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Macflash34 Samba Member
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Posted: Sun Aug 01, 2021 11:50 am Post subject: Thermostat on a 1970 vw bug |
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Hi I'm wondering where I can get a thermostat for a 70 vw bug I'm restoring. All the pieces to the shroud are there wheni look under the engine I do not see the thermostat or mounting bracket or the rod that connects to it? I need help and advice on how to continue this project |
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Glenn Mr. 010
Joined: December 25, 2001 Posts: 76760 Location: Sneaking up behind you
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Posted: Sun Aug 01, 2021 11:54 am Post subject: Re: Thermostat on a 1970 vw bug |
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Check the free classified, there are some listed. _________________ Glenn
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busdaddy Samba Member
Joined: February 12, 2004 Posts: 51057 Location: Surrey B.C. Canada, but thinking of Ukraine
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Michael Ambrozik Samba Member
Joined: October 17, 2020 Posts: 631 Location: San Jose, CA
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Posted: Sun Aug 01, 2021 4:01 pm Post subject: Re: Thermostat on a 1970 vw bug |
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You can also contact Awsome powder coat. They sell new and used thermostats. |
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gt1953 Samba Member
Joined: May 08, 2002 Posts: 13842 Location: White Mountains Arizona
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Posted: Sun Aug 01, 2021 4:50 pm Post subject: Re: Thermostat on a 1970 vw bug |
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Not to pop your bubble but u may have to remove engine for proper installation. It is not that difficult to do when the engine is out. _________________ Volkswagen: We tune what we drive.
Numbers Matching VW's are getting harder to find. Source out the most Stock vehicle and keep that way. You will be glad you did.
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busdaddy Samba Member
Joined: February 12, 2004 Posts: 51057 Location: Surrey B.C. Canada, but thinking of Ukraine
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Posted: Sun Aug 01, 2021 5:03 pm Post subject: Re: Thermostat on a 1970 vw bug |
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Welll..., that depends if there's a rod hanging down still, if it's gone then the shroud has to come off, and that's where it goes from minutes to many hours. _________________ Rust NEVER sleeps and stock never goes out of style.
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Glenn Mr. 010
Joined: December 25, 2001 Posts: 76760 Location: Sneaking up behind you
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Posted: Sun Aug 01, 2021 5:20 pm Post subject: Re: Thermostat on a 1970 vw bug |
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busdaddy wrote: |
Welll..., that depends if there's a rod hanging down still, if it's gone then the shroud has to come off, and that's where it goes from minutes to many hours. |
No rod...
Macflash34 wrote: |
I do not see the thermostat or mounting bracket or the rod that connects to it? |
_________________ Glenn
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volksworld Samba Member
Joined: November 26, 2011 Posts: 2525 Location: formerly NY currently NC
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Posted: Mon Aug 02, 2021 4:37 am Post subject: Re: Thermostat on a 1970 vw bug |
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if theres no rod theres also a good chance that someone removed the flaps from inside the fan housing ...people used to think that would give them better cooling...reach behind the fan shroud and see if the crossbar connecting the flaps is still there |
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virusdoc Samba Member
Joined: August 13, 2018 Posts: 518 Location: Durham, NC, USA
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Posted: Mon Aug 02, 2021 9:26 am Post subject: Re: Thermostat on a 1970 vw bug |
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Michael Ambrozik wrote: |
You can also contact Awsome powder coat. They sell new and used thermostats. |
This. Aircooled.net sells the Awesome Powdercoat brand new thermostats. I bought a used on off the classifieds, with the rod and flaps, and the used stat failed quickly. Many of the original ones out there are not in good shape. The new one I got worked great, though it was not cheap. _________________ 1976 Convertible Super Beetle, "June Bug".
