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GundyGuy
 Post subject: WATER PUMP BYPASS HOSE
PostPosted: Wed Apr 13, 2016 4:49 pm 
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Just wondering how many of you guys run a blanked off bypass on your water pump
Will this improve cooling

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drmini in aust
PostPosted: Wed Apr 13, 2016 5:49 pm 
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I had it blocked on one car. Made no difference to cooling, just better reliability. 1 less hose...

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simon k
PostPosted: Wed Apr 13, 2016 7:50 pm 
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I've had it blocked off since 1998

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PostPosted: Wed Apr 13, 2016 8:14 pm 
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Mine is gone, no issues at all. I did drill a hole in the thermostat as recommended though..

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leonrjohnson
PostPosted: Thu Apr 14, 2016 6:46 pm 
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I have blanked mine off, and removed the thermostat. I also fitted this blanking sleeve:
http://www.minispares.com/product/Class ... o%20search
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