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Date:         Mon, 12 Jan 2004 11:08:13 -0800
Reply-To:     David Marshall <vanagon@VOLKSWAGEN.ORG>
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From:         David Marshall <vanagon@VOLKSWAGEN.ORG>
Subject:      Re: not all thermostats are equal
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All the European Diesel T3 motors that I have taken apart have a small hole
like this in the diaphragm of the thermostat.  Probably to prevent air
locks.  If there is a pocket of air next to the thermostat it will take a
lot longer to open.


David Marshall


Fast Forward Automotive Inc.
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Quesnel BC Canada  V2J 6Z3


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-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf
Of George Goff
Sent: January 12, 2004 10:31 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: not all thermostats are equal




In a message dated 1/12/04 12:45:59 PM, felder@KNOLOGY.NET writes:


<< my mechanic advised me to do what
he did... drill a small hold (1/8 inch) in the edge of the thermostat
to allow a bit of water to flow through even when closed. >>


Why?


George
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