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VW Type 3 Engine Cooling System Parts

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  1. Cardboard Corrugated Heat Exchanger Air intake  Hose  fits Beetle,T2 Bus,Split Bus,Karmann Ghia,Beetle Cabrio,Type 3,Golf Mk1,Golf Mk2,Eurovan,Golf Mk1 Cabriolet,Golf Mk3,Caddy Mk1,Scirocco,Jetta
    HJS

    Cardboard Corrugated Heat Exchanger Air intake Hose

    028-129-087/A /

    Product Vehicle Years
    Beetle1961-1979
    T2 Bus1968-1979
    Split Bus1961-1967
    Karmann Ghia1961-1974
    Beetle Cabrio1961-1979
    Type 31961-1975
    Golf Mk11975-1978, 1982-1983
    Golf Mk21984-1992
    Eurovan1991-1996
    Golf Mk1 Cabriolet1982-1983
    Golf Mk31992-1994
    Caddy Mk11983-1992
    Scirocco1974-1978, 1982-1992
    Jetta1982-1992
    Quantity:
    Was $7.95 $7.95 Now $7.20 $7.20
    In Stock
  2. Aluminum Corrugated Air intake  Hose  fits Beetle,T2 Bus,Vanagon,Split Bus,Karmann Ghia,Beetle Cabrio,Type 3,Beetle Mexico,Golf Mk1,Golf Mk2,Eurovan,Golf Mk1 Cabriolet,Golf Mk3,Jetta,Jetta
    EMPI

    Aluminum Corrugated Air intake Hose

    028-129-087/AL/

    Product Vehicle Years
    Beetle1961-1979
    T2 Bus1968-1979
    Vanagon1980-1992
    Split Bus1961-1967
    Karmann Ghia1961-1974
    Beetle Cabrio1961-1979
    Type 31961-1975
    Beetle Mexico1994-1999
    Golf Mk11975-1984
    Golf Mk21984-1992
    Eurovan1991-1996
    Golf Mk1 Cabriolet1982-1984
    Golf Mk31992-1994
    Jetta1979-1992
    Jetta1992-1994
    Quantity:
    Was $6.50 $6.50 Now $5.86 $5.86
    In Stock
  3. Thermostat 1.2-1.6 new style  fits Beetle,T2 Bus,Split Bus,Karmann Ghia,Beetle Cabrio,Type 3,Buggy/Baja
    HPC

    Thermostat 1.2-1.6 new style

    043-119-159

    Product Vehicle Years
    Beetle1961-1979
    T2 Bus1968-1979
    Split Bus1961-1967
    Karmann Ghia1961-1974
    Beetle Cabrio1961-1979
    Type 31961-1975
    Buggy/Baja1961-1979
    Quantity:
    Was $40.50 $40.50 Now $36.24 $36.24
    In Stock
  4. Gas Pedal Linkage Spring  fits Beetle,T2 Bus,Split Bus,Karmann Ghia,Beetle Cabrio,Type 3,Brazil Kombi
    Forst

    Gas Pedal Linkage Spring

    211-259-283

    Product Vehicle Years
    Beetle1962-1979
    T2 Bus1968-1979
    Split Bus1963-1967
    Karmann Ghia1963-1974
    Beetle Cabrio1963-1979
    Type 31962-1973
    Brazil Kombi1997-2005
    Quantity:
    Was $2.25 $2.25 Now $1.87 $1.87
    In Stock
  5. Thermostat Pushrod 1200-1600cc  fits Beetle,T2 Bus,Split Bus,Karmann Ghia,Beetle Cabrio,Type 3
    VW

    Thermostat Pushrod 1200-1600cc

    211-119-163/A

    Product Vehicle Years
    Beetle1951-1979
    T2 Bus1968-1979
    Split Bus1950-1967
    Karmann Ghia1960-1974
    Beetle Cabrio1950-1979
    Type 31962-1973
    Quantity:
    Was $13.25 $13.25 Now $11.73 $11.73
    Only 1 Available
  6. Hose Clip, Screw Type 30-45mm  fits Beetle,T2 Bus,Split Bus,Karmann Ghia,Beetle Cabrio,Type 3,Golf Mk1,Golf Mk2,Golf Mk1 Cabriolet,Golf Mk3,Caddy Mk1,Scirocco,Corrado
    HPC

