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Subject:thermostat installed and engine seal
From:Jonce Fancher
Date:Mon, 10 Oct 2005 19:33:29 -0400

also for putting in a type 1 T-stat you can just tap the original nut to 7x1.00 that holds the cable to the T-stat. i just preformed this same game on a 81 westi.
now if i could only find a cheap source for a engine seal and lower engine tin. anyone got any ideas?? thanks Jonce

>Using the following two URL's, I was able to take my german thermostat
>(purchased from Bus Depot) and get it installed and working.

>This was for my 81 aircooled.

>works grrrrrrreat!

>If you have hesitated for *any* reason, just go for it. Its easy as pie, not
>very pricey and supposedly very good for yer motor. My only wish is that I
>had done it sooner.

>fyi

>----- Original Message -----
>> http://www.germansupply.com/xcart/customer/home.php?gspage=customer/main/tech/tstat/t1_tstat_in_t4.tpl

>http://www.ratwell.com/technical/Thermostats.html

Jonce Fancher

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