Sunday, April 25th, 2010 AT 3:09 PM
WMBULLY
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- 2001 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Where is the thermostat located on my car?
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RASMATAZ
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Looks to be on the side of the engine, about half way down
Read the guide below on changing a thermostat, not vehicle specific but will give you an idea of what you are doing
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-thermostat
See the diagram below for location/components of the thermostat and housing
Read the guide below on changing a thermostat, not vehicle specific but will give you an idea of what you are doing
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-thermostat
See the diagram below for location/components of the thermostat and housing
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Monday, April 26th, 2010 AT 4:38 PM
PDERRY
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- 2000 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- 2.0L
- V8
- TURBO
I need to replace the thermostat on a 2000 2.0 turbo beetle. However, I can't seem to find the thermostat location. Thanks
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Saturday, November 10th, 2018 AT 7:44 AM
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JIS001
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You need to remove the alternator. Thermostat housing will be behind it. Attached picture. Why are you replacing the thermostat?
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Saturday, November 10th, 2018 AT 7:44 AM
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TANYAMARIE1983
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- 2002 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- 4 CYL
- 2WD
- AUTOMATIC
- 104,000 MILES
My dad change the thermostat and my car still leaks.
Why
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Saturday, November 10th, 2018 AT 7:44 AM
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OMARRUFO
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I just changed mine as well. You gotta be careful when you replace that thermostat stay in place until housing makes contact with engine block. Since nothing really holds thermostat and o-ring in place, if it moves out of place, it may not seal properly.
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Saturday, November 10th, 2018 AT 7:44 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,
Replacing the thermostat isn't too difficult to do. Make sure you have a place to put the old coolant after it's drained. You don't want any animals drinking it.
To get you started, here is a link that explains how in general one is replaced. You can use this as a more detailed guide when doing the job. The directions specific to your vehicle are attached in the pics below.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-thermostat
If you look at the pics below, the location of the thermostat is indicated.
I hope this helps. Let me know if you have other questions.
Take care,
Joe
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Replacing the thermostat isn't too difficult to do. Make sure you have a place to put the old coolant after it's drained. You don't want any animals drinking it.
To get you started, here is a link that explains how in general one is replaced. You can use this as a more detailed guide when doing the job. The directions specific to your vehicle are attached in the pics below.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-thermostat
If you look at the pics below, the location of the thermostat is indicated.
I hope this helps. Let me know if you have other questions.
Take care,
Joe
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Friday, October 1st, 2021 AT 9:37 PM
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