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Old 04-30-2023, 12:59 PM   #284 (permalink)
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There were those who'd remove the thermostat as soon as they bought a VW and there were those that swore the thermostat system actually helped cool the engine even better by directing the air towards the heads.
You're half right.

Thermostat delete on the first rebuild. .... and it was the cool tin that redirected the air.
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