'stat' is an abbreviation for 'thermostat'. If you do not have one, or if
it is stuck open, your engine (and hence heater) will never reach working
temperature except in a heat-wave in Death Valley.
PaulH.
PS. Why is 'abbreviation' such a long word?
----- Original Message -----
From: <RickDupea@aol.com>
To: <paul.hunt1@virgin.net>; <danray@bluegrass.net>; <mgs@autox.team.net>;
<RickDupea@aol.com>
Sent: Thursday, April 13, 2000 6:36 PM
Subject: Re: thermostats/heater
>
> In a message dated 4/12/2000 11:00:38 AM, paul.hunt1@virgin.net writes:
>
> >If the gauge is reading low it could be you have no stat
>
> Please translate 'stat' for the MG impaired?
>
> and PS - it doesn't just seem to read low, I also get only lukewarm air
with
> the heater on 'hot', so it may just be running too cool. The guage moves
from
> the blue zone up to 1/3 with engine temp.
>
> Thanks for all the help and knowledge -
>
> Rick
>
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