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Subject:Re: Replacing radiator Fan Thermo switch questions
From:Eric Caron
Date:Mon, 23 Aug 2021 12:19:16 -0400

Hi Dan,

Tom’s amazing van is a 84 yellow with no AC ever. 
Other then the 2.1 upgrade just about stock I believe and Tom will fill in the rest.

        His van has great karma! 

Eric 

> On Aug 23, 2021, at 12:08 PM, Dan N <dn92610@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> 
> You never have AC or you have AC and deactivate it?
> 
> On Mon, Aug 23, 2021 at 9:05 AM Tom Buese <tantonbz@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
>> Yes, I have 19.12 open, but was confused by the factory settings listed
>> being a little different that the new switch. Meanwhile I am running a 2.1
>> on  Digijet & no AC, so not sure if that makes any difference!
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>> On Aug 23, 2021, at 11:38 AM, vw_van_fan_Mark <madvws@cox.net> wrote:
>>> 
>>> The new switch you have is the standard replacement temp range.
>>> 
>>> The "wrong" switch turns on the fan at lower temps than that.
>>> 
>>> The early watercooled vans used one that turned on at higher temps than
>> your new one.
>>> 
>>> Bentley page 19.12 shows the original factory temp switch ranges for
>> waterboxers.
>>> 
>>> After you replace it, look closely at your old one to see what temp
>> markings are on it.
>>> 
>>> Mark
>>> 
>>> Tom Buese wrote:
>>>> My thermo switch is bad & I have a new spare that is rated 85-93
>> degrees C. I read an old post from Mark Drillock talking about the several
>> different switches that were available 12 years ago & a problem w/ using
>> one that operates at a lower temp thus causing the #7 fuse  to overheat &
>> melt the plastic around the fuse holder!  I dont want to install my new
>> switch if that is the wrong one!
>>>> Do I have the best switch or did I get the wrong one? Inquiring mind
>> needs to know before another 500 mile RT on Friday! TIA!
>>>> 
>>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>> 
>>