Hi Neil - I dug out my ancient fridge references, so here's some info: Thermostat Switch on the panel is the same 80-91 Thermostat itself is the same 80-86 (RM182A and B) Thermostat changed in 1987 model year thru 1990, then changed again on 1991 models (RM182B and B EGI) Hope this helps -- Jim Thompson 84 GL 1.9 "Gloria" 84 Westfalia 2.1 "Ole Putt" 72 411 Station Wagon "Pug" oldvolkshome@gmail.com http://www.oldvolkshome.com *********************************** On Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 3:37 PM, neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote: > Hi all. > > My 182B was exposed to water/moisture by PO. It works, but thermostat > "scratchy" and tube from thermostat to interior on 182B corroded at > bend behind thermostat. Tube might last, but hope to nip this in the > bud (swap in 182A thermostat + tube). > > My 182A thermostat looks relatively new. > > Will a 182A thermostat swap "plug and play" into a 182B Dometic? > > Tubes to "yellow" safety valve different so it would stay. But, > distance between "yellow" valve and gas valve *seems* the same. But, > not sure if "yellow" safety switch threads at thermostat are the same > or if special tape or pipe dope required at these threads. > > Pics easy to provide. Thought I'd ask before taking apart! > > Much thanks and apologies if this has been asked and answered in archives. > > Neil. > > -- > Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" > > http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ > > > http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines > |
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