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Engine/Drivetrain / Re: overcooling condition

« Last post by Rough75C20 on May 19, 2025, 04:20:40 pm »

I guess what I am wondering is would it be better to get a balanced thermostat vs a regular spring piston type? Are they more reliable? Is it worth the extra cost?


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Engine/Drivetrain / Re: overcooling condition

« Last post by Rough75C20 on May 19, 2025, 03:56:24 pm »

Thank you. Any recommended ones that aren’t trash right out of the box?


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Engine/Drivetrain / Re: overcooling condition

« Last post by VileZambonie on May 19, 2025, 03:23:21 pm »

Either use RTV or a gasket, there is no reason to use a gasket and RTV. Failsafe Thermostats are garbage.

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Engine/Drivetrain / Re: overcooling condition

« Last post by Rough75C20 on May 19, 2025, 02:23:31 pm »

It is a fail-safe thermostat. do these fail often when they shouldn't? Should I replace with a different brand? does the no RTV go for all thermostat gaskets (aluminum and paper)?

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Engine/Drivetrain / Re: overcooling condition

« Last post by VileZambonie on May 19, 2025, 01:21:10 pm »

No need to RTV the gasket. If you used a failsafe thermostat it probably failed.

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General Discussion / Re: Are there any AV Home theatre "GEEK SQUAD" type folks?

« Last post by VileZambonie on May 19, 2025, 01:18:54 pm »

Cheap fix

https://www.amazon.com/RCA-Bluetooth-Receiver-Home-Stereo/dp/B0DFLWWDPX/ref=asc_df_B0DFLWWDPX?mcid=2c351cd2f96339cab4dc940a4589ab72&tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=716260731116&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=15520892454869401250&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9216014&hvtargid=pla-2374907341662&psc=1&hvocijid=15520892454869401250-B0DFLWWDPX-&hvexpln=0

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Engine/Drivetrain / Re: overcooling condition

« Last post by Rough75C20 on May 19, 2025, 09:01:47 am »

Also has anyone used the aluminum / silicone gaskets for the thermostat housing from amazon? Do they work better than the paper gaskets? any need for RTV with those.


Thank you

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Engine/Drivetrain / overcooling condition

« Last post by Rough75C20 on May 19, 2025, 06:03:45 am »

Hello,

I replaced my thermostat this weekend due to it sticking and overheating. On the initial drive, temps were staying within a good range 180-210 degrees F. On the second drive, temp never increased above 150 degrees F. I believe the new thermostat got stuck open. I do have the housing with the temp sensor port, so I was going to open that and check to see if the thermostat is sticking up, but what could cause this? Do I need to flush the coolant out of the system and refill with all new? Not sure what would cause this as it was working normally on the first drive. No coolant is leaking from anywhere I can see.

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General Discussion / Re: Are there any AV Home theatre "GEEK SQUAD" type folks?

« Last post by zieg85 on May 18, 2025, 07:26:53 pm »

Connectivity Options
HDMI 2.1   4
USB-A 2.0   2
WiFi5   Yes
Bluetooth 5.2   Yes
Ethernet / LAN   Yes
Ex-Link ( RS-232C )   Yes
Anynet+ ( HDMI-CEC )   Yes
Digital Audio Out ( Optical )   Yes
HDMI Audio Return Channel   eARC
HDMI Maximum Input Rate   4K 120 Hz ( For HDMI 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 )
RF In ( Terrestrial / Cable Input / Satellite Input )   1 / 1 ( Common Use For Terrestrial ) / 0

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General Discussion / Re: Are there any AV Home theatre "GEEK SQUAD" type folks?

« Last post by VileZambonie on May 18, 2025, 04:56:29 pm »

The TV doesn't have BT audio ?