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Title: ED30 Main Thermostat Guide
Post by: maxamplitude10 on January 09, 2020, 02:25:11 pm

Hi does anyone have a link for a how to guide for main thermostat replacement on ED30?

Thanks in advance
Max :happy2:

Title: Re: ED30 Main Thermostat Guide
Post by: bobby_fodge on January 09, 2020, 03:03:19 pm

https://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/Volkswagen_Golf_GTI_Mk_V/31-WATER-Replacing_Your_Thermostat/31-WATER-Replacing_Your_Thermostat.htm

Title: Re: ED30 Main Thermostat Guide
Post by: maxamplitude10 on January 09, 2020, 03:25:13 pm

Thanks is this applicable to the Ed30 as I believe mine only has a main stat?

Max

Title: Re: ED30 Main Thermostat Guide
Post by: FJB on January 09, 2020, 03:53:30 pm

That article is for the main stat, I think you will just have to move some additional stuff to gain access.

Title: Re: ED30 Main Thermostat Guide
Post by: maxamplitude10 on January 10, 2020, 12:40:07 pm

Thanks FJB I must have somehow navigated to a different [age featuring the online guide..... Doh

 :laugh:

Title: Re: ED30 Main Thermostat Guide
Post by: maxamplitude10 on January 10, 2020, 12:42:31 pm

Does anyone know what the torque figures are for thermostat housing bolts?

TIA
Max

Title: Re: ED30 Main Thermostat Guide
Post by: pudding on January 10, 2020, 05:52:16 pm

I think they're skinny little M5 bolts from memory, in which case they're usually tightened to 10lbft.

Title: Re: ED30 Main Thermostat Guide
Post by: pudding on January 10, 2020, 05:54:50 pm

Not the easiest site to navigate but the figures should all be here - https://workshop-manuals.com/volkswagen/golf-mk5/power_unit/4-cylinder_injection_engine_(2.0_l_engine_turbocharger)_volkswagen_r_gmbh/engine_cooling/parts_of_cooling_system/

Title: Re: ED30 Main Thermostat Guide
Post by: imprezzaworks on January 10, 2020, 07:39:51 pm

Had mine done recently. Couple of hours labour, not the pretiest of jobs lol

Title: Re: ED30 Main Thermostat Guide
Post by: pudding on January 11, 2020, 12:35:19 pm

Not pretty but it's a lot easier than say, a cambelt, clutch, timing chain, turbo, intercooler etc  :smiley:

Title: Re: ED30 Main Thermostat Guide
Post by: maxamplitude10 on January 11, 2020, 01:32:09 pm

Changed my Cam belt and thermostat last night bearing in mind I used a four poster ramp with my mechanic friend helping it took us 12 hours, the thermostat was a nightmare.... Now I've done it once would prob be a lot quicker next time!! The engine mount is a pain in the a..e too..
Thanks for all the support re. Guides etc

Max