[V8] Thermostat orientation

[FreddyP]

Thanks for the replies everyone - it was just one of those moments where you
question stuff you know the answer to!  Spring indeed goes in toward the
block, in fact although the assembly will allow for reverse orientation, it
is pretty clear that it won't flow coolant that way.

In other news, I am still running hot.  While under way, the temp is high
but manageable.  But when stopped and idling it creeps up quite high.  Upper
rad hose is very hot to touch and the lower is just warm.  Unfortunately, I
am thinking the radiator is plugged - which was my original fear.  Guess I
can't complain after 25 years of good service.   I am also due for t-belt
service (time not miles) and really starting to think it's all not worth
pursuing.  The car has been in the family since day one and it's in great
shape - so it will be a hard decision to see it go.  Or, I can put a couple
grand into it and keep going!

Cheers -
Fred
RI

-----Original Message-----
From: V8 [mailto:v8-bounces at audifans.com] On Behalf Of Fred
Sent: Friday, October 09, 2015 10:32 AM
To: club v8 <v8 at audifans.com>
Subject: [V8] Thermostat orientation

Please pardon the silly question, but I am at my shop and can't look this
up. I am replacing the t-stat in the '90 due to hotter than normal engine
temps.  
Just to be sure, the spring side of the t-stat goes toward the engine,
right?  (I know, silly question- but I have learned never to assume anything
with the beast!)

TIA
Fred
RI
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