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| SteveNMaine |
 Feb 9 2025, 06:26 AM
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Hey, has anyone restored the compressed shape of a 914 thermostat? The one I have has expanded and does not appear to have any leaks.
I have removed the solder on the threaded end which revealed a ball bearing. I removed the ball bearing and tested for leaks by compressing the unit and plugging the hole. It kept the semi-compressed shape for several hours and when I removed the plug, air rushed in and it expanded again. Is there a way to restore it to its completely compressed shape at idle so-to-speak? |
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| ClayPerrine |
Feb 10 2025, 12:11 PM
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Life's been good to me so far..... Group: Admin Posts: 16,225 Joined: 11-September 03 From: Hurst, TX. Member No.: 1,143 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille 
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And if you do use them, please check them to make sure they work. Having the flaps stay closed could potentially ruin your engine.
So with the flaps connected, use a heat gun to warm up the thermostat and make sure the flaps open up fully. |
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SteveNMaine 914 Thermostat Feb 9 2025, 06:26 AM
mepstein Not really. Feb 9 2025, 08:55 AM Krieger Awesome powder coating makes brand new and correct... Feb 9 2025, 09:37 AM Jack Standz I have not restored one. I think Hot VWs did an ar... Feb 9 2025, 01:18 PM JeffBowlsby https://www.awesomepowdercoat.com/ Feb 9 2025, 01:45 PM
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[url=https://www.awesomepowdercoat.com/]https://w... Feb 10 2025, 07:59 PM 930cabman I am probably in the minority here, but my recent ... Feb 9 2025, 01:55 PM 914sgofast2 The originals can be repaired if the bellows does ... Feb 9 2025, 08:32 PM SteveNMaine
The originals can be repaired if the bellows does... Feb 10 2025, 07:11 AM jvmarino https://www.awesomepowdercoat.com/porsche-thermost... Feb 10 2025, 08:24 PM SteveNMaine
Hey, has anyone restored the compressed shape of ... Feb 13 2025, 11:58 AM SteveNMaine I was able to restore it. Mar 28 2025, 04:22 AM brant better to run a working thermostat than to leave i... Mar 28 2025, 09:14 AM rick 918-S I repaired one. It worked but I would rather purch... Mar 30 2025, 09:04 AM Puebloswatcop I agree with Rick. I too repaired one once. The ... Mar 30 2025, 07:09 PM SVG223 I've got one on the way from Awesome Powder Co... Mar 30 2025, 09:58 PM |
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