105C thermostat replacement

[Dimitris]

Hello all

I got myself a 1996 E38 735i back in August and I, as expected, run into some probs. I have seen the engine temperature dial, when cold, it was rising to maximum for a short period and then dropping back to normal after a few min. when the car was hot it was running OK.

What I have done, back in August when I got the car, was to remove the 105C thermostat and replace it with a non 88C Map thermostat. The electrical connector on the thermostat is not connected – free plug.

Will the non use of the MAP thermostat through a fault like the temperature dial raising to max when running cold?

 

[Greydog]

Good to have you back Dimitris

I would think there will be an internal fault recorded but if the Thermostat is working it will simply open earlier so I would think gauge wise you will see nothing unusual

Dave