snakepitt1

Okay, my thermostat appears to be stuck and will either not open or barely opens. I will be driving the car down to Memphis this morning to have a new thermostat installed. I know it's only 2 nuts, but mine is really stuck. It will not budge. I'm also having turbo tie rods installed and a new clutch cable installed at the same time. Anyway, driving for 2 to 2 1/2 hours with the oil temp expected to hit the 235 to 250 range (fresh 20w-50 oil and filter), am I looking at possible damage to the motor? The motor was rebuilt 2 years ago and I have only put about 1100 miles on the motor since.

Thanks,
Scott Harris
1973 911T Targa 2.4L MFI
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snakepitt1

Yes, I will be having the car aligned after the turbo tie rod installation. Work is being done by Pat Williams German Auto. Highly recommended.
Scott Harris
1973 911T Targa 2.4L MFI

Elephant Chuck

Drive in 4th gear. The faster fan speed will help keep temps down.

If you hit 250 pull over and let it cool.

snakepitt1

Well it turns out that I only hit 250 for about 30 minutes and it was generally 240-250. But I got the car to Pat Williams German Auto in Memphis. He will have everything correct before I ever drive it again.
Scott Harris
1973 911T Targa 2.4L MFI