AND don't forget to get the back of the van up onto a set of ramps. That will help with coolant loss and with (slightly) better access to the area. A large sheet of cardboard to go under your backside is also a big help - it can keep you out of the coolant puddle! Old carpet is good, too.

John Lauterbach <lauterba@BELLSOUTH.NET> wrote:Wes, I don't have a Bentley in front of me, but as I remember doing this the
last time, you get at it from underneath. I don't remember if I took off
the oil filter first, but there is not much room to work. Make sure you
have safety goggles on to protect your eyes from coolant. Do the job when
the engine is cold and you have plenty of work lights to see what you are
doing.

Also, make sure you note down the order orientation of parts and the
thermostat so you don't wind up with things put back wrong.

John
'84 7-passenger
----- Original Message -----
From: "Wesley Pegden"
To:
Sent: Saturday, November 05, 2005 5:40 PM
Subject: changing thermostat on 1.9l

> So, I set aside this weekend to replace the thermostat on my 1.9l
> (manual) vanagon. I just looked at the housing today, and I'm not sure
> how to get to it. What tips do people have that have done this job? I
> was really hoping to do it without loosing all my coolant. Is this
> possible?
>
> -Wes
>

Evan Mac Donald

1984 Wolfburg
1985 GL 7 Pass.
1991 Carat Weekender
1972 Chevy P/U
1993 Bonneville