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Golf MK3 'stat - Philiplex
I have a Mk3 1.8 golf which i need to change the thermostat on. I have purchased the stat but am a bit stuck on where it goes. There are a number of water pipes which come together around a housing behind the altenator. The question is - is it a case of taking the large rad pipe off and it goes in there somehow, or do i need to remove the altenator to get at a housing? I don't really want to go and buy a Haynes for something as daft as changing a thermostat!

Cheers,

P
Golf MK3 'stat - gttrd
There is a good chance that it is in behind that housing. they don't go into rad pipes
Golf MK3 'stat - Peter D
All 1.8,1.9 and 2.0 litre models
7 On these models the thermostat is in the base of the coolant pump housing which is on the fronts right-hand end of the engine.

8 On models with power steering, remove the pump drive belt (see Chapter 1). Slacken and remove the bolts securing the power steering pump mounting bracket to the engine and position the pump assembly clear of the engine. It is not necessary to disconnect the hydraulic hose/pipe trom the pump.

9 Release the retaining clip and disconnect the coolant hose from the thermostat cover.
Slacken and remove the two retaining bolts and remove the thermostat cover from the coolant pump housing (see illustration). 11 Recover the sealing ring and withdraw the thermostat. Discard the sealing ring; a new one should be used on refitting (see

Regards Peter
Golf MK3 'stat - Philiplex
Cheers Pete! Looks like i'm going to get dirty............