    Hose Clip, Screw Type 30-45mm

    N01-641-01

    Product Vehicle Years
    Beetle1950-1979
    T2 Bus1968-1979
    Split Bus1950-1967
    Karmann Ghia1960-1974
    Beetle Cabrio1950-1979
    Type 31962-1973
    Golf Mk11975-1983
    Golf Mk21984-1992
    Golf Mk1 Cabriolet1979-1992
    Golf Mk31992-1998
    Caddy Mk11983-1992
    Scirocco1974-1989
    Corrado1989-1995
    Quantity:
    Was $2.50 $2.50 Now $2.19 $2.19
    In Stock
  7. Hose Clip, Screw Type 12-25mm  fits Beetle,T2 Bus,Split Bus,Karmann Ghia,Beetle Cabrio,Type 3,Golf Mk1,Golf Mk2,Golf Mk1 Cabriolet,Golf Mk3,Caddy Mk1,Scirocco,Corrado
    HPC

    Hose Clip, Screw Type 12-25mm

    N10-258-201

    Product Vehicle Years
    Beetle1951-1979
    T2 Bus1968-1979
    Split Bus1950-1967
    Karmann Ghia1960-1974
    Beetle Cabrio1950-1979
    Type 31962-1973
    Golf Mk11975-1983
    Golf Mk21984-1992
    Golf Mk1 Cabriolet1979-1992
    Golf Mk31992-1998
    Caddy Mk11983-1992
    Scirocco1974-1989
    Corrado1989-1995
    Quantity:
    Was $3.95 $3.95 Now $3.47 $3.47
    In Stock
  8. Hose Clip, Screw Type 32-50mm  fits Beetle,T2 Bus,Vanagon,Karmann Ghia,Beetle Cabrio,Type 3,Buggy/Baja,Brazil Kombi,Thing,Golf Mk1,Golf Mk2,Eurovan,Golf Mk1 Cabriolet,Golf Mk3,Golf Mk3 Cabrio,Caddy Mk1,Golf Mk4,Scirocco,Jetta,Corrado,Polo Mk3 6N,Jetta
    HPC

    Hose Clip, Screw Type 32-50mm

    N02-450-77

    Product Vehicle Years
    Beetle1971-1979
    T2 Bus1971-1979
    Vanagon1980-1992
    Karmann Ghia1971-1974
    Beetle Cabrio1971-1974, 1976-1979
    Type 31961-1975
    Buggy/Baja1947-1979
    Brazil Kombi1997-2005
    Thing1969-1988
    Golf Mk11975-1984
    Golf Mk21984-1992
    Eurovan1991-2003
    Golf Mk1 Cabriolet1979-1993
    Golf Mk31992-1998
    Golf Mk3 Cabrio1994-2002
    Caddy Mk11983-1992
    Golf Mk41998-2006
    Scirocco1974-1992
    Jetta1980-1992
    Corrado1989-1995
    Polo Mk3 6N1995-2002
    Jetta1992-1998
    Quantity:
    Was $2.75 $2.75 Now $2.34 $2.34
    In Stock
  9. Grommet 23.5 x 6mm  fits Beetle,T2 Bus,Karmann Ghia,Beetle Cabrio,Type 3,Thing,Eurovan,Golf Mk4,911,924,928,930,944
    Forst

    Grommet 23.5 x 6mm

    021-119-569/A

    Product Vehicle Years
    Beetle1950-1979
    T2 Bus1968-1979
    Karmann Ghia1960-1974
    Beetle Cabrio1950-1979
    Type 31962-1973
    Thing1969-1982
    Eurovan1991-2003
    Golf Mk42002-2004
    9111974-1983
    9241976-1988
    9281978-1995
    9301975-1983
    9441982-1991
    Quantity:
    Was $2.25 $2.25 Now $1.92 $1.92
    In Stock
  10. Rubber Stop  fits Beetle,T2 Bus,Split Bus,Karmann Ghia,Beetle Cabrio,Type 3,Golf Mk1,Golf Mk2,Scirocco
    Genuine VW

