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I just changed the thermostat in a 93 Festiva with a 2 stage one. It doesn't seem to warm up enough to open the stat. There is no circulation in the radiator with the cap off. Air temp 22 degrees. Thanks
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Did you install it with the t-stat springs facing in, toward the head?90 Festy (Larry)--B6M (Matt D. modified B6 head), header, 5-speed, Capri XR2 front brakes, many other little mods
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These engines run very cold in the winter. I have no idea why, but they just do.1991 Ford Festiva BP (Full Aspire/Rio Swap) (337k Miles) (Around 95k Engine)
2002 Chevy Cavalier LS Sport 2.2L DOHC Ecotec (Threw a Rod)
1998 Chevy Monte Carlo LS 3.1 V6 (225k miles) Best MPG = 28Comment
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Yes to the spring and do they not get hot enough to open the stat?Comment
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When you said it didn't warm up, I thought you meant while idling and not moving. But if moving, I would recommend blocking off the bumper and grill openings to build up heat. Torque is correct; they are very small engines that don't generate as much heat as larger engines, and have too much cooling (at least for winter) coming through the openings. If you want a little air to still get to the radiator, then just don't block off the grill on the driver side.90 Festy (Larry)--B6M (Matt D. modified B6 head), header, 5-speed, Capri XR2 front brakes, many other little mods
09 Kia Rondo--a Festy on steroids!
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I may try that. I tried to block the radiator and it didn't help any.Comment
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Yeah these engines never hit the 195* mark in temps under 30* unless your idling for a long time.
With a 195* thermostat by itself my car would usually sit at 123*
But having the grill blocked off
helps give me around a 5-10* increase in coolant temps depending on whether I'm in the city or on the freeway.
Which would keep it between 130-140*
I'm thinking the bottom of the front bumper may also need to be blocked off to help control the airflow over the radiator while driving.
That may be good for another 5-15* depending on the amount of airflow it stops over the radiator.
Using the re-circulation feature on your climate control also helps a little bit as well.Last edited by rmoltis; 12-15-2013, 09:15 PM.Comment
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Takes half an hour for my t-stat to open up in -20 C weather.Original owner of silver grey carburetted 1989 Festiva. 105k km as of June 2006. 140k km as of June 2021.Comment
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For instance, the degree sign is ALT+0176. °Last edited by bravekozak; 12-16-2013, 12:30 PM.Comment
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