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Jimbug57 Samba Member
Joined: October 08, 2002 Posts: 817 Location: Mid Michigan
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Posted: Mon Aug 02, 2021 2:56 pm Post subject: Re: Thermostat on a 1970 vw bug |
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I bought a nice working used thermostat, flaps, bracket, spring, rod and hardware - all here on The Samba Classifieds for about $100 US. It was through 2 different vendors - one shipped free. To me, that was really inexpensive for what I got. _________________ Repeat after me "I am smarter than metal!" |
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sb001 Samba Member
Joined: May 19, 2011 Posts: 10399 Location: NW Arkansas
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Posted: Mon Aug 02, 2021 3:03 pm Post subject: Re: Thermostat on a 1970 vw bug |
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You can remove the deck lid, air cleaner, carburetor, ignition coil & wiring, generator retaining strap, generator wiring, and the screws holding the fan shroud in place and pull the whole fan shroud out with the generator. I've had to do this a few times, no picnic but still easier than removing the whole engine
Getting everything aligned with the thermostat rod to slide down between the fins in the passenger side cylinder head when reinstalling the fan shroud is a real bitch though, pretty much takes 2 people. _________________ I'm the humblest guy on this board.
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Glenn Mr. 010
Joined: December 25, 2001 Posts: 76760 Location: Sneaking up behind you
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Posted: Mon Aug 02, 2021 3:10 pm Post subject: Re: Thermostat on a 1970 vw bug |
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sb001 wrote: |
but still easier than removing the whole engine |
That's your opinion... mine is different.
I can remove a stock engine in 20 minutes by myself. Reinstall takes 30 minutes. _________________ Glenn
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sb001 Samba Member
Joined: May 19, 2011 Posts: 10399 Location: NW Arkansas
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Posted: Mon Aug 02, 2021 4:15 pm Post subject: Re: Thermostat on a 1970 vw bug |
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Glenn wrote: |
sb001 wrote: |
but still easier than removing the whole engine |
That's your opinion... mine is different.
I can remove a stock engine in 20 minutes by myself. Reinstall takes 30 minutes. |
Shouldn't be too difficult to post a youtube video of that, let's see it. One take, no editing. And without damaging anything. _________________ I'm the humblest guy on this board.
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Glenn Mr. 010
Joined: December 25, 2001 Posts: 76760 Location: Sneaking up behind you
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Posted: Mon Aug 02, 2021 6:09 pm Post subject: Re: Thermostat on a 1970 vw bug |
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sb001 wrote: |
Glenn wrote: |
sb001 wrote: |
but still easier than removing the whole engine |
That's your opinion... mine is different.
I can remove a stock engine in 20 minutes by myself. Reinstall takes 30 minutes. |
Shouldn't be too difficult to post a youtube video of that, let's see it. One take, no editing. And without damaging anything. |
Sure PAY ME.
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pernest Samba Member
Joined: May 24, 2008 Posts: 265 Location: Jacksonville FL
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Posted: Mon Aug 02, 2021 6:25 pm Post subject: Re: Thermostat on a 1970 vw bug |
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I’ve pulled a shroud w/o pulling the motor to install flaps/ control arm/ spring and rod and many miles later had the opportunity to pull the engine and would strongly advise just pulling the shroud. Best wishes on the job! |
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sb001 Samba Member
Joined: May 19, 2011 Posts: 10399 Location: NW Arkansas
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Posted: Mon Aug 02, 2021 6:48 pm Post subject: Re: Thermostat on a 1970 vw bug |
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To the OP- there is also a cable your year model would have had, that goes from an arm on the passenger side fan shroud flap, up to the flap in the snorkel of the air cleaner. As the thermostat expands and pushes the fan shroud flaps open and the passenger side flap pivots, it pushes the cable which in turn pushes open the flap inside the air cleaner snorkel.
Here is a previous post that describes it in more detail
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=9333146#9333146 _________________ I'm the humblest guy on this board.
