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• Re: !RE: [WetWesties] What Should I See On the Temperature Gage?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 8 Oct 2009 13:43:58 -0400
  ...Or possibly the new thermostat is either bad or a low temperature thermostat (a couple of these are available, including one that opens as...
• Re: Thermostat install Question
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 31 Jul 2001 22:00:46 -0400
  At 09:47 PM 7/31/2001, Chad G wrote: >will I have to empty all my coolant in order to replace the thermostat...
• Re: Advice...temp to high.... after new parts....
  Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
  Mon, 4 Jul 2005 20:12:21 -0400
  ...van overheat, pretty quick, front rad cold, upper big hose to > thermostat cold, the other one very hot... <SNIP> > Work done: new pump, thermostat...
• Re: question about thermostat ... or not
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 3 Mar 2010 22:33:09 -0500
  I have to ask how you find yourself in a situation that you suddenly need a thermostat with an engine that only has 1...
• RE: Engine temperature non-problem
  Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
  Wed, 20 Mar 1996 14:15:52 -0700
  ...Have you checked to see if the engine thermostat is present and working properly? The coolant is supposed to circulate only in the engine...
• Re: Dometic Frig Will not stay cold with DC current
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 4 Jun 2012 13:57:46 -0400
  At 01:22 PM 6/4/2012, Edward Maglott wrote: >is just "on," no thermostatic control, but the AC circuit has thermostat so I...
• Re: Water temp increase after changing hoses, thermostat, and plastic parts
  Historical mailing list - Harold Teer
  Wed, 30 Sep 2015 16:51:22 -0400
  ...I do >> know >> the thermostat was changed at about 90K with a dealer thermostat and this >> recent change was at 160K. The new thermostat...
• Re: manual thermostat / heaterflap control?
  Historical mailing list - Jason Kirk
  Wed, 17 Nov 2004 09:01:48 -0800
  ...manual thermostat / heaterflap control? > > In the same vein the thermostat on my '85 had stuck open. Which I agree > is > better than stuck closed...
• Re: Substitute for aircooled thermostat
  Historical mailing list - Mark L. Hineline
  Tue, 22 Feb 2011 06:30:09 -0800
  On Feb 22, 2011, at 6:00 AM, Richard Jones wrote: > I think the thermostat doesn't move the flaps after > engine warm-up...
• Re: Drain Coolant to replace Thermostat (2.1 L)???
  Historical mailing list - All of Us
  Wed, 23 Jul 2003 20:14:58 -0500
  ...I think about half of the radiator is higher than the level of the thermostat. So quite a bit of the coolant will drain...
• Re: leakey thermostat housing
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 13 Jun 2001 10:29:55 EDT
  ...Just order a new upper- $12 and lower- $24 Thermostat housing from me. Might as well replace the thermostat- $14 and o-ring at...
• Re: WBX Thermostat replacement
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Thu, 20 May 2004 10:13:42 -0400
  On Wed, 19 May 2004, Doug in Calif wrote: > Well I am replacing the thermostat in my newly rebuilt 2.1 and decided > to...
• '85 Parts 4 Sale
  Historical mailing list - The Carters
  Sat, 11 Nov 2000 15:58:25 -0800
  ECU: works-removed to install digijet tool. Thermostate housing & New Thermostate Electric Fuel Pump Make offer =) Kit Carter
• Re: manual thermostat / heaterflap control?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Wed, 17 Nov 2004 08:42:24 -0800
  In the same vein the thermostat on my '85 had stuck open. Which I agree is better than stuck closed but I finally replaced...
• Re: 80 degree thermostat
  Historical mailing list - Martine Boudreault
  Tue, 12 Apr 2005 21:47:08 -0400
  I change my thermostat last year and the temp needle is higher since. It used to be in the middle of the red light...
• Higher temp reading after thermostat change
  Historical mailing list - Chris Bracken
  Mon, 12 Apr 1999 17:33:33 -0700
  ...On the weekend I replaced my thermostat with a new one from the VW dealer; I had previously ( 6 months ago ) replace temp sensors...
• Re: Thermostat
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Sun, 13 Oct 2002 11:46:37 EDT
  ...While the thermostat looks good to me, the only way to tell for sure is to place it in a pot of water, heat...
• Re: Cooler thermostat question? when needed?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Wed, 20 Sep 2000 15:46:50 -0700
  On long hot climbs a cooler thermostat and cooler fan switch will make absolutely no difference in where the temperature needle goes.... That's...
• Re: Love My Vanagon!
  Historical mailing list - Jerry
  Tue, 9 Jan 2007 16:50:20 -0600
  ...Love My Vanagon! Hi Jerry, I am running the 80 degree thermostat. Is 1/4 up the gauge normal for this thermostat? Jeff
• Re: Thermostat with a hole?
