Thermostat/Flaps, R they necessary? |
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Thermostat/Flaps, R they necessary? |
martinef1963 |
Mar 6 2005, 07:58 AM
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I have a question and would like a "wide" view point from this forum on Thermostat/Flaps on a 914
Mine are missing - and I've rcvd one comment saying that they are NOT really necessary. Can I get some inputs on this topic - while doing some work on my car (I'm a newbie) yesterday - I noticed that the thermostat, thermostat housing, and thermostat cable are missing - only have the pulley. In addition - where the EFFIN are these flaps? Cause if they are not needed and they are in place - they could be a problem, right? thanks (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/confused24.gif) |
SirAndy |
Mar 6 2005, 08:57 PM
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yes, that (your pic. 1) is the default position for the flaps when the thermostat is removed. the flap on the pass. side is *down*, meaning full air flow over the oil cooler and cylinders, the flap on the drivers side is *up* meaning full air flow over the cylinders. this position (the default) will give you *max* cooling ... i have ran 2 engines (the 1.8 and the 2.0) with the thermostat removed here in CA. works just fine for me, even on those cold CA winter days. i wouldn't do it if i were in canada, but down here, it works just fine ... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/cool.gif) Andy |
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