AUDI VW VOLKSWAGEN V6 30-VALVE THERMOSTAT HOUSING EARLY ALLOY TYPE - NO LONGER AVAILABLE NEW
Audi changed this part to plastic construction around 2000, to save money. The plastic part is inferior and prone to warping distortion & leaks
click here to read all about it: Audizine Forum 078121121J
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Audi part number: 078121121J or 078 121 121 J
For all 30-valve V6 Volkswagen Audi engines
Suits: A4 A6 A8 Allroad Cabriolet Passat including turbo-charged S4 & RS4
Reference #8 in the parts catalogue diagram
** THIS IS A USED GENUINE OEM ORIGINAL PART MADE IN GERMANY - NOT AN AFTERMARKET COPY **
Even a new copy part costs more than $300
The thermostat is time-consuming to change. If you are replacing one on a car which had the plastic part fitted then it is seriously worth considering fitting the alloy housing, at the same time - do you really want to risk cooking your engine, or going back in there a second time to fix leaks!
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( keywords: A4 A6 A8 S2 RS2 S4 RS4 Passat 2.4L 2.6L 2.8L 95 96 97 98 99 00 01 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 )