Date: Thu, 24 Jan 2013 14:18:58 -0500
Reply-To: David Milo <dellaone@GMAIL.COM>
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From: David Milo <dellaone@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: TERRIBLE GAS MILEAGE/Running Cold?
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From a post on 12/12/12 from Dennis Haynes: What are you referring to as
high temperature? The stock Thermostat rating is 87C, (188F). That is
plenty and should be used all year. From experience, the most consistent
acting and best response are the ones from the dealer. (???). Of the
features of the part the top control disc has a rubber gasket to ensure no
leak by when it is closed. Next choice would be the Wahler, (German). I
have had some Mehle that fit but they may be coming from unknown sources.
If you do go to a parts store, almost all will sell you the wrong stat. The
lower disc will be the wrong diameter. If the listing includes some Audi or
other vehicles it is wrong.
The confusion comes from the practice that T-stats get listed for vehicles
based on just a few specifications. Usually the top housing diameter is the
key. Vlave types, bypasses, bleeds, lengths and other features get lost.
This is a real problem even in American vehicles, trucks, RV's that need
stats with more flow and thus use a different design such as umbrella
instead of disc. The wrong stat may jam partly open and/or not open far
enough for proper cooling.
Dave Milo
On Thu, Jan 24, 2013 at 2:10 PM, David Milo <dellaone@gmail.com> wrote:
> Aftermarket thermostat? Could be malfunctioning. I have read many times
> from Dennis Haynes that most aftermarket thermostats do not fit or operate
> properly. Extreme conditions could exacerbate that.
>
> Dave Milo
>
> On Thu, Jan 24, 2013 at 1:23 PM, Jeff Lincoln <magikvw@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> I am reluctant to reply to this Craig but is it possible, even at 15deg,
>> that it's just because it's cold?
>>
>> Gertie runs the temp gauge dead on center - consistantly, until this week
>> -
>> it's been very cold here this week ranging from about 2deg to 15 or so -
>> the needle is running at about 1/4 - 1/3 and cabin heat is there but not
>> as it was. Again, I could be talking out my backside but it sort of made
>> sense to me - thinking about trying the cardboard trick myself just to see
>> if it helps.
>>
>>
>>
>> --
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Jeff
>> '85 GL (Gertie)
>> '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus
>>
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