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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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| JPB |
Jul 3 2006, 07:54 PM
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The Crimson Rocket smiles in your general direction. Group: Members Posts: 2,927 Joined: 12-November 05 From: Tapmahamock, Va. Member No.: 5,107 |
How about oil heaters to heat up the oil before the car starts. Would that help on the longrun?
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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 Air_Cooled_Nut I know of TWO VW certified mechanics I can get you... Jul 3 2006, 01:51 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 |
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