This really isn't necessary.  The thermostat on an aircooled engine only opens
and closes a flap to help the engine warm up faster.  When warm, the thermostat
does nothing.  Its not like a watercooled, where the thermostat continually is
opening and closing.

My recommendation is to do nothing.  I've seen many, many bus engines without
the thermostat.

What kind of problem are you experiencing that you think is related to this?

Z

Jason Beals <jnjbeals-montana@SUPERNET.COM> on 05/02/2000 10:04:33 PM

Please respond to Jason Beals <jnjbeals-montana@SUPERNET.COM>

To:   vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
cc:    (bcc: Zoran Mladen/AMS/AMSINC)
Subject:  80 Vanagon Thermostat ?'s

Hello all,
Upon furthur inspection and discussion previosly I discovered my vanagon
did not have a thermostat installed.  Believing this may be a problem I
was wondering what parts I would need to get this working and quantity
of each.  Bus depot parts include Thermostat, Washers, Pulley, screw
(#), Sealing Washer, bracket, cable, and union nut. Just wandering if
this would do the job?

Thanks
Jay
80 Vanagon

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