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> Thermostat, Bellows or new type
DavidSweden
post Dec 7 2014, 04:12 PM
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I need a new thermostat. The old bellows type are available but there is a new type which is cheaper. I dont see the need to fork out extra $ on the bellows if the new one is good
Old Bellows
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Anyone had any experience?
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rmdinmd
post Dec 7 2014, 04:59 PM
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my understanding is the new one fails with flaps closed which reduces the airflow through the oil cooler. the old style fail open so the air through the oil cooler.


so I would go with the old style.
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post Dec 7 2014, 05:01 PM
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When the old type bellows thermostat fails, it fails in the open position with the cooling flaps open so your engine doesn't overheat.

From what I have read, when the new non-bellows types fail, they fail in the closed position with the cooling flaps closed. If this happens while driving, your engine can overheat.

This is only what I have read. Someone with 1st hand experience with these new thermostats might want to chime in.
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post Dec 7 2014, 05:04 PM
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Vulgaris,

Your political opinion does not matter here...get that junk out of yr signature... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Dec 7 2014, 07:03 PM
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I would not buy from that guy on the Samba, He often has huge lead times and when i called him was extremely rude and hung up on me.
I forgot where i got mine from, i can dig it up but they shipped mine next day. Functions properly.
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post Dec 7 2014, 10:03 PM
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Found this guy online a while back, but have not bought anything from him. Anyone have experience?

http://www.awesomepowdercoat.com/thermosta...ed_rebuilt.html
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post Dec 7 2014, 10:25 PM
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QUOTE(r_towle @ Dec 7 2014, 03:04 PM) *

Vulgaris,

Your political opinion does not matter here...get that junk out of yr signature... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)


Hardly "political" ...

The Cap'n
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post Dec 7 2014, 10:46 PM
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QUOTE(mapguy @ Dec 7 2014, 08:03 PM) *

Found this guy online a while back, but have not bought anything from him. Anyone have experience?

http://www.awesomepowdercoat.com/thermosta...ed_rebuilt.html



I bought one. Great product, works as it should.
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post Dec 8 2014, 05:19 AM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) I did as well and it's solid. Wasted my money on a used one (that had failed) from a guy on Samba before going with this vendor.
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post Dec 8 2014, 12:09 PM
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QUOTE(BeatNavy @ Dec 8 2014, 03:19 AM) *

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) I did as well and it's solid. Wasted my money on a used one (that had failed) from a guy on Samba before going with this vendor.


Its the same guy on the Samba and awsomepowdercoat. I ordered one today $129 plus $10 dollars for a cable.
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post Dec 8 2014, 12:41 PM
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QUOTE(DavidSweden @ Dec 8 2014, 01:09 PM) *

QUOTE(BeatNavy @ Dec 8 2014, 03:19 AM) *

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) I did as well and it's solid. Wasted my money on a used one (that had failed) from a guy on Samba before going with this vendor.


Its the same guy on the Samba and awsomepowdercoat. I ordered one today $129 plus $10 dollars for a cable.

The one I got on Samba was not from Awesome Powdercoat (although they advertise there). It was just some random dude in the classifieds selling a used thermostat and cable. When I realized that one was already trash I then went to Awesome Powdercoat and did it right.
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post Dec 8 2014, 12:52 PM
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No the link that was posted was the same as the awesome powdercoat guy i had problems with.

This is where i got mine from

http://www.evwparts.com/volkswagen/ACThermostat.html
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post Dec 8 2014, 04:28 PM
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Vulgaris,

Your political opinion does not matter here...get that junk out of yr signature... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)


Haha. Just poking some fun at people who are too serious. There's a few on every forum I've been on (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
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post Dec 8 2014, 06:45 PM
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QUOTE(Krieger @ Dec 7 2014, 10:46 PM) *

QUOTE(mapguy @ Dec 7 2014, 08:03 PM) *

Found this guy online a while back, but have not bought anything from him. Anyone have experience?

http://www.awesomepowdercoat.com/thermosta...ed_rebuilt.html



I bought one. Great product, works as it should.



I agree. It has been a while, but doesn't he take your core and save you a few bucks?
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post Dec 9 2014, 10:17 AM
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i recently installed the same-from awesomepowdercoat- brand new, working good
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post Dec 10 2014, 10:43 PM
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I bought a new stat and cable from awesomepowdercoat a while back - good communication and fast shipping. Works as it should. Just ordered another one from him for the type I
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post Dec 11 2014, 06:00 AM
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QUOTE(Bossman @ Dec 10 2014, 11:43 PM) *

I bought a new stat and cable from awesomepowdercoat a while back - good communication and fast shipping. Works as it should. Just ordered another one from him for the type I



I bought from Awesome powdercoat, took 2 months to get the part as he builds in batches. Looks great, seems to work (with blowdryer)
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post Dec 11 2014, 08:33 AM
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You could use heated water on the stove and a thermometer to test the function.
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