It is mounted inside the water pump assembly which is essentially buried in the front of the engine. When I recently replaced my timing belt I also changed my entire water pump including the thermostat, just in case. Be aware that this is an entire day job for a do-it-yourselfer. I would suggest also changing the timing belt as you will be pretty much ripping apart the entire front end of your car to get to the waterpump. Go to http://www.clubb5.com and check the forums. There is a forum called "Garage" that has a complete write-up of this procedure.
It is located on the front right side of the engine slightly underneath it
If your thermostat isn't working then the gauge on the car won't work. You may also notice that your car runs hot.
6.5"
The Thermostat on the four cylinder engines is in the bottom passenger at the front of the engine behind the power steering in the water pump entrance.
where is the starter located in a 2001 VW Passat. GLS 1.8 V6
YES 1998 - 2005 are built on the b5 Platform. Many parts are interchangable. In this case I sencond the yes.
Thermastat
The starter on a 2001 VW Passat is located on the right side of the engine's bottom. The shield has to be removed before you can reach the starter.
v4, it should be on top according to the manual. mine is a v6 and its on the bottom.
Go see the VW dealer. They have special tools.
how i can open back door passat 1998
in the engine