Probably runs cooler because the thermostat is now jammed open. They are not interchangeable. The bypass disc on the 5000 stat is a larger diameter and it will get stuck in the bore. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: (Christopher j. Pierce) <VolksMD@AOL.COM> To: Vanagon@VANAGON.COM <Vanagon@VANAGON.COM> Date: Monday, September 14, 1998 6:20 PM Subject: Thermostat upgrade
>Hello there listees, > I have some info that I received recently from a fellow Vanagonut at the >Porsche 50/50 celkebration at Watkins glenn.. He had taken an Audi 5000 >Thermostat and TFS (Thermo Fan Switch) and replaced the original Vanagon parts >with them. He claimed that the car ran about 10Deg lower then with the factory >spec parts, I found that to be a great Idea and have done the same it works >and the parts are cheaper. Great peice of mind for those hot >days.......>>>>>.ANy Input??<<<<<<<<< > >Chris >87 Syncro 1/2 Camper >75 Westy >71 Westy |
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