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> Thermostats, Do ya' need em'
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post Jul 3 2006, 09:44 AM
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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 ???


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post Jul 3 2006, 02:38 PM
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The motorcyle point and airplane point opened my eyes. I didnt even think down that path.

All injected cars emit their highest emissions during cold start. It would make sense that they would want a "fast warmup" cycle to get the engine off of cold start as fast as possible.

I also believe he is correct about the wear, but I think this was more of a concern back then when your oil choices were very slim.

I only know of 2-3 factory trained 356 early VW guys left in CA. (all Germans who where sent here by VW and Porsche to train people in the USA)



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