Gates 34926 Engine Coolant Thermostat

Integrated Thermostat Housing for VW Cooling Control

Gates 34926 is an integrated housing thermostat built for precise engine coolant temperature regulation. It is an OE Exact, non-electric replacement that supports stable operating temperature in select Volkswagen applications, including Jetta, Beetle, and Passat models.

The Gates Integrated Housing Thermostat line focuses on aftermarket solutions for vehicles that use a thermostat and housing assembly together. This design helps simplify replacement on modern cooling systems while matching OE-style fit and function.

Key Features

• Integrated Housing Thermostat design for combined thermostat and housing service
• OE Exact grade for OE-style fit and temperature control
• Start-to-open temperature: 189°F / 87°C
• Non-electric thermostat construction
• Bolt hole quantity: 10
• Outlet outside diameters: .88, 1.11, 1.27, and 1.28 in.
• Outlet inside diameters: .66, .91, .94, and 1.04 in.

Detailed Description

Gates 34926 thermostat housing assembly is engineered to regulate coolant flow at the specified opening temperature so the engine reaches and maintains proper operating range. As part of the Gates Integrated Housing Thermostat product line, it addresses the growing use of integrated thermostat housings in late-model cooling systems and provides an OE-style alternative for service replacement. This part cross-references URO 06K121111P for the same application.

Compatible With 2016-2018 Volkswagen Jetta, N/A; 2016-2017 Volkswagen Beetle, N/A; and 2016-2017 Volkswagen Passat, N/A. It also matches 2017 Volkswagen Passat, N/A, with the 189-degree OE temperature specification noted in the fitment data. Gates 34926 is a direct-fit cooling system service part for these Volkswagen applications.

What It Helps Address

• Coolant temperature that stays too low or rises above normal operating range
• Thermostat housing leaks at the cooling system connection points
• Delayed engine warm-up in Volkswagen Jetta, Beetle, and Passat applications
• Temperature control issues caused by worn thermostat internals
• Service problems on vehicles using integrated thermostat housing assemblies

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the outlet diameters, bolt hole count, and OE temperature specification before installation. Inspect the mating surfaces, coolant passages, and sealing areas for contamination or damage, and follow the vehicle service procedure for coolant refill and bleeding after replacement. Confirm the exact application by model year, since fitment varies between 2016, 2017, and 2018 Volkswagen vehicles.

Quality Assurance

Gates develops aftermarket thermostat solutions for integrated housing systems with attention to OE-style temperature control and application-specific fitment. The 34926 is built as an OE Exact replacement for the listed Volkswagen cooling system applications.