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Re: [T3] Engine For 70 Notch?


On 15 Jun 2001, at 12:17, Mike Wodkowski wrote:

> Let me see if I have this straight: When the flaps are closed, they divert
> the flow of cooling air to recirculate and get warm around the cylinder
> heads, which makes for a faster warmup 

Close, but the closed flaps prevent air circulation so that the "air 
jacket" around the cylinders and heads is basically stagnant. Once 
it gets warm enough in there the thermostat opens just enough to 
maintain the proper temp.

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Jim Adney
jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, WI 53711-3054
USA

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