Date:         Sun, 11 Jun 2000 12:12:11 -0400
Reply-To:     The Gunnings <ngunn@LANDMARKNET.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         The Gunnings <ngunn@LANDMARKNET.NET>
Subject:      Is It Cool To Be Cooler?

Purchased a thermoswitch (BMW) which supposedly operates (kicks on) at a
temperature 10 degrees cooler than the stock VW one does.  I think it is 165
degrees as opposed to 175 degrees.  Also had to pick-up a 10 degree cooler
thermostat.  My question is if this is such a good idea why haven't others
done it and spread the word via this enlightening list?  If running Hot is
to be avoided, and I agree that it is, doesn't it make sense to notch the
thermoswitch and thermostat down an easily done ten degrees?  That this is
not being done makes me wonder what it is that I do not know that might make
this not such a good idea.  Unless I receive listee contrary views on the
subject, however, next time I drain my system, think I'll give it a try.
Ten degrees is, after all, ten degrees.  Anyone want the part ###s, let me
know and I will post them on the list.

Dave Gunning

Lovell, ME 04051
Kubota 4wd
Limmer Boots