    Rubber Stop

    N02-000-41

    Product Vehicle Years
    Beetle1951-1979
    T2 Bus1968-1979
    Split Bus1950-1967
    Karmann Ghia1960-1974
    Beetle Cabrio1950-1979
    Type 31962-1973
    Golf Mk11975-1983
    Golf Mk21984-1992
    Scirocco1974-1989
    Quantity:
    Was $5.75 $5.75 Now $4.98 $4.98
    Only 3 Available
  11. Hexagonal Bolt M8x55  fits Beetle,T2 Bus,Vanagon,Split Bus,Karmann Ghia,Beetle Cabrio,Type 3,Buggy/Baja,Brazil Kombi,Thing,Type 4,Golf Mk1,Golf Mk2,Eurovan,Golf Mk1 Cabriolet,Golf Mk3,Golf Mk3 Cabrio,Caddy Mk1,Scirocco,Jetta,Corrado,Polo Mk3 6N,Jetta
    VW

    Hexagonal Bolt M8x55

    n01-035-210

    Product Vehicle Years
    Beetle1947-1979
    T2 Bus1968-1979
    Vanagon1980-1992
    Split Bus1950-1967
    Karmann Ghia1955-1974
    Beetle Cabrio1949-1979
    Type 31961-1975
    Buggy/Baja1947-1979
    Brazil Kombi1997-2014
    Thing1969-1988
    Type 41968-1974
    Golf Mk11975-1983
    Golf Mk21984-1992
    Eurovan1991-2003
    Golf Mk1 Cabriolet1979-1993
    Golf Mk31992-1998
    Golf Mk3 Cabrio1994-2002
    Caddy Mk11983-1992
    Scirocco1974-1992
    Jetta1979-1992
    Corrado1989-1995
    Polo Mk3 6N1996-2002
    Jetta1992-1998
    Quantity:
    Was $1.45 $1.45 Now $1.28 $1.28
    In Stock
  12. Hexagonal Bolt M6x55  fits T2 Bus,Vanagon,Type 3,Baywindow USA,Vanagon,Golf Mk2,Jetta,Corrado,Golf Mk2 USA
    Genuine VW

    Hexagonal Bolt M6x55

    N01-036-64

    Product Vehicle Years
    T2 Bus1968-1979
    Vanagon1980-1985
    Type 31961-1975
    Baywindow USA1968-1979
    Vanagon1980-1985
    Golf Mk21990-1992
    Jetta1988-1992
    Corrado1989-1995
    Golf Mk2 USA1990-1992
    Quantity:
    Was $2.25 $2.25 Now $2.02 $2.02
    Out of stock
  13. Hexagonal Bolt M8x60  fits Beetle,Vanagon,Split Bus,Karmann Ghia,Beetle Cabrio,Type 3,Buggy/Baja,Golf Mk1,Eurovan,Golf Mk1 Cabriolet,Jetta
    Genuine VW

    Hexagonal Bolt M8x60

    N01-036-09

    Product Vehicle Years
    Beetle1947-1979
    Vanagon1980-1992
    Split Bus1950-1967
    Karmann Ghia1955-1974
    Beetle Cabrio1949-1979
    Type 31961-1975
    Buggy/Baja1947-1979
    Golf Mk11981
    Eurovan1995
    Golf Mk1 Cabriolet1981
    Jetta1981, 1988-1991
    Quantity:
    $7.25 $7.25
    Special Order - delivery 3 weeks
  14. Hexagonal Nut M6  fits Beetle,T2 Bus,Vanagon,Split Bus,Karmann Ghia,Beetle Cabrio,Type 3,Buggy/Baja,Brazil Kombi,Thing,Type 4,Golf Mk1,Golf Mk2,Eurovan,T5,T6,Golf Mk1 Cabriolet,Golf Mk3,Golf Mk3 Cabrio,Caddy Mk1,Golf Mk4,Scirocco,Jetta,Polo Mk3 6N,Jetta
    SSP

    Hexagonal Nut M6

    N01-100-624

    Product Vehicle Years
    Beetle1947-1979
    T2 Bus1968-1979
    Vanagon1980-1992
    Split Bus1950-1967
    Karmann Ghia1955-1974
    Beetle Cabrio1949-1979
    Type 31961-1975
    Buggy/Baja1947-1979
    Brazil Kombi1997-2014
    Thing1969-1988
    Type 41968-1974
    Golf Mk11975-1984
    Golf Mk21984-1992
    Eurovan1991-2003
    T52003-2015
    T62016-2019
    Golf Mk1 Cabriolet1979-1993
    Golf Mk31992-1998
    Golf Mk3 Cabrio1994-2002
    Caddy Mk11983-1992
    Golf Mk41998-2006
    Scirocco1974-1992
    Jetta1980-1992
    Polo Mk3 6N1995-2002
    Jetta1992-1998
    Quantity:
    Was $1.20 $1.20 Now $1.06 $1.06
    In Stock
  15. Washer 8.4mm  fits Beetle,T2 Bus,Vanagon,Split Bus,Karmann Ghia,Beetle Cabrio,Type 3,Buggy/Baja,Brazil Kombi,Thing,Type 4,Golf Mk1,Golf Mk2,Eurovan,Golf Mk1 Cabriolet,Golf Mk3,Golf Mk3 Cabrio,Caddy Mk1,Golf Mk4,Scirocco,Jetta,Corrado,Polo Mk3 6N,Jetta
    Forst

