Author Topic: Thermostat question (Read 4376 times)

zozep · « **on:** August 12, 2008, 04:42:48 am »

Which Thermostat do is best for a partially tuned 1.6TD (Giles Pump, stud kit, increased boost, 2.5 downpipe and exhast)

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I see a 70C, 80C, 87C and 92C?

zozep · « **Reply #1 on:** August 12, 2008, 07:18:41 am »

does it even matter?

myke_w · « **Reply #2 on:** August 12, 2008, 07:46:28 am »

I use stock, 87c
I'd suggest a good brand, like wahler or behr

Vincent Waldon · « **Reply #3 on:** August 12, 2008, 07:48:45 am »

Unless you live somewhere really really hot or really really cold I'm with Myke... stock will work just fine.

zozep · « **Reply #4 on:** August 12, 2008, 07:50:19 am »

cool thats what I chose anyway...MTC, dont even know what brand that is...Chinese Aftermarket....

I ordered a Timing belt kit from Prothes site, but I don't really trust it anymore, so i'll probaly keep it as an emergency spare...buying a SKF tensioner and has anyone heard of ContiTech timing belts? sounds like aftermarket to me...it would be best to go with OEM for this no?

zukgod1 · « **Reply #5 on:** August 12, 2008, 08:09:54 am »

Quote from: "zozep"

No clue on the brand of t-stat you mentioned.. The two brands I mentioned, whaler and behr are the only German made ones I know of.

SKF tensioner is german made, good quality, best available

ContiTech timing belts are OEM suppliers for VW, German made, best available

Umm, huh :?

zozep · « **Reply #6 on:** August 12, 2008, 08:14:31 am »

:shock: I dont even know man... I posted a question asking about brands ... looks like someone replied to me and it took over my post??

Weird.

Can anyone that isn't "zozep" confirm what "zozep" just posted about brands? :?:

myke_w · « **Reply #7 on:** August 12, 2008, 08:27:25 am »

Oh poop-

I was going way too fast.. Sorry about that, all fixed

So here's what I said-

Quote

No clue on the brand of t-stat you mentioned.. The two brands I mentioned, whaler and behr are the only German made ones I know of.

SKF tensioner is german made, good quality, best available

ContiTech timing belts are OEM suppliers for VW, German made, best available

zukgod1 · « **Reply #8 on:** August 12, 2008, 08:46:04 am »

WOW!!

myke_w · « **Reply #9 on:** August 12, 2008, 08:54:59 am »

Let me explain -

I have edit powers here, to deal with spam and porn, because it's a real problem anymore and since I'm always on here I might as well help with the housekeeping.

Anyhow, I somehow ended up flaking out and editing his post with my info, because I was going too fast, and have too many things going on.

My apologies - I don't edit or delete people's posts on purpose unless it's porn or spam, even if I strongly disagree.

:wink:

zukgod1 · « **Reply #10 on:** August 12, 2008, 09:15:54 am »

I know Myke, I just have to have my fun where I can

myke_w · « **Reply #11 on:** August 12, 2008, 09:31:17 am »

Oh good!

As far as i know fun has not been banned on this forum. others tho... :roll: