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Thermostat questions
breeze:
--- Quote from: Octoparrot on August 10, 2022, 05:26:56 pm ---I'd also remove the fans if possible. it's tight in there.
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Definitely.
Numero9:
Fans removed from the top or bottom? On the family wagon, 3 fixings, unclip a hose and connector & it's out.
Numero9:
Another joy of dealing with the stealers, I think I may have to try another one as this one doesn't seem to get anything right. Was told when ordering the thermostat it would come with the sensor. Just got home and opened up the delivery box and no sensor.
The sensor is one into the hose and with a clip, is this the same one as the pics don't show a clip or o-ring in it:
https://www.eurocarparts.com/p/era-coolant-temperature-sensor-223440210
LC5F:
--- Quote from: FatWelshBoy on August 08, 2022, 08:40:27 pm ---The specialist I use changes thermostats by removing the inlet manifold as he says it is the easiest and quickest way, he has done 100's so take what he considers easy with a pinch of salt.
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To be fair there is a YT vid by Naptowntuner taking a TFSI manifold off in something mad like 5 minutes - but don't recall him showing it going back on!
inlet manifold off definitely will make it an easy fix for the thermostat - but I would be concerned about disturbing the teflon injector seals and you have to deal with the support bracket bolt the yanks overdramatically call the the "satan bolt". If your not practiced in inlet removal, I would say leave it alone.
LC5F:
--- Quote from: Numero9 on August 12, 2022, 09:07:43 pm ---Another joy of dealing with the stealers, I think I may have to try another one as this one doesn't seem to get anything right. Was told when ordering the thermostat it would come with the sensor. Just got home and opened up the delivery box and no sensor.
The sensor is one into the hose and with a clip, is this the same one as the pics don't show a clip or o-ring in it:
https://www.eurocarparts.com/p/era-coolant-temperature-sensor-223440210
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Yes -it doesn't come with sensor. doesn't come with clip or O-ring
That one does look right, but at that price you may as well go genuine
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