Hi Karl. The oil thermostat will always have a bypass function so there
is no possibility of starving the engine of oil when cold. I have one
fitted and it works very well.
Do remember to re-prime the oil system as per the Rotax manual i.e.
remove one set of plugs and turn the engine over on the starter motor
until you get oil pressure .
Regards Richard
From: Karl Heindl
Sent: Tuesday, July 30, 2013 1:23 PM
Subject: Europa-List: oil change with oil thermostat
After installation of the oil thermostat and new cooler I am about to
put in the oil. It just occurred to me that the thermostat will block
the cold oil from circulating. Should I pre-heat the oil, or what is the
recommended technique ?
Any good ideas much appreciated.
Karl
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