Thermostat questions - page 2 - IDI Engine - VWDiesel.net The IDI, TDI, and mTDI source.

• #15 by R.O.R-2.0 on 01 May, 2013 11:20
• i guess i just assumed EVERYONE ran toyota t-stat o-rings on these things..
  
  lol..
  
  ive beem running this type of o-ring for soo long, that i forget ive gotten them in the car till i pull the t-stat..
  
  ive also re-used them many, many, times, without issues..
• #16 by Gizmoman on 05 May, 2013 10:03
• Here's a shot of the thermostat with the toyota seal installed - Thanks R.O.R.

  Quote from: R.O.R-2.0 on 01 May, 2013 11:20

  i guess i just assumed EVERYONE ran toyota t-stat o-rings on these things..
  
  lol..
  
  ive beem running this type of o-ring for soo long, that i forget ive gotten them in the car till i pull the t-stat..
  
  ive also re-used them many, many, times, without issues..
  

  I don't think it's tight enough in the housing to stay put if it's upside down but it is centered much better and it will definitely seal!
  
  
• #17 by R.O.R-2.0 on 05 May, 2013 11:31
• oh, it'll work!!
• #18 by wolf_walker on 05 May, 2013 11:38
• Your t-stat has the wrong country stamped on it. 
• #19 by R.O.R-2.0 on 05 May, 2013 11:44
• Quote from: wolf_walker on 05 May, 2013 11:38

  Your t-stat has the wrong country stamped on it. 
  

  
  has it been boil tested?
  
  i test every thermostat i install in a car, new or used..
  
  more often than not, i have better luck with used OEM t-stats, than brand new McAutoparts t-stats..
• #20 by Gizmoman on 05 May, 2013 12:45
• No, I didn't test it but I did drill a tiny bleed hole in it which I pointed upwards once the engine is in.
  
• #21 by R.O.R-2.0 on 05 May, 2013 17:59
• Quote from: Gizmoman on 05 May, 2013 12:45

  No, I didn't test it but I did drill a tiny bleed hole in it which I pointed upwards once the engine is in.
  
  

  
  well, thats a step in the right direction..