Yep. The goal is to keep the temparature to a minimum of 87C. The OEM version even has a rubber gasket on the top movable disc to prevent bypass when closed. Dennis >From: alfred bagdan <abagdan@SHAW.CA> >Reply-To: alfred bagdan <abagdan@SHAW.CA> >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >Subject: Re: Thermostat testing >Date: Sun, 20 Jul 2008 16:34:59 -0600 > >Hi all, > >I bought a thermostat (87 deg. Celcius, Mahler brand) and when testing it >by >slowly heating in a pot of water, it begins to open at 95 degrees C. Then >when letting it cool slowly it closes completely at 88 degrees. Is this >normal for a new thermostat? > >Thanks > >Alfred >85 Westy |
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