 Thermostat Repair ..., can it be done? |
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| vesnyder |
 Apr 27 2006, 06:44 AM
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Senior Member  Group: Members Posts: 680 Joined: 14-April 05 From: Cleveland, OH Member No.: 3,933  |
Just purchased a thermo from a fellow 914Club member and it appears that it does not work? I've done the hot water test and the thing does not expand at all? It appears to be in good shape so I was wondering if these can be repaired? Guidance is appreciated!
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| LvSteveH |
Apr 27 2006, 03:02 PM
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I put the Poor in Porsche Group: Members Posts: 1,080 Joined: 22-April 03 From: Las Vegas, Nevada Member No.: 600 |
You really need to find out the temp range of expansion and contraction to determine if it works or not. Try putting it in your freezer, then measure. Let it adjust to room temp. (70 deg) and measure again. Finally, try some very hot water. Then you'll have some means of comparison.
My guess is that as long as the bellows contracts sufficiently in the freezer or refrigerator, then it's doing it's job. You don't need the flaps closed at 70 degrees. As long as they are closed when it's really cold out, they are going to help speed the warm-up process. Maybe someone has exact specs and can shed more light on the subject. |
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vesnyder Thermostat Repair ... Apr 27 2006, 06:44 AM
davep I have not heard of them being repairable. It woul... Apr 27 2006, 08:24 AM tat2dphreak someone tried to fix one for me, but no go... you ... Apr 27 2006, 08:40 AM
tyler Considering the price of a new one, it would never... Apr 27 2006, 01:13 PM Hammy What's the price of them new? Apr 27 2006, 02:42 PM jhadler If you only plan on using the car in warm weather,... Apr 27 2006, 03:59 PM newto914s What's the word on using a thermostat from oth... Apr 27 2006, 08:03 PM |
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