Two new t-stats and new waterpump can't be faulty, right? (8v)

[sailingfc at dslextreme.com (Dick Y Wong)]

Jeff,
I've never had to drill my t-stat.  In fact, I can't remember even ever
changing it.  Before swapping the whole radiator, try removing the t-stat
and running it.  What about t-stat orientation, not installed backwards is
it?  Is the new t-stat working?  Throw it into a pot of boiling water and
see if it opens.
GL.

-Dick-
78 Scirocco
Original Owner
95 Passat GLX
Second Owner


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Sent: Sunday, May 01, 2005 12:21 AM
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Subject: Two new t-stats and new waterpump can't be faulty, right? (8v)


My mk1 had been running quite hot. I noticed that the flow to the
radiator had been pretty meager. Decided that the waterpump should get
switched out. Found one (and a t-stat) on ebay for $20. So, I finally
get the opportunity to install the bugger today and I get no flow (that
and makeshift pulley assembly I had to fab because the STUPID PO used
some mish-mosh of pulleys AND BOLTS (not allens) on the crank pulley!!)
I even switched out the t-stat for another new one I had lying around.
Nothing. Is drilling the t-stat recommended for 8v's too?

I'm even debating switching out the radiator. Any ideas??

Thx, JT

PS - Ron/Brett if you're out there, I haven't forgotten about you guys!
(dealing w/ ailing child (I know you know what that's about!!))  :)


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