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xpernet · Posted: Sat Sep 25, 2004 6:19 am Post subject: Thermostat

Hey Guys!

Just a quick question: What thermostat can fit in the car? Mine is missing and i need to install one. Can a VW or Audi fit????

Thanx in Advance

xpernet
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1977 Porsche 924
Sunroof Delete
Megasquirt II EFI & EDIS
Carrera GTS / 944 Body

"If one does not fail at times, then one has not challenged himself." Ferdinand Porsche

Diesel · Joined: 03 Nov 2002 Posts: 1061 Location: Ellington,CT

Is a Porsche t-stat that hard to find?
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Dan Flanagan--2002 VW Jetta TDI, 83 Mercedes 300D,83 Mercedes Euro-240D

Sleykin · Posted: Sat Sep 25, 2004 11:57 am Post subject:

Not in Medford Oregon USA but it may perhaps be tough to find in Lebanon. Sorry I don't know what other t-stats fit. My 924S is a strange bird for sure. Double valved and wierd looking. I bought mine at the local foreign parts store.
I am a bunch of help yeah??
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Glenn Neff
Medford, OR
87' 924S

Paul · Posted: Sat Sep 25, 2004 2:09 pm Post subject:

All 924s use a double acting thermostat, this one is for a 77 924:

Sleykin · Posted: Sat Sep 25, 2004 2:15 pm Post subject:

Yup ... don't look like any Ford parts I ever saw

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Glenn Neff
Medford, OR
87' 924S

CMXXXI · Joined: 05 Nov 2002 Posts: 1939 Location: Vicksburg, MS

The 924 thermostats have the extra plate at the bottom, and aren't on most other cars. The plate redirects water flow, so it is a "must have" item. Without it, the car's engine won't cool properly. My recommendation: don't substitute. Also, it should be "matched" with the proper temp radiator fan switch, the two work together. There are two different temperature thermostats, and two different fan switches. Check the archives for more info...
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'79 Eurospec 931

teo · Joined: 07 Sep 2001 Posts: 637 Location: Hungary, Europe

I just replaced mine, went to a parts store, they looked it up in the catalog and lifted it off the shelf, so I think it's not that special Porsche-only part.
It costed only some 7 USD.

It looks very similar to the one in the above picture, with the two discs.

teo · Joined: 07 Sep 2001 Posts: 637 Location: Hungary, Europe

I got the box here in front if me.

It's Trupart #234-82, and it goes in a bunch of Audis, VWs, Fords, Seats, etc.

http://www.webparts.co.uk/Trupart/Appguide/WebFrame.htm

xpernet · Posted: Sun Sep 26, 2004 4:04 pm Post subject:

Thanx for all of these replies. Now i know what a thermostat looks like!

I havent looked for a thermostat yet, because when they ask me what kind of car, and say a porsche, people get freaked out or give you a 50% increase in price

. So when i purchased the master cylinder i claimed it was a for a VW.

xpernet
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1977 Porsche 924
Sunroof Delete
Megasquirt II EFI & EDIS
Carrera GTS / 944 Body

"If one does not fail at times, then one has not challenged himself." Ferdinand Porsche