Thermostat: The MV thermostat is NLA!!!! It can be sourced from Classic. Great stuff! Does anyone know of a local supplier? There's bound to be dozens in the US but it would to get one locally.
Coolant: My nearest VW place as 12+ for $26 for 1.5 litres. Does anyone have a better suorce?
Les
Try that again!
Thermostat: The MV thermostat is NLA!!!! It can be sourced from Classic. Great stuff! Does anyone know of a local supplier? There's bound to be dozens in the US but I would prefer to get one locally.
From:
Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
[mailto: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com ]
On Behalf Of syncroaustralia
Sent: 06 October 2011 17:37
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia]
Thermostat and Coolant
Thermostat: The MV thermostat is NLA!!!! It can be sourced from Classic. Great stuff! Does anyone know of a local supplier? There's bound to be dozens in the US but it would to get one locally.
Coolant: My nearest VW place as 12+ for $26 for 1.5 litres. Does anyone have a better source?
Les
--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, "syncroaustralia" <leslieharris@...> wrote:
>
>
> Thermostat: The MV thermostat is NLA!!!! It can be sourced from
> Classic. Great stuff! Does anyone know of a local supplier? There's
> bound to be dozens in the US but it would to get one locally.
>
> Coolant: My nearest VW place as 12+ for $26 for 1.5 litres. Does
> anyone have a better suorce?
>
> Les
>
Greg,
Thanks for that lead. There is a Bursons not far away and I will try them.
Les
From:
Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On
Behalf Of greg esposito
Sent: 06 October 2011 18:51
To:
Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia]
Thermostat and Coolant
Hi Les, Tridon list a part number. http://www.tridon.com.au/partfinder/
Which means you could order it at your closest parts supplier (Repco, Bursons, Autobarn,Supercrap or local independant).
You could try one of the euro parts suppliers in town but they will probably give you a tridon one anyway. Greg E
Ben,
I’m stuft if I can find it on their website!
Where is it?
Les
From:
Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On
Behalf Of Ben
Sent: 06 October 2011 18:42
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re:
Thermostat and Coolant
Les,Just Campers $16.50 per 1.5l.
BenC
--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, "Les Harris" <leslieharris@...> wrote:
>
> Ben,
>
> I'm stuft if I can find it on their website!
>
> Where is it?
>
> Les
>
>
>
> _____
>
> From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Ben
> Sent: 06 October 2011 18:42
> To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: Thermostat and Coolant
>
>
>
>
>
> Les,Just Campers $16.50 per 1.5l.
> BenC
>
Of course, how silly of me . . . it’s not a coolant, it is an oil!
But it isn’t 12+, it is the earlier blue, so I am still looking for the violet.
And I suspect that what they are listing is premix, not concentrate.
Les
From:
Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On
Behalf Of Ben
Sent: 06 October 2011 20:32
To:
Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re:
Thermostat and Coolant
Les,Oils and Lubricants,
http://www.justkampersaustralia.com/shop/t3/original-parts/oils-lubricants
BenC
--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com,
"Les Harris" <leslieharris@...> wrote:
>On Behalf Of Ben
> Ben,
>
> I'm stuft if I can find it on their website!
>
> Where is it?
>
> Les
>
>
>
> _____
>
> From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com]
> Sent: 06 October 2011 18:42
> To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: Thermostat and Coolant
>
>
>
>
>
> Les,Just Campers $16.50 per 1.5l.
> BenC
>
> syncroaustralia <leslieharris@optusnet.com.au> wrote:
>
>
> Thermostat: The MV thermostat is NLA!!!! It can be sourced from
> Classic. Great stuff! Does anyone know of a local supplier? There's
> bound to be dozens in the US but it would to get one locally.
>
> Coolant: My nearest VW place as 12+ for $26 for 1.5 litres. Does
> anyone have a better suorce?
>
> Les
> greg esposito <gregespo73@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> Hi Les, Tridon list a part number. http://www.tridon.com.au/partfinder/
> Which means you could order it at your closest parts supplier (Repco,
> Bursons, Autobarn,Supercrap or local independant).
> You could try one of the euro parts suppliers in town but they will
> probably give you a tridon one anyway. Greg E
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: Les Harris <leslieharris@optusnet.com.au>
> To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Thursday, 6 October 2011 6:07 PM
> Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Thermostat and Coolant
>
>
>
> ����
>
> Try that again!
> Thermostat:��������
> The MV thermostat is NLA!!!!���������������� It can be sourced from
> Classic.���� ����Great
> stuff!���� Does anyone know of a local supplier?�������� There's bound to
> be dozens in the US
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> ________________________________
>
> From:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> [mailto: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com ] On Behalf Of
> syncroaustralia
> Sent: 06 October 2011 17:37
> To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia]
> Thermostat and Coolant
> ����
> ����
> Thermostat:�������� The MV thermostat is NLA!!!!����������������
> It can be sourced from Classic.���� ����Great stuff!���� Does anyone know of a
> local supplier?�������� There's bound to be dozens in the US but it would
> to get one locally.
> Coolant:���� My nearest VW place as 12+ for $26 for 1.5
> litres.�������� Does anyone have a better source?
> Les
>
> Les Harris <leslieharris@optusnet.com.au> wrote:
>
> Of course, how silly of me . . . it's not a coolant, it is an oil!
>
> But it isn't 12+, it is the earlier blue, so I am still looking for the
> violet.
>
> And I suspect that what they are listing is premix, not concentrate.
>
> Les
>
>
>
> _____
>
> From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Ben
> Sent: 06 October 2011 20:32
> To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: Thermostat and Coolant
>
>
>
>
>
> Les,Oils and Lubricants,
> http://www.justkampersaustralia.com/shop/t3/original-parts/oils-lubricant
> s
> BenC
>
> --- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> <mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia%40yahoogroups.com> , "Les Harris"
> <leslieharris@...> wrote:
> >
> > Ben,
> >
> > I'm stuft if I can find it on their website!
> >
> > Where is it?
> >
> > Les
> >
> >
> >
> > _____
> >
> > From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> <mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia%40yahoogroups.com>
> > [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> <mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf Of Ben
> > Sent: 06 October 2011 18:42
> > To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> <mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia%40yahoogroups.com>
> > Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: Thermostat and Coolant
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Les,Just Campers $16.50 per 1.5l.
> > BenC
> >
> Les Harris <leslieharris@optusnet.com.au> wrote:
>
> Of course, how silly of me . . . it's not a coolant, it is an oil!
>
> But it isn't 12+, it is the earlier blue, so I am still looking for the
> violet.
>
> And I suspect that what they are listing is premix, not concentrate.
>
> Les
>
>
>
> _____
>
> From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Ben
> Sent: 06 October 2011 20:32
> To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: Thermostat and Coolant
>
>
>
>
>
> Les,Oils and Lubricants,
> http://www.justkampersaustralia.com/shop/t3/original-parts/oils-lubricant
> s
> BenC
>
> --- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> <mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia%40yahoogroups.com> , "Les Harris"
> <leslieharris@...> wrote:
> >
> > Ben,
> >
> > I'm stuft if I can find it on their website!
> >
> > Where is it?
> >
> > Les
> >
> >
> >
> > _____
> >
> > From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> <mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia%40yahoogroups.com>
> > [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> <mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf Of Ben
> > Sent: 06 October 2011 18:42
> > To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> <mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia%40yahoogroups.com>
> > Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: Thermostat and Coolant
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Les,Just Campers $16.50 per 1.5l.
> > BenC
> >
Of course, how silly of me . . . it’s not a coolant, it is an oil!
But it isn’t 12+, it is the earlier blue, so I am still looking for the violet.
And I suspect that what they are listing is premix, not concentrate.
Les
From:
Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On
Behalf Of Ben
Sent: 06 October 2011 20:32
To:
Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re:
Thermostat and Coolant
>On Behalf Of Ben
> Ben,
>
> I'm stuft if I can find it on their website!
>
> Where is it?
>
> Les
>
>
>
> _____
>
> From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com]
> Sent: 06 October 2011 18:42
> To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: Thermostat and Coolant
>
>
>
>
>
> Les,Just Campers $16.50 per 1.5l.
> BenC
>
Ken,
That’s the sort of thing that I hope to find. A complete coolant change would need 7 litres of concentrate. The handbook specifies 40% min coolant; that is G11 and I don’t know if the 12+ would be any different.
To repair the stripped exhaust stud thread, I had to remove the coolant pump pipe and I have to replace the amount so lost. In hindsight, I could have re-used the coolant that I caught when I removed the pipe.
I used the last of the 12+ that I had in stock to top up what I had drained and I didn’t have enough to achieve the 40% so probably the quick solution is to get the 1.5 litre contained from the nearest VW dealer to get the ratio right and then look for a cheaper source.
