4-Pin Thermostat Socket for VAG 1.0, 1.2, 1.4 & 1.5 TSI and 1.4 & 1.6 TDI as T10508
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Code:121480
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Weight:0.079 Kgs
Overview:
✔ 4-pin thermostat socket for VAG engines
✔ Required for removing and installing the main coolant circuit thermostat
✔ 3/8" square drive
✔ Suitable for numerous VAG TSI and TDI engines
✔ To be used as VAG T10508
This 4-pin thermostat socket is required for removing and installing the thermostat for the main engine coolant circuit on a wide range of VAG petrol and diesel engines.
The thermostat is located beneath the intake manifold under a cover mounted on the water pump. The special 4-pin design ensures secure engagement with the thermostat housing during service.
Operation
The thermostat uses a standard right-hand thread:
- Turn counterclockwise to remove.
- Turn clockwise to install and lock.
The thermostat housing contains an internal stop. Do not overtighten the thermostat regulator.
The tool is driven using a 3/8" square drive.
Installation Notes
During installation:
- Ensure that the thermostat locating pin is correctly seated in the guide within the thermostat housing.
- Replacing the thermostat for the small coolant circuit requires removal of the water pump.
- According to the manufacturer, the timing belt should always be replaced whenever the water pump is replaced.
Reference Tightening Torques
(Reference vehicle: Audi A1 (8X) 1.4 TFSI, 125 HP, Engine Code CZCA)
- Water pump belt camshaft sprocket bolt: 20 Nm + 90°
- Timing belt cover: 8 Nm
- Thermostat housing to coolant pump: 7 Nm
- Thermostat cover to thermostat housing: 7 Nm
Compatible Vehicles
Audi: A1 / A3 / A4 / A5 / Q2 / Q3
Seat: Cupra / Alhambra / Arona / Ateca / Ibiza / Leon / Tarraco / Toledo
Skoda: Fabia / Kamiq / Karoq / Kodiaq / Octavia / Rapid / Scala / Superb / Yeti
VW: Beetle / Caddy / Golf / Jetta / Passat / Polo / Scirocco / Sharan / T-Cross / Tiguan / Touran / Up!
Compatible Engine Codes
CAVF / CHZB / CHZD / CHZE / CHZL / CHZJ / CJZA / CJZC / CJZD / CMBA / CNUB / CPTA / CPWA / CTJB / CTHF / CUKB / CUKC / CXSA / CXSB / CXUA / CYVA / CYVB / CZCA / CZCC / CZDA / CZDB / CZDD / CZEA / DBYA / DGEA / DGEB / DGXA / DKJA / DKRA / DKRF / DKLA / DKLD / DLAC
OEM Reference
To be used as:
- VAG T10508
Original numbers are for comparison purposes only. This is not an original manufacturer tool/product.