Re: Engine temp

["Bob D'Amato" <Bob.Damato@snetlink.com>]

On Tue, 15 Aug 1995, Eric Thorstenson wrote:

> Fiat Spyders also use a thermostat in the hose. It's set up so
> that it allows circulation through the engine until it warms up,
> so it promotes uniform warming of the engine block and head.
> The thermostate has three openings, one for cooland from the
> head, one for coolant to the radiator, and one to bypass the
> radiator and return to the block when the engine is cold. Never
> had any cooling probs on the Fiat. Hadn't though of using it
> on the Audi, though. Perhaps not a bad idea....
> 

wow, another spyder owner. Ditto on my spyder, they also have water 
cooled intake, and are pretty dependant on water flow. I always liked 
that system (especially on the 'changing the thermostat' standpoint) and 
thought about doing the same on the Q

Bob


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