rodney 17 Posted November 11, 2006 Report Share Posted November 11, 2006 Ladies and gents,I'm Gonna change my thermastat.. Not done a VR6 one before and wondered if there were any tips for this lump ........I've got the lump and the little rubber o-ring so far..Must admit I haven't had a propper look yet so any comments will be greatCheers Link to post Share on other sites
mannie 0 Posted November 12, 2006 Report Share Posted November 12, 2006 Replace ALL O rings and seals,make sure the new thermostate go back in the same way. Link to post Share on other sites
Russ_vr6 12 Posted November 12, 2006 Report Share Posted November 12, 2006 change thermostat,the main coolant temp housing,and all seals mate Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 1,455 Posted November 12, 2006 Report Share Posted November 12, 2006 yep, make sure you dont accidently damage the "crack" pipe... already had to replace one on mine when pissing about with the thermo housing hehe.. Link to post Share on other sites
rodney 17 Posted November 12, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2006 Wot all seals guys. I've got one O Ring what else is there??? Link to post Share on other sites
stockers 1 Posted November 13, 2006 Report Share Posted November 13, 2006 i would get a 160 themostat aswell, they are pretty cheap from awesome gti, about £15 + p&p Link to post Share on other sites
BalleClorine 0 Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 Maybe I'm dumb, but where is the thermostate housing located.(not too proffessional) :$ Link to post Share on other sites
dubdub 0 Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 Thermoastat located as follows: Roughly in line with bonnet catch and a shade to the right. You will see a coil pack . It is directly below this.On this motor it is upside down with plenty of plumbing! Link to post Share on other sites
BalleClorine 0 Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 This is a Eurovan/Caravelle (140PS) is it the same? Have Picture?? Link to post Share on other sites
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