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Originally posted by Bosswrench:
... And for still-unexplained reasons, I only get about 1-2 yrs out of a thermostat (either Windsor or Cleveland-types, stock or aftermarket) before it begins sticking & needs replacement ...
Exposure to high temperatures resulting from the lack of coolant circulation during warm-up?
Why not restore the cooling system to original functionality and see if the thermostats last longer?