If your cooling system is not working properly the lower temp thermostat will only delay the inevitable. Not only should you use the 87 but make sure it does NOT have the bleed or bypass hole and it should have a rubber seal on the top valve plate. This is particularly important for winter operation as the radiator has so much thermal capacity any leakage at the t-stat will delay or prevent proper warm up. After another recent bad experience with aftermarket I get them again at the dealer. Dennis
-----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Scott Chapman Sent: Wednesday, April 14, 2010 9:13 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: 80c or 87c thermostat? I see that there's lower temp thermostats avaialble for the Westy. What's the use of a lower temp thermostat? Stock is 87 and these are 80 IIRC. |
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