My thermostat has reached the end of its life (not opening until about 195-200 degrees). Replacements are $50+ through our Fiat suppliers. I think I paid about $20 for my last one. I guess I should have bought a dozen or so.
Anyone have a more economical supplier of thermostats? I did find one through Autozone, but it requires modification of the hoses.
Thermostat
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spidernut
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Thermostat
John G.
1979 Spider (Owned since 2000)
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1979 Spider (Owned since 2000)
1971 124 Sport Spider (Owned since 2017)
1977 Spider (Sold 2017)
1979 Spider (Disposed of in 2017)
1979 Spider (Sold 2015)
1980 Spider (Sold in 2013)
1981 Spider (Sold in 1985)
2017 Spider (Owned since 2019)
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So Cal Mark
Re: Thermostat
I believe the stats are rated at 195, typically water temp will be about 10 degrees hotter than a stat rating