[svx_commuter]

With the T-stat out and the car at idle it will never warm-up. Driving the car hard for a long period of time will push the temeratures to the maximum. Hopefully it will not overheat. When the max temp is not reached when driving hard, with T-stat out, the radiator is large enough to handle the heat load.

Taking out the T-stat may effect engine venting. Drive the front of the car up on a ramp or blocks this get the air to the radiator. Run the engine and top of the rad-r. Let it warm-up and cool off a few times if possible.

I would like to know your results if try this.


Install a T-stat by-pass valve. That would be nice but a lot of work.