I'm about to order a new thermostat. I'm pretty sure I need a new one, but even if I don't, they're only like $17, so it can't hurt. The problem is that those generic BMW part websites (alloembmwparts.com, aplusparts.com, gprparts.com, etc) list 3 different "degrees" of the Wahler thermostat: 80, 75, and 71 degrees. I don't want to flush and bleed my cooling system just to get into the thermostat housing to check the number before I'm actually changing it out. Does anyone know which one I should order for an '87 325is (produced 6/87)? Thanks in advance, and I apologize if this is a stupid question.
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in what region do you live ?
I think that the Scandinavian countries have the hottest type
and warmer countries have a colder one :?
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if you get a lower temp thermostat that means it will open sooner (ie a 75 degree Tstat will open up at 75 degrees). Depending on where you live, this can actually cause your car to overheat or to run too cool. Although, M20s run cool anyway.. I'd probably go with the 80.Comment
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I live in eastern Massachusetts and go to school in central NY - so I get pretty damn cold winters and fairly hot summers. Still go with the 80?Comment
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Nando wrote:
M20s run cool anyway.. I'd probably go with the 80.
I think go ahead with the 80 I've never had any problems with my M20 in hot or cold weather
1989 E30 318iS_______________________________1989 E30 325iC M-Technic I
1997 E36 328iT
1990 E30 325iT 24v SOLD
1989 E30 325i 2.7i M-Technic II SOLDComment
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Thanks for the help guys.Comment
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I put an 80 in my car, that is what was stock on the car. It runs cool most of the time in Florida even...Comment
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