09-01-2023, 10:43 AM
If anyone finds a supplier of good quality & reliable bellow type thermostats I would be very interested
I have a stock 1600cc motor with the push rod type connection between the thermostat and the air flap lever.
Several people have recommended Awesome Powdercoat in USA - Interesting to read that Mr Beckstar has concerns on the quality ?
I have tried a couple of NOS units but they all fail the hot water test.
There are a number of internet discussions on repairing the old thermostats.
https://www.ratwell.com/technical/Thermostats.html
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=587449
I guess this method is plausible? - but I am a little skeptical on the success rate of trying to repair these old units?
I have a stock 1600cc motor with the push rod type connection between the thermostat and the air flap lever.
Several people have recommended Awesome Powdercoat in USA - Interesting to read that Mr Beckstar has concerns on the quality ?
I have tried a couple of NOS units but they all fail the hot water test.
There are a number of internet discussions on repairing the old thermostats.
https://www.ratwell.com/technical/Thermostats.html
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=587449
I guess this method is plausible? - but I am a little skeptical on the success rate of trying to repair these old units?
1971 Sopru aka Doob