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					Originally Posted by Curapa  I pulled the lower unit and the water pump is fine. I pulled the t-stat covers and one has some damage to the rubber diaphragm.
 I have a trip planned in a few hours and I cannot find anywhere open today to get the new stat. Will it hurt the engine running without the stats today?
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 you should be good since it is so hot outside right now. I would pull both stats and replace both when you get a chance. Ferm correct me if I am wrong, I am just going by memory.