temps under just 1/2 way so much better.Note to self: never visit any spitfire parts supplier!!! my stat cost me over £150 lol ended up buying other stuff hehe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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