JoaoCaldeira
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| posted on 19/6/06 at 01:03 PM |
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2003 R1 & VortX Bodywork: Thermostat cut?
Hi all.
Those of you building a VortX with a 2002 / 03 R1: what have you done to the protuding thermo housing?
Unlike the previous R1 incarnations, you can't relocate easely the housing ans is hard plumbed to the engine blok...
Joao
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chockymonster
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| posted on 19/6/06 at 01:05 PM |
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Joao,
cut the hard pipe in half.
Put a silicon hose between the 2 halves to move the thermostat to where you want it.
Paul
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GregMcN
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| posted on 20/6/06 at 09:07 PM |
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Hi Joao
As far as I know we are the only 2 MNRs with 2002/3 R1 engines. My bonnet fits over the thermostat OK though not sure how much clearance i have and
whether it will be a problem when I plumb in.
Cutting the metal pipe seems like a reasonable solution.
Cheers Greg
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chockymonster
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| posted on 20/6/06 at 09:16 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by GregMcN
Hi Joao
As far as I know we are the only 2 MNRs with 2002/3 R1 engines. My bonnet fits over the thermostat OK
*cough, cough*
There's no way the stat on mine will clear the bonnet, it actually protrudes over the top chassis rail.
Chris Gamlin has done the same
 
Top hose plumbing
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