    Washer 8.4mm

    N01-152-520

    Product Vehicle Years
    Beetle1947-1979
    T2 Bus1968-1979
    Vanagon1980-1992
    Split Bus1950-1967
    Karmann Ghia1955-1974
    Beetle Cabrio1949-1979
    Type 31961-1975
    Buggy/Baja1947-1979
    Brazil Kombi1997-2014
    Thing1969-1988
    Type 41968-1974
    Golf Mk11975-1984
    Golf Mk21984-1992
    Eurovan1991-1997
    Golf Mk1 Cabriolet1979-1993
    Golf Mk31992-1998
    Golf Mk3 Cabrio1994-2002
    Caddy Mk11983-1992
    Golf Mk41998-2006
    Scirocco1974-1992
    Jetta1980-1992
    Corrado1989-1995
    Polo Mk3 6N1995-2002
    Jetta1992-1998
    Quantity:
    Was $2.50 $2.50 Now $2.23 $2.23
    In Stock
  16. Spring Washer 6mm  fits Beetle,T2 Bus,Vanagon,Split Bus,Karmann Ghia,Beetle Cabrio,Type 3,Buggy/Baja,Brazil Kombi,Thing,Type 4,Golf Mk1,Golf Mk2,Eurovan,T5,T6,Golf Mk1 Cabriolet,Golf Mk3,Golf Mk3 Cabrio,Caddy Mk1,Golf Mk4,Scirocco,Jetta,Corrado,Polo Mk3 6N,Jetta
    Genuine VW

    Spring Washer 6mm

    N01-222-65 / /

    Product Vehicle Years
    Beetle1947-1979
    T2 Bus1968-1979
    Vanagon1980-1992
    Split Bus1950-1967
    Karmann Ghia1955-1974
    Beetle Cabrio1949-1979
    Type 31961-1975
    Buggy/Baja1947-1979
    Brazil Kombi1997-2014
    Thing1969-1988
    Type 41968-1974
    Golf Mk11975-1984
    Golf Mk21984-1992
    Eurovan1991-2003
    T52003-2015
    T62016-2019
    Golf Mk1 Cabriolet1979-1993
    Golf Mk31992-1998
    Golf Mk3 Cabrio1994-2002
    Caddy Mk11983-1992
    Golf Mk41998-2006
    Scirocco1974-1992
    Jetta1980-1992
    Corrado1989-1995
    Polo Mk3 6N1995-2002
    Jetta1992-1998
    Quantity:
    Was $1.80 $1.80 Now $1.60 $1.60
    In Stock
  17. Spring Washer 8x15x0.8  fits Beetle,T2 Bus,Vanagon,Split Bus,Karmann Ghia,Beetle Cabrio,Type 3,Buggy/Baja,Brazil Kombi,Thing,Type 4,Golf Mk1,Golf Mk2,Eurovan,T5,T6,Golf Mk1 Cabriolet,Golf Mk3,Golf Mk3 Cabrio,Caddy Mk1,Golf Mk4,Scirocco,Jetta,Corrado,Polo Mk3 6N,Jetta,356,911,912,914,924,928,930,964
    Forst

