cool running thermostat and manifold cover??

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big red
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cool running thermostat and manifold cover??

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Hi guys quick question what are your views on the cool running thermostats?

Also where can i get a manifold cover for my c20ne?

Any help appreciated

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Rage
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could do with a decent manifold cover myself not sure about cool stats though not too sure i understand/agree with the idea
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Rage wrote:must be one of these "your not making enough power till you break something" things or just the "plain childish p*** everyone off with sheer noise" factor :lol:
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I have heard mixed reviews thats why want peoples opinions on here.

I can only find one cover but its rubbish and for the 2.5
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i'm thinking of making my own. i need something to keep the manifold heat off the radiator in the summer as my old girl really struggles
sriguy wrote:whats the excitment with broken exhausts.
Rage wrote:must be one of these "your not making enough power till you break something" things or just the "plain childish p*** everyone off with sheer noise" factor :lol:
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I have thought about making one as i can get material no bother but its getting the time to do it lol
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yeah time it a big issue for me aswell
sriguy wrote:whats the excitment with broken exhausts.
Rage wrote:must be one of these "your not making enough power till you break something" things or just the "plain childish p*** everyone off with sheer noise" factor :lol:
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stupid idea the thermostat, we dont live in the desert its Britain
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Gaz is right unless your car is running high temperatures from racing etc its not required.
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Re: cool running thermostat and manifold cover??

Post by planetc »

More sense in a more efficient radiator design if cooling is an issue in my opinion.
"No the temperature gauge doesn't work........
we've driven 150 miles today........
the heater went cold last Thursday........
they check the level when it's serviced don't they?"
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