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Fri, 23 Apr 2021 09:41:56 -0700
  thank you Dennis, I think the thermostat in there doesn't open fully. When the engine is warm, usually the coolant temp. needle sits...
• Re: Thermostat testing
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 21 Jul 2008 11:53:09 -0400
  ...Sun, 20 Jul 2008 16:34:59 -0600 > >Hi all, > >I bought a thermostat (87 deg. Celcius, Mahler brand) and when testing it >by...
• Re: thermostat mods
  Historical mailing list - Chris Renz
  Mon, 3 Oct 2005 15:17:00 -0700
  ...This nipple must be removed so that you can feed the thermostat cable through the thermostat. This nipple is screwed on and also held...
• Re: Cold blooded
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Holser
  Thu, 26 Feb 1998 15:48:16 -0800
  This turned out to be the thermostat, and after I got it out I recalled reading something on the list in the past about...
• Re: Thermostat with a hole?
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Fri, 23 Apr 2021 14:45:45 -0700
  ...Thermostat with a hole? > > These thermostats with a hole were common 20 years ago but I have not seen > them since. It seems the...
• Re: New to list..
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Thu, 26 Sep 2002 20:22:55 -0400
  >Currently, I am driving this van without a thermostat. I've heard some rumors, although unconfirmed, that driving without a thermostat has undesirable effect...
• 80 degree thermostat for wbx question
  Historical mailing list - Doug Noganav
  Sun, 29 Mar 2009 17:10:27 -0800
  Just looking for some input on running the cooler thermostat on the waterboxer. Anybody had any problems with the FI not seeing full opp...
• Re: Thermostats especially in colder weather
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Thu, 4 Jan 2018 12:22:17 -0800
  thanks Dennis... very helpful, would you recommend a lower temp thermostat (80°) by Calorstat sold at VanCafe? dan
• Thermostat location'?
  Historical mailing list - zyno
  Thu, 14 May 1998 22:35:17 -0400
  Could someone tell me the location of the thermostat on a 86 Vanagon. Is it difficult to change? Thanks in advance, zyno
• Re: I'm Freezing
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Thu, 29 Mar 2001 10:15:23 -0800
  It is most likely the thermostat. If you let your bus idle in the driveway for 15 minutes does the temp go up? Now...
• Re: Gauge too high ...
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Wed, 12 Jan 2005 11:53:11 -0800
  ...I managed to change the thermostat without dropping the exhaust by taking off the bolts holding the water pump on and moving the pump...
• Re: Thermostat problem??
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 29 Mar 2000 08:42:15 -0700
  My wife's van's thermostat is stuck in the open position. This is my first failure in 420,000 miles (2 vans). I...
• Thermostat question
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Tue, 30 Oct 2018 18:03:45 -0700
  Just went to my local parts supplier and requested a thermostat for my 86 Syncro 2.1 litre. Asked for the 87 degree stock...
• -Thermostat bypass, was Bleeding front radiator
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Mon, 11 Mar 2002 07:36:17 -0800
  ...is there a thermostat bypass valve (a way to open the thermostat manually, with the engine cold)?? I know about the radiator bleeder already...
• Re: Thermostat Questions
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth D Lewis
  Thu, 29 Mar 2001 17:36:19 -0500
  Chad; I would pinch off the two big hoses, put a catch pan underneath and pull off the bottom thermostat hose. If memory serves...
• Re: Temperature guage
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 9 Apr 2001 00:39:11 -0400
  ...So within broad limits, an engine with an 80C thermostat will run about 15F cooler than one with an 87C thermostat -- up until the...
• Re: Coolant Hoses, Complete Set -- Remove and Replace
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sat, 27 Jun 2020 16:13:44 -0700
  thank you for the comments regarding the hole on the thermostat... now another question... are there any benefits (or pros and cons) regarding a...
• Re: OIL COOLER FILTER SANDWICH PLATE + THERMOSTAT experiences need
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sun, 16 Apr 2017 09:52:38 -0400
  ...Since I don't like the EMPI thermostat > "floating and vibrate" adding stress in the oil line and fitting, I > started to look for...
• Re: Minimal Heat (2.1)
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Fri, 16 Jan 2009 10:22:29 -0500
  ...Any thoughts, tips, etc on my lack of heat > and replacing the thermostat? http://www.vanagonauts.com/19.11-Thermostat--2.1L-53.htm...
• Re: Thermostat install Question
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Thu, 2 Aug 2001 16:36:28 -0500
  ...Thermostat install Question > > Bentley (19.8) says "heat thermostat in water. Opening begins approx 85C > 185F. Opening ends approx 105C 221F. Stroke minimum 8mm...
• Re: Thermostat question
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford
  Tue, 30 Oct 2018 21:20:10 -0400
  Unless you live in extreme heat, I would stick with 87 degrees thermostat. Fuel injection might keep you in warm up mode and your...
