Tech is wrong?

[phoenix64]

I was out in the garage cleaning up, and I found my old thermostat. I always thought that it was a 195, even thought the tech database says its 180. Well anyway my thermostat said 195 on the bottom of it. I was just wondering if I have a freak 99 or what?

[Distephano]

I'm pretty sure all the 4th gens, at least the 3.8's all had the 195* thermo stock.

The thermo mod started out using a 180* I think, but then went to the 160 hoping for a more drastic effect.


EDIT

Although, going though my books, I can't seem to find anything right now that backs me up. lol

[ January 07, 2003: Message edited by: Distephano ]</p>

[NBMA4V6]

yeah the tech database is wrong. all 3.8's come stock with 195*

[Magnus]

hmmm..... you guys SURE about this?

I mean SURE?????

ie: 97 thermo part # is same as 00...

are there any markings on the thermo's?

If so, I will make the change.

[navyblue2000]

i can snap a pic of my stock 2000 thermo that says 195 if you need that much proof keith

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but seriously, yes it's 195

[John_D.]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Magnus:
[QB]hmmm..... you guys SURE about this?[QB]<hr></blockquote>

My stock thermostat was marked 195, and autotap consistently reported a steady 195 reading (unless I got on it, or was sitting still), on my '98. Until I put a 180 in it.

[Dominic]

Both my 2000, my mom's 2000, and my current 2002 all came with 195 stats. Stamped on the back of it!!

[FirebirdGT]

From the GM parts list:

95-97 GM 24506986 (AC Delco #131-115)
98-01 GM 24505924 (AC Delco #131-120)

A couple of years ago I listed the 98 has having a 195, and got *****ed at by owners who said they had a 180 - so I changed it. GM lists different part numbers, so you tell me.

[Magnus]

Robert, perhaps there's just a slight design change in the thermo's. GM did do a lot of stuff between 97 and 98.