thank you for the comments regarding the hole on the thermostat...

now another question...

are there any benefits (or pros and cons) regarding a 80°C thermostat vs. a
87°C thermostat for the water boxer?

thanks

dan

On Sat, Jun 27, 2020 at 3:14 PM Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com>
wrote:

> You are correct regarding engineering for many parts. Thermostats make
> things a bit different as the parts suppliers try to make parts fit as many
> applications as possible so often details are missed or added that
> shouldn't be. For Vanagon t-stats a very common mis step is the diameter of
> the lower disc. Thermostats catalogued by the main body diameter and
> temperature will often have the wron lower disc, as used in many other
> VW-Audi products. I just obtained some stats "Facet" brand. Box says made
> in Italy. These have the small hole with the bobble pin. The lower disc is
> also flat instead of the step. It is the correct diameter and height.
>
> Dennis
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com> On Behalf Of David
> McNeely
> Sent: Saturday, June 27, 2020 3:11 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: Coolant Hoses, Complete Set -- Remove and Replace
>
> I would think that if a thermostat has a hole, it was a part of the
> engineering for the cooling system or at least for the thermostat.  If it
> does not have a hole, same assumption.  In other words, I don't modify
> parts.  However, like you did, I check with experts (which does not include
> me).  mcneely
>
>