Gague bulb source?

qposner · #1 (**permalink**) 09-19-2004, 05:59 PM

First of all, thanks again for the help on the cooling system. I removed the tstat and noticed it was really stuck in there. I finally popped it out, made sure it had the block off plate and reinstalled it. Then, I drove it for 25 minutes today (15 miles on the freeway at speeds of 60-75). Well, I am happy to report it never went above 185 on a 60 degree day. I believe if it had a problem, it would have gone over 200. I am thinking a bit of RTV may have gotten into it and affected the operation of the tstat.

Anyhow, on to another question. Is there a source for gague bulbs for a 79 Spider? I removed the water temp gague bulb and do not know where to get a replacement.

THanks,
Quinn

**papajam** · #2 (**permalink**) 09-19-2004, 06:47 PM

Try this thread.

qposner · #3 (**permalink**) 09-19-2004, 07:34 PM

Papajam,

Thank you! One problem, I have the replacement part Osram #194 (glass base, etc) on my 2L Spider (your final pic referring to alfa_chan's post). However, I could not find it on Osram's site. Do you know if it is still available?

Quinn

qposner · #4 (**permalink**) 09-19-2004, 07:36 PM

Actually, this looks to be it. Do you agree?

http://www.topbulb.com/find/Product_...ductID_E_41138

**papajam** · #5 (**permalink**) 09-19-2004, 07:47 PM

Yep. That's it. A trade size #194 bulb should be available at any corner autoparts store.

qposner · #6 (**permalink**) 09-19-2004, 08:03 PM

Thanks. Its a good thing you live on the other side of the country. Otherwise, I would be out the MANY beers that I owe you for the help...

Quinn

**ossodiseppia** · #7 (**permalink**) 09-19-2004, 08:13 PM

You can also find the bulbs at NAPA. They typically stock them, but may have to order from their main store in your area.