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Subject:Re: Thermostats
From:Stuart MacMillan
Date:Fri, 21 Jan 2000 11:56:14 -0800

>
> Can anyone tell me the difference between a "non Vanagon" $28.00 thermostat
> and the other 1,000 for 3- 6 $ ??  Can a "normal one be used as long as it's
> the correct temp and size?

About $20 and German engineering!  The VW Tstat is stainless steel and
uses a rubber gasket to seal off flow when cold.  I haven't looked
lately, but I have not found any cheap ones that will fit in the past.
List vendors have replacements for $15 or so.
>

> Thanks,
> Larry
> 87,85 Vanagon
> 72 Beetle

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