Removing And Installing, Testing Coolant Thermostat - Skoda OCTAVIA MK1 Service Manual

additive.
Attach the coolant pump. Fitting position:
–
Plugs in housing point downwards.
Insert rear toothed belt guard, tighten
–
screw -1- to 20 Nm.
Tighten screws -5- of coolant pump: 15
–
Nm.
Installing toothed belt, tensioning (setting
–
timing) → Chapter.
– Install the V-ribbed belt
– Filling system with coolant

Removing and installing, testing coolant thermostat

Special tools and workshop equipment required
t Torque wrench 5 to 50 Nm (e.g. -V.A.G 1331-)
t Pliers for spring strap clips
Note
Always replace seals and gasket rings.
Removing
– Drain coolant
Detach coolant hose from connection
–
fitting -3-.
Release bolts -4-, remove connection
– fitting with "O"-ring -2- and thermostat
-1-.
Testing coolant thermostat
– Heat up regulator in a water bath.
Start of opening
approx. 87°C
→ Chapter.
→ Chapter.
→ Chapter.
End of opening
(cannot be tested)
approx. 102°C
103
Opening stroke
min. 7 mm