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VW Addict Samba Salesman
Joined: January 09, 2003 Posts: 3920
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Posted: Sun Apr 26, 2020 7:20 pm Post subject: Themostat Question |
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Is this Thermostat for a 2.0L?
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ivwshane Samba Member
Joined: May 19, 2011 Posts: 1920 Location: Sacramento ca
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SGKent Samba Member
Joined: October 30, 2007 Posts: 41031 Location: Citrus Heights CA (Near Sacramento)
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Posted: Sun Apr 26, 2020 7:44 pm Post subject: Re: Themostat Question |
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yes but if it is at room temp it is bad. _________________ “Most people don’t know what they’re doing, and a lot of them are really good at it.” - George Carlin |
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orwell84 Samba Member
Joined: May 14, 2007 Posts: 2539 Location: Plattsburgh, New York
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Posted: Sun Apr 26, 2020 7:49 pm Post subject: Re: Themostat Question |
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At room temp the thermostat should be constricted. They are expanded like that when the engine is hot or in the case of yours, when it is broken. |
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VW Addict Samba Salesman
Joined: January 09, 2003 Posts: 3920
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Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2020 2:24 am Post subject: Re: Themostat Question |
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Thank you. It was in a parts lot a buddy of mine got. So, it's unfortunetly worthless then? I didn't realize it was bad. Thanks. |
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KentABQ Samba Member
Joined: September 11, 2016 Posts: 2406 Location: Albuquerque NM
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Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2020 3:53 am Post subject: Re: Themostat Question |
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I wonder if AwesomePowdercoat can refurbish them.
If so, I've got a couple that could use some help. _________________ -Kent-
1976 Riviera, 1.8l FI chrome yellow VAN - "Chloe"
"I must say, how can you be in a bad mood driving this vehicle full of vibrant color.
Cars of today are so bland in comparison. It's like driving a celebration!" ---WildIdea
Bus ownership via emoticons:
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Jeff Geisen Samba Chaplain
Joined: December 21, 2004 Posts: 1882 Location: N.W. Georgia
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Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2020 4:41 am Post subject: Re: Themostat Question |
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Save that bracket, cable and nut. _________________ I Corinthians 4: 1 thru 5
‘63 ragtop - ‘68 single cab |
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secretsubmariner Champagne Wrangler
Joined: January 08, 2011 Posts: 3104 Location: Tulsa, OK
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Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2020 5:52 am Post subject: Re: Themostat Question |
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Keep an eye out on ebay, I was able to grab a NOS one for a hell of a steal...if that's what you're into _________________ -Tony
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1978 Champagne Edition Bus FI
1970 Auto Fastback FI |
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