Can any one tell me what this part is called please?

1998 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
133,333 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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SARAHC1135
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it connects to the side of the engine and all the heater and coolant hoses hook onto it but it is cracked so need to buy a new one but cant find out what it is called exactly.
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May 22, 2012 at 6:12 PM
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IMPALASS
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I think this is what you are looking for. It is called the AC Thermal Switch F163 and Third Speed Coolant Fan Control Thermal Switch F165. To be sure I would check with the dealer.
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May 22, 2012 at 6:22 PM
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Thank you so much both of you who answered my question, I got the part and it is almost fixed. Thanks Sarah
May 22, 2012 at 9:29 PM
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