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• Dometic Experts. Thermostat Part. What is it? PICS
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Wed, 12 Aug 2009 10:53:48 -0700
  ...I need a new greeting!) I want to swap the thermostat from 182A to my 182B Dometic. If anyone of you Dometic experts has...
• Re: I'm back 4 a while
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 2 May 1995 10:37:42 -0700 (PDT)
  ...If I were you I'd buy a new thermostat just in case...). I think the thermostats come in only 2 temps, 80C and...
• question on thermostat housing for 1.9 liter--pricey?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
  Thu, 28 Sep 2000 23:40:31 EDT
  Turns out I need the upper thermostat housing for my 1.9 liter 1983.5 Vanagon as well as a water pump. I see...
• Re: Thermostats [Was: Spooked!]
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Fri, 3 Jun 2011 21:47:39 -0700
  ...I recall that the pump failed and I reckoned that I might as well "refresh" the thermostat while replacing the pump. The pump was...
• Re: [VANAGON] 1.9L running hot....ideas ? UPD ATE running a 70� t-s...
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
  Sat, 25 Mar 2006 22:31:42 -0500
  Chris, I'll bet your original thermostat was faulty. Did you try replacing it with another stock thermostat? Otherwise it doesn't make sense...
• Re: Thermostat with a hole?
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sat, 24 Apr 2021 12:12:03 -0700
  ...Thermostat with a hole? > > > > hi Dennis and all, > > > > Here are the pics of the thermostat I have. > > > > 80°C Calorstat > > https://www.thesamba.com...
• Where's the Thermostat?
  Historical mailing list - Kate McLaughlin
  Sun, 28 Nov 1999 10:55:40 -0500
  ...I have my fun filled Haynes manual and I was all set to do the thermostat. It sounded easy in the book...Too easy...
• Re: Coolant draining strategy? thermostat / crack
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Fri, 22 Oct 2004 10:19:12 -0700
  ....and the engineer who designed the thermostat housing location on the 1.9 WBX was on crack. Actually the whole WBX cooling system engineering...
• Re: Oil temp musings and hairbrained ideas
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Thu, 20 Nov 2008 21:41:54 -0500
  Chris, Dennis is da man! You mentioned a;"thermostatic plate adapter ". I'm not sure what that is. I am also in the process...
• Re: Gauge too high ...
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sun, 9 Jan 2005 02:04:43 -0700
  ...I ordered a 80 Celsius thermostat to install instead of the 87 C. > Is this common? Possible that the new thermostat is not working...
• RE: Followup: engine cooling non-problem
  Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
  Thu, 21 Mar 1996 13:20:01 -0700
  ...In fact, that is why I rambled on before about either an engine thermostat (not fan thermostat) problem, or, since you have a transplant...
• Re: Changing thermostat on 2.1L - Question?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
  Thu, 7 Jul 2005 16:27:46 -0700
  ...How much coolant will be lost with a thermostat change? In other words, when I open the housing and pull the old thermostat, will...
• thermostat install
  Historical mailing list - insyncro
  Mon, 24 Feb 2003 13:39:39 -0500
  Hello, I will be replacing my thermostat in my 91 Syncro Westy, just looking for any advice to help speed the process and reduce...
• aircooled thermostat
  Historical mailing list - David and Shirin
  Tue, 9 Mar 2004 18:35:17 -0500
  How does one go about adapting a brazilian thermostat to work on a 1981 aircooled Westy. David --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked...
• Re: question about thermostat ... or not
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Thu, 4 Mar 2010 01:00:01 -0800
  ...Thermostats do not suddenly fail without cause so > what > are the symptoms? > > The waterboxer thermostat is not a simple open/close device. It is...
• Re: overheating
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sun, 21 Jan 2001 19:51:02 -0700
  ...my investigation shows me that 1) the heater cores both get > coolant independant of the thermostat and 2) my thermostat is stuck and > I...
• Re: Little heat output in a 85 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Mon, 6 Dec 1999 23:03:30 -0500
  The Vanagon thermostat will only go in one way. Also just for info. the housing of the thermostat will leak, if it is taken...
• Re: Thermostat question
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Sun, 4 Nov 2018 09:56:48 -0800
  All right so I now have my Mahle 87 degree thermostat...(thanks all for the guidance) it was cheaper than the 80 degree one...
• Re: Substitute for aircooled thermostat
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Tue, 22 Feb 2011 18:59:07 -0500
  ...Substitute for aircooled thermostat I think the thermostat doesn't move the flaps after engine warm-up. It just helps the warm-up happen...
• Re: Best flushing method - 2.1,and maintenance questions.
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Tue, 25 Mar 2003 10:19:10 -0800
  ...If you try to use the flush kit on a cold/non-running engine, the thermostat will keep the flushing water from circulating in...
