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Originally Posted by virob
This may be dumb, but is it possible that the engine is heating up so fast that there isn't time for the thermostat to the front cooler to open before you shut the engine off?
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Not dumb at all, but I don't think this is the case. I'm seeing the housing temperature rise through the 180's, 190's, past 200, and finally 215 or so over the course of several minutes. The element popped open quickly in a pot of water starting at around 185. I would think I would see SOME heating of the front lines in the period I'm seeing the temp rise at the housing. Keep in mind also that the last time I drove the car I saw 250(!) on the gauge and still no heat in the front lines..