The Audi 1.8T engine is put in in lots of Audi automobiles, such because the 1996-2001 Audi A4. The thermostat within the engine regulates engine temperature because it exits the engine and enters the radiator. The thermostat is positioned within the water outlet housing, which is linked to the consumption manifold on the highest of the engine. You possibly can simply find the thermostat housing by following the hose from the radiator to the place it connects to the water outlet housing.
1996-2001 Audi A4 1.8T Thermostat Installation Instructions
1. Take away the 2 bolts that safe the water outlet housing to the Audi’s engine with a socket and ratchet. With the bolts eliminated, elevate the housing off the engine to reveal the thermostat.
2. Observe the positioning of the thermostat contained in the engine. If you change the thermostat, you will need to set up it with the identical positioning. Pull the previous thermostat out of the engine and plug the outlet with a store rag.
3. Take away the outdated gasket from the engine with a wire brush or steel scraper. Do the identical for the previous gasket materials caught to the underside of the water outlet housing.
4. Pull out the store rag from the engine and set up the brand new thermostat into place. Place a brand new gasket over the thermostat.
5. Place the water outlet housing onto the gasket and safe each to the engine with the socket and ratchet.
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