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Cars by Model Type => 2nd generation RX-7's => Topic started by: Adam fc on November 23, 2010, 06:40:33 PM

Title: Oil thermo bypass shimming
Post by: Adam fc on November 23, 2010, 06:40:33 PM
Is this a good idea?? Ive heard peep\'s saying that this then enables full flow of cold oil around the engine till its warmed up which doesnt sound so appealing, but nor does an engine seizing up when it fails!
Any thoughts??

http://fc3spro.com/TECH/HOWTO/OTB/otb.html
Title: Oil thermo bypass shimming
Post by: monterx7 on November 23, 2010, 07:42:27 PM
the difference in warm up time was unnoticeable.....but knowing the shim wont fail is worth it
Title: Oil thermo bypass shimming
Post by: Prof on November 23, 2010, 08:44:00 PM
It\'s easy enough to test the wax thermo pellet thingy - in hot water - and check it\'s working ok.  I checked mine before rebuilding.  The pellet is there for a reason after all.