Date:         Thu, 24 May 2012 17:07:51 -0700
Reply-To:     mark drillock <mdrillock@COX.NET>
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From:         mark drillock <mdrillock@COX.NET>
Subject:      Re: WAS Low Temp Radiator Thermo Switch "Better"?
Comments: To: Rocket J Squirrel <camping.elliott@GMAIL.COM>
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If they told you that those shops were telling lies or repeating them.
VW built many versions of the T3 with 1.9 in the 84/85 model years for
use around the world. Most had no cat, some even had carbs. A far cry
from Cali emissions. Same 87 degree thermostat.

Mark




Rocket J Squirrel wrote:
..............
> But when I asked both of the well-regarded shops here (Steve's Place and
> Old Volks Home) about swapping in the higher temp one, they both gave me
> the same answer, which was along the lines of, "Why would you want to do
> that? VW issued the higher temp one to comply with Cali emissions
> standards, but the engine lasts longer with the lower temp one."
>
> So, how's a girl to know?
>
> --
> Jack "Rocket j Squirrel" Elliott
> Bend, Ore.
>