Thermostart

Hloni · 03-02-10, 08:14 PM

Before you point me to a haynes manual, pls do attempt to answer the question.

Where is the thermostart for my '75 1500 80 GL located? I suspect it is sticking as the cab has been standing for a few years, and the top hose is untouchable while the lower hose one can hold for a while.

I am attempting to source a haynes manual, but they seem to be far and wide apart here in South Afrika for this model

missfire · 03-02-10, 08:18 PM

dont know...but watch you dont boil her..!!!!

i wouldnt start a car that had been standing for any time without first checking or replacing the thermostat..

Audi Derek · 03-02-10, 08:19 PM

Its just where the bottom hose connect to the water pump two 10m bolts and the housing may be made of plastic.

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Hloni · 03-02-10, 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by missfire

dont know...but watch you dont boil her..!!!!

i wouldnt start a car that had been standing for any time without first checking or replacing the thermostat..

She runs well, drove her for 60km's today. It was though VERY close to the red line, thus I know I have cooling issues.

Audi Derek, I think I saw those 2 bolts. I suspected that that might be it, but I also wondered as to why would the Germans put it that close to the pump

Audi Derek · 03-02-10, 08:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hloni

Audi Derek, I think I saw those 2 bolts. I suspected that that might be it, but I also wondered as to why would the Germans put it that close to the pump

You and me..

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styler · 04-02-10, 12:16 AM

be careful removing the bolts they shear off really easy.... class looking car by the way....

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03-02-10, 08:18 PM	#2
missfire making wooden things Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: cow land Posts: 8,156	dont know...but watch you dont boil her..!!!! i wouldnt start a car that had been standing for any time without first checking or replacing the thermostat..