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cateck
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Joined: September 07, 2014
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Location: Anaheim, CA
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 Posted: Sat Oct 25, 2014 2:46 pm Post subject: cooling flaps and thermostat |
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| I'm replacing the alternator on a 1973 super beetle I bought for my daughter, it is a basket case. I was replacing the alternator today and I noticed it doesn't have a thermostat, bracket or rod on it. I pulled off the fan shroud and dicovered it doen't have cooling flaps or linkage either. I have looked at various parts houses online and cannot seem to find any that sell these parts. Does anyone have any idea where to purchase these parts? |
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Danwvw
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Joined: July 31, 2012
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Location: Oregon Coast
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New flaps are not made! But there are some folks rebuilding them look for "thermostat flaps" here on the samba. Most VW rebuilders pulled them out back in the 70's. Very few engines with them anymore! Rare find. I am buying some off the "the samba as we speak".
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wcfvw69
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Location: Arizona
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Search the classifieds here on the Samba. Many folks sell them. Also, you're in Anaheim, call the local VW shops. I bet they have some used ones there as well.
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zak414
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Location: Elk Grove, CA
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Look out for some local swap meets too. I was able to pick up a set of the flaps and the linkage for a good price.
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Tim Donahoe
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Joined: December 08, 2012
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Location: Redding, CA
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Forget the searching. Go here:
Awesomepowdercoat.com
They have everything you need, and a good reputation, too!
Tim |
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gt1953
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Joined: May 08, 2002
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Location: White Mountains Arizona
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They do show up from time to time in the classifieds. Recently I obtained all the of the components flaps connector rod actuator arm and functioning thermostat delivered for 80 bucks from a guy in Oklahoma. Once I cleaned them up they are fine. Granted they are not the 140 powder coated ones, They still work.
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