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Engine Specific Info and Questions => IDI Engine => Topic started by: zozep on August 12, 2008, 04:42:48 am

Title: Thermostat question
Post by: 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?
Title: Thermostat question
Post by: zozep on August 12, 2008, 07:18:41 am: does it even matter?
Title: Thermostat question
Post by: myke_w on August 12, 2008, 07:46:28 am: I use stock, 87c
I'd suggest a good brand, like wahler or behr
Title: Thermostat question
Post by: Vincent Waldon 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.
Title: Thermostat question
Post by: zozep 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?
Title: Thermostat question
Post by: zukgod1 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 :?
Title: Thermostat question
Post by: zozep 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??

:D :D Weird.

Can anyone that isn't "zozep" confirm what "zozep" just posted about brands? :?:
Title: Thermostat question
Post by: myke_w 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-

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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
Title: Thermostat question
Post by: zukgod1 on August 12, 2008, 08:46:04 am: WOW!!
Title: Thermostat question
Post by: myke_w 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. 8) :wink:
Title: Thermostat question
Post by: zukgod1 on August 12, 2008, 09:15:54 am: I know Myke, I just have to have my fun where I can ;)
Title: Thermostat question
Post by: myke_w 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:

8)