Date:         Wed, 3 Jul 2002 14:34:26 -0700
Reply-To:     vgonman@EARTHLINK.NET
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         "Sean B." <vgonman@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject:      Re: TIICo cooling issues
Comments: To: "Phil S." <napszeerf@YAHOO.COM>
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I think that's an 80 deg C (176 deg F) thermostat. The lowest temp
thermostat I've seen is 160deg F (71deg C), and I've got a buddy who has a
G60 Corrado who want to cool things down as much as possible.

Sean B.
'90 V'gon, "Happy Bus", pseudo Wolfy
'79 Yamaha 750 Special (still need to get it running)
Torrance, CA
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Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com> wrote on 07/03/2002
02:09:34 PM:

> Rob, I have same problem/symptoms. I changed the water
> pump+thermostat, radiator, thermoswitch(fan switch)
> and my fan NEVER comes on. I tested fan/switch and
> they work fine. Radiator does not get hot enough, it
> averages 140-160F when it should be around 188F. I
> want to put in an 80F thermostat like you did, know
> where I can get one?
>
> Ive heard rumor that VW sirrocco racers install a
> lower temp thermoswitch but I cant find any.
>
> Phil***84' Westy Tiico "Millenium Falcon"
> ***60' Morris Mini1340CC(For sale)
>
>         ____T___  \_T___
>       /-------------------------\
>     / II____] [____] [____\\
>    I    ===================     \
>    I--- ___     ------------- ___----/
>    \ _I (0) I________I (0) I_/
>
>
>
> Its a Mystery
> --- "Spooner, Robert E."
> <bob.spooner@MIDDLETOWNPOWER.COM> wrote:
> > All,
> > In my attempt to determine the cause of a
> > hot-running TIICo transplant, I find the cooling
> > system in fine shape except for 2 things:
> >
> > The fan switch isn't turning the fan on when it
> > should - there is no "low" speed.
> > There was no thermostat installed.
> >
> > I replaced the switch.  I put in a 80 degree
> > thermostat.  I don't have a good test on it yet.
> >
> > Would a missing thermostat cause the engine to run
> > hotter than it should?   I'm think that maybe the
> > coolant is passing through the radiator too fast,
> > and not giving up enough heat as it zips through
> > there.  Am I off in left field?
> >
> > I will see how these two items (hopefully) improve
> > the cooling situation.  I will then put in a quart
> > of super-duper water wetter.  I will see how that
> > works.  Lastly, I'm going to add an external oil
> > cooler.
> >
> > Bob
> > East Haddam, CT
>
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