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    Thermostat???

    after sitting for a couple days i opened my radiator cap and the system was still pressurized, coolant gushed out a little when i removed it....this has happened twice (both time i have checked it)

    Someone suggested i may have a bad thermostat....

    Is this true? How can i tell without a temp gauge??

    definitely a noob question for me however i haven't had much engine experience XD

    Thanks guys!
    -Phil

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    its probably warmer now then when you shut the car off, so things expanded a bit. If it holds a bit of pressure for a few days, all that means is your cooling system is not leaky. if its not overheating, don't worry about it.

    Without a gauge, all you have to go on is the replace engine light. If thats not on, the thermostat is probably not bad, or at least not horribly bad.
    86 Lincoln Town Car (Galactica).
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      #3
      Originally posted by gadget73 View Post
      its probably warmer now then when you shut the car off, so things expanded a bit. If it holds a bit of pressure for a few days, all that means is your cooling system is not leaky. if its not overheating, don't worry about it.

      Without a gauge, all you have to go on is the replace engine light. If thats not on, the thermostat is probably not bad, or at least not horribly bad.
      It is actually about 15 degrees cooler... i will keep an eye on it though!
      -Phil

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      +1982 Ford LTD-S Police Car. Built 351w, Trickflow 11R 190 Heads, Holley Sniper EFI, RPM Intake+ Hyperspark dizzy, WR-AOD, Full exhaust headers to tails. 3.27 Trac-Lok Rear. Aluminum Police Driveshaft. Speedway Springs+Bilstein Shocks, Intermediate Brakes, HPP Steering Box.

      +2003 Acura CL Type S 6-speed

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        #4
        that means there is no air in the system and the cap is working.

        this is a good thing. you dont have a problem

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          #5
          yes there is no problem

          1986 lincoln towncar signature series. 5.0 HO with thumper performance ported e7 heads, 1.7 roller rockers, warm air intake, 65mm throttle body, 1/2" intake spacer, ported intakes, 3.73 rear with trac lock, 98-02 front brake conversion, 92-97 rear disc conversion, 1" rear swaybar, 1 3/16" front swaybar, 16" wheels and tires, loud ass stereo system, badass cb, best time to date 15.94 at 87 mph. lots of mods in the works 221.8 rwhp 278 rwt
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          1989 Ford F-250 4x4 much much more to come, sefi converted so far.
          1986 Toyota pickup with LSC wheels and 225/60/16 tires.
          2008 Hyundai Elantra future Revcon toad
          1987 TriBurner and 1986 Alaska stokers keeping me warm. (and some pesky oil heat)

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            #6
            okay thanks guys! figured id better be safe then sorry
            -Phil

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            +1982 Ford LTD-S Police Car. Built 351w, Trickflow 11R 190 Heads, Holley Sniper EFI, RPM Intake+ Hyperspark dizzy, WR-AOD, Full exhaust headers to tails. 3.27 Trac-Lok Rear. Aluminum Police Driveshaft. Speedway Springs+Bilstein Shocks, Intermediate Brakes, HPP Steering Box.

            +2003 Acura CL Type S 6-speed

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