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| 2-OH! |
 Jul 3 2006, 09:44 AM
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Senior Member  Group: Members Posts: 552 Joined: 17-October 03 From: Santa Clarita, Kalifornication Member No.: 1,253  |
73 - 2.0 - rustoration...
Tub due back from paint next week...Building up the motor now and I can not find a good replacement thermostat, mines shot... I have a very reliable source tell me since I live in So. Cal. to just leave it out along with all the flapper doors and mechanism... Need other thoughts and opinions ??? 2-OH! |
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| Air_Cooled_Nut |
Jul 3 2006, 01:51 PM
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914 Ronin - 914 owner who lost his 914club.com Group: Members Posts: 1,748 Joined: 19-April 03 From: Beaverton, Oregon Member No.: 584 Region Association: None |
I know of TWO VW certified mechanics I can get you that will disagree! Go to TheSamba.com in the Type 3 forum and ask (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) I also understand their purpose from an engineering stand point as well. Don't need to be an engine builder for that.
The thermostat flaps have been used in the engines since day one to regulate operating temp. Long before emissions was ever a care. Any emissions regulations that were adapted to the engines came in the form of ancilliary devices. If an engine is well built (like yours) I have no doubt that they will live. But how much longer would they live if properly temp. regulated? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) The thermostat system weight is negligible nor is it complex. Why even consider leaving it out? And, from what you posted, a part of it needs to be in place any way for oil cooling. Just doesn't make logical sense. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) |
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2-OH! Thermostats Jul 3 2006, 09:44 AM
mihai914 Without the thermostat it will only take longer fo... Jul 3 2006, 09:50 AM Brad Roberts He is correct. You can leave out the t-stat. I rem... Jul 3 2006, 01:00 PM Air_Cooled_Nut Oh boy.
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I completely disagree! You want... Jul 3 2006, 01:15 PM Brad Roberts I dont disagree.
But... oils today have changed a... Jul 3 2006, 01:25 PM Brad Roberts Sell me new t-stats. That is all I'm asking fo... Jul 3 2006, 02:02 PM Rand I'd be interested in knowing just how much qui... Jul 3 2006, 02:03 PM Brad Roberts Emissions.
I'm gathering that he thinks I... Jul 3 2006, 02:07 PM Cap'n Krusty The default position favors the oil cooler. I... Jul 3 2006, 02:32 PM Brad Roberts The motorcyle point and airplane point opened my e... Jul 3 2006, 02:38 PM
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jwilliamadams I purchased a new thermostat from Automobile Atlan... Jul 3 2006, 04:49 PM JPB How about oil heaters to heat up the oil before th... Jul 3 2006, 07:54 PM |
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