How to Replace the Thermostat on MK4 1.8T Beetle, Golf, GTI, Jetta, GLI

It's a tight fit, but I made it work! Here's how to replace your thermostat on a MK4 Volkswagen. The Golf and Jetta will be much easier!

PLEASE NOTE. If you look carefully in the video...at 2:22 I put the new thermostat in BACKWARDS... and that's probably why the o-ring didn't sit properly... Whoops!!!

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LIABILITY DISCLAIMER

Please use the information in this video at your own risk. Neither Ray Regno nor Stronghold Garage will be held responsible for any damages, injury, or loss that could arise from using any information in this video.

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