thermostat / running rich...

[ade_aidy_ady]

how much for a thermostat and seal ring anyways....?

europart online list them as £9 ish with seal....

are these ok or is it better to get from vw dealers....?

[Wayne]

I would go for a genuine one to be honest.

[ade_aidy_ady]

any ideas on cost....?

[daz veedub]

ive just ordered thermostat and gasket £9 from europarts

[richw911]

any ideas on cost....?

mk4 Golf 1.8T Thermostat -                  £13.71 inc VAT (PCP)  Part Number - S050121113C
mk4 Golf 1.8T Thermostat Washer -       £1.54 inc VAT -          Part Number - S038121119B

[paulwayman]

any ideas on cost....?

i ordered temp sender other day from pulmans vw £32.10 in vat

[ade_aidy_ady]

Well fitted new thermostat today and gauge now sits bang on 90 all the time! Still got the code for running rich in bank one but now after changing stat mpg has increased ... back into 40's onto motorway/ main roads.... 

[tech1889]

i only get 40 mpg on xmas day its rare on mine lol has been getting better since fitting catch can tho..

[The Dave]

Good times I thought it'd be that