A6 thermostat replacement

[Todd Young]

It is possible to replace the T-stat without removing the timing belt,
although the dealer will tell you otherwise. I've done it twice. Had to
repeat the procedure because I didn't clean mating surfaces properly and
had a minor leak. The T-stat is available from Rod at The Parts Connection
for a lot less than $45, but I'm sure he wouldn't mind if you paid him that
much. :-) The associated gasket can be bought at any VW/Audi dealer for
less than a dollar.

If anyone lives in the Twin Cities, Minnesota area, I'd be glad to help
out, not just with the T-stat either. I've performed many repairs on my 90
series. Otherwise, drop me a note and I can probably summerize the
procedure, or give advice on other issues too.

Sean Ford wrote:

> The 12valve V6 hides the thermostat behind the timing belt,
> unfortunately. I'm know some listers have replaced their thermostats
> without having to remove the t-belt, but I seem to recall that it was
> difficult.
>
> Unbelievable to think that a simple thermostat problem is a $300 bill,
> isn't it? Personally, I'm running a bit cold on colder days, but unless
> the thing goes completely south on me, I'll wait until my next timing
> belt change at the end of next year.
>
> --- Paul Hill <phill at avici.com> wrote:
> > A friend had a 1996 A6 (V6) that runs with the temperature gauge
> > barely off the cold end stop. I assume it needs a new thermostat. He
> > was quoted $45 for parts and $250 for the total cost by a local shop.
> > Is it really that difficult to replace?
> > Do replacement thermostats really cost that much?
>
> =====
> Sean Ford
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Todd Young
7079 Dawn Ave.
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
651-450-7725