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Subject:Re: Westy Engines
From:Joe Wagner
Date:Mon, 30 Jun 1997 07:53:12 -0400 (EDT)

On Sat, 28 Jun 1997, Jim Thompson wrote:

>  I run an 80C (160F) OE German Thermostat and stock (87C) Fan Switch.  I
> 
   Jim, 

     Could you tell me where you found the 80C (160F) thermostat.
     This is cooler than stock. Running to hot is A major cause of the
     Head Gasket problem. I have looked but have not found anything
     except the original.               

                           Joe Wagner

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