{"product_id":"behr-thermostat-87-grad-thermostateinsatz-6-500-87-320-vw-golf-polo-lupo-seat-a2","title":"BEHR thermostat 87 degrees thermostat insert 6.500.87.320 VW Golf Polo Lupo Seat A2","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#242833;border-radius:8px;padding:18px 20px;margin:0 0 14px;color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#c69a3a;\"\u003eBEHR thermostat insert, opening temperature 87 °C, for numerous VW, Audi and Seat models, part number 6.500.87.320.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;color:#cfd3dc;\"\u003eNew old stock (NOS), unused  ·  O-ring included in scope of delivery  ·  \u003cstrong style=\"color:#c69a3a;\"\u003eOpening temperature 87 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f5f6f8;border-left:4px solid #c69a3a;border-radius:8px;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;\"\u003eCondition of this part\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eNew old stock (NOS), unused in the original packaging. Thermostat clean, brass capsule bright, no corrosion, no limescale – never installed. The box shows storage marks: label slightly yellowed, edges and corners knocked. Sold untested, as no test bench is available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:22px 0 8px;\"\u003eFunction and location\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegulates coolant flow in the engine circuit. Up to 87 °C, the wax element keeps the path to the radiator closed, and coolant circulates only in the small circuit so the engine reaches operating temperature quickly. From 87 °C, the wax capsule opens the main valve plate to the radiator and closes the bypass circuit via the lower bypass plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation location:\u003c\/strong\u003e As an insert without its own housing, in the coolant flange or the thermostat housing on the engine block, below the lower radiator hose connection. The included O-ring seals the insert against the cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:22px 0 8px;\"\u003eHow can you tell if the thermostat is defective?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngine reaches operating temperature only slowly or not at all (thermostat stuck open)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterior heating stays cold or only becomes lukewarm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngine tends to overheat while the radiator stays cold (thermostat stuck closed)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoolant noticeably no longer circulates between the small and large circuit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:22px 0 8px;\"\u003eCompatible vehicles\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVW:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGolf III (1H1, 1H5) and Golf III Variant \/ Cabriolet – 1.4 and 1.6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGolf IV (1J1, 1J5) and Golf IV Variant \/ Cabriolet – 1.4 16V, 1.6 and 1.6 16V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGolf V (1K1) and Golf V Variant – 1.4 16V, 1.4 and 1.6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGolf VI (5K1) and Golf VI Variant – 1.4 and 1.6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGolf Plus – 1.4 16V and 1.6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVento (1H2) – 1.4 and 1.6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBora (1J2, 1J6) and Bora Variant – 1.4 16V, 1.6 and 1.6 16V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJetta – 1.6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolo (6N1, 6N2, 9N, 9N3, 6R), Polo Classic, Polo Variant and Polo sedan – 1.0, 1.4, 1.4 16V, 1.6 and 1.6 16V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLupo (6X1, 6E1) – 1.0, 1.4, 1.4 16V and 1.6 GTI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCaddy II (9K9, 9U7) and Caddy III (2KA, 2KB) – 1.4 and 1.6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew Beetle (9C1, 1C1) and New Beetle Cabrio – 1.4 and 1.6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFox (5Z1, 5Z3) – 1.4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAudi:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA2 (8Z0) – 1.4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeat:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArosa (6H) – 1.0, 1.4 and 1.4 16V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIbiza II (6K1), Ibiza III (6L1) and Ibiza IV (6J5) – 1.0 to 1.6 16V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCordoba (6K, 6L) and Cordoba Vario – 1.0 to 1.6 16V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInca (6K9) – 1.4 16V and 1.6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeon (1M1, 1P1) – 1.4 16V, 1.6 and 1.6 16V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToledo II (1M2) and Toledo III (5P2) – 1.4 16V, 1.6 and 1.6 16V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAltea and Altea XL (5P) – 1.4 16V and 1.6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkoda\u003c\/strong\u003e (also fits via the OE number):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFabia I (6Y) and Fabia II (5J) – 1.4 and 1.4 16V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOctavia I (1U) and Octavia II (1Z) – 1.4, 1.4 16V and 1.6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFelicia I and II (6U) – 1.3 and 1.6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart number:\u003c\/strong\u003e BEHR 6.500.87.320 (thermostat insert with O-ring, opening temperature 87 °C). For versions with a complete coolant flange, number 032 121 111 x applies; for 1.8T engines, number 06B 121 113.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f5f6f8;border-left:4px solid #c69a3a;border-radius:8px;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;\"\u003e⚠ Important: compare the part number before buying\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eWhat is supplied is the plain thermostat insert with O-ring only, not a complete thermostat housing and not a coolant flange. The opening temperature is decisive: versions with 80 °C or 92 °C have their own part numbers. Please compare the OE number and opening temperature of your old thermostat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;font-weight:700;\"\u003eDoes not fit:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVehicles that need the complete coolant flange – there 032 121 111 x\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1.8T engines – there 06B 121 113\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVR6 engines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTDI and SDI diesel engines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2.0 8V and 2.0 16V of the EA113 engine series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVersions with 80 °C or 92 °C opening temperature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMercedes-Benz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this part fit your car?\u003c\/strong\u003e Send us the VIN (chassis number) and model year – we'll check it for free: \u003ca href=\"tel:+491798991069\"\u003e0179 8991069\u003c\/a\u003e (Mon–Fri 8 am–6 pm) or via our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/contact?thema=Ersatzteil\"\u003econtact form\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:22px 0 8px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a new part or a used part?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eNew old stock (NOS), unused in the original packaging. The box itself shows storage marks such as a slightly yellowed label and knocked edges and corners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's included in the scope of delivery?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eThe thermostat insert with O-ring. A complete thermostat housing or a coolant flange is not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this thermostat also fit 1.8T or TDI engines?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eNo. For 1.8T engines, number 06B 121 113 applies; TDI, SDI and VR6 engines as well as the EA113 series (2.0 8V\/16V) need different thermostats. Please compare the opening temperature and OE number before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelated categories:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/weitere-marken\"\u003eOther makes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKFZTeile-Thot\u003c\/strong\u003e specialises in spare parts for Mercedes classic cars. Free shipping within Germany, 60-day return policy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Behr","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54960900211017,"sku":"90070","price":24.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/5344\/8777\/files\/57_15c1cb9b-db67-4d5b-89dd-85338a35a1fe.jpg?v=1787304298","url":"https:\/\/kfzteile-thot.de\/en\/products\/behr-thermostat-87-grad-thermostateinsatz-6-500-87-320-vw-golf-polo-lupo-seat-a2","provider":"KFZTeile-Thot","version":"1.0","type":"link"}