On Apr 17, 1:25 am, " > wrote:
> On Apr 15, 1:11 pm, "Cletus" > wrote:
>
> > Ok you guys have finally talked me into using the thermo and flaps,
> > after 20 years of not having them at all...
>
> I've never had a functioning thermostat on my 78 type2. Hard to find
> a working type4 thermo. Pick it up if you run across one. Anyhow, I
> ended up going with a type1 thermostat which is only about 20 degrees
> difference. Engine warms up in about 4 minutes now. Much happier.
> The past few month, I was barely seeing my oil temps get over 100.
>
> Peace, CaliVW78www.calivw78.com

Why did you need higher oil temps?