Hi, and help.
 

I have a 1973 superbeetle. She has been running well but last I checked the be valves there was no more adjustment room left so I ordered new valves to replace them. However I cannot get the heads off because I cannot get the fan housing out. I am stuck at the point where I am supposed to be able to take off the thermostat which appears to be missing. When I eventually get this sorted out I intend to take picture to label parts as visible and where they are hiding so others in my predicament do not get stuck like this.
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Its nice to see you made an intro on your own. ;)

You have made 2 threads with the same question with an extra picture in the other one.

Its been along time since I worked on air cooled VW engines. The thermostat is needed to control the air flow for cooling.

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