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| SteveNMaine |
 Feb 9 2025, 06:26 AM
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Hey, has anyone restored the compressed shape of a 914 thermostat? The one I have has expanded and does not appear to have any leaks.
I have removed the solder on the threaded end which revealed a ball bearing. I removed the ball bearing and tested for leaks by compressing the unit and plugging the hole. It kept the semi-compressed shape for several hours and when I removed the plug, air rushed in and it expanded again. Is there a way to restore it to its completely compressed shape at idle so-to-speak? |
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| Ron914 |
Dec 18 2025, 02:14 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 492 Joined: 19-April 22 From: Huntington Beach,Ca Member No.: 26,487 Region Association: Southern California 
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Has anyone purchased one of these yet .Almost $100 difference ?
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| Ron914 |
Dec 18 2025, 02:19 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 492 Joined: 19-April 22 From: Huntington Beach,Ca Member No.: 26,487 Region Association: Southern California
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I now see what I missed
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| porschetub |
Dec 18 2025, 06:11 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,081 Joined: 25-July 15 From: New Zealand Member No.: 18,995 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(Ron914 @ Dec 19 2025, 08:19 AM)  I now see what I missed Do you mean the one that AA sell ?, they say ( George ) that they have had no issues with them but they just say that about all sorts they sell so take that as you like ,these unit have no "failsafe" like the OEM one , if they fail the cooling flaps close and the result isn't nice . Best to research as I did certainly not the best option to save $100 IMO. cheers. |
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| Ron914 |
Dec 19 2025, 09:47 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 492 Joined: 19-April 22 From: Huntington Beach,Ca Member No.: 26,487 Region Association: Southern California
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QUOTE(porschetub @ Dec 18 2025, 07:11 PM) QUOTE(Ron914 @ Dec 19 2025, 08:19 AM) I now see what I missed Do you mean the one that AA sell ?, they say ( George ) that they have had no issues with them but they just say that about all sorts they sell so take that as you like ,these unit have no "failsafe" like the OEM one , if they fail the cooling flaps close and the result isn't nice . Best to research as I did certainly not the best option to save $100 IMO. cheers. I did . I thought they were offering the original bellows type for $52 but did not see it was actually closer to $200 in cost ,$52 was for a replacement type thermostat. Since I want OEM look I will be purchasing from AP . |
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SteveNMaine 914 Thermostat Feb 9 2025, 06:26 AM
mepstein Not really. Feb 9 2025, 08:55 AM Krieger Awesome powder coating makes brand new and correct... Feb 9 2025, 09:37 AM Jack Standz I have not restored one. I think Hot VWs did an ar... Feb 9 2025, 01:18 PM JeffBowlsby https://www.awesomepowdercoat.com/ Feb 9 2025, 01:45 PM
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[url=https://www.awesomepowdercoat.com/]https://w... Feb 10 2025, 07:59 PM 930cabman I am probably in the minority here, but my recent ... Feb 9 2025, 01:55 PM 914sgofast2 The originals can be repaired if the bellows does ... Feb 9 2025, 08:32 PM SteveNMaine
The originals can be repaired if the bellows does... Feb 10 2025, 07:11 AM ClayPerrine And if you do use them, please check them to make ... Feb 10 2025, 12:11 PM jvmarino https://www.awesomepowdercoat.com/porsche-thermost... Feb 10 2025, 08:24 PM SteveNMaine
Hey, has anyone restored the compressed shape of ... Feb 13 2025, 11:58 AM SteveNMaine I was able to restore it. Mar 28 2025, 04:22 AM brant better to run a working thermostat than to leave i... Mar 28 2025, 09:14 AM rick 918-S I repaired one. It worked but I would rather purch... Mar 30 2025, 09:04 AM Root_Werks
I repaired one. It worked but I would rather purc... Dec 18 2025, 06:54 PM Puebloswatcop I agree with Rick. I too repaired one once. The ... Mar 30 2025, 07:09 PM SVG223 I've got one on the way from Awesome Powder Co... Mar 30 2025, 09:58 PM 914Wes information on repairing thermostats can be found ... Dec 19 2025, 09:49 AM Ron914
information on repairing thermostats can be found... Dec 19 2025, 12:46 PM |
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