Date:         Mon, 10 Oct 2011 16:56:42 -0500
Reply-To:     John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET>
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From:         John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET>
Subject:      Re: Thermostats - 87 degree vs 80 degree
Comments: To: Karl Wolz <wolzphoto@q.com>
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Karl, thanks.

I asked this question just in case I was missing something. I was - the
connection of the operation of the FI.

John

John Rodgers
Clayartist and Moldmaker
88'GL VW Bus Driver
Chelsea, AL
Http://www.moldhaus.com


On 10/10/2011 3:06 PM, Karl Wolz wrote:
> Your engine management system is designed to run at 87.  If the 80 degree
> stat is used, the FI will be constantly adjusting for a too cold engine with
> a too rich mixture, wasting gas.
>
> Karl Wolz
>
>
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> |From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]
> |On Behalf Of John Rodgers
> |Sent: Monday, October 10, 2011 12:16 PM
> |To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> |Subject: Thermostats - 87 degree vs 80 degree
> |
> |Stock - 87 degree
> |Aftermarket - 80 degree
> |
> |Here in the South is cool/cold in winter - but in summer it's
> |just plain dog days hot!
> |
> |Which thermostat would be preferred? Why?
> |
> |Thanks,
> |
> |John
> |
> |--
> |John Rodgers
> |Clayartist and Moldmaker
> |88'GL VW Bus Driver
> |Chelsea, AL
> |Http://www.moldhaus.com
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