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Old Jun 11, 2004 | 12:39 PM
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can i clean the thermostat or do i have to buy a new 1 and does it come with gasket ? when my raditior hoes fattin up does that mean i have to get new thermostat?
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Old Jun 11, 2004 | 01:24 PM
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Boil it in very hot water, if it opens, its good.
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Old Jun 11, 2004 | 01:53 PM
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how do i know when it opened and how long do i wait when it boiling ?
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Old Jun 11, 2004 | 02:01 PM
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Just put it in the water and put it on the stove. As it starts to get closer to ideal temp, the spring will actuate.
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Old Jun 15, 2004 | 05:40 AM
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May as well replace it unless it's pretty new, saves you pulling it all apart again.
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Old Jun 15, 2004 | 06:27 AM
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They are pretty cheap anyway. It is fun to play with it on the stove though.
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