Date:         Mon, 1 Mar 1999 22:25:17 -0600
Reply-To:     Joshua Van Tol <jjvantol@USWEST.NET>
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From:         Joshua Van Tol <jjvantol@USWEST.NET>
Subject:      Re: driping thermostat on an 85 Westie
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> It's not that hard to replace the thing, two of the bolts, as memory
> serves, are easier to get at laying inside the fan than from the rear.
> You might consider replacing the thermostat itself while you're in there
> depending on price.  Mine sat for awhile and it was the gasket, but
> figured I didn't want to open it up again any time soon so put in a new
> thermostat - don't go cheap on it tho or you'll be sorry later.
>
> Good Luck,
> Tonya
> 87 Vanagon GL Wolfs

The other thing to watch for is corroded bolts. They can get really
funky, and you may need new bolts. If yours are really messed up
(like mine were) you'll need to retap or heli-coil the water pump. I
suspect that the likelyhood of this happening is low, though.

Joshua Van Tol -- jjvantol@uswest.net