Roundeye Posted October 10, 2004 Share Posted October 10, 2004 I have tried 2 separate Stant thermostats, first a 195 then a 180. Both did not do s#!t. My engine went near redline and I verified the temps with a non-contact IR thermometer. Base of water neck: 215 deg, water neck outlet: 110. Definately a POS thermostat. Without thermostat, the car runs too cool. The temp hand barely rises and temps are verified around 110 to 140 on a warm day. I remember reading something somwhere in the past about how only certain thermostats work well in Subarus. Can anyone tell me the "good" manufacturers? (besides Subaru....the closest dealer is about 2 hours away). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subiemech85 Posted October 10, 2004 Share Posted October 10, 2004 you just didn't buy the right one! NAPA SUPERSTAT by stant HEAVY DUTY THERMOSTAT 530060 $6.99 fits 84 olds diesel 350, drill a bypass 1/8" hole, have had no problems http://www.stant.com/index.cfm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbone Posted October 10, 2004 Share Posted October 10, 2004 Actually, OEM is the best and they arent that expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WJM Posted October 10, 2004 Share Posted October 10, 2004 OEM is the way to go....but its still the 190* or so temp...ive used the cheapo NAPA 180* tstat and never had a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roundeye Posted October 10, 2004 Author Share Posted October 10, 2004 Thanks, guys. Looks like I'll be going to NAPA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petersubaru Posted October 10, 2004 Share Posted October 10, 2004 I am useing a thermos. from Napa /,drilled the hole I/16th. /but one that is rated for 160dg./..took care of the pinging sound since it lowered the temps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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