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Old 01-06-2006, 05:40 PM   #1
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Wink KB Laser Thermostat

Hey all...my Laser has a temp gauge that barely moves...earthed the gauge...it seems ok, so the thermostat will be changed..the one in there opens and closes, but can anyone suggest the correct temperature range that I should put in...ie: the factory one?

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Old 01-06-2006, 07:29 PM   #2
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Don't know what you mean? If it's not getting warm good for you, generally the problem is getting too hot. :P
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Old 01-06-2006, 07:47 PM   #3
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If the thermostat was in the system it would raise the temperature
so it is my guess from what you describe someone has removed the thermostat

I would suggest you buy the one for the standard fitting listed for the car
add the coolant or anti freeze depending on where you live and go from there

also flush your radiator out at the same time
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Old 02-06-2006, 01:20 PM   #4
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The temp barely gets past the mark at the very bottom, the heater has a warm attitude so i figure it's running too cold, got told by a mate that if a car runs too cold then the fuel doesnt burn and leave very efficiently...is this true? I'd be happy if the temp got to a quarter....
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Old 02-06-2006, 07:00 PM   #5
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fuel economy and fouling plugs may occur

lots of problems when the car isnt running at temperature
you cant really tune it properly

get the thermo problem looked at when you can
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Old 03-06-2006, 12:40 PM   #6
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Old 21-06-2006, 12:36 AM   #7
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Great. The thermostat that was in there was a weird looking thing indeed.Anyway installed a new one and hey presto...problem solved, I even have heat at 5am when I go to work
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Old 01-07-2006, 06:27 PM   #8
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I had a similar problem with my KB but on a recent trip to the city I discovered that my thermostat was working properly because when I was waiting at the traffic lights with my foot on the brake and the car in drive, The temp went up to quarter way and remained there but went down when I began moving again.
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Old 02-07-2006, 12:23 AM   #9
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I had a similar problem with my KB but on a recent trip to the city I discovered that my thermostat was working properly because when I was waiting at the traffic lights with my foot on the brake and the car in drive, The temp went up to quarter way and remained there but went down when I began moving again.
That's probably because when you drove you got air into the engine bay faster..
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Old 03-07-2006, 08:55 PM   #10
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That's probably because when you drove you got air into the engine bay faster..
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Old 27-02-2008, 11:47 AM   #11
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Default Finding my thermostat

Can anyone help me find the thermostat in my ford last 92 model? I know nothing about cars and I have been told that my thermostat could be the problem and to remove it.
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Old 27-02-2008, 08:18 PM   #12
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follow the top radiator hose to where it meets the motor

there should be a housing that unbolts

under that housing should be the thermostat

search images of thermostat and thermostat housing in

google if it helps

http://images.google.com.au/imghp?hl=en&tab=wi
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Old 07-09-2010, 02:38 PM   #13
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Also never add cold water... make sure it is room temp otherwise without the thermostat you can crack your head
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