How to Replace Thermostat Housing 1998-2010 Volkswagen Beetle

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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..

[@kennethdemarest2878]

Very helpful video. It showed every step perfectly, including torque specs. I was concerned that I'd have trouble remounting the alternator. It took a big crowbar to get it off. There was so much friction at the mounting bars that I thought I'd have real trouble re-aligning the holes for the mounting bolts. But even with all that friction, they aligned pretty quickly. I felt pretty lucky! Thanks for a great video. It made for a successful job.

[@dmcintyre1844]

Always the best video for Beetle repair. 12:43

[@williamburr3519]

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

[@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

[@nothingtoseehere5760]

No info about whether or not to drain the coolant first, how much will be lost, what coolant to use, etc... would be helpful? Thanks for an otherwise great video!

[@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.

[@robertorosas970]

Thnks for u videos it h elp a lot 👍🙂

[@Flako71813]

Thanks for vídeo did mine great work

[@lukerosner9670]

Does this work for the 2.5 also?

[@roguearagon8769]

Thanks!!

[@DWSP101]

This worked for 2003 remodel

[@OP_XP_GAMING-ry9ql]

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

[@demiipxnda4582]

My car barfed antifreeze on me :( whoops