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| 19732.0 |
 Oct 13 2013, 07:21 AM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 15 Joined: 1-May 13 From: Detroit Member No.: 15,821 Region Association: None  |
I have a '73 2.0-liter with a bum thermostat. I've been shocked by how difficult it is to find a replacement. It doesn't need to be an original bellows-type unit, I just want something that works for a not-insane price. Any recommendations?
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| somd914 |
Oct 13 2013, 07:42 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 1,171 Joined: 21-February 11 From: Southern Maryland Member No.: 12,741 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Not sure what you consider an insane price, but check out this guy if you haven't already:
http://www.awesomepowdercoat.com/thermosta...ed_rebuilt.html I've been pleased with mine. As for non-bellows type, factor in fabricating mods to make them fit, so for me I went the extra $ and went original for a quick, simple install. |
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| reharvey |
Oct 13 2013, 09:16 AM
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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 |
There is a guy on Samba that sells USA made new ones for $100. I've bought two of them and they work. Ray
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| somd914 |
Oct 13 2013, 09:32 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 1,171 Joined: 21-February 11 From: Southern Maryland Member No.: 12,741 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
QUOTE(reharvey @ Oct 13 2013, 11:16 AM)  There is a guy on Samba that sells USA made new ones for $100. I've bought two of them and they work. Ray Yep, same guy as I mentioned in my post. |
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| 19732.0 |
Oct 14 2013, 05:02 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 15 Joined: 1-May 13 From: Detroit Member No.: 15,821 Region Association: None |
Thanks guys. I'll check them out.
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| Steve73 |
Nov 12 2013, 01:29 AM
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Photographer/Shade Tree Mechanic Group: Members Posts: 125 Joined: 2-July 11 From: Nashville Member No.: 13,269 Region Association: South East States |
How about this thermostat from Automotive Atlanta? I assume it doesn't have to be modified to work on the 914 like some do. Is this a new item?
http://www.autoatlanta.com/Porsche-914-Thermostat-srch.html |
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| 72hardtop |
Nov 12 2013, 02:21 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 120 Joined: 11-September 13 From: Seattle/HB Ca./Fujieda-Japan Member No.: 16,378 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
QUOTE(Steve73 @ Nov 11 2013, 11:29 PM) How about this thermostat from Automotive Atlanta? I assume it doesn't have to be modified to work on the 914 like some do. Is this a new item? http://www.autoatlanta.com/Porsche-914-Thermostat-srch.html That thermostat will fail in the closed position (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) The one linked above is what I purchased 6mos ago and it's awesome. It will outlast the original one. |
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| boxsterfan |
Nov 12 2013, 10:34 AM
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914's are kewl Group: Members Posts: 1,776 Joined: 6-June 03 From: San Ramon, CA Member No.: 791 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(Steve73 @ Nov 11 2013, 11:29 PM) How about this thermostat from Automotive Atlanta? I assume it doesn't have to be modified to work on the 914 like some do. Is this a new item? http://www.autoatlanta.com/Porsche-914-Thermostat-srch.html That thermostat is a VW part that will fail closed instead of open. You want fail open. $120 is pretty cheap insurance. |
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