Re: [T3] New style thermostat

[Jim Adney <jadney@vwtype3.org>]

On 11 Aug 2003 at 6:32, Greg Merritt wrote:

> 	I don't believe that the holes (top or bottom) are open to 
> the insides of the thermostat.  They're just there for mounting it.

Right.

> 	However, a cold, good thermostat should be self-compressed, 
> expanding only when warm.

Right again.  ;-)

> 	So, I think we can restate your test as....
> 
> 	1) Squeeze
> 	2) If it "squeezes", it's toast!

I don't think so. Even good ones are just "filled" with a bit of liquid and 
vapor which is still compressible.

> It's also a good idea to gently warm them to make sure that they 
> expand; then you know you're set.  I once got a little to eager with 
> a propane torch, though, and ruined a perfectly good one. :(

8-0

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

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