Thermostat replacement.

[nitrofarm]

I had luck getting a two stage thermostat from the McParts store (specifically, o'reilly's) by asking for a '90 Mazda 323 t-stat. It's a 195 degree two stage that fits our B3, the Mazda has a SOHC B6.

Holy crap thanks for this tip I just called my O'Reilly's & the have it minus the gasket for $8.50! This is after I drove all the way to Mazda for the $20.00 dollar oem unit(for my engine thats still on the engine stand). I just bought another Aspire and its got zero heat,I'm off to O'Rielly's. One rep coming up!

[Safety Guy]

Nitro, make sure it has two mechanisms like the one on the left below:



If it looks like the one on the right, it's single stage.

If your O'Reilly's t-stat is the proper two stage one, let us know the part number. That price is amazing!

Karl

[nitrofarm]

I had the kid open up the box & check.He told me it had the two seperate thermostate bulbs & the small air bleeder as well. I'm going to pick it up Sunday so I'll know for sure & report back. I've purchased the Motorcraft & Mazda befor. But now the Ford piece is really impossible for me to find. But if this new one is good,Im going to order a couple more. I'll let you gents know......

[blkfordsedan]

What brand is it? I've had some bad luck with cheap off brand t-stats.

[nitrofarm]

$8.99 its 192 deg. they also had an alternate 180 deg but its single element for summer time use (it looks like a reg thermostate with the air bleeder).

[Movin]

Awesome!! One will be in my hands monday!! Hope they don't figure out what they are
doing selling these for less than some of the rotating sleeve stats or even the junk over
priced stant super stats.

[Safety Guy]

Oops, double post!

Karl

[Safety Guy]

Nitro, where is it made? Looks like "Israel" to me, but the pic ain't clear.

No matter I suppose. I'll pick one up anyway to compare with the Motrocraft part, which is made in Japan.

Karl

[mckabe]

Re: Thermostat replacement.

Lol perks of working at Mazda my miata one (I believe same as festiva) for I believe $12 with gasket.

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[nitrofarm]

Nitro, where is it made? Looks like "Israel" to me, but the pic ain't clear.

No matter I suppose. I'll pick one up anyway to compare with the Motrocraft part, which is made in Japan.

Karl

Yes Karl you are correct made in ISRAEL.

[Safety Guy]

Thanks!

Karl

[Safety Guy]

I went and picked t-stat part #41492 up from O'Reilly's just now, along with a ~$22 5 qt. oil + filter deal (filling the rebate out tonight) for a ten dollar gift card.

When I pick up my Motorcraft t-stats from Ricart later this week, I'll compare them side by side to see if I can tell any visual quality differences.

Karl

[MiltonHavoc]

This is AWESOME!

temps here is 32. I might put in some heavier weight oil as well. I have 5w20 right now.

[Safety Guy]

Milt, did you install a two stage t-stat? Give us the lowdown!

Karl

[MiltonHavoc]

I Literally JUST came back from a run to get parts. I got the same thermostat + gasket that you guys posted. Plus I went and got some cascade and some name brand coolant/ antifreeze. I held off on the oil. I used the part number that was posted here. It IS the mazda 323 thermo. Im eating sushi right now, while the car is draining. Ill post results in about an HR. Oh Safetyguy: Thanks for linking me to your thread with the thermostat procedure. Again, I am over thinking things waaaay to much..