Thermostat Bracket 1200-1600cc: Beetle (61-79), T2 Bay (68-79), T2 Split Bus (61

This product is intended for use as originally designed and should not be modified for alternative purposes

Please ensure it is installed by a qualified professional

Fitting instructions are typically not included with the product

Contacts Product Attributes Also known as 043119151 Fitting Info up between the cylinders the connecting rod sits (about 1/8" diameter) This rod is threaded on the end so the thermostat can attach to it

Move the connecting rod up and down to fully open (up) and close (down) the cooling vanes

Measure the width of the little protrusion, then place the mounting bracket in your vise and carefully drill a hole of that diameter at the point you marked on the bracket

Insert the bottom of the thermostat into the outermost hole in the new mounting bracket, then mark carefully the location of the hole that will accommodate the little protrusion that projects downward on the bottom of the thermostat

Screw the top of the thermostat onto the threaded end of the downrod

Loosely mount the thermostat into the outer-most hole in the bracket

Rotate the thermostat on the downrod as necessary and insert the protrusion on the bottom into the hole you drilled in the mounting bracket

Tighten the nut to firmly attach the thermostat to the bracket and to secure the little downward piece into the hole

Note the elongated hole in the mounting bracket

Place this hole over the stud that is projecting from the side of the crankcase

Loosely attach a washer and 13mm nut to this stud

Pull the thermostat/mounting bracket down to fully close the cooling vanes

Don't pull it TOO tight

Hold the mounting bracket at this point and tighten the 13mm nut to firmly attached the bracket to the side of the crankcase

Replace the lower air duct plate that goes under the thermostat and between the right heater box and the engine, with the four bolts you took out

The engine is cold and the thermostat is contracted completely, which means the cooling vanes are closed

Before driving the car any distance, warm it up completely and then have a look at the thermostat -- it should be fully expanded (cooling vanes fully open) directing cooling air down over the engine

Marque Volkswagen Vehicle Beetle, T2 Split, T2 Bay, Karmann Ghia, Beetle Cabriolet, Buggy/Baja, Trekker Weight (kg) 0

105 Brand Empi Country of Origin China Quality Good Quality Unit of sale Each Supplier code 98-8743-B Fits Vehicles Product Vehicle Years Beetle 1961-1979 T2 Bay 1968-1979 T2 Split Bus 1961-1967 Karmann Ghia 1955, 1961-1974 Beetle Cabrio 1961-1979 Buggy/Baja 1961-1979 Trekker 1969-1972 Baywindow USA 1968-1972