Beck/Arnley 143-0703 thermostat for the 1994-2004 Volkswagen Jetta V6 2.8L and other vehicles opens and closes to regulate engine coolant temperature. Also sold as an engine coolant thermostat, it holds coolant in the engine until it reaches operating temperature.
- Application-specific thermostat made for particular vehicles
- Constructed from materials selected for durability
Quick facts
- Part: Beck/Arnley 143-0703 thermostat
- Also called: engine coolant thermostat
- Fits: 1994-2004 Volkswagen Jetta V6 2.8L and other vehicles
- Condition: New
A temperature gauge that climbs, a gauge that stays low or a heater that blows cool air can mean the thermostat is sticking. These signs alone do not prove the thermostat is at fault, since a low coolant level can cause them too.
Fits
It is a thermostat for a wide range of Volkswagen, Audi, Mercedes-Benz, Volvo and BMW models, including the 1993-1997 VW Passat V6 2.8L, and each application takes one. It is a direct replacement for OE applications, with OE form, fit and function. If your car is not named here, look up its year and engine in the "Vehicles it fits" section.
Specifications
- Quantity per vehicle: 1
- Type: application-specific thermostat
- Condition: New
Interchange: 035121113 · 035121113C · 6172001815 · 33078 · 11654004087 · 247185 · 13588 · 1430718
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
035121113, 035121113C, 6172001815, 33078, 11654004087, 247185, 13588, 1430718
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this the right Volkswagen Jetta thermostat for the 1994-2004 V6 2.8L?
Yes. Beck/Arnley 143-0703 is listed for the 1994-2004 Volkswagen Jetta V6 2.8L, and that application takes one thermostat.
Is this a VW Golf thermostat for the 1995-1997 V6 2.8L?
Yes. Beck/Arnley 143-0703 is listed for the 1995-1997 Volkswagen Golf V6 2.8L, and that application takes one.
Does this thermostat cross-reference to number 035121113?
Yes. 035121113 is one of the interchange numbers for Beck/Arnley 143-0703, along with 035121113C, 6172001815 and the others on the Interchange line.
Can a temperature gauge that stays low point to a thermostat stuck open?
It can. A thermostat stuck open may let the engine run cooler than normal, while one stuck closed may let it run hot, and an engine running hot should be looked at promptly.
Is Beck/Arnley 143-0703 made for specific vehicles or is it universal?
It is application-specific, made for particular vehicles rather than as a universal thermostat. Its form, fit and function are matched to OE.
