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@zerofucks28u28

6 жыл бұрын

briansmobile1 do u have a video on changing the watter pump

Im not necessarily a VW fan but when the car runs correctly they are a pleasure to drive and I can see why so many buy them. I have never owned one but have driven many as I work on them and must say they have a stellar suspension design for smooth handling.

@peasantraccoonb.c.e.432

Жыл бұрын

I agree and with a couple easy mods it’s so fun to drive

All these issues are easy fixes!! I love this generation vws . My tb snapped recently and actually bent valves on my 2.0 . I’m replacing everything while im in there

This is the way vids should be made.... straight to the point. Thank you.

Water pump should always be changed when the timing belt is changed. I have a 2000 MK4 2.0 and never had this problem. I did just have my I've box door handle break just recently, after about 20yrs of ownership. And the dipstick housing broke after 15yrs of ownership. Very reliable car. 170,000 miles with a supercharger on it for about 150,000. Knock on wood of course..

@randallmunson9909

2 жыл бұрын

Mines ready to flip 270k miles w/o a supercharger.

My Seat Córdoba 2.0 is almost hitting 300k Kilometers, it’s a very reliable car and gets me 28 miles city and 34 highway. It’s a super reliable car considering it’s a German/Spanish Volkswagen. Also i’m the only guy who imported a Seat in Houston 🤣

I just bought a 2013 VW Passat 2.0 Diesel, I am going to look out for these problems! Thanks for the information!!!

Brian your awesome I have been a mechanic for fifteen years and your videos always teach me something new thanks man

@briansmobile1

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Adam!

@rome-wd4ms

Жыл бұрын

Every day we learn something new been a mechanic for 13 yrs and it's great learning new things

pretty accurate! when I got my golf I had to change the coolant flange, the glove box and the front driver side lower control arm bushing lol it was so bad the when you put the car in reverse and let the clutch out a little bit the wheel would go back about 2" lol

@trashman1694

4 жыл бұрын

Is car still alive?

He comments a lot on other channels I watch, cool winner. Thanks for all you do Brian.

I have an ‘03 Jetta 2.0. Everyone of those items I have replaced. But all are cheap parts. 189,000 miles. Still runs great. Other issues are fuel pump- $38 on amazon

@randallmunson9909

2 жыл бұрын

Just picked up the wagon version for $75 with 270k miles and it still runs strong.

I agree with all those issues. Another bad thing are the connectors and anything plastic and the wiring diagrams are garbage . I'm working on one where pretty much all modules were knocked out and two relays by a lightning strike. They are simple to work on and reliable and ebay is your friend for parts. I grew up around the old air cooled ones.

It's ironic that so many coolant related problems occur in a car whose ancestor was air-cooled. Also, the water-cooled Porsche 911 models have far more problems than the previous air-cooled ones. I have the VW Mk 5 2.5 I5 engine which is still pretty much bulletproof at 164K miles. Great video. Concise and understandable. Thank you.

And the flex pipe always broke.

I have a 2004 vw jetta as well and my engine locked on me. I had oil change and all fluids in my car. Also i noticed the wires and fuses above my battery were fried. When the engine locked it was not running hot and no fluids were leaking. The battery light popped on and the car shut down. My mechanic told me no mechanic can tell you why the engine locked unless they go inside the engine and he wants 1900$ to rebuild it. Can you give me any suggestions on what to do. I replaced upstream o2 sensors, a new radiator, tune up, and oil change. Ive also been having many electrical issues as well. Thanks

Hi Brian , you forgot to mention the a/c evaporator and heater core!

