Date:         Mon, 11 May 2009 22:54:23 -0700
Reply-To:     Keith Ovregaard <kovregaard@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Keith Ovregaard <kovregaard@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Talking About Thermostats...
Comments: To: Loren Busch <starwagen@GMAIL.COM>
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Hi Loren

I just went thru the same thing a few months ago. Driving on the  
freeway at 65 mph for hours with the heater up all the way and there  
was barely enough heat to keep us warm on a 55+ °F day. The needle was  
way low and dropped near the bottom while descending a long hill. Put  

in a new T-stat and problem solved. I ordered the 87°C which is OEM,  

but many opt for the 80°C for the warmer climate of CA. My temp gauge  

runs just above the LED with the new t-stat. When the old t-stat was  
working properly, the needle settled just below the LED. Now the  
engine is warmed up in about 2 miles and there's tons of heat in the  
cabin. But with the warmer weather to come I am curious as to how it  
will handle the AC or a long hill climb with a full load. Time will  
tell...


Keith O.
90 Westy Syncro "VikingWagen"