I recently scavenged some new cooling system parts from a wrecking yard , for my 85 Honda Accord. The Thermostat in question has brass clips built into it that holds it in the full open position. Is this some sort of safety that holds it open if the car overheats?.Or are you supposed to bend them out of the way before installing it?. When i pulled it out of the car it was locked into the full open position. Does anyone know anything about these?
Thanks,
Cj
Yes. Thermostats found in the wrecking yard, stay in the wrecking yard.
This is a "mission critical" part.
Don't plan on using it. I was after the new Thermostat housing and the new radiator.I was just curious, as i have never seen this type.
Cj
There are some thermostats which are purported to lock into the open position instead of closed when they fail, to keep the engine from overheating. I don't think they are 100% reliable in that respect however..
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