1997 VW GOLF MK3 Thermostat - Changing

[svenandnancy]

Please could you help, has anyone got any help or advise on how to replace the thermostat on my golf, or would you recommend I just go and invest in a Haynes manual to see how this should be done.

[thefoolmccool]

Quite tricky on these engines, you might need to take the alternator off to get at it. I had to do this, but mines a diesel and the engine is a bit bulkier. I also had to pull the bumper/slam plate assembly off to make things easier. Took about 1.5 hours

[really wants an RS6]

The petrol engine in these is almost exactly the same as the 1.8 MK2 golf engine, and the thermostat is an easy job, but get a manual anyway coz if you are going to do work on your own car they are invaluable and it will pay for itself in this one job.

[svenandnancy]

Thanks for your help and yes I will get the manual