![]() |
|
Porsche, and the Porsche crest are registered trademarks of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG.
This site is not affiliated with Porsche in any way. Its only purpose is to provide an online forum for car enthusiasts. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. |
|
![]() |
DavidSweden |
![]()
Post
#1
|
Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 481 Joined: 8-June 14 From: Sweden Member No.: 17,452 Region Association: Scandinavia ![]() |
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 New type Anyone had any experience? |
![]() ![]() |
era vulgaris |
![]()
Post
#2
|
J is for Genius ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 983 Joined: 10-November 13 From: Raleigh, NC Member No.: 16,629 Region Association: South East States ![]() |
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. |
![]() ![]() |
![]() |
Lo-Fi Version | Time is now: 9th May 2025 - 04:52 PM |
All rights reserved 914World.com © since 2002 |
914World.com is the fastest growing online 914 community! We have it all, classifieds, events, forums, vendors, parts, autocross, racing, technical articles, events calendar, newsletter, restoration, gallery, archives, history and more for your Porsche 914 ... |