    Spring Washer 8x15x0.8

    N01-224-110

    Product Vehicle Years
    Beetle1947-1979
    T2 Bus1968-1979
    Vanagon1980-1992
    Split Bus1950-1967
    Karmann Ghia1955-1974
    Beetle Cabrio1949-1979
    Type 31961-1975
    Buggy/Baja1947-1979
    Brazil Kombi1997-2014
    Thing1969-1988
    Type 41968-1974
    Golf Mk11975-1984
    Golf Mk21984-1992
    Eurovan1991-2003
    T52003-2015
    T62016-2019
    Golf Mk1 Cabriolet1979-1993
    Golf Mk31992-1998
    Golf Mk3 Cabrio1994-2002
    Caddy Mk11983-1992
    Golf Mk41998-2006
    Scirocco1974-1992
    Jetta1980-1992
    Corrado1989-1995
    Polo Mk3 6N1995-2002
    Jetta1992-1998
    3561950-1965
    9111965-1989
    9121965-1969, 1976
    9141970-1976
    9241976-1985
    9281978-1995
    9301975-1989
    9641989-1994
    Quantity:
    Was $1.20 $1.20 Now $0.71 $0.71
    In Stock
  18. Washer B4.3x12x1  fits Beetle,Vanagon,Split Bus,Karmann Ghia,Beetle Cabrio,Type 3,Buggy/Baja,Thing,Beetle USA,Split Bus USA,Vanagon,Golf Mk1,Golf Mk2,Eurovan,T5,T6,Golf Mk1 Cabriolet,Golf Mk3,Golf Mk3 Cabrio,Caddy Mk1,Golf Mk4,Scirocco,Jetta,Corrado,Polo Mk3 6N,Jetta,Golf Mk2 USA
    Genuine VW

    Washer B4.3x12x1

    N01-166-44

    Product Vehicle Years
    Beetle1947-1979
    Vanagon1980-1992
    Split Bus1950-1967
    Karmann Ghia1955-1974
    Beetle Cabrio1949-1979
    Type 31961-1975
    Buggy/Baja1947-1979
    Thing1969-1988
    Beetle USA1949-1979
    Split Bus USA1950-1967
    Vanagon1980-1992
    Golf Mk11975-1984
    Golf Mk21984-1992
    Eurovan1991-2003
    T52003-2015
    T62016-2019
    Golf Mk1 Cabriolet1979-1993
    Golf Mk31992-1998
    Golf Mk3 Cabrio1994-2002
    Caddy Mk11983-1992
    Golf Mk41998-2006
    Scirocco1974-1992
    Jetta1979-1992
    Corrado1989-1995
    Polo Mk3 6N1995-2002
    Jetta1992-1998
    Golf Mk2 USA1985-1992
    Quantity:
    Was $1.45 $1.45 Now $1.30 $1.30
    Only 4 Available
  19. Washer 8.4x24x2  fits Beetle,T2 Bus,Vanagon,Split Bus,Karmann Ghia,Beetle Cabrio,Type 3,Buggy/Baja,Brazil Kombi,Thing,Type 4,Golf Mk1,Golf Mk2,Eurovan,T5,T6,Golf Mk1 Cabriolet,Golf Mk3,Golf Mk3 Cabrio,Caddy Mk1,Golf Mk4,Scirocco,Jetta,Corrado,Jetta
    Genuine VW

    Washer 8.4x24x2

    N01-167-016

    Product Vehicle Years
    Beetle1947-1979
    T2 Bus1968-1979
    Vanagon1980-1992
    Split Bus1950-1967
    Karmann Ghia1955-1974
    Beetle Cabrio1949-1979
    Type 31961-1975
    Buggy/Baja1947-1979
    Brazil Kombi1997-2014
    Thing1969-1988
    Type 41968-1974
    Golf Mk11977-1984
    Golf Mk21984-1992
    Eurovan1991-2003
    T52003-2015
    T62016-2019
    Golf Mk1 Cabriolet1979-1993
    Golf Mk31992-1998
    Golf Mk3 Cabrio1994-2002
    Caddy Mk11983-1992
    Golf Mk42006
    Scirocco1984-1992
    Jetta1980-1992
    Corrado1989-1995
    Jetta1992-1998
    Quantity:
    $2.25 $2.25
    Special Order - delivery 3 weeks
  20. Tin Ware Screw Set 25 Pieces  fits Beetle,T2 Bus,Split Bus,Karmann Ghia,Beetle Cabrio,Type 3,Buggy/Baja,Brazil Kombi,Thing,Type 4
    SSP

    Tin Ware Screw Set 25 Pieces

    N01-071-08/KIT/SS

    Product Vehicle Years
    Beetle1947-1979
    T2 Bus1968-1979
    Split Bus1950-1967
    Karmann Ghia1955-1974
    Beetle Cabrio1949-1979
    Type 31961-1975
    Buggy/Baja1947-1979
    Brazil Kombi1997-2005
    Thing1969-1988
    Type 41968-1974
    Quantity:
    Was $6.50 $6.50 Now $5.86 $5.86
    In Stock
  21. Tinware Screw, 100 Piece, Zinc Plated  fits Beetle,T2 Bus,Split Bus,Karmann Ghia,Beetle Cabrio,Type 3,Buggy/Baja,Thing,Beetle USA,Beetle Mexico,Beetle Australia,Beetle Brazil/Fusca,Split Bus USA,Baywindow USA,Type 4
    Product of the USA

