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4.13 The wax thermostatThermostat capsule as used in cooling system thermostat valves. 
T  he valve is opened by the force produced by relatively large expansion of a special wax as it changes from solid to a liquid state.
The valve is arranged below the seat and is forced towards the seat by a strong spring. A bridge over the seat and the mounting flange has a taper ended thrust pin attached to it and the lower end of this pin is surrounded by a cylindrical rubber sleeve, itself surrounded by wax. The wax and sleeve are both enclosed by and sealed into a very strong metal capsule to which the valve is attached. The lower part of the capsule and the lower end of the spring are supported by a frame secured to the mounting flange. Operation:Engine Cold: When the water in the engine is cold the wax has its least volume and the valve is forced up on its seat by the spring. No water can pass from the engine to the radiator. Engine Hot: As the water in the engine absorbs heat, the wax begins to melt and expands. Because of the construction of the capsule the powerful expansion force of the wax is directed into compressing the rubber and so forcing the thrust pin upwards out of the capsule. As the pin is attached to the bridge and cannot move, the capsule and the attached valve are forced to move down from the seat so opening the valve. Failure of this type is usually due to the rubber sleeve being damaged by either age or mechanical means. Jiggle pin: A jiggle pin is fitted to prevent air locks forming when the cooling system is being refilled. Thermostat testing: The failure of the thermostat results in one of the following symptoms: Engine overheating, when the thermostat fails to open. Engine slow to heat up, thermostat remains open. To test a thermostat, place the thermostat in a container of water heated to the opening temperature of the thermostat. If the thermostat fails to open it will have to be replaced. 
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