long warm up period after t stat change

[ufatbasted]

91 Protege 4 cyl, changed the thermostat and now she takes a longer time to warm up than before?

Is it possible I installed the wrong tempature t-stat?

[TomV]

Originally Posted by ufatbasted

91 Protege 4 cyl, changed the thermostat and now she takes a longer time to warm up than before?

Is it possible I installed the wrong tempature t-stat?

A t-stat of a lower temp rating could cause this symptom, allowing the heated coolant to be released to the radiator at a lower temp.

[ufatbasted]

Originally Posted by TomV

A t-stat of a lower temp rating could cause this symptom, allowing the heated coolant to be released to the radiator at a lower temp.

Update-bought another t-stat and problem solved-1st was either faulty or weong temp!

[Flash75]

Thanks for letting us know.

Clifton