Vaico V10-0280 Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing

Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing for VW and Audi

Vaico V10-0280 is an engine coolant thermostat housing for select Volkswagen and Audi applications. It is built around the listed hose connection from the water pipe to the water pump and compact housing dimensions for a direct-fit cooling system service.

Key Features

• Engine coolant thermostat housing for cooling system repair
• Cooling hose connection: from water pipe to water pump
• Housing dimensions: 90 mm length, 65 mm width, 48 mm height
• Lightweight design at 0.059 kg
• Vaico VAICO part number V10-0280
• This part cross-references Dorman - HELP 34171 for the same application.

Product Details

Vaico V10-0280 is an OE-style engine coolant thermostat housing used in the thermostat and housing section of the cooling system. The housing is specified with a 90 mm length, 65 mm width, and 48 mm height, which helps identify the correct replacement during thermostat housing service. It is listed for Volkswagen Cabriolet, Passat, Corrado, Golf, and Jetta, as well as Audi 80, with fitment spanning 1990 through 1993 depending on model. The part number V10-0280 is also referenced by several OE and aftermarket numbers for application matching.

Vehicle Fitment

• Fits 1990-1993 Volkswagen Cabriolet, N/A
• Fits 1990-1993 Volkswagen Passat, N/A
• Fits 1990-1992 Volkswagen Corrado, N/A
• Fits 1990-1992 Volkswagen Golf, N/A
• Fits 1990-1992 Volkswagen Jetta, N/A
• Fits 1990 Audi 80, N/A

Common Repair Uses

• Replacing a cracked or leaking thermostat housing
• Restoring coolant flow routing between the water pipe and water pump
• Addressing coolant loss at the thermostat housing connection
• Correcting overheating caused by a damaged housing assembly
• Servicing a worn cooling system component during thermostat replacement

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the hose routing from the water pipe to the water pump before installation and compare the housing dimensions to the removed part. Confirm vehicle fitment by year and model, especially on Volkswagen Cabriolet, Passat, Corrado, Golf, and Jetta, plus Audi 80 applications. Inspect adjacent cooling system components for wear or leakage during service.

Quality Assurance

Vaico parts are cataloged for application-specific replacement use, and V10-0280 is listed with multiple interchange references to support fitment verification during cooling system repair.