My A4 has the cooling hose going from the water pump directly into the crankcase through an "L" shaped fitting. Not a "T" shaped one as is shown in the MM cooling video. The water (I assume) goes straight to the thermostat and through it to the exhaust manifold.
Is my thermostat being circumvented? And should I fit a "T" fitting to the crankcase so the thermostat can do its job? I've read here that people have run without a thermostat for years. Is that safe?
I'd also like to replace the cooling system hoses. Does anyone have any suggestions on what kind of hoses I should purchase?
Thank you!
-Michael.
Is my thermostat being circumvented? And should I fit a "T" fitting to the crankcase so the thermostat can do its job? I've read here that people have run without a thermostat for years. Is that safe?
I'd also like to replace the cooling system hoses. Does anyone have any suggestions on what kind of hoses I should purchase?
Thank you!
-Michael.
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