Ordering a Thermostat

[Adriandiamond]

How do I tell whether my 6N2 is a 54 or 60 HP model. I'm trying to buy a thermostat on ebay but I get a choice of 2......

Engine Code. AKK VW Polo 2001 6N2 [1999-2001] Hatchback Hatchback 1.4 1390ccm 60HP 44KW (Petrol)
Engine Code. AKP VW Polo 2001 6N2 [1999-2001] Hatchback Hatchback 1.4 1390ccm 54HP 40KW (Petrol)

I've looked at the log book but that tells me nothing.

The part is a Febi Bilstein OE quality coolant thermostat......£6.85 free delivery

[TRiBaL]

Doesn't matter. Both get the same part.
The thermostat you're looking for is the 032121110B and i would strongly advise to get a genuine vw part.

[Adriandiamond]

Doesn't matter. Both get the same part.
The thermostat you're looking for is the 032121110B and i would strongly advise to get a genuine vw part.

I've just checked that number on Ebay and it says it's not compatible with my vehicle....................



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[TRiBaL]

Unless you have a gti, which you don't, this is the correct one.
I double checked with ETKA.
Alex can confirm this.

(ebay compatibility catalogues are not trustworthy)

[Adriandiamond]

Hi Tribal and thanks for your advice. I've looked on Ebay for a VW part and found this. Would you say this is correct.
It is compatible with the above 2 versions of vehicle in my previous post.

[alexperkins]

Febi 17902 is the comparable part number

I would normally recommend going for genuine VW but Febi are very good quality and would have no hesitation recommending them for this

eBay catalogues are often incorrect

[Adriandiamond]

Thanks again guys for your input. Part now ordered and should be here Tuesday 2nd.

Can I just ask, is there a site or book where all these VW and comparable item no.s can be searched?

[alexperkins]

http://www.febi-live.com/

[Adriandiamond]

http://www.febi-live.com/

Cheers Alex, I've just registered. All I have to do now is try to understand it.

[alexperkins]

On the enter part number, you can put in a VW part number and it will give you the febi equivalent

Otherwise, go to catalogue, stick in your reg and itll show all the compatible parts.

[Adriandiamond]

If I type in thermostat it comes up with 2 different part numbers. Will either one of these do for my car or am I missing something?

[alexperkins]

You click the little i next to the item line

17902 has an 87C opening temp (normal use)
17922 has an 80c opening temp (warm countries)

[alexperkins]

You'll want 17902 - just make sure you havent ordered 17922 as youll want to call them and get it changed if so.

[Adriandiamond]

Cheers Alex you're a star. Gonna go through the car this afty and make a list of bits needed, shouldn't be that much now but I want it as good as I can get it for when my lad passes his test.

[piglet14]

You may find there will be a variance between your definition of 'as good as I can get it' and the lads.
ie. coloured LED sidelight bulbs, silly tyres etc. etc.