Thermostat modding question
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Thermostat modding question
Breathment poseted a sticky on this forum and one of th categories of it is cooling system mods and inside that their is talk of putting 4 small holes in the thermostat to prevent hot pockets. I was wondering if anyone does this and is it worth it?
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Originally posted by Stekman
Yes and sure.
Yes and sure.
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I've seen anywhere from 1 to 4 holes, usually 1/8" in diameter done. I personally drill one hole.
I drill the hole on the flat disk area, about 1/2 way between the sealing ring and the inner valve portion.
I drill the hole on the flat disk area, about 1/2 way between the sealing ring and the inner valve portion.
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can someone maybe take a picture of a "modded" thermostat with the holes drilled in it?
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