• Re: Vitrifrigo/Truck Fridge power usage
  Historical mailing list - Phil Zimmerman
  Sun, 18 Sep 2011 23:04:30 -0400
  ...The problem was located in the fridge thermostat. So said the factory rep. as I recall. Thermostats vary. Some are fast, some are slow...
• Re: Swap Dometic 182A Thermost to 182B?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Wed, 12 Aug 2009 16:03:06 -0700
  ...But, your info helps as I know the later models use electronic sparker etc., so wasn't sure where the change to thermostat would...
• Re: Thermostat housing leaking like Crazy!!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 7 Dec 2000 19:21:48 -0500
  Thermostat housing leaking like Crazy!!There should be an O-ring on top of the thermostat. That makes the seal. Dennis -----Original Message----- From...
• Re: How long to reach full operating temp?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Tue, 11 Nov 2008 14:12:57 -0500
  Everyone, thanks for your input! I replaced the thermostat, made in China, with one I bought at FLAPS, also made in China, and noticed...
• 1.9 thermostat housing
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Wed, 9 May 2012 17:51:42 -0700
  Someone was looking for a 1.9 thermostat housing assembly a week or so ago. Drop me a line. I think I have what...
• aircooled thermostat needed
  Historical mailing list - Erin Randolph
  Tue, 26 Apr 2005 09:41:52 -0700
  Howdy folks, I need a 2.0 aircooled thermostat...Bus Depot is discontinued....anybody got a line on a new one? Please email me...
• Re: Thermostats - 87 degree vs. 80 degree
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 10 Oct 2011 23:13:01 -0400
  The latest revision proper Vanagon thermostat should no flow to the radiator until it opens. It was found to be so important considering the...
• Re: Thermostats - 87 degree vs 80 degree
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 10 Oct 2011 16:14:55 -0700
  ...Thermostats - 87 degree vs 80 degree | |I too would only run the 87 degree one but you have the |thermostat operation a little wrong...
• Thermostat for 2.0 aircooled
  Historical mailing list - Andy
  Mon, 24 Jan 2000 22:19:51 -0800
  Does any one know where I can purchase the complete thermostat control system for a 2 litre aircooled engine. I need everything flappers , rods...
• Re: not all thermostats are equal
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 12 Jan 2004 13:24:26 -0600
  ...He suggested it, and I saw that some german thermostats had the hole, and at the time I was ultra wary of the overheating...
• '84 Vanagon Coolant Crossover Pipe seal
  Historical mailing list - Ed Mellinger
  Sun, 30 Nov 1997 13:35:53 -0800
  Hi Folks - Any advice on getting the coolant crossover pipe o-ring to seal into the thermostat housing on an '84 waterboxer? I just...
• Fwd: dometic thermostat replacement?
  Historical mailing list - Matthias Kuster
  Thu, 19 Jul 2007 17:52:36 -0700
  ...dometic thermostat replacement? > > It's not the thermocoupler I need, it is definitely the thermostat. > And it is the Dometic 182B, sorry, but thought...
• Re: Thermostats especially in colder weather
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Wed, 24 Jan 2018 22:47:50 -0800
  ...my only guess is the thermostat is slow to close which could be built in safety margin? dan
• Re: Suburban Type Furnace Install;
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Thu, 29 Oct 2009 22:19:27 -0400
  On Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:08:49 -0700, PB <pbrattan@GMAIL.COM> wrote: >Where do you get a programmable thermostat? Would it work...
• Re: Thermostat Replacement
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 27 Jan 2001 15:44:49 -0500
  At 10:33 AM 1/27/2001, Donald Baxter wrote: >Any special hints on replacing the thermostat? First hint: *Always* tell us what year...
• Re: Thermostat Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 28 Jan 2001 12:43:20 +1200
  >Donald, > >The thermostat is easy to replace. > >If the weather is bad just remove the engine cover and keep the rear hatch >closed and...
• thermostat bleeder valve
  Historical mailing list - BillM
  Sun, 30 Nov 2003 15:46:47 -0500
  On a 91 2.1 which way is the thermostat housing bleeder screw closed? Clockwise or CounterClockwise? I just replaced a hose and need...
• Re: running cold, high idle
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Thu, 11 Nov 2004 23:44:09 -0600
  ...The thermostat is not allowing the engine to warm up and causing the coolant temp sensor not to signal the engine to come off...
• Re: gerry's thermostat problem
  Historical mailing list - Joachim Beek
  Tue, 22 Nov 94 10:39:55 CST
  ...if some brave soul would care >to translate this, it might help some water-boilers down the road. :) > >Der Thermostat > >Vereinfact gesagt bestimmt der...
• RE : Ticked Off at oil filter adaptors
  Historical mailing list - Chasteen, Jonathan M. MM3 (CVN69)
  Thu, 12 Oct 2006 00:47:41 -0400
  <snip> I wish they would design a thermostatically controlled sandwich adaptor that allows oil to flow through the filter before going to the cooler...
