xe nova thermostates

[stelf2.0nova]

hi does any one no if all redtop thermostates are the same like astra,cav,calibra.

put new cav in my calibra redtop engine which is in my nova and took calibra thermostate out and it stayes on 3 quartes on digi dash but old on was on half way any ideas

:confused:

[Paul]

theyre all the same dan, get a cool running stat off eBay they open at 82 deg, not 92 deg.

[stelf2.0nova]

ok mate cheers doing my head in i think the head gasket may be on its way out. thanks paul

[GRUNT 16V]

cool running thermostats suck balls!!

[Paul]

cool running thermostats suck balls!!

Explanation as to why they 'suck balls'?

[GRUNT 16V]

1. They make your heaters cr@p
2. the 20xe engine management is mapped for 92c

[stelf2.0nova]

yes but when using nova rad its a liitle small for a 2ltre

[GRUNT 16V]

Ive run my nova valver with a 1.2 rad for almost 6 years with no over heating issues at all (std thermostat)

[stelf2.0nova]

ok well i think it is my water pump because took hose off the top of header tank and put the revs up to 2000 and it did not seem to poor out as much as i think nit should could you tell what it should be like thanks