Thanks for the link. I didn't find that one. I replaced the thermostat and
hose eight years ago, but I don't remember if I pulled the pump or not. I
know I didn't have any problems with bolts; maybe being in the south it
doesn't corrode as much. I can hope.

What I do remember is being shocked about how much pitting there was in the
housing. I can see it perforating at some point. I've had my eyes open for
a good used one since then, but haven't seen one anywhere. I wonder if some
kind of epoxy would prevent that. It might also peel off and clog the
cooling system.

On Tue, Feb 18, 2020 at 1:26 PM Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@sbcglobal.net>
wrote:

>  Here is some info on replacing the short hose:
> https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=596873
> Just for fun....I did a quick check on 1.9 Thermostat Housings at GoWesty,
> VanCafe, Bus Depot, and Vanagain.  Only Ken at Vanagain mentioned that even
> though NLA, he "usually" has a used one that he has cleaned up.
>
> Good luck.
>
> Rich
>
>
>     On Tuesday, February 18, 2020, 9:51:11 AM PST, Richard Koerner <
> rjkinpb@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
>
>   Another warning:  be super careful when removing a 1.9 Thermostat
> Housing.  Maybe 12 years ago or more, I took my vehicle to an experienced
> VW shop for water pump replacement.  In doing so, the mechanic
> cracked/broke the housing.  Even back then....they were no longer
> available!  I was able to find a used housing at a local VW scrap yard and
> the story ended happily.
>
> Rich
> San Diego
>
>     On Tuesday, February 18, 2020, 9:31:44 AM PST, Thomas Casal <
> thomas.casal@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>  I’m no expert but I don’t see why you couldn’t. beware of those bolts they
> are usually rusty and rusted on.
>
> On Tue, Feb 18, 2020 at 12:14 PM Steven Shelton <shelton4@gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> > I have a leak at the short hose between the thermostat housing and
> engine.
> > Do I have to remove the water pump as well as the thermostat housing or
> can
> > I take off the two bolts and the hoses then pull the housing off?
> >
>