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Thermostat (Cont'd) / Radiator

LC-63prose procedure

Thermostat specs differ between CD17 and CD20 engines. Radiator figure notes 'Models with air conditioner'.

INSPECTION

  1. 1
    Check for valve seating condition at ordinary temperatures. It should seat tightly.
    Thermostat suspended by a string in a container of water being heated over a flame, illustrating the valve opening temperature and lift inspection test.
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  2. 2
    Check valve opening temperature and maximum valve lift.
  3. 3
    Then check if valve closes at 5°C (9°F) below valve opening temperature.

Thermostat valve specifications

Valve opening temperature °C (°F)
CD1782 (180)
CD2088 (190)
Max. valve lift mm/°C (in/°F)
CD178/95 (0.31/203)
CD208/100 (0.31/212)

Radiator

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