faulty (?) A4 thermostat

[Todd Young]

I don't think it's running cold.
That's about where my temp gage runs on my '93 12valve V6.
In the summer with the A/C on, or sitting in rush hour traffic, mine
gets to the midway point, no higher.

> Raffi Tomassian wrote:
> 
> Hi all,
> 
> After parting with my tried and true 4KCSQ I now own a 96 A4 FWD.  I
> haven't
> been able to locate a repair manual yet and so will appreciate some
> insight
> on where the thermostat of my Karl (the A4) is.  The car has been
> running
> cold for a while now.  The needle of the temp gauge is one and a half
> notches below center where it had stuck permanently since I bought
> it.  I
> don't want to continue ruining the engine.  It surely beats running
> hot but
> still...
> 
> I believe the thermostat is to blame for I did a couple of simple
> tests which, in my mind, pointed in that direction.  The car does warm
> up to spec on idle although it takes a long time.  Even though the
> temp outside is right around 30 it should not take 10 minutes, should
> it?  Then after it is warm (needle of gauge right in the middle) it
> takes a couple of minutes of driving for it to drop dramatically and
> stay one and a half (one big, one small) notches below normal.
> 
> Are there any pitfalls to changing the thermostat, or is it a fairly
> straightforward procedure?  Where is the thing located? I would
> appreciate also a suggestion on a good mailorder place to get the
> part.  The Parts Connection doesn't seem to have
> them.
> 
> TIA.
> 
> Raffi Tomassian

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