Best explanation done. Great video

I had a 1990 K5 Blazer that would always overheat. Replaced everything in the cooling system and still would run hot. I pulled out the thermostat and ran it like that with no issues for two years, no overheating. The only thing about running with no thermostat is, it did take longer for the engine to get up to temp.

@dannyjohnsonsgarage

2 жыл бұрын

I’ve seen cars run cold for the most part. I found it interesting that the article said it could also cause overheating, which I could see happening maybe stopped in traffic, but I also didn’t think it was very common

Appreciate you explaining it in a way us normal folks can understand. 😍

Good job bro I have told so many people this info but for some reason no one listens. Lol gd job

I learn the Mustang’s run a little HOT so I drill 1/4 of a inch on a new thermostat on my 5.0 GT this my help it works for me thanks

Hey Danny, just noticed you deleted wipers. What did you use to cap the holes?

@dannyjohnsonsgarage

2 жыл бұрын

They are plastic caps for the bottom of a chair. I’ll get you a model number. The wipers are being stored in a cabinet since they are terminator specific (maybe you already knew that) kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZaeVq6-edpq4l7g.html

I haven’t ran one in over a year. Car runs so much cooler now. No plans to put one back in.

@dannyjohnsonsgarage

3 жыл бұрын

Don’t let it run too cold or it’s also bad for the engine, lubrications, and fuel trims will be hard on o2 sensors and cats

@svtpower03

3 жыл бұрын

@@dannyjohnsonsgarage what cats? Haha I’m in southeast Ga it doesn’t get all that cold around here anyway.

@dannyjohnsonsgarage

3 жыл бұрын

@@svtpower03 catalytic converter

@svtpower03

3 жыл бұрын

@@dannyjohnsonsgarage I know what cats are! I was laughing because my car doesn’t have any....

@ProvacativeAcorn

Жыл бұрын

Dog you are destroying your car😂😂 you think you’re so smart but if that was really how engines were made to run, the engineers would’ve left it out in the first place and saved the company money.

Hey Danny, when you install a big 3 kit, do you still need a wire connecting the battery to the fuse box where the alternator wire connects?

@dannyjohnsonsgarage

3 жыл бұрын

Yes. Run the power wire from the alternator to the battery and then leave the stock small wire from the battery to the junction box. kzread.info/dash/bejne/Yp5qqq9qYaeYlNo.html

@nickmacias00

3 жыл бұрын

@@dannyjohnsonsgarage alright thanks!

@nickmacias00

3 жыл бұрын

@@dannyjohnsonsgarage hey Danny so my 250A fuse on my big 3 kit blew and it caused my stock wire to melt but my alternator is only a 170amp alternator, I have a red top battery I’m not sure if that is important but any suggestions as to why my fuse blew?

@dannyjohnsonsgarage

3 жыл бұрын

@@nickmacias00 the fuse should be the same amperage so it blows sooner than later. It sounds like an over charge situation (perhaps the regulator on the alternator failed and let it continue to produce output rather than turn off).

Still running my stock thermostat in my 03. Any advice on when to change it mileage wise?

@dannyjohnsonsgarage

3 жыл бұрын

If it’s working properly it should be fine. Perhaps a good idea to change with another repair but not necessary on its own

@angelgjr1999

2 жыл бұрын

@@dannyjohnsonsgarage I want to change it to one that opens up faster, like at 160 degrees. My car runs at 200 degrees once warmed up so more cooling could help.

hi Danny, big fan and thanks for the videos my friend has a toyota vox and it started overheating and they took the thermostat out, the problem was suspended for a while and the overheating came back, and caused head cylinder problems twice that got it skimmed but it happened the third time that the car just overheats on the highway and it stops and now it is just cranking not starting.....your advice will be appreciated...do you think the problem is coz they removed the thermostat, how should the problem be fixed?

@dannyjohnsonsgarage

Жыл бұрын

It was most likely a bad head gasket to begin with, now it’s just gotten worse

@WilliamMukori

Жыл бұрын

@@dannyjohnsonsgarage wow thanks for the reply mate really appreciate it just one more question what do you think should be done? replace the head gasket and get a new one or a lot more has to be done... thanks for the first reply really really appreciate you Danny

Danny bro HELP pls 😭 where the hell can i get a terminator motor 😭 my cobra needs one but i cant find one anywhere i want to cry im devastated.