@johnbrentonlll

2 жыл бұрын

Haha. Mainly the foam seal around the blend door. That’s the gnarliest problem that most people give up on with the heat/ac

i know this is a time machine but most helpful thanks

Yup, you got all of them, just you forgot to add the coolant water bottle, the cap for that bottle and of course the hoses that either crack or swell. That regulator hose I replaced with regular 6mm fuel line, and used some copper wire to lock it in position, seems to last a lot better there than the rubber VW used. Dipstick either the top part snaps off, the orange lower part stops locking in or cracks ( got that, should get a new one when I next pop in to the spares place) and of course the water pump will either leak or the thermostat will not operate correctly, however I can buy the whole lot as a spare part, only 4 bolts to undo as opposed to the extra 6 for the pump alone, that always seem to rust solid in the casting. Inside the common thing to fail is the indicator stalk and the wiper one, but the pattern parts are good and cheap. I can get all of them as pattern parts as well, for a lot less than going 50m down the road to the VW dealership spares department. only thing I buy from them are wiper blades, because they are cheaper than the other types and work better, and I used them when I had a Ford as well for the same reason. While you are there check the little rubber PCV parts, the hoses and the grommets like to crack, and can cause lumpy idle without setting a fault code. And of course, do not overtighten the rubber valve cover, if it leaks take off, make sure the edges are not warped and deformed around the bolt holes and put a new gasket on there, and put back on a clean surface both sides, without any sealer, it should not need it at all, and use the right torque and sequence.

@john_mfn_joe6182

Жыл бұрын

Question… so the top of my dipsticc snapped off but I’m still using it juss wrap paper towels around it now should tht suffice and if not what are the consequences?

Im having transmission problems. The car, vw golf gls 2.0, will drive fine and randomly it will drop from 3 or even 4th gear to 2nd. or some days it just wont even shift that high. Shows a code : P0715 = input/ turbine speed sensor a circuit. i have changed some speed sensor that i was told to and that didnt fix anything. This is going on for a very long time. Changed the transmission 2 times and still the same problem. IDK what else to do, it just cost too much to put it in a shop. Please let me know what i can do ! thanks

work horse engine used to own a 2001 jetta 2.0 5 speed other than water pump and coolant flange leaks it was a solid engine cold ac heat not the fastest but took a beating from me and never gave up still miss that car but sold it.

Lol, Ive had to replace everything youve mentioned, along with the radiator, heater core, oil pump & alternator. My buddies think Im crazy because Im building a 2.slow (new valvetrain, big cam, pistons/rods) and working with lugtronic on ECU/harness stuff since Im hanging a good sized turbo off of it. I love building engines that people dismiss

@rootz420

2 жыл бұрын

Howd this turn out? I dont wanna ever get rid of my 2.slow and wanna do something similar

the handle on my jetta's glovebox broke off so it cant close

My Beetle vibrates the entire time its on. And before it catches speed it shifts gears. Do you know why this is happening?

wow lots going on in there...great video....ty for sharing

another great informative video... thanks for posting..

@briansmobile1

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks George- you're welcome!

iv done a full fuel system rebuild on one of those got water in diesel not a fun job dropping the tank for cleaning. also the newer vw tdi engines have a problem at 80,000ks due to piston rings been in upside down and cause low compression and low power

My car heats up a lot .it messes up my coolant system, and my speed sensor pops up, how can I fix this problem that doesn't let my car make gear changes.

it may seem oversimplified, but the Asians put the cheap stuff in the interior and the good stuff under the hood, European carmakers seem to do it the opposite way. I know which one I prefer....(and honestly, for later models the 'cheap' interior statement isn't even true anymore)

I have a 98 beetle 2.0 just installed new.timing belt kits and new coil pack it starts and idles great if you hit the gas it shuts off what would cause this problem

Good explanation watchin from nairobi kenya n a lover of mk4s

:-))) besides the info... love dat outro!!

Great car easy to work on 2003 Golf 2.0 No rust with 45k Always garaged.

Question I changed every thing water pump thermostat radiator hoses relay system and its still getting hot?????????

VW is not Toyota etc. where you can neglect maintenance for very long stretches of time. They need regular inspections and maintenance for proper function as do all performance autos. Example that impeller looks as if the fluids have not be changed or was not filled with the correct stuff. Just my 2 cents worth I am a proud VW owner love the technology and the feel when you drive them :-)

@briansmobile1

7 жыл бұрын

Well said. I did not mean this to be a bash on VW thing- just a check these items along the way thing.

