Thermostat the cause of no heat?

Oct 07, 2005 2 Replies

I posted a problem with my 1978 Ford Granada last week. Thanks to all responders. The air flow does change when I move the lever to vent, a/c, heat, and defrost. The hoses into and out of the water valve are both hot. I haven't checked the blend door yet but I did remove the thermostat. I put it into a pot of water, turned on the burner, and found that the thermostat is opening too early - about 160 degrees instead of 195 degrees. I am buying a new thermostat today. They're only $5 plus $1 for a new gasket. Does this sound like the cause of my no heat problem?



Thank you



azazel scratch wrote in news: snipped-for-privacy@ispwest.com:

Could be... but more likely your car is possessed by demons and you called them there!

;)

Possibly.... though the thermostat should be changed as a maintenance item, anyway. On a car this old, I would consider a restricted heater core as a distinct possibility.

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