Re: OK to remove thermostat?

On May 13, 6:32=A0pm, "J" <durhambusdri...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> Will it harm anything if I remove the therrmostat for the duration of
the
> summer?
>
> My goal is to make the engine run cooler to extend the engine life. This
i=
s
> in reference to a 1994 Chevrolet Corsica with a 6 cylinder engine with
> 168,000 miles. The gasket is an o-ring that is part of the thermostat,
so =
I
> will make my own gasket to fit around the thermostat housing to prevent
> leakage. Thank you.

it'll probably run OK, but you'll end up getting more fuel and water
contaminating the oil during the longer warm up period, and probably
end up shortening the engine life if anything.