I lose radiator water but can't find where it goes! Doesn't seem to go under car, but carpet is always wet. Any ideas?

awsome vid next time show how to take everything apart

Bought a 09 jetta with a 2.5 recently, would be interested in a common problems with this engine to look out for if you get a chance. Currently chasing a low rpm misfire/stuttering. Finally produced a cyl 2 misfire code

I’ve had a lifter wear on me at 78k miles and wear out a camshaft love and on another 2.0 I had a valve drop and get bent and lock up the engine also at 110k miles, plus a spark plug fail that was blown out. Many problems but at the same time been bullet proof. So who knows

@briansmobile1

5 ай бұрын

I have a suspicion that the 2.0L was designed and build by humans... Humans with good days and bad days. ; D

My jetta always has the orange engine light on and occaisionally the battery will go kaput when i slow down and bring the RPMs low. 2004 155,000 on it. I know crap ab vehicles my aunt gave thisn to me. Any troubleshootin idea from that info ?

I’m having problems with my 03 2.0 Jetta just replaced the cat and the code came back now it feels sluggish and don’t wanna go! Any suggestions?

Currently dealing with the water flange problem and the glovebox

I just bought a Mk3 golf with the 2.0. It’s been overheating and coolant bubble is overflowing. New thermostat, good water pump with metal impeller, good compression test. I’m beginning to think I just have an air bubble in my system. I hear it’s pretty common with these. And I can only get about 3/4 of a gallon of water in the system when it’s supposed to hold more like 1.5 gallons.

@randallmunson9909

2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a head gasket issue or needs a cap

Wait a minute.... you ain't Charles!

@briansmobile1

7 жыл бұрын

I HUMBLY concede my Volkswagen MECHANIC skills aren't on par with his.

@DENicholsAutoBravado

7 жыл бұрын

Not many who are. I'm pretty far off when it comes to smooth and efficient German car repairs.

@AltruisticWarrior

3 жыл бұрын

@@briansmobile1 you both should do a video together though, look like brothers!

Where is the PCV Valve assembly on the 2.0L VW engine. I can't find it? Thx

I'm also having overheating problems at idle and cooling fans don't work all the time

Brian I have a couple problems with a 2001 jetta.can you out me in the right direction to either by pass the issues I have or fix them

One thing i hated this car when i had a 2.0 back in 2002 2013, the head gasket always leaked even after twice replaced, final time ive decided to use heat resistant sealant. Another issue was the oil used to burn after 500miles to low.....

Can any1 help my engine fan is spinning while the car is off - pulled the fuse it’s still spinning - drained my battery and continues to do so

Is there no options for those plastics and rubber ítems ?

Just bought 2l bora converted from auto to manual

Hahahah. All things you pointed out were plastic or rubber failures. Keep putting plastic in cars engineers! Cheap plastic at that

Even the hvac vent is broken!

What would it Cost to get it all repaired?

I just purchased One so I want to now much about it golf 4 2005 model

Forgot the coils and exhaust as a result. Very durable low maintenance engine all in all, no turbo to cause issues. Much rather these minor issues than blown motors at 20k like the new crap.

i have a 2003 gli vr6 cranks but don’t start, any ideas?

My 2006 Mkiv Golf GL 2.0 has nad none of these issues sans a water pump TB relacement. 170K on it now.

Is this the same engine design used in the 2015 mk6 post facelift base jetta?

I just got rid of my 2001 Jetta. I had all of those issues

Not to bad. Seems like maintenence.

My 2011 tdi jetta software needed to be flashed

I have a 2000 golf 2.0 and it's trying to stale on me while driving. Starts fine then after a bit going down the road if I let up on the peddle or push in the clutch it tries to drop down to 0 rpms if it does die I can't get it started for about 2 hours?

@ChickenC0re

Жыл бұрын

Do you get a check engine light? My beetle with the same engine kept stalling. It was the crankshaft position sensor failing.

subscribed, thank you for the info

Mr issues are I have no heat and no defrost and I was told that my problem is the heater control module

Also it wont go faster then 70 mph, like it really struggles. so i feel like its only hitting 4th gear.

@slipperyslope3912

4 жыл бұрын

You have issues then. They'll go way faster. Bad coil? Yes, only 4 speed trans.

