Replace the thermostat every 2 years? The part may be cheap but the
labor cost at the shop -- or tedious hassle if you DIY -- is
incredible.

No thank you...

John D.




"Janet and/or Mike Cote" <mjcote@ns.sympatico.ca> wrote in message news:<XGQTa.16670$jL2.1411368@ursa-nb00s0.nbnet.nb.ca>...
> The characteristics you mentioned sound normal or perhaps slightly higher
> than normal. Make sure the rad is not full of busted bugs. Give it a good
> rinsing off with the water hose from the outside in and inside out if
> possible. There are some that say the thermostat should be changed every 2
> years. For the sake of the cost of a thermostat, give that a try. Also check
> rad level by removing cap and looking in. Don't just go by the overflow
> bucket. DON'T remove rad cap while hot. Make sure you can squeeze both sides
> of the upper rad hose together before removing rad cap. Goodluck