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What damage could occur to an '88 Cougar V8 engine driven without a thermostat?
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Answered 2004-07-01 07:54:09
well no damage will really happen the thermostat allows the motor to get to a warm temp with out one the motor will (should) run slightly cooler but in the winter months the heater will not work very good.
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