Joel,

While you have the system drained I recommend replacing the thermostat and
any weak looking hoses. Have you replaced the stock plastic nipple on the
right head with a metal one? If not this would be a good time to do so.

You can use a 180C or 187C thermostat. Either will work. I think the spec
calls for a 187C but many folks run a 180C. Be sure to get a replacement
rubber o-ring with the thermostat. As far as brands, the ones I have gotten
(from various dealers and vendors) are made by Wahler I belive. I don't
recommend getting this part from a FLAP, I'd use a dealer or one of the list
vendors.

MM

>From: Joel Shortlidge <shortlid@EXPERT.CC.PURDUE.EDU>
>Reply-To: Joel Shortlidge <shortlid@EXPERT.CC.PURDUE.EDU>
>To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>Subject: Stat
>Date: Sat, 1 May 1999 20:14:47 -0500
>
>My Syncro has run a little hot (half way between the LED and the HOT
>zone even in winter).  But never in the hot zone, ever since I got it a
>month ago!  Would you guys recommend changing the thermostat while I
>have the distribution unit out?  If yes, what Brand and temp would you
>recommend?
>
>Joel

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