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80cap
post Oct 4 2017, 02:33 PM
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I am in need of a new thermostat and My search has me in sticker shock!
Is there a vender out in the cyber space that has a price that won't break the bank?
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post Oct 4 2017, 02:39 PM
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http://awesomepowdercoat.com/thermostat_ne...ed_rebuilt.html

Breaking the bank is a relative thing. They are the only ones I know of.
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post Oct 4 2017, 03:16 PM
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QUOTE(80cap @ Oct 4 2017, 01:33 PM) *

I am in need of a new thermostat and My search has me in sticker shock!
Is there a vender out in the cyber space that has a price that won't break the bank?
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I am in a similar situation. Has anyone ever converted the flapper linkage to manual operation with a push/pull cable like an old fashioned carburetor choke?
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post Oct 4 2017, 03:20 PM
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QUOTE(80cap @ Oct 4 2017, 03:33 PM) *

I am in need of a new thermostat and My search has me in sticker shock!
Is there a vender out in the cyber space that has a price that won't break the bank?
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Post WTB in the classified. YOu'll find one there.
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post Oct 4 2017, 06:17 PM
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NOS one's are in the $200-$250 range. Got to pay to play.
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post Oct 4 2017, 06:36 PM
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A used one will fail sooner rather than later. Just get one from Awesome Powdercoating and be done with it for another 20 years. I went the used route (only option at the time) and when that failed 2 years later got the new one from AP. It is a simple direct replacement with the proper failsafe, unlike the VW alternate offered on later year bugs.
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post Oct 4 2017, 07:08 PM
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QUOTE(80cap @ Oct 4 2017, 01:33 PM) *

I am in need of a new thermostat and My search has me in sticker shock!
Is there a vender out in the cyber space that has a price that won't break the bank?
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I am in a similar situation. Has anyone ever converted the flapper linkage to manual operation with a push/pull cable like an old fashioned carburetor choke?


Ragnar, I have a good used one on the shelf. I'll be back in town later tomorrow through Saturday morning...
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post Oct 5 2017, 02:57 PM
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Not worth gambling on this important part,oh and don't buy the cheap Mexican wax cartridge type...they get stink reviews on the Samba.com.
Why the hell Porsche stopped making them I fail to understand,they claim and are proud they are making lots of old parts again.....what about these,hell its not they only built a few T4 motors (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) .
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post Oct 5 2017, 03:50 PM
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Awesome Powercoating gave one of their thermostats away at Okteenerfest. I was a bit disapppiointed this part did nit raise more interest as it was flawless. I woul;d go with new over NOS.
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post Oct 6 2017, 03:46 AM
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Almost four years with mine from AP and it's still perfect.. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)
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post Oct 6 2017, 08:32 AM
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I agree with the new one. I bought a $50.00 one from an unnamed Porsche dismantler in cali. Lasted 3 months.
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post Oct 6 2017, 08:52 AM
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http://awesomepowdercoat.com/thermostat_ne...ed_rebuilt.html

Breaking the bank is a relative thing. They are the only ones I know of.

That is totally reasonable, IMHO. Especially when you consider they are NLA from Porsche and it's for a 45yo car!
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post Oct 6 2017, 07:49 PM
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I am in need of a new thermostat and My search has me in sticker shock!
Is there a vender out in the cyber space that has a price that won't break the bank?
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I am in a similar situation. Has anyone ever converted the flapper linkage to manual operation with a push/pull cable like an old fashioned carburetor choke?


Ragnar came and picked up mine today. He's going to put it in hot water and make sure it does its thing...
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