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Date: Sun, 01 Jan 2006 12:26:34 -0500
From: Allan Schneider <allansnospamd9.net>
Subject: Re: Curious Heater Problem


Grunff wrote: > Allan Schneider wrote: > >> Hello , > > Hi! > > >> Can you tell me more about this thermostat? I am assuming that OEM >> means Original Equipment Manufacturer. Sometimes it is also called >> "other equipment manufacturer " but you do mean SAAB-- correct? > > Original Equipment Manufacturer - so either Saab branded, or made by the > manufacturer who originally made the part for Saab. As opposed to > pattern parts. > > >> Why would a non- SAAB thermostat be different than the original ? If >> they claim computability shouldn't they operate the same way as well? > > A non OEM one is the same shape and size, and works in much the same way > - but it fits lots of other cars too. Most cars don't have a "shut off > the heater core at high temp" feature, so those thermostats don't do that. > > > >> How does one know ? > > That's a tricky one, and depends a lot on where you are and what pattern > parts are available to you. > > > >> And would defeating this feature have a possible negative consequence? > > I'd say if your cooling system is in good condition, and you don't tend > to run hot much of the time, then it will be fine. > > >> As it appears to be quite intentionally designed that way , it could >> be of some necessity or importance? > > It is important, in that it puts the engine's safety ahead of the > occupants comfort. This modification would reverse that priority. > > FWIW, I've bought 900s with non-OEM thermostats, and some with no > thermostats at all, which were running fine without any overheating > problems. > > (I'm not recommending having no thermostat at all - that's not good > practice) > > >> Going around it may have be risky with unintended consequences - like >> over heating and serious engine damage. > > As I said, depends on the overall condition of your cooling system > (radiator efficiency, how clogged up the water ways are etc etc.). > > Where do you live, and what are the seasonal highs/lows? > > > I have north of New York City in the US. The temperature ranges from 0 F to 100 F . Does this help?

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