LS question???

[AmsterDutch]

“2001 / 2002..cut out the center of thermo so u can still use the outer ring to re-seal connection. Cutoff a piece of round shovel handle to fit and block inside the bypass hose and screw clamp in place. Now as soon as you start engine you know u have positive flow thru radiator and engine. Easy flow on the pump and flushes radiator better and no more overheat and pressure. Car runs cool, only takes extra 2 minutes for heater to get warm. (2003 thermo is different fix, knockout center element and use thermo big spring to keep bypass hole closed”

I saw this post on a webpage I was on earlier today. Can someone explain what this guy is talking about and would it work on the Lincoln LS?

 

[joegr]

He's talking crap and it will shorten engine life, increase gasoline consumption, increase oil consumption, and decrease power. What's worse, is that if there are any overheating problems, it won't solve them.

"Easy flow on the pump" is really funny. The pump prefers a closed thermostat. It takes more effort to turn the water pump when the thermostat is open. It's moving more coolant (doing more work).

Metal and other parts expand with temperature. The parts in the engine were designed to work best when they are at design temperature. Most engine wear occurs on cold startup, mostly because the parts are the wrong size when cold and don't fit together nearly as well as they when hot. You get more wear, more blow-by (so more oil contamination), and worse emissions (shorter converter life).

 

[AmsterDutch]

He's talking crap and it will shorten engine life, increase gasoline consumption, increase oil consumption, and decrease power. What's worse, is that if there are any overheating problems, it won't solve them.

"Easy flow on the pump" is really funny. The pump prefers a closed thermostat. It takes more effort to turn the water pump when the thermostat is open. It's moving more coolant (doing more work).

Metal and other parts expand with temperature. The parts in the engine were designed to work best when they are at design temperature. Most engine wear occurs on cold startup, mostly because the parts are the wrong size when cold and don't fit together nearly as well as they when hot. You get more wear, more blow-by (so more oil contamination), and worse emissions (shorter converter life).

Wow! Now that’s a professional answer to my question ....Thanks Joegr...much appreciated as always!