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Post by CrazyBrit on Mar 19, 2015 19:33:43 GMT -8
Has anyone tried one of these fancy new thermostats? Cip1 and Concept1 sell these instead of the original style. They're not cheap at over $40.
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Post by CrazyBrit on Mar 19, 2015 19:36:23 GMT -8
I posted this and then realised that there is actually a location for technical questions in the "Technical" section. Imagine that?! Don, please can you move this and my alternator query into the correct location for me! Thanks.
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Post by PICTUP on Mar 19, 2015 19:40:16 GMT -8
Done  |
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Post by Volktales on Mar 19, 2015 20:53:46 GMT -8
Those thermostats are highly NOT recommended. Apparently they fail in the cold position causing your engine to overheat. The original ones failsafe in the hot position, so your engine cannot overheat. Many threads on the Samba about this. If you want an original one that is fully rebuilt, look up "awesome powdercoat" in the Samba search...
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Post by CrazyBrit on Mar 20, 2015 10:18:03 GMT -8
Thank you Russ, I'll remove the Crappy Import Part from my list. I pulled one off my parts engine. I presume that if I dunk it in boiling water I should be able to see it expand? Other than seeing movement, is there anything else that I should watch for with one of these?
My other option is to continue on without the flaps that have been missing on both of my vehicles since I bought them!
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Mar 22, 2015 15:42:09 GMT -8
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Post by 68IIIbuggy on Mar 22, 2015 15:42:09 GMT -8
If it's still good the accordion pleats will be tight together when cold. If it compresses at all when squeezed it has failed.
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Post by bobloblaw on Mar 26, 2015 12:02:27 GMT -8
OE thermostats are still available. I've got one in stock, but we're not giving 'em away. $135. Genuine VW. Brand new in box.
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Post by mitchy965 on Mar 26, 2015 14:27:14 GMT -8
i use a heat gun to test em,these are air cooled motors and are allergic to water.be sure to mount it in its holder so you dont over expand it(and ruin it) clamp the holder in a vise and warm it up watch it enlarge and contract!! cool! i use the same method to test the rest of system when installed,flaps,rods etc. warm it up with the gun cool it off with the air hose. i work it several times to limits hot and cold so i can drive with cooling system confidence
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Post by tony on Mar 26, 2015 15:02:00 GMT -8
Good info.  |
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Post by PICTUP on Mar 26, 2015 17:29:29 GMT -8
Good info. X2!! |
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Post by CrazyBrit on Mar 26, 2015 19:26:21 GMT -8
Great suggestions - thank you! Mine is toast. I like the idea of a brand new one, but I need to see how much I spend elsewhere first. My other option is to run either without flaps or with the flaps secured open for the time being.
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Post by mitchy965 on Mar 26, 2015 19:34:00 GMT -8
run the flaps.they guide the air out of the shroud.
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