Replacing thermostat - guide + how hard?

[Kiwi79]

Hi guys, is there a guide anywhere on replacing thermostat, ideally on 8P S3. I did try searching but got random bits and bobs.

Is it worth buying OEM and is it an easy DIY jobber?

 

[LEE69]

Hi guys, is there a guide anywhere on replacing thermostat, ideally on 8P S3. I did try searching but got random bits and bobs.

Is it worth buying OEM and is it an easy DIY jobber?

One on you tube

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[ch1z64]

http://www.audi-sport.net/xf/threads/how-to-search-for-your-own-answers.161897/

 

[Gm95]

I don't have an S3, I have a 2.0 tfsi A3 (AXX) but I believe they're fairly similar engines unless I'm mistaken?

The thermostat is sat behind the intake manifold and you can see it after removing the alternator and alternator bracket. From here, you can just about get some tools in there to get clips off the pipes and the bolt out of the middle one that I believe goes to the heater matrix. Once the clips are moved out the way, you'll spend the rest of your time trying to pull the pipes off, move the pipes out the way and pull the stat out.

I'm not ashamed to say it took me an hour to actually get to it and then the whole day with 5 friends to get the thing out.

If I had to do it again, I would just pay someone else to go through the ordeal...

 

[ch1z64]

This was taken from the 8l section might help . ( https://www.audiworld.com/forums/tt...t-replacement-procedure-1910667/#post16925102 )

 

[Kiwi79]

Thanks for the replies, on the basis of the above I've decided not to DIY. Not enough time in the day and a nagging 2 year old will slow any DIY effort down!