• Re: '83 Thermostat Questions
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 12 Apr 1996 23:40:26 -0700
  Listen to Muir, install the flaps and thermostat. Don't tempt fate. James >Greetings all, > >After taking a two month break from work I...
• Re: NEED HELP W/ THERMOSTAT HOUSING
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 5 Oct 2005 12:59:56 -0700
  ...NEED HELP W/ THERMOSTAT HOUSING > Dear List members, > It appears that the Thermostat housing is leaking where it attaches to the > block/head on...
• Re: Cooling System Project (Parts/Application)
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Mon, 23 Apr 2007 12:18:59 +0000
  ...The thermostats we sell are either Behr or Wahler. I also have the hardware for the thermostat housing in stock and I can sell...
• Re: thermostat temp vs thermo switch temp - 87 westy
  Historical mailing list - Mary Beth and Chris Geiser
  Wed, 11 Dec 2002 05:34:50 -0600
  ...What a pain! I'm wondering if my fan and thermostat are incompatible and are going to fight each other. Can the thermostat be...
• Re: 85 1.9 Thermostat Housing Leak
  Historical mailing list - Oxroad
  Sun, 29 Apr 2012 21:54:26 -0700
  ...But from memory I don't think you can get that flange off without removing the thermostat housing. And I'm not sure if...
• Re: No heat at stoplights.
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Thu, 7 Jan 2010 13:05:07 -0500
  I believe the Thermostat in closed position sends all flow to the heater cores. That's why water cooled VWs have been famous for...
• Re: Slow thermostat
  Historical mailing list - David Katsuki
  Thu, 29 Oct 1998 10:01:44 -0500
  ...Sounds like you may have a bad thermostat. There was a thread on the list recently to the effect that some aftermarket thermostats may...
• Re: Question: bleeder on thermostat housing
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Wed, 8 Jul 1998 07:34:46 -0500
  ...When I replaced the coolant hoses on my 86 I found opening the thermostat bleeder valve allows air and or coolant from the thermostat...
• Lighting Dometic when already cold. Tip
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Wed, 22 Aug 2007 10:21:24 -0700
  For those of us with Dometics that are, uh, less efficient, making sure thermostat is turned to "Max" may help when lighting. Especially when...
• Re: Westy Dometic 12 volt thermostatic control ?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 17 Feb 2014 18:47:40 -0800
  ...wrote: >> Years back someone came up with a procedure to add thermostatic control >> to the Dometic when it is running on 12 volts. Does...
• Re: Barbie ice cube tray for sale
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 3 Oct 1999 16:45:07 -0400
  ...I've rewired mine to use the thermostat, but I'm a bit concerned about the contacts in the thermostat and plan to insert...
• thermostat soup
  Historical mailing list - Jim Morgan
  Thu, 13 May 2004 17:44:17 EDT
  Good evening all, I am making a batch of thermostat soup, ( wife is real happy ), And i am wondering how long should it take...
• Fwd: Overheating
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Fri, 22 Jul 2005 11:27:56 -0700
  > Perhaps a closer look at a WATERBOXER thermostat and housing is in > order. In addition to the normal large end that opens as it...
• Re: Water temp increase after changing hoses, thermostat, and plastic parts
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Thu, 1 Oct 2015 10:05:05 -0700
  ...I change the level sensor and the coolant temp sensor (at thermostat housing) now it jumps a hair higher (about 1/8")
• Thermostat housing
  Historical mailing list - Danny Bean
  Wed, 13 Oct 2010 23:29:29 -0500
  Well my thermostat housing is cracked and I'm changing it as soon as I get my new one from Van Cafe. So I...
• Re: Thermostat '81
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 18 Apr 1996 20:27:06 -0400
  ...Webb) writes: >Does anyone know a good place to get a thermostat and cable for a '81 >Vanagon? Still available at the dealer. Just...
• Re: Running Hot
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Fri, 3 Apr 1998 06:45:28 -0800
  ...If that isn't the problem, check the >radiator fan motor. > Are syncro thermostats really different? Why? -Mark McCulley
• Difference between a Syncro Thermostat housing and regular 2.1?
  Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
  Mon, 14 Jul 2003 19:44:43 -0700
  ...Can anyone tell me the difference between the Syncro thermostat housing and the regular 2.1L Vanagon??? Are they interchangeable? Thanks! Kevin __________________________________ Do you...
• Re: question about thermostat ... or not
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Wed, 3 Mar 2010 08:12:10 -0800
  dear thermostat people yes thermostat is not hard to obtain ... but i am dealing with a parts store that inssits the one he gave...
• Re: temp sender gone wonky?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 22 May 2003 00:29:52 -0400
  Was the new head installed on the driver's side? Was the thermostat housing opened up? If so, could it be that the thermostat...