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brando90gl Samba Member
Joined: July 31, 2007 Posts: 411 Location: Marion,NC
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Posted: Tue Aug 03, 2021 4:14 am Post subject: Re: Thermostat on a 1970 vw bug |
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virusdoc wrote: |
Michael Ambrozik wrote: |
You can also contact Awsome powder coat. They sell new and used thermostats. |
This. Aircooled.net sells the Awesome Powdercoat brand new thermostats. I bought a used on off the classifieds, with the rod and flaps, and the used stat failed quickly. Many of the original ones out there are not in good shape. The new one I got worked great, though it was not cheap. |
I’ve had the opposite experience with the new AP stats. I bought a brand new t-stat and refurbished flaps from AP and the new stat was DOA, fully expanded in the box. I was sent a replacement, after arguing over his warranty, and it still sits on the shelf. I’ve installed three thermostat systems on my VW’s and all of them are running used stats that are working great. I have another complete system on the shelf for the next car and it sure as heck won’t have an AP stat on it.
Those new ones definitely “look” the part, but I’m very wary of the excess alcohol in them. You can shake a VW stat and not feel anywhere near the amount in those. _________________ 67 Type 1
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Jimbug57 Samba Member
Joined: October 08, 2002 Posts: 817 Location: Mid Michigan
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Posted: Tue Aug 03, 2021 5:37 am Post subject: Re: Thermostat on a 1970 vw bug |
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sb001 wrote: |
Glenn wrote: |
sb001 wrote: |
but still easier than removing the whole engine |
That's your opinion... mine is different.
I can remove a stock engine in 20 minutes by myself. Reinstall takes 30 minutes. |
Shouldn't be too difficult to post a youtube video of that, let's see it. One take, no editing. And without damaging anything. |
The first time I pull an engine on a "new to me" bug, it may take me 30 minutes. After that 20 minutes is no problem. I've never damaged anything.
I've also pulled the shroud many times with the engine in the car. It's easy. The biggest trick to know is - install the deck lid spring before you bolt the hinges in when finishing up (you'll need a helper).
If you have jacks and stands I'd just pull the engine. _________________ Repeat after me "I am smarter than metal!" |
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Cornwallav8r Samba Member
Joined: April 26, 2021 Posts: 39 Location: Central PA
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Posted: Tue Aug 03, 2021 5:37 am Post subject: Re: Thermostat on a 1970 vw bug |
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I literally just went through this. Removing the engine is so easy, compared to leaning over the engine bay trying to remove individual parts. Just pull the engine, then you can work at your leisure, and not bitch when things aren't reachable or you can't see to install/remove parts. Like stated, you need to know the flaps and linkage are there and operating, it's all easier with the engine at working level. I installed a Mexican type, they look indestructible. There are Utube vids showing how to solder the old style and make it work again, if you can find a used one. New ones are around but very costly.
It seems people like to eliminate the thermostat and half or more of the tins, then are the same ones that complain their engine only makes 20,000 miles before overhaul. German engineers aren't stupid. They didn't put a single part on the car that wasn't needed.
I swore when I lived in Germany, that the average garbage man or truck driver was more intelligent than the average American professional. Another topic altogether. |
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brando90gl Samba Member
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Posted: Tue Aug 03, 2021 7:43 am Post subject: Re: Thermostat on a 1970 vw bug |
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Cornwallav8r wrote: |
I literally just went through this. Removing the engine is so easy, compared to leaning over the engine bay trying to remove individual parts. Just pull the engine, then you can work at your leisure, and not bitch when things aren't reachable or you can't see to install/remove parts. Like stated, you need to know the flaps and linkage are there and operating, it's all easier with the engine at working level. I installed a Mexican type, they look indestructible. There are Utube vids showing how to solder the old style and make it work again, if you can find a used one. New ones are around but very costly.
It seems people like to eliminate the thermostat and half or more of the tins, then are the same ones that complain their engine only makes 20,000 miles before overhaul. German engineers aren't stupid. They didn't put a single part on the car that wasn't needed.
I swore when I lived in Germany, that the average garbage man or truck driver was more intelligent than the average American professional. Another topic altogether. |
German engineers were smart enough that they engineered a t-stat that failed in the open position. Mexican t-stats fail in the closed position. Beware. _________________ 67 Type 1
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