Date:         Tue, 13 Aug 2002 20:18:17 -0700
Reply-To:     The Old Volks Home <jimt@OLDVOLKSHOME.COM>
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From:         The Old Volks Home <jimt@OLDVOLKSHOME.COM>
Subject:      Re: 80 degree fan switch
Comments: To: Matthew Libby <MLibby1@CFL.RR.COM>
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At 04:44 PM 8/13/02 -0400, Matthew Libby wrote:
>Where can I buy an 80 degree fan switch?  I can only find the 87 on bus
depot?
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Matt -

You didn't look hard enough, but Ron's text description and search
parameters can leave something to be desired.  Go into the search module of
the site and enter part number:

251 959 481

Be sure to put the spaces between 251, 959 and 481, NO DASHES.  Don't put
any letters in the field either.  Click "Search" and two numbers will come up:

251 959 481G ($9.95) - It says relay, but it's the 87c switch (Ron fix this
please!)

251 959 481K ($8.60) - It says FAN SWITCH, but could be more descriptive
like 80c (actually it's 76-93c)(Ron fix this too! - you might sell more of
these if a proper description is given as well.)

Important Note:  It is NOT recommended to use the 481K switch on Diesel
models.  A couple of friends with Diesel Vanagons had problems with the
coolant running too cold with poor performance and running too rich.  These
suckers have to run at an optimum temperature to run right.  It runs fine
on my 84 Westy (I also run an 80c thermostat as well).

Now does anyone know where to find a 29mm deep socket without spending an
arm and a leg for an impact style to remove said switch on the Vanagon?
I've half  a mind to have these made.

Jus passin' thru


JIm
84 Westy 2.1
"Ole Putt"
68 Beetle
"Xavier"
73 Ghia Coupe
"The Last Project"
jimt@oldvolkshome.com
jim96003@c-zone.net
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