If they told you that those shops were telling lies or repeating them.
VW built many versions of the T3 with 1.9 in the 84/85 model years for
use around the world. Most had no cat, some even had carbs. A far cry
from Cali emissions. Same 87 degree thermostat.

Mark

Rocket J Squirrel wrote:
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> But when I asked both of the well-regarded shops here (Steve's Place and
> Old Volks Home) about swapping in the higher temp one, they both gave me
> the same answer, which was along the lines of, "Why would you want to do
> that? VW issued the higher temp one to comply with Cali emissions
> standards, but the engine lasts longer with the lower temp one."
>
> So, how's a girl to know?
>
> --
> Jack "Rocket j Squirrel" Elliott
> Bend, Ore.
>