How to Replace Thermostat Housing 1998-2010 Volkswagen Beetle

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This video shows you how to install a new TRQ thermostat housing in your 1998-2010 Volkswagen Beetle. The thermostat housing holds the thermostat, which regulates coolant flow in your vehicle's engine. If the housing is damaged or leaking, that can cause problems.
This process should be similar on the following vehicles:
1998 Volkswagen Beetle
1999 Volkswagen Beetle
2000 Volkswagen Beetle
2001 Volkswagen Beetle
2002 Volkswagen Beetle
2003 Volkswagen Beetle
2004 Volkswagen Beetle
2005 Volkswagen Beetle
2006 Volkswagen Beetle
2007 Volkswagen Beetle
2008 Volkswagen Beetle
2009 Volkswagen Beetle
2010 Volkswagen Beetle
Tools you will need:
• Flat Blade Screwdriver 1aau.to/oa5V/1AXAA00013
• Pry Bar 1aau.to/oJ5/1AXAA00020
• 10mm Wrench 1aau.to/oMP/1AXAA00010
• 15mm Wrench 1aau.to/oMP/1AXAA00010
• 13mm Socket 1aau.to/oa7V/1AXAA00015
• 8mm Socket 1aau.to/oaQr/1AXAA00017
• Coolant Funnel Set 1aau.to/obb/1AXAA00116
• Hose Clamp Pliers 1aau.to/oec/1AXAA00076
• Ratchet 1aau.to/obiK/1AXAA00016
• Torque Wrench 1aau.to/oapa/1AXAA00044
• Gloves 1aau.to/oDm/1AXSS00048
• Paper Towels 1aau.to/oxU/1AXSS00035
• Safety Glasses 1aau.to/ow3/1AXAA00343
• Drain Pan 1aau.to/ot3/1AXAA00320
• Pick 1aau.to/oFg/1AXAA00037
• Razor Blade / Gasket Scraper 1aau.to/oho/1AXAA00280
• Wire Brush 1aau.to/oqw/1AXAA00079
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[@ianmac3483]

Just did a cambelt, thermostat and water pump using your channel. Best available by far. I especially like that you tell us what socket size to use. Thanks..

[@williamburr3519]

New alternator as well so you didnt have to fight putting the old one back on, nice :)

[@dmcintyre1844]

Always the best video for Beetle repair. 12:43

[@dougcox835]

The shop wants over $700 to do this and claims that it's a 5 hour job. I don't think so. Maybe for me because in my driveway I work slow but that price is ridiculous.

[@jayilagan6228]

Awesome tutorial

[@jcalaforra]

I just replaced mine. The easiest way, believe it or not, is to remove the whole front assmbly to get to those two screws. the radiators and the front assembly are only linked by 2 or 3 hoses and a few connectors. You have to remove the bumper cover and the assembly comes out with five 13mm screws. Replacing the thermostat is 10 minutes after that. Way easier than trying to fish those screws.

[@jcalaforra]

Be careful with the AC hoses, though. I held the front assembly out of the way with a couple tie wraps. Mine is the 1.8T version.

[@Flako71813]

Thanks for vídeo did mine great work

[@lukerosner9670]

Does this work for the 2.5 also?

[@robertorosas970]

Thnks for u videos it h elp a lot 👍🙂

[@roguearagon8769]

Thanks!!

[@OP_XP_GAMING-ry9ql]

I asked for one with turbo and this popped up not very helpful