• dometic thermostat replacement?
  Historical mailing list - Matthias Kuster
  Thu, 19 Jul 2007 00:23:04 -0700
  I just removed my fridge and saw that it has the thermostat lead wire, tube rather broken. What are my replacement options? I heard...
• Re: Thermostat with a hole?
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sat, 24 Apr 2021 11:04:34 -0700
  hi Dennis and all, Here are the pics of the thermostat I have. 80°C Calorstat https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/album_page...
• Re: Thermostat problem??
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 29 Mar 2000 08:08:35 -0600
  You are probably right about the faulty thermostat. I have had so many thermostat failures that I replace mine every 18 months or so...
• Re: thermostat
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Fri, 16 Nov 2001 21:56:07 -0600
  ...thermostat My 90 vanagon was running a bit to cool for any good heat and so I figured the thermostat must be stuck open...
• Re: " Fail Safe " Type Coolant Thermostat
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 23 Dec 2017 14:22:54 -0800
  I know Dennis Haynes has written of thermostats, fitment etc. This link might take you directly to rock auto list of thermostats for '88...
• Re: Talking About Thermostats...
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Tue, 12 May 2009 08:26:05 -0700
  ...First, the > thermostat isn't working right. Second, that I have the 80 C > thermostat and that makes sense since the van came out...
• Re: 1980 Thermostat
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 20 Apr 2004 09:28:04 -0500
  ...1980 Thermostat > No, the default position is "full cooling air to the engine" which is what > you want if you have no thermostat. And...
• Re: -Thermostat bypass, was Bleeding front radiator
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 11 Mar 2002 18:59:21 -0500
  The bypass I mentioned is on top of the thermostat housing on the 2.1l engines. On the 1.l engines, it is located...
• Re: more trouble with metal pipe to thermostat...
  Historical mailing list - Bill Collins
  Sat, 12 Nov 2005 07:53:28 -0500
  ...The pipe is trapped behind the crank pulley, but there's enough room to pull it free of the thermostat housing. Bill
• thermostats
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Tue, 3 Dec 1996 17:55:54 -0800
  ...Thermostat seems to be stuck open, little heat and the needle doesn't >move off cold ( I know the guage does work after taking...
• Re: Gauge too high ...
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Wed, 12 Jan 2005 04:23:02 -0500
  ...with engine optimized for 87 C thermostat, the 80 C unit would reduce fuel economy, increase emissions, and limit heat available inside, especially in...
• Re: thermostrat.
  Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
  Mon, 6 Nov 95 16:15:04 PST
  ...First of all, when anything fails in the thermostat hardware, it fails so that the flaps open. The thermostat PULLS them closed against a...
• Re: Replacing Thermostat
  Historical mailing list - Justin B. Jensen
  Sun, 19 Nov 2000 12:57:09 -0700
  ...Replacing Thermostat When you replace the thermostat, must you also replace the rubber gaskets? Are these a VW Dealer only item? -Larry John Rodgers...
• thermostat temp vs thermo switch temp - 87 westy
  Historical mailing list - Mike Kozak
  Tue, 10 Dec 2002 20:53:35 -0500
  ...What a pain! I'm wondering if my fan and thermostat are incompatible and are going to fight each other. Can the thermostat be...
• thermostat
  Historical mailing list - John Lunetta 1990 Vanagon GL
  Fri, 16 Nov 2001 19:52:36 EST
  My 90 vanagon was running a bit to cool for any good heat and so I figured the thermostat must be stuck open. The...
• Re: TIICo missing thermostat: replaced
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Tue, 9 Jul 2002 10:18:11 -0400
  Was the "missing thermostat" supposed to be part of the Tiico package or left out by mistake on your end? Jay "Spooner, Robert E...
• Re: I am considering installing an auxiliary oil cooler
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Poole
  Wed, 15 Sep 2010 15:00:48 -0400
  When adding an external oil cooler I can't easily think of a scenario in which you wouldn't want to include a thermostat...
• Re: Thermostats
  Historical mailing list - louiZe christensen
  Fri, 21 Jan 2000 18:37:39 -0500
  Greetings Volks- Bought a non-VW low cost thermostat from FLAPS. Installed it, and bled system twice. Temp ran consistently a fat two points...
• Re: Substitute for aircooled thermostat
  Historical mailing list - Richard Jones
  Tue, 22 Feb 2011 07:00:30 -0700
  I think the thermostat doesn't move the flaps after engine warm-up. It just helps the warm-up happen faster. How about an...
• 1.9L thermostat housing
  Historical mailing list - Will Baker
  Sat, 11 Jun 2011 21:35:46 -0700
  � I am in need of a thermostat housing for 1.9L engine. Does anybody out there have one they want to sell? � ���� Thanks ��������� Will