[s-cars] cooling problem and question

[Tom Mullane]

On the AAH (V6) engine, the t-stat is behind the timing belt.  You can sneak
it out without removing the timing belt, but you still need to pull all the
covers off.  I would take the belt off.  I think it is easier.

Tom

-----Original Message-----
From: landaeta1 at comcast.net [mailto:landaeta1 at comcast.net] 
Sent: Friday, January 16, 2004 6:35 PM
To: Tom Mullane
Cc: Twobro12 at aol.com; s-car-list at audifans.com
Subject: Re: [s-cars] cooling problem and question

Is the A6 (AAH) a longer procedure?
> 
> Um...no.  Perhaps your dealer is a bit confused between the S6 and the A6?
> Makes me wonder if you have the right t-stat?  
> 
> If does not take 6 hours to change.  You do not need to touch the timing
> belt or the water pump.  You can do it in your garage.  You will have to
> unbolt the hydraulic pump, but you should not have to disconnect any
hoses.
> Buy a 10mm 1/4inch drive socket with a built-in swivel to make your life
> easier.  Allow 2 hours for your first one.
> 
> Tom
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> Date: Fri, 16 Jan 2004 16:50:53 -0500
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> i bought the thermostat and need to install it now.  The dealer told me it
> would take 6 hours and cost arond $1000 because you need to get past the
> timing belt and water pump.  is this true?  how hard is it to replace?
can
> I do it in my garage?  thanks
> 
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