Different Thermostat?

[maleko89]

It starts to open between 176-183*F and is fully open at 203*F.

Mark
#1098

 

[4gasem]

Sorry 4gasem, I'm just a Newbe, so please excuse me! Anyway, I haven't come across much of anything about this except on this site, thought it might be worth talking about some more.

It absolutly is:clapping:

I'm all for more info about this bike! :thumbs up:

 

[Chatam/V-Max]

It starts to open between 176-183*F and is fully open at 203*F.

Mark
#1098

So Mark, what temp rating does Yamaha give there o.e.m. thermostat for our max's?
BTW...I checked with Napa, they don't show a cross reference for the 192 deg. one made by Beck Arnley! Seems a bit odd sice both Napa & Beck Arnley make the 180 deg. one.

 

[sdt354]

These open earlier and fit. I've been using the 2000 Camry T-stat for a few years along with a Borg Warner fan sensor. My fan runs a lot, but I seldom get over half way up the gauge. The older Gen 1's have a black dot on the gauge for max. temp.

1992 - 2001 Camry 2.2L
1996 - 2000 Rav4 2.0L
1980-1998 Tercel 1.5L

 

[vmaxed1989]

Re: Alternative to stock thermostat

While on the subject how easy is it to remove the stat from behind the header- any tips besides hitting it with an hammer in frustration?


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[tinman22]

I just r/r mine with the header on (kerker) and it wasn't bad at all but I also swapped out my rad. That kind of opens things up a bit. Mine was held on by Allen screws so not a problem but It was held on with Phillips screws on the other bike maybe a bit more difficult. My cap was warped and needed replaced but you can still get them from Yamaha. An aluminum one would be nice.

 

[sdt354]

Re: Alternative to stock thermostat

While on the subject how easy is it to remove the stat from behind the header- any tips besides hitting it with an hammer in frustration?


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The upper housing is plastic, no hammers allowed. The screws are Phillips (JIS) but can be grabbed with small channel lock pliers. I toss the screws and put stainless screws/bolts in. The housing is in a spot where the bolts get exposed to the elements and seize easy. Just my opinion, but taking the whole assembly off is easier, two allen screws and a hose. Then, removing the T-stat screws is easy. Good time to paint the ugly elbow, and the drain assembly tubing. That tubing is super thin. Ditch it if rusted badly and save yourself a future issue. Replace it's o-rings too. It can be done without removing the pipes.
Steve-o