Did you found that jetta in a swamp? I got a 2000 jetta over 300 000km and works like new

@dominictrevino9448

3 жыл бұрын

I got a 99 running strong at 120k

@samanthamartins4005

3 жыл бұрын

I just bought an ‘03 beetle with the 2.0L, 142,000 miles at an auction. Your comment gives me hope.!

@nickturgeon7632

3 жыл бұрын

i’ve got a 97’ gti 2.slow 175k engine and transmission seems solid I haven’t had it for long its a fixer upper

I just bought a vw Jetta 2004 it is an automatic it had the engine light on so I took it to a mechanic and the found three code so they put in a new water pump and a timing belt but when I start it first time and when I put it into gear it does this thumb and when I step on the gas it revs up before it shift

@cadeynpeppel1686

3 жыл бұрын

Trans is shot

my sister has 2006 2.0t passat and it has been a nightmare right now it has a cylinder 4 misfire and as soon as we figure out what causing it we are effing getting rid of it and shes going to get a subaru like me lol

All easy and cheap to fix if u have trusted mechanic

Is the 2.0 on a 2001 golf a diesel engine ?

help I have the same car engine I’m looking for the PCV valve but I cannot find it Anybody has an idea where Is

@randallmunson9909

2 жыл бұрын

Top driver's side valve cover.

that air intake piece always seems to be broken on every old vw 2.0L

Thanks for exposin this, I think i'll stick with my B/K series Honda's.

@alexrobles8611

5 жыл бұрын

lol

@SithRattus

4 жыл бұрын

Yep. Vws do have some cool cars but for what it's worth, Honda has alot out there for builds and way easier to work on by far. I own a k24 03 Accord coupe 5 speed and as someone starting a first build, shit is way easier than I expected and the mechanics are easy.

Thank you sir

My car is sounding like a steam engine when I start it, I rev the engine for 10 seconds or so above 4K rpms. And it’s fine, no more weird idle or sounding like a steam engine. Now it’s not starting. Turning over but not starting

@FUNDIP963

4 жыл бұрын

Battery is fine, brand new. Spark plugs / wires are brand new.

@ribrow674

3 жыл бұрын

@@FUNDIP963 check the fuel system

@FUNDIP963

3 жыл бұрын

Roobest Louis I had a cracked head and couple vacuum leaks

I've owned several MK4s volkswagens and almost all of them also had headliner falling apart, the hose that goes to the air box has a broken fitting and the entire glove box is broken or what you showed us the lever is broken. #EatSleepVDub#gassaver# HappinessIsVolkswagen

@ryanhunt881

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, this is especially true in the beetles.

Also fuel line deterioration,clog fuel filter,and fuel pump.🙃

Oh man those VW's.......

How much did you pay for all those parts?

BROTHER ,is 250 000 on a 99 bug auto rare,seems this one still strong in the hips....

So what, all of it is very simple fix Easiest engine to work on and most reliable Vw engine

@marceltrimpl4965

3 жыл бұрын

I was about to say, all in all less than 100$ in original parts. Sure the water pump / timing belt is some work, but then this is done as well. All the rest are 15-30min jobs.

@NiggaGang69

3 жыл бұрын

Fr it's a easy job

@Somegoy

3 жыл бұрын

Was about to say the same. If that's all that's really the issues with it then I just got a steal for one with 101k with a brand new timing belt/water pump.

@buttdreads

3 жыл бұрын

@@Somegoy 101k? Cars not even broke in yet

@Somegoy

3 жыл бұрын

@@buttdreads I hope not. I'm a single dad just trying to get to work and have a little fun in the roundabouts when I do it.

took a city jetta out for a drive the other day,, UNBELIEVABLY slow man,,, my04 TDI jetta would blow the doors of that thing man

@rtmotovlogs7235

3 жыл бұрын

My 2.0 is very slow but very reliable so no complaints

My glovebox is held up by magnets. Lol

I'll stick to Honda. Easier to work on and higher reliability. Love vws though. My bro used to have a 2006 gti golf

@StBeter-tc2te

3 жыл бұрын

these 2.0 is a bulletproof engine. Mostly because it’s a non turbo and it’s a open space for mechanical work. mine is going to hit 300k.

