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Re: Fail Safe Thermostat
Posted to Technical Tips Forum on 2/20/2010

Jeremy:

Usually, after an engine has been overheated to the point that this type of thermostat would "latch open" it probably is going to have head gasket sealing issues. When the thermostat is "latched", the small amount of combustion gas can now get by wit... Login to read more.