my evo is overheating and from what i have learned is that the thermostat is not working..

now what i learned from my mechanic is that the thermostat isnt working so the coolant isnt circulating as it should, so he advised me that if he removes the thermostat completely the car would stop overheating as the water will continuously circulate around the engine..

is this true? wil it be better if i remove the thermostat?

 

just replace it...

 

dont just remove it..Replace it, you can even go with a lower temp one that opens sooner, but dont ditch it.

 

What kind of "mechanic" tells you to just remove the thermostat? That's ridiculous. Take it to a real shop with competent techs and have it replaced.

 

On an old non computer controlled car I would do it. Not on anything new though.

Everything works as a system now days and it's important for it to be at operating temperature.

Stat is an easy and cheap fix do it.

 

This^^^ and if you really overheated the motor---you are likely also looking at a headgasket job as well.

 

from where im from you dont get any evo parts let alone a thermostat.

 

i guess i'll have to ground the car a couple of weeks as i wont be able to get a evo thermostat..

will a lancer thermostat fit the evo?

 

why couldnt you get an evo thermo? and i know one of the model eclipses thermo fits, do a search it will pop up. In any event, you can just order one through a vendor.

 

Where exactly are you from?

 

Lol, if you cant get an Evo thermostat. Just get an aftermarket one at least... Literally 10 dollars...

Edit: By the way do the job your self... u can have it switched in 20 mins or less..

 

Beware of lower tstat if you drive the car in cold weather. Will throw a cell. Does it all the time in my 9 Mr

 

haha that's an old trick, it works on older cars with no problems but you don't want to do it unless you live somewhere that is ridiculously hot. Just buy a new t-stat, they're cheap anyways

 

thanks guys for all your suggestions, i have ordered the mishimoto thermostat, will arrive in a couple of weeks..

 

I overheated and blew a head gasket when I installed a mi****moto thermostat in my EVO 8.
It was supposed to be cooler too!

Don't install it, get an oem one instead.
GL!