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I am putting the finishing touches on my engine reseal project and I just noticed that my thermostat is shot. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif)
Everyone including AA and Pelican lists them as NLA. I found the link below showing how to convert a T1 to work on a T4, and they have the T1 for $107 CDN. I couldn't even find a T1 anywhere else (bughaus, busdepot, cip1). German Supply - T1 to T4 thermo conversion Anybody else been through this recently? PS I would be fine with a good used one if anyone wants to PM me. |
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Senior Member ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 1,052 Joined: 31-May 10 From: Laguna Beach, CA Member No.: 11,782 Region Association: None ![]() |
The type 1 thermostats are rated at a lower temp so they aren't as effective as the type 4 version for getting the car warmed up. I think they are 150 vs 180. I read that the version for a fuel injected 75 bug is hotter, not sure.
These are from samba classifieds nos, not bad http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=147112 some others http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1180908 http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=378506 |
TheCabinetmaker |
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I drive my car everyday ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 8,335 Joined: 8-May 03 From: Tulsa, Ok. Member No.: 666 ![]() |
I got one from Rich at High Performance House.
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914runnow |
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I got one from Automotion a long while back for 75.00 when they were
closing out on Porsche stuff......They told me George at AA, had bought a bunch....soooo try him... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) |
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Senior Member ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 573 Joined: 16-July 08 From: N. E. Ohio Member No.: 9,308 Region Association: North East States ![]() |
The type 1 thermostats are rated at a lower temp so they aren't as effective as the type 4 version for getting the car warmed up. I think they are 150 vs 180. I read that the version for a fuel injected 75 bug is hotter, not sure. These are from samba classifieds nos, not bad http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=147112 some others http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1180908 http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=378506 I have a late model FI mexican bug thermostat that I'm going to modify to use on my 914. It uses a bimetal spring instead of a bellows. These were available a few years back. I'll see if I can find the invoice. Ray |
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Senior Member ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 1,677 Joined: 6-April 10 From: Sunnyvale, CA Member No.: 11,573 Region Association: Northern California ![]() |
The type 1 thermostats are rated at a lower temp so they aren't as effective as the type 4 version for getting the car warmed up. I think they are 150 vs 180. I read that the version for a fuel injected 75 bug is hotter, not sure. These are from samba classifieds nos, not bad http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=147112 some others http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1180908 http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=378506 I have a late model FI mexican bug thermostat that I'm going to modify to use on my 914. It uses a bimetal spring instead of a bellows. These were available a few years back. I'll see if I can find the invoice. Ray I've seen cip1.com still sells those |
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Major Member ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 2,199 Joined: 30-August 04 From: Cincinnati, OH Member No.: 2,660 Region Association: South East States ![]() ![]() |
I got one from Automotion a long while back for 75.00 when they were closing out on Porsche stuff......They told me George at AA, had bought a bunch....soooo try him... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) They don't have them anymore, according to Leo this morning. |
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Major Member ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 2,199 Joined: 30-August 04 From: Cincinnati, OH Member No.: 2,660 Region Association: South East States ![]() ![]() |
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Cap'n Krusty ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 10,794 Joined: 24-June 04 From: Santa Maria, CA Member No.: 2,246 Region Association: Central California ![]() |
There's a guy selling new ones on The Samba.
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Hey nice rack! -Celette ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 20,925 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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914 Guru ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 5,879 Joined: 23-July 06 From: Kent, Wa Member No.: 6,488 Region Association: Pacific Northwest ![]() ![]() |
I had a difficult time finding one until a member here came threw. I tried fixing the crack in the one I had and I bought another that was also defective. Pain in the ass part, but you need it
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Senior Member ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 1,052 Joined: 31-May 10 From: Laguna Beach, CA Member No.: 11,782 Region Association: None ![]() |
The type 1 thermostats are rated at a lower temp so they aren't as effective as the type 4 version for getting the car warmed up. I think they are 150 vs 180. I read that the version for a fuel injected 75 bug is hotter, not sure. These are from samba classifieds nos, not bad http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=147112 some others http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1180908 http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=378506 I have a late model FI mexican bug thermostat that I'm going to modify to use on my 914. It uses a bimetal spring instead of a bellows. These were available a few years back. I'll see if I can find the invoice. Ray I've seen cip1.com still sells those The problem with those is they fail in the closed position, where the stock will fail in the open. |
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Delaware USA ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 4,969 Joined: 5-August 04 From: Delaware, USA Member No.: 2,460 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region ![]() |
so what do i have 3 (apparently) bad or 3 (apparently) good?
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914 Hemophiliac ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 720 Joined: 6-April 10 From: Bear, Delaware Member No.: 11,566 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region ![]() |
One on right in pic may be OK. Not perfect, but I have seen worse that still work the air vanes correctly.
The middle one is definitely shot. John |
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914 Hemophiliac ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 720 Joined: 6-April 10 From: Bear, Delaware Member No.: 11,566 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region ![]() |
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Member ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 838 Joined: 21-May 08 From: N. Alabama Member No.: 9,080 Region Association: South East States ![]() |
If the bellow itselt isn't cracked the soldered end usually is the source of the leak. They can be repaired by fixing the leak, desoldering the small hole in the threaded piece, compressing the bellows fully, injecting 2 ml 99% isopropyl alcohol thru the small hole in the threaded piece, then resolder the small hole in the threaded piece. The alcohol has a boiling point of about 85 degrees C which will expland the bellows and of course retract the bellows when it cools.......Don't throw those old ones away.....they can be fixed in most cases......even small cracks in the bellows can be repaired.......Jerry
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