I just had the thermostat housing replaced on my 99 Jetta VR6. It's on the right (driver's) side of the engine block. The battery and battery tray should be removed to get access to the thermostat.
WHAT MOTOR IS IN THE CAR? vr6 V6
jetta 2001 vr6 code p1151
Answer195/50/15The question specified a 2001 VW Jetta VR6 GLS THESE are 205/55/16s.
the thermostat is located towards the bottom of the engine you can recognize it by a cable that connects to the front of the middle of the engine and in order to replace it you pretty much have to take the front of the car off
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174hp 172lb ft torque
You can buy a Jetta VR6 for example on eBay or carsforsale. Or search a carshop near by you and asked for a Jetta VR6. I am sure you will find you dream car.
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2000 Jetta VR6 has a timing chain, NOT a timing belt
its probably under the battery and housing like the 99 ..so the right side of the block(drivers side)
to replace the water pump: follow this link: http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=1154344