You can accomplish the same effect by drilling a small hole or two in the thermostat. It'll take your car longer to warm up though, obviously.
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Originally Posted by StankCheeze
(Post 263296)
You can accomplish the same effect by drilling a small hole or two in the thermostat. It'll take your car longer to warm up though, obviously.
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Originally Posted by StankCheeze
(Post 263296)
You can accomplish the same effect by drilling a small hole or two in the thermostat. It'll take your car longer to warm up though, obviously.
The car takes forever to get into the right temp and then temps go too high very fast. :mad: |
Originally Posted by olderguy
(Post 263229)
It is the OEM thermostat. This is why I always recommend using it.
http://home.comcast.net/~silentbob343/thermostat.gif |
8AK1-15-171-9U is the part number they ship me when I ask for the OEM thermostat for any NA. It has the two stage set-up.
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Originally Posted by olderguy
(Post 263472)
8ak1-15-171-9u Is The Part Number They Ship Me When I Ask For The Oem Thermostat For Any Na. It Has The Two Stage Set-up.
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Originally Posted by olderguy
(Post 263472)
8AK1-15-171-9U is the part number they ship me when I ask for the OEM thermostat for any NA. It has the two stage set-up.
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Originally Posted by Rafa
(Post 263499)
Sorry olderguy; :bowdown: who's "they" in this case?
Thanks sweeneyparts@fuse.net But I would assume anyone supplying OEM parts would do the same. |
Originally Posted by olderguy
(Post 263565)
Jake Sweeney Auto Parts(Chevy and Mazda Dealer in Ohio)
sweeneyparts@fuse.net But I would assume anyone supplying OEM parts would do the same. |
♫ "Jake says 'Get better deals at Jake Sweeney Chevrolet'" ♫
Dammit. It's been nearly four years since I left Cincinnati, and now I've got that damn jungle stuck in my head again... |
Originally Posted by AbeFM
(Post 263490)
Pic!!!!
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I'd love to see a pic of that in some boiling water. In an oven might work. :-) I wonder how much it opens.... The idea is nice, but not as nice as my NAPA one if it opens as far as the OEM miata one does.
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I don't have a pyrex dish or a digital thermometer. Plus I am on my way out the door to exchange the battery for my Z so I can hopefully get it sold this weekend and have the money to finish my miata.
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pyrex thermometer bulloney
I did my test in my top-ramen pot. It's SUPER easy, though if you don't have the time I understand. 1) Put water, thermostat in pot 2) Put this (water side up) on stove 3) Turn on stove - have fork handy 4) Take pictures ~first opening, ~second opening, and most important fully open (around full boil - turn off stove when boiling, when there's few enough bubble for a good pic, take one!) Basically I just want to see how big it opens. But if you could take a quick 5 pictures, that would be awesome - PM me and I'll host them for you. -Abe. |
I'll see if I can get some for you in a little bit. I need to do some dishes anyway, so I'll be right there.
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Originally Posted by boileralum
(Post 263608)
[img]http://www.askthedrunk.com/boileralum/pics/miata_thermostat%20(Medium).jpg[/ig]
Originally Posted by olderguy
8AK1-15-171-9U is the part number they ship me when I ask for the OEM thermostat for any NA. It has the two stage set-up.
8AB8–15–171 as the thermostat for the 1.8 Miata and 8AK1-15-171 for the 1.6. Odd that the 1.6 gets a two-stage and the 1.8 doesn't. Joe, time to setup another experiment. ;) |
Originally Posted by silentbob343
(Post 263763)
MMS lists; 8AB8–15–171 as the thermostat for the 1.8 Miata and 8AK1-15-171 for the 1.6. Odd that the 1.6 gets a two-stage and the 1.8 doesn't. |
Originally Posted by Rafa
(Post 263802)
Question for those knowledgeable: will a thermostat for a 1.6 fit a 1.8 housing?
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Originally Posted by olderguy
(Post 263803)
I use the same thermostat in both housings; fits and works fine. Never knew they made a single for the 1.8
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Originally Posted by olderguy
(Post 263803)
I use the same thermostat in both housings; fits and works fine. Never knew they made a single for the 1.8
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