Thermostat heat damage?

Hey guys, I was wondering if your engine was everheat (into the red), would it damage or distroy the wax in a thermostat? My S-10 had recently overheaded on the freeway (Falty radaitor cap) and ever sence, it would overheat slightly when driven for a few miles. I replaced the thermo and the problem was solved. Could the first severe overheat have done somthing to the thermostat?

Yes.
Overheat can do in a thermostat.
If all is well now. No sweat now.
No problem now /problem solved right?
MT

Yea, the problem is solved, I just wanted to know how the problem accured, so I know what to do if it happens again. Thank you!



Hopefully it won't happen again :p!