I ordered a jet performance thermostat and it didn’t include an o ring, should I go out and try to find one before I start the repair? 4.6 32v cobra

@dannyjohnsonsgarage

Жыл бұрын

Yes, or start the project and see if you can reuse the old one

@MillennialDad92

Жыл бұрын

@@dannyjohnsonsgarage I also watched your video on the Teflon seal for the power steering line. After I did the repair the leak got worse. I bought a new pump and I guess I’m gonna order new lines too I suppose

Usually honda thermostats become open after 70 or 80 thousand miles. But the thermostat itself is a restrictor like some race classes have in the intake . Guess that works out to keep it from flowing too fast. But still i feel the effects through the air vents. Hot or cool depending if oil is thin ir thick . Funny thing, in January i took off the air dam that blocked cold air from goin into the engine bay up a reverse y pipe drawing cold air from beneath. I thot hot engine heat would suck thru it but it actually made the vents blow cold at the red light. Guess that helmholtz resonator had a purpose lol. So i then took off the stupid beauty cover like scotty said. Finally the hot air was escaping to the intake pipe. It was only slightly better so i took off the bottom portion of the airbox to draw air from the engine and have that weird helmholtz resonator that was just clipped behind the driver headlight hold up the air filter with the help of 22° spectre pipe. I adjust the placement from being halfway in the way of the filter since 30-50° contains more air and i wanna run lean and keep it warm In the summer tho it was too restrictive making it inefficient run hot and shake in high lift ..had to move that 22° spectre more out the way toard the factory fresh air split y pipe . Guess the other opened up end can make a dual intake lol

Is this video dedicated to Reaper GT??

@dannyjohnsonsgarage

3 жыл бұрын

I don't believe so unless I don't recognize his name from messenger. I discussed this with my friend who is a Ford Tech (Curt) and had a few messages about it from some others.

@NewEdgeDesigns

3 жыл бұрын

@@dannyjohnsonsgarage no he’s a KZreadr with a Kenny belle Red GT he pulled his thermostat out of his v6 mustang yesterday in his video…

@dannyjohnsonsgarage

3 жыл бұрын

No, it’s just coincidental

@kjhannaymedley7460

Жыл бұрын

My catalytic converter light comes on when I drive

I went to change my thermostat and found out it didn't have one. So put one on and now my fan doesn't want to turn on, temp went up to 220 no fan, took the thermostat out and car is fine again???? Stays below 200 and fan works again. Any ideas?

@dannyjohnsonsgarage

2 жыл бұрын

Maybe someone tuned the car for no thermostat. You may need to check that on the tune and also check the relay on the fan where it plugs in. After all that maybe the high speed fuse near the intake

@user-uj3zk2cx8t

2 жыл бұрын

Running with no thermostat is fine

At one point yoy stared that removing the thermostat woild casie thebehiclento not warknupnand never reach optimum temp, at another point in the video younstayed removal cpuld cause thebcwr to overheat?

@dannyjohnsonsgarage

4 ай бұрын

It will most likely cool too much, but there are cases in traffic where it can overheat. The article speaks of overheating but I’ve only seen overcooling

What if you put a cooler thermostat is that bad

@dannyjohnsonsgarage

3 жыл бұрын

It isn't bad, it will just open at a lower temperature and likely run the same overall temperature once it and the regular thermostat would be wide open at the same time.

@Streetracingmachine

3 жыл бұрын

Ok i got a 160 degree and its been running fine just wanted your opinion thank you sir😎

@joshtrager8856

2 жыл бұрын

Is a 180 degree fine to run on a 2v 4.6?

I remove thermostat weak a go my car becomes faster than before but I observe the radiator need more water .

@berhanugizaw3470

Жыл бұрын

My car is vitz 2001

I use a heat gun it’s easy thanks 🙏

We pull the thermostat on our race cars all the time.

@dannyjohnsonsgarage

3 жыл бұрын

I’m sure there is a reason and purpose for all. What kind of racing do you do?

@mikehunt7483

3 жыл бұрын

@@dannyjohnsonsgarage SCCA

Is this just a theory or you actually tested this? Because i have never seen a car overheat by removing thermostat.

@dannyjohnsonsgarage

Жыл бұрын

There is an article in the description about it. It is true the car typically runs cooler without it, but it can cause an overheating condition stopped in traffic. Besides that, there are a lot of negative effects as the video states, with the car trying to warm up and not lubricate properly etc

Not a good idea at al to run without a thermostat on a street driven car

@user-uj3zk2cx8t

2 жыл бұрын

I have done it numerous times and fixed overheating issues by removing the thermostat. Never had an issue

@Lethal_Venom

2 жыл бұрын

@@user-uj3zk2cx8t That’s good for you, I’d never do it

@user-uj3zk2cx8t

2 жыл бұрын

@@Lethal_Venom that's good for you, but stop spreading misinformation

@Lethal_Venom

2 жыл бұрын

@@user-uj3zk2cx8t It’s not misinformation to say it’s not ideal to not run a thermostat on a street driven car. They are there for a reason

watching this video after just taking it off 👁👄👁

Im removing my thermostat because I live in tropical climate which is usually 38 40 degree Celcius

@dannyjohnsonsgarage

Жыл бұрын

Not a good idea. The thermostat being open to cool is important, but it is also important to be closed in order to help the car warm up.