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2002 Volkswagen Golf GLS, 2.0 K, Standard

Coolant pump, disassembling and assembling

2002 Volkswagen Golf GLS, 2.0 K, StandardSECTION Coolant pump, disassembling and assembling
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The following list pertains to Fig 1.

  1. 20 Nm (15 ft lb) 
  2. Coolant pump pulley 
    • For ribbed belt
  3. Coolant pump 
    • Check that shaft rotates smoothly
  4. Gasket 
    • Always replace
  5. Thermostat 
    • To check, heat in water
    • Starts to open at approx. 87 °C (188 °F)
    • Fully open at approx. 102 °C (215 °F)
    • Opening stroke: 7 mm (0.28 in.) minimum
  6. Connector pipe 
  7. O-ring 
    • Always replace
  8. Clip 
  9. 10 Nm (7 ft lb) 
  10. Flange 
  11. Coolant pump pulley 
    • For V-belt
    • Remove and install using VAG1590
    12. Fig 1: Coolant Pump Components Location
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