So much for German engineering! I would not experience all these problems together in any Japanese equivalent. I mean... how could you expect an oil dipstick holder to fall apart?!!!

@jilldennis-booth1135

7 жыл бұрын

the oil dipstick holder fell apart on mine...fixed now.

@SeanBZA

7 жыл бұрын

If it is plastic it will break, if it is pot metal the same, if it is steel it will rust.

@sranjesuper

7 жыл бұрын

you can expect ALL of these problems in a Japanese equivalent. Dipsticks breaking are not just a VW problem. As a mechanic, i seen it on a lot of cars.

@pcnepal

7 жыл бұрын

Granted, nothing lasts forever... but some "smart" VW engineers opted for some cheap plastic as the material for oil dipstick holder! They also put a puny roll pin to retain the cross shaft inside their 02J 5-sp gear box mated to the same 2-L engine. The result: roll pin breaks; cross shaft punctures case. Do a brief google search to see how frequent this happens! Of course, if you are a die-hard euro car fan you will conclude that I deserve to drive a "boring Accord/ Camry" LOL!

@sranjesuper

7 жыл бұрын

i HATE VWs but my least likeable cares are American cars. That's the defintion of poor quality, poor engineering, poor execution

You can see this car was not looked after and serviced, dont blame the engine, i have a APK 2l block with the 20v head stock, and a t3/t4. With over 400hp at 0.7bar.

Is this the 2.0T engine that comes in the GTI ?

@kidzero1943

7 жыл бұрын

Brendan Eaglen GTI are 1.8t. the MK4s 2.0L are naturally aspirated

Everything listed is broken on my golf 😅😂😂😂

*OMG? I NEVER WIN ANYTHING. THANK YOU SO MUCH BRIAN.*

@briansmobile1

7 жыл бұрын

You're welcome man! I still need you to email me your postal address before I can send it out. I like to wrap stuff up and move on if you know what I mean. See if you can do a review (hopefully of it working) before we all forget about it. Plenty more give away's to come!

@HUBBABUBBADOOPYDOOP

7 жыл бұрын

Emailed you. You get?

they got aluminum flanges now for like $30 way better

Those glove box are a pain. They break all the time.

Vw 2.0 l trunk key does open because plastic thing broken. Her gas door does not open because plastic thing broken. I was pulling dipstick out and plastic thing broke. It because it plastic that break down. If it was not plastic. It would not break. This my sister car. Luck I have old Honda less plastic part.

LOL, your give away gift is the tool that didn't work during your review.

@briansmobile1

7 жыл бұрын

Like I said, let's give someone else a try at it.

@billyyoder8171

7 жыл бұрын

briansmobile1 thank you Brian for your videos. I enjoy them and appreciate your work.

Damn boi. I thought the cooling system on my Saab was convoluted and weak, now I'm glad it's not worse lol. The most annoying thing and typically the only thing that fails though is on any B2x4 or B2x5 engine (which was every Saab from 1994-2002 and all 4 cylinder 9-5s to 2010) is there's a short metal pipe that connects from the water pump to the engine block that has an o-ring on each end of the pipe and it ALWAYS leaks after 2 years. I have Saabs WIS system and apparently they told the techs to slather the oring with an rtv gasket, I've done that since reading it but they still only last for 3 or 4 years. Makes sure your water pump never breaks though, it's such a PITA to do the water pump that you're willing to buy a new one for the $130 rather than just changing out the $1 o-rings. Once I'm in there I don't want to go back for a couple years lol.

the 2slow

What years do this apply to?

@randallmunson9909

2 жыл бұрын

Mk4 was 1999-2005

Sponsor my vw golf 1997 repair. You can get a vehicle placed on the outside.

European stuff is great! (Under Warranty)...

The 2.0 TDI engines are pretty awful too, mainly for oil pump failures.

pretty much the same exact issues as my e46 bmw. damn germans and their plastic engineering

@PhilArttz

4 жыл бұрын

can confirm right here.