Probably runs cooler because the thermostat is now jammed open.  They are
not interchangeable.  The bypass disc on the 5000 stat is a larger diameter
and it will get stuck in the bore.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: (Christopher j. Pierce) <VolksMD@AOL.COM>
To: Vanagon@VANAGON.COM <Vanagon@VANAGON.COM>
Date: Monday, September 14, 1998 6:20 PM
Subject: Thermostat upgrade

>Hello there listees,
> I have some info that I received recently from a fellow Vanagonut at the
>Porsche 50/50 celkebration at Watkins glenn.. He had taken an Audi 5000
>Thermostat and TFS (Thermo Fan Switch) and replaced the original Vanagon
parts
>with them. He claimed that the car ran about 10Deg lower then with the
factory
>spec parts, I found that to be a great Idea and have done the same it works
>and the parts are cheaper. Great peice of mind for those hot
>days.......>>>>>.ANy Input??<<<<<<<<<
>
>Chris
>87 Syncro 1/2 Camper
>75 Westy
>71 Westy