It could cause the check engine light to come on with a code concerning cooling system/thermostat performance.
It could cause the check engine light to come on with a code concerning cooling system/thermostat performance.
Definitely
The thermostat will not open properly when installed backwards. The coolant will not flow and the engine could overheat.
You may have the thermostat in backwards. The spring side of the thermostat faces into the engine.
A thermostat always goes in spring side toward the engine.
It will probably overheat. answer= thermostat will not open and will prevent the flow of coolant . which will in turn do damage to your engine
Most likely the engine will overheat.
The Ford puma thermostat housing is on the side of the engine, with two hoses connected to it. Be sure to replace the gasket when installing the housing.
Need to know your engine size in order to anwer your thermostat problems.
Follow the upper radiator hose to where it connects to the engine. This connection is the thermostat housing and the thermostat is located inside it. Be sure the vent hole of thermostat is facing up when installing a new one.
There should be some pressure. Check/replace Radiator cap. The cap will tell you what the pressure of the cap is before it opens and vents to the overflow. Be sure Thermostat is not in Backwards. spring side should be towards engine. Engine will over heat if it is in backwards.
Are You Talking About The Engine Coolant Thermostat. You Don`t Have To Bypass It, Just Take It Out And Throw it Away. Problem, If You Choose To Do So You Engine Will Not Run At The Desired Tempature. Winter Or Summer. Remove The Thermostat If You Are Having Problems With It. Install The Correct Tempature Rating One For Your Car. Also Install It The Correct Direction. From Your Question It May Be That You Have Installed Yours Backwards, If This Helps. Install The Thermostat With The Spring Side Toward The Engine . ie The Flow Of The Water Comming From The Engine By Way Of The Top Hose. Put The Spring Side Toward The Engine.
Follow the upper radiator hose, when installing the new thermostat be sure to put the temperature portion towards the engine block