    Tinware Screw, 100 Piece, Zinc Plated

    AC1984506BZ

    Product Vehicle Years
    Beetle1947-1979
    T2 Bus1968-1979
    Split Bus1950-1967
    Karmann Ghia1955-1974
    Beetle Cabrio1949-1979
    Type 31961-1975
    Buggy/Baja1947-1979
    Thing1969-1988
    Beetle USA1949-1979
    Beetle Mexico1954-1991, 1994
    Beetle Australia1954-1976
    Beetle Brazil/Fusca1953-1996
    Split Bus USA1950-1967
    Baywindow USA1968-1979
    Type 41968-1974
    Quantity:
    Was $16.75 $16.75 Now $13.21 $13.21
    In Stock
  22. Tinware Screw 100 Piece Set  fits Beetle,T2 Bus,Split Bus,Karmann Ghia,Beetle Cabrio,Type 3
    Product of the USA

    Tinware Screw 100 Piece Set

    N01-071-08/B

    Product Vehicle Years
    Beetle1950-1979
    T2 Bus1968-1979
    Split Bus1950-1967
    Karmann Ghia1960-1974
    Beetle Cabrio1950-1979
    Type 31962-1973
    Quantity:
    Was $15.25 $15.25 Now $13.60 $13.60
    Out of stock
  23. Tinware Screw 34 Piece Socket Head Set  fits Beetle,T2 Bus,Split Bus,Karmann Ghia,Beetle Cabrio,Type 3
    SSP

    Tinware Screw 34 Piece Socket Head Set

    AC1984506-11

    Product Vehicle Years
    Beetle1960-1979
    T2 Bus1968-1979
    Split Bus1960-1967
    Karmann Ghia1960-1974
    Beetle Cabrio1960-1979
    Type 31962-1973
    Quantity:
    Was $21.50 $21.50 Now $19.14 $19.14
    In Stock

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VW Type 3 Cooling The air cooling system of the VW Type 3 is vital to keeping your motor in good condition. Missing parts - even seemingly insignificant ones - can have a dramatic effect on your engines cooling. Heritage Parts Centre can supply all the parts you need to keep your VW Fastback, Variant (Squareback) or Notchback cool - a complete range of engine tin and cooling tinware - fan shrouds, fans, dog house cooling parts as well as cylinder covers, to name just a few. Heritage Parts Centre can also supply all the seals, air hoses, clips, clamps. So if you are simply searching for that missing part, or looking to upgrade your aircooled VWs cooling system, then Heritage Parts Centre have what you need.
AIRCOOLED ENGINE COOLING - IMPORTANT!! Although it may seem like a small detail, it is absolutely vital that the tinware and engine compartment rubber seals are all present and intact, in order to keep cool air above the engine and hot air below it. If tinware parts are missing, or the seals around the front and back of the engine are torn or broken, hot air will be drawn from the heads/exhausts back into the cool zone around the top of the engine and recirculated over the cylinders and heads, causing the temperature to rise, often to a critical level. This can cause all kinds of problems over time, some of which may not be immediately obvious, from hot starting troubles, to cracked cylinder heads, and up to and including a seized engine. Did we mention that this is important? If you've just bought a car, it's well worth checking the condition of these parts and also making sure that there are no foreign bodies stuck in the cooling fan (do this with the engine turned off!). If you are fitting a reconditioned or new engine, then don't just rely on refitting the parts that were on the old engine, as they may not be correct either. Check that everything is correct, matching and in place. The thermostat is the other vital piece in the cooling system. The factory fitted a set of flaps inside the fan shroud, that actually block cooling air when the engine is cold, in order to warm up the engine more quickly. These are opened by the thermostat and obviously, if this part is defective, your engine will very quickly overheat. Check and replace if necessary. The alternative is to completely remove the thermostat and flaps, which while it certainly simplifies matters, is not ideal. It means that your engine may never reach the correct operating temperature in cold weather conditions, though this is far less serious than overheating.

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