Les
From:
Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
[mailto: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com ]
On Behalf Of Ken Garratt
Sent: 07 October 2011 10:59
To: _T3_Australia forum Syncro
Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia]
Re: Thermostat and Coolant
Les,
Try getting pricing for 5 litre containers of G12 Plus, it should be cheaper
than at the per 1.5 litre bottle rate.
Ken
Phill,
The parts bloke at Werribee VW did a ring around while I was there and couldn’t find one except for Classic in Germany .
I am on the Day of the VW committee with Lloyd Davies (Volkwerke) and I will try him for a thermostat and G12+. Lloyd would not use anything dodgy so I would be happy to use whatever he uses. The last committee meeting is next week so I will ask him then.
The thermostat is OK for the moment – the main seal is disintegrating but the open and close is still OK. It will have to be replaced before too long but I have time to find a good one.
Since I am using 12+, I don’t want to mix the coolant if I can avoid it.
Les
From:
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[mailto: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com ]
On Behalf Of plander@optusnet.com.au
Sent: 07 October 2011 06:50
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia]
Thermostat and Coolant
Thermostats are available from many sources. I'd be surprised if
you could not get it genuine.
Tooleys has G11.
> Les Harris <leslieharris@optusnet.com.au> wrote:
>
> Phill,
>
> The parts bloke at Werribee VW did a ring around while I was there and
> couldn't find one except for Classic in Germany.
>
> I am on the Day of the VW committee with Lloyd Davies (Volkwerke) and I
> will
> try him for a thermostat and G12+. Lloyd would not use anything dodgy
> so I
> would be happy to use whatever he uses. The last committee meeting is
> next
> week so I will ask him then.
>
> The thermostat is OK for the moment - the main seal is disintegrating
> but
> the open and close is still OK. It will have to be replaced before too
> long but I have time to find a good one.
>
> Since I am using 12+, I don't want to mix the coolant if I can avoid it.
>
> Les
>
>
>
> _____
>
> From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of
> plander@optusnet.com.au
> Sent: 07 October 2011 06:50
> To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Thermostat and Coolant
>
>
>
> Thermostats are available from many sources. I'd be surprised if you
> could
> not get it genuine.
>
> Tooleys has G11.
Ken,
That’s the sort of thing that I hope to find. A complete coolant change would need 7 litres of concentrate. The handbook specifies 40% min coolant; that is G11 and I don’t know if the 12+ would be any different.
To repair the stripped exhaust stud thread, I had to remove the coolant pump pipe and I have to replace the amount so lost. In hindsight, I could have re-used the coolant that I caught when I removed the pipe.
I used the last of the 12+ that I had in stock to top up what I had drained and I didn’t have enough to achieve the 40% so probably the quick solution is to get the 1.5 litre contained from the nearest VW dealer to get the ratio right and then look for a cheaper source.
Les
From:
Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com]
On Behalf Of Ken Garratt
Sent: 07 October 2011 10:59
To: _T3_Australia forum Syncro
Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia]
Re: Thermostat and Coolant
Les,
Try getting pricing for 5 litre containers of G12 Plus, it should be cheaper
than at the per 1.5 litre bottle rate.
Ken
Phill,
The black seal visible in the above pic has disintegrated on the upper side but is still sealing on the lower side. I am happy to get a new thermostat because I don’t have a spare in stock. Once I have put the new one in, I can look for a replacement seal for the existing thermostat. Being down to just one vehicle these days, I can’t take the existing one out and go looking for a seal.
Les
From:
Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
[mailto: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com ]
On Behalf Of plander@optusnet.com.au
Sent: 07 October 2011 12:12
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: RE:
[Syncro_T3_Australia] Thermostat and Coolant
Do you need the seal or the thermostat? They can be bought
seperately.
> Les Harris <leslieharris@optusnet.com.au> wrote:
>
> j10398
>
>
>
> Phill,
>
> The black seal visible in the above pic has disintegrated on the upper
> side
> but is still sealing on the lower side. I am happy to get a new
> thermostat because I don't have a spare in stock. Once I have put the
> new
> one in, I can look for a replacement seal for the existing thermostat.
> Being down to just one vehicle these days, I can't take the existing one
> out
> and go looking for a seal.
>
> Les
>
>
>
> _____
>
> From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of
> plander@optusnet.com.au
> Sent: 07 October 2011 12:12
> To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: Re: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Thermostat and Coolant
>
>
>
> Do you need the seal or the thermostat? They can be bought seperately.