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January 10, 2008, 04:45:48 pm

RabbitJockey

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is a 197* thermostat too hot?
« on: January 10, 2008, 04:45:48 pm »
i think i got the wrong one... is this ok to use?
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Reply #1January 10, 2008, 05:34:00 pm

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is a 197* thermostat too hot?
« Reply #1 on: January 10, 2008, 05:34:00 pm »
Heat is actually good for a diesel. Not worried about preignition. I'd run it. Is it an A/C car? Turbo?
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Reply #2January 10, 2008, 05:57:21 pm

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is a 197* thermostat too hot?
« Reply #2 on: January 10, 2008, 05:57:21 pm »
na automatic
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Reply #3January 10, 2008, 10:26:50 pm

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is a 197* thermostat too hot?
« Reply #3 on: January 10, 2008, 10:26:50 pm »
I ran one until I got in a car crash in my car. It's all I buy.
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Reply #4January 11, 2008, 03:18:13 pm

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is a 197* thermostat too hot?
« Reply #4 on: January 11, 2008, 03:18:13 pm »
ok good haha
01 Jetta TDI 100% stock daily
81 Rabbit:TDI-M ported head, Frank06 cam, PD intake, hybrid T3 turbo, Renault intercooler, Syl20 11mm pump, light weight fw, and yellow California Clutch clutch kit