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Old 07-30-2007, 02:36 PM
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does anyone know where to get a 180 T-Stat with a jiggle valve for an 88 GT
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Old 07-30-2007, 03:05 PM
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jiggle valve?[&:]
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Old 07-30-2007, 07:22 PM
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its about in the center of the rim of the t-stat, its a very small hole with a small piece of metal that flops around in it. hard to explain but it helps with the flow
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Old 07-30-2007, 07:25 PM
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jiggle valve?[&:]
lol +1 why not just buy a normal one for $4, they've worked awesome for years...
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Old 07-30-2007, 08:00 PM
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t-stats with the jiggle valve fail alot less than those without
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Old 07-30-2007, 08:11 PM
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Advance auto sells the "ones with a jiggle valve" They are made by Mr. Gasket, get at least a 180 degree, don't get a 160 degree.
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Old 07-30-2007, 08:13 PM
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y not 160?
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Old 07-30-2007, 08:21 PM
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cuz EFI motors are made to run at a specified temp.
you will run quite rich and cause other problems by installing a thermostat that low.
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Old 07-30-2007, 08:27 PM
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makes sense. thanks
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I am sickened by the recent drop in the intelligence level of this forum....
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