Ty buddy! This video helped me fly right threw the work and diagnosed that my thermostat had a huge hole in it. 👍

@HomebrewSubaru

11 ай бұрын

No problem 👍

A note: At ~2:20, you describe the wiring plug as being for a temperature sensor, but in fact it's an actuator. These are MAP-enabled thermostats, which can actually be opened (preemptively) by electrical signal from the ECU if it predicts heavy engine loading! Neat stuff :)

@VioletGiraffe

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for explaining the logic for pre-opening the thermostat is! I knew the wires are for the heating element, so obviously the idea is that the thermostat can be forced open by heating up - but can't be forced close. I was puzzled as to what the actual application and significance was.

Cool, thanks for sharing. For sure the most complicated thermostat housing replacement that I have run into.

@HomebrewSubaru

6 жыл бұрын

I always appreciated a video that you can give you a visual example of what your into. Thanks for the comment!

The thermostat can also leak through the electric connector. And another quick note: the expansion tank cap has a built-in pressure valve, it vents excessive pressure inside the cooling system. If the valve goes bad and the pressure rises more than it should, that pressure starts causing random leaks everywhere. So replace your cap if it's old, it's a cheap part that can save you a lot of headache and expenses.

thank you for this my 1999 avant has same issue

Super, vielen Dank!

nice vid bro i need to do mine so this hels a lot..... thankyou

Grazie

So with my avant my heater stopped working, then I noticed a slight coolant leak, topped it off like normal.. Drive it for awhile and my radiator popped but my car kept overheating was this due to the thermostat

I have a 04 A4 1.8 and it's getting over heat but no leaks from water pump or thermostat only thru water Reservoir it boils and then comes out from there what you think it it's though??

@HomebrewSubaru

6 жыл бұрын

When the car overheats and has lots of coolant, the high pressure is released through the reservoir cap. I there are no leaks, there is a few possible problems. Check to make sure the fan comes on when the temperature is hot. There is possibly air trapped in the cooling system or something much worse like a head gasket failure.

Hey great video. Im having a p0113 error pop up, i changed the iat sensor but still have the same code. Any idea what it could be? I swapped the throttle body as well. Thanks

@HomebrewSubaru

2 жыл бұрын

Is it a MAF sensor car?

Hey where was your leaking from? Mine has coolant right behind the crankshaft pulley and comes down to the oil pan. I took the timing belt cover off to see if it was the water pump but no sign of water leaking. I’m assuming it is the thermostat housing thing. It only drips a bit when sitting more than 3 days. Any ideas?

@HomebrewSubaru

5 жыл бұрын

The thermostat housing was the cause of the leak. There is a plastic plug next to the thermostat housing that is also known to leak, mine was previously changed. Water pump bearing failed on this one and it leaked bad when I first got the car. It was the first repair. Since then I have replaced all of the plastic housings, thermostat and heater hoses. Finally been holding water for a year now with no leaks.

@nbcson123

4 жыл бұрын

Check the J plug

I have a oil catch can routed around to the front radiator too the driver's side next to the throttle body but i have not caught anything yet. Probably because my hose is 1/2" inside diameter. Do you have a oil catch can? How would you route yours if you had one?

@HomebrewSubaru

4 жыл бұрын

Mark Alves I sold this car shortly after those repairs

How many liters or gallons goes into a 2002 audi a4 quattro in the antifriseeze thank you

@HomebrewSubaru

6 жыл бұрын

Buy one 4 liter jug of concentrate. Mix 50/50 with distilled water, tap water will work. That will mix up 8 liters. You could need more or less, but that will be close.

What recommended coolant for these bought one it has the greenish yellow one

@HomebrewSubaru

4 жыл бұрын

If the system is flushed well beforehand you can use what you have. Although the proper coolant is orange in colour and called Dexcool in the GM world. If your car is something you want to keep original or have less future issues, always use the specified fluids.

Thanks bro, looks like a pain. What should this cost at a reputable shop? I might be inclined to hire my 06 Audi 1.8 out. Thx a bunch

@HomebrewSubaru

3 жыл бұрын

Expect to pay $400 or more for parts and labor. All depends on where you live and where you take it

@daveholliday3082

3 жыл бұрын

@@HomebrewSubaru thanks

Wrong coolant. You need G12 spec or G13 spec coolant (G13 is backward compatible). G12 is pink, G13 is purple.

@HomebrewSubaru

6 жыл бұрын

It is definitely the wrong coolant. I didn't know the difference between the two, now I know! Those coolants aren't readily available here and this car has a lot of mileage. I used the green because I can get it cheap and every hose, plastic flange, plug, o-ring, water pump have all been done.

@flyingyakdeath

6 жыл бұрын

Homebrew Subaru no one can quantify the risk for the wrong coolant. The one you put in may just be fine but you may want to replace at some point. . Check eBay for reasonable prices on g12 with free shipping.

@NimaSomeh

6 жыл бұрын

its going to kill ur hvac heater core. thats a pain to replace trust me !

هل حساس الأزرق تابت او يمكن تغييره ،لانه مكسور عندي وشكرا

@HomebrewSubaru

4 ай бұрын

You should be able to replace it.

@espada40

4 ай бұрын

@@HomebrewSubaru tanks ❤❤

you need purple coolant not green

@HomebrewSubaru

7 жыл бұрын

Very true. The closest purple coolant is 700km away, so green does fine. I think the yellow universal would be better than the green.