Which VW part numbers are on the cooler coolantflangethermal switch diagram for the Mk1 Golf?

This diagram lists 36 OEM part numbers for the Mk1 Golf. The first three are 055 121 133 A, 171 121 253 G and 171 121 253 AM.

Which Mk1 Golf years and engines does this diagram cover?

This plate is from the Mk1 Golf 1979 - 1980 generation (RDW). The factory catalogue records no engine-code restriction on it, so it applies to all engines listed in the factory catalogue for this generation.

Where is the complete Mk1 Golf factory parts catalogue?

The Mk1 Golf Master Parts Catalogue is available in print and as a PDF from Type 19 Specialists at /shop/library/catalogue-mk1-hatch-full/. It carries every plate in this catalogue, not just this one.

Cooler coolantflangethermal switch — Mk1 Golf Cooling (1979 - 1980)

Factory title: Volkswagen Golf (1979 - 1980) - Coolant pump

Generation: Mk1 1979 - 1980 (RDW) Group: Drive cooling Rebuild step 8 Parts: 40 Primary OEM: 055 121 133 A, 171 121 253 G, 171 121 253 AM

Cooler coolantflangethermal switch for the Volkswagen Golf Mk1 (1979 - 1980): factory exploded diagram 13070 from the Volkswagen ETKA parts catalogue, group 11 Drive cooling, listing 36 OEM part numbers across 40 catalogued positions including 055 121 133 A, 171 121 253 G and 171 121 253 AM. Published by Type 19 Specialists; the complete Mk1 Golf catalogue is in print as the Mk1 Golf Master Parts Catalogue.

Parts on this diagram

This Mk1 Golf plate lists 36 OEM part numbers across 40 numbered positions.

Exploded view from the factory parts catalogue. Click a row in the parts table to highlight its position on this diagram. Click any position on the diagram to scroll to its row.

№	Description	Part number
	Cooler for coolantflangethermal switch 1.5/1.6 ltr. EG,EH,EJ,EM,FN,FR,FV,JB,GH 1.5/1.6 ltr.	—
(1)	flange Air cond.+EH,EJ	055 121 133 A
(12)	Cooler for coolant Air cond.+FR,FV	171 121 253 G
(12)	Cooler for coolant Air cond.+JB,GH	171 121 253 AM
(12)	Cooler for coolant F 15 A 0819 463>> EG	171 121 253 D
(12)	Cooler for coolant EH,EJ	171 121 253 AM
(12)	Cooler for coolant F >> 15 A 0819 462 F 16 A 0000 001>>F 179 3000 001>>F 539 2000 001>> EGEGEGEG	171 121 253 G
(12)	Cooler for coolant EM,FN	171 121 253 G
(2)	flange Air cond.+JB,GH	055 121 133 B
(21)	Coolant additive	G 011 A8C A8
(21)	Coolant additive	G 011 V8B A8
(6)	seal ring 10 X 13,5 FN,FV,JB,FR 10 X 13,5	N 013 811 5
(6)	seal ring A 10 X 14 FN,FV,JB,FR A 10 X 14	N 013 806 4
1	flange EG,EH,EJ	049 121 133
1	No longer available EG,EH,EJ	—
10	Hexagon bolt M 6 X 20 M 6 X 20	N 010 217 9
10	Hexagon bolt M 6 X 20 M 6 X 20	N 010 217 10
11	No longer available	—
11	Connecting piece	171 121 237 E
12	Cooler for coolant See parts bulletin: 1/50-81 FR,FV,JB,GH 1/50-81	171 121 253 BD
13	Bonded rubber bush	171 121 275 E
14	Bearing bush	171 121 277 A
14A	Clamping washer 4 X 12 4 X 12	N 012 059 1
15	Spring washer 6 6	N 012 226 5
17	Washer 6,5 6,5	N 011 547 6
18	End cap	443 121 321
19	seal ring	171 121 327
2	flange EM,FN,FR,FV,JB,GH	055 121 133
20	Thermal timing switch 35 C M 14 X 1,5 EG,EH,EJ 35 C M 14 X 1,5	043 906 163 A
21	Coolant additive	G 011 V8B A1
21	Coolant additive	G 011 A8C A1
3	Seal	056 121 139 C
4	flange EH	049 121 145
4	No longer available	—
5	flange also use: N 013 811 5 N 016 024 1 FN,FV,FR,EG,EJ,EM,JB,GH N 013 811 5 N 016 024 1	049 121 145 B
6	seal ring A 10 X 16 EG A 10 X 16	N 013 808 3
6	seal ring 10 X 16 EG 10 X 16	N 013 808 5
7	sealing plug M 10 X 1 FN,FV,JB,FR,EG M 10 X 1	N 016 024 1
8	Seal	056 121 149 A
9	Spring washer 6 6	N 012 226 5

From the Type 19 workshop

Volkswagen Golf Mk1 work in the Type 19 workshop — the same cars these cooling diagrams are drawn from.

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Fitment and applicability

What this plate covers, as the factory catalogue records it — nothing here is inferred from the part names.

Vehicle: Volkswagen Golf Mk1
Model years: 1979 - 1980
Generation region: RDW
Generation code: 027
Variant tags: petrol_8v_base
Factory group: 11 Drive cooling
Factory subgroup: 13070

Related factory diagrams

Other published cooling plates for the Mk1 Golf in this catalogue.

Coolant cooling system 1975 - 1976 · subgroup 9000
Coolant cooling system 1975 - 1976 · subgroup 8010
Coolant pump 1977 - 1978 · subgroup 8000
Air guide 1977 - 1978 · subgroup 10000
Coolant cooling system 1977 - 1978 · subgroup 9000
Coolant cooling system 1977 - 1978 · subgroup 8010
Coolant cooling system diesel 1977 - 1978 · subgroup 9010
Oil cooler 1977 - 1978 · subgroup 7010

The complete Mk1 Golf parts catalogue in print

Questions about this diagram

Which VW part numbers are on the cooler coolantflangethermal switch diagram for the Mk1 Golf?: This diagram lists 36 OEM part numbers for the Mk1 Golf. The first three are 055 121 133 A, 171 121 253 G and 171 121 253 AM.
Which Mk1 Golf years and engines does this diagram cover?: This plate is from the Mk1 Golf 1979 - 1980 generation (RDW). The factory catalogue records no engine-code restriction on it, so it applies to all engines listed in the factory catalogue for this generation.
Where is the complete Mk1 Golf factory parts catalogue?: The Mk1 Golf Master Parts Catalogue is available in print and as a PDF from Type 19 Specialists at /shop/library/catalogue-mk1-hatch-full/. It carries every plate in this catalogue, not just this one.