Watched all the 39 minutes and I dont even own a mk7.

@carbonio28

3 жыл бұрын

That's brave my friend...as long as you don't buy a vw ever lol

@HKTutorials3

3 жыл бұрын

Great... I own mk7 gti Suggestion never buy a vw I am planning to sell mine 🙂🙃

@sameftek9799

3 жыл бұрын

Same here lol

@Rafael-kq7tr

3 жыл бұрын

@@HKTutorials3 why thou? im planning on buying a '16 gti elaborate

@hansmaulwurf3831

3 жыл бұрын

Had the same issue, hated vw. Then DSG shifter error, hated my golf. Last week doing 260 on the bahn, then I picked up my wife and kid from a farm to drive home. I love my GTI

We need a series of just calling to get quotes

"I was never born ready, but now I am" Worth 10+ minutes of hold

Thank you for the video. I completed the water pump and thermostat last weekend. A couple of comments that someone might find helpful. I recommend NOT taking the clip out that holds the temperature sensor at the radiator to drain coolant. When putting the clip back in, the plastic cracked. I bought a new unit at the VW dealer and it cost $200. I spoke to one of the mechanics at the dealer and he said, "happens all the time." To remove the bolts for the manifold, you need a 1/4" drive T30. My 3/8" drive was too wide to fit into the opening. Finally, I see absolutely no way of removing the fuel line to the rail without a stubby 17 mm. I bought a cheap one at the auto parts store and cut it down. One final item. The video does not really show how to change the water pump belt. There is a special tool that can be used to take off the nut. I used a box end wrench wrong side up and was able to get it one. You need to hold the crank bolt shaft and turn the pulley bolt in the wrong direction to loosen it. I was very careful to hold the wrench tight to the head so as to not strip it. It was not easy, but it came off.

As an Audi dealer tech, it is true warranty does not want you to/pay you to remove the manifold. However I have probably done over 100 of these under warranty on A3's. I believe the repair manual says remove the radiator fans and throttle body only. That's all I do and you have all the room in the world. Now for a first timer on your own car, sure remove the manifold so you can see but its completely not necessary. This is one of the few repairs I actually like doing under warranty.

@davidrissik8527

3 жыл бұрын

Im a VW tech and agree with you 100% on this.

@Quebster

3 жыл бұрын

I've worked on my Mk7 a tonnnnnn over the years. Taken the engine out and put it in, replaced the turbo 100 times it seems like, etc, so have good working knowledge around the E888.3. However, have not done a water pump yet, and now I need to. Do you think I can manage doing the water pump for the first time without removing the intake mani?

@killerguitars52

3 жыл бұрын

@@Quebster Sounds like you are mechanically inclined so yes its actually a very easy job without removing the intake.

@dumbeezy5480

2 жыл бұрын

@@Quebster Nah bro wait another 10 years

@ABHORRANCE831

Жыл бұрын

What do you recommend for a permanent fix? I have had 3 water pump housings fail now in 60K miles on my 2017 VW Golf Wolfsburg :(

Wow, literally all the videos I could ever need to maintain my MK7, thanks again Paul.

@alexhatcher8812

3 жыл бұрын

they are great

@dragospahontu

2 жыл бұрын

@@alexhatcher8812 i have a 1.4 TSI 7.5

@DustinKnustin

Жыл бұрын

its a statement that the only known Problem this series of cars have is a plastic piece that start leaking coolant slowly

Fantastic video. I suggest adding a step ... after the new coupling and pump are installed, connect the hoses and temp sensor. Fill with coolant (or water) and check for leaks. My first attempt I didn't get the coupling properly seated and had a massive leak ... only found out after manifold was installed. Second time I checked before installing manifold and confirmed that there were no leaks.

@noahmichael5765

5 ай бұрын

Hey! How did you check for leaks? Might sound dumb but how do you know when it’s a proper seal without putting coolant through it?

@MsAlex2508

2 ай бұрын

@@noahmichael5765you pressure test it.

"I was never born ready but now I am" LMAO

As much as I hate going to the dealer and getting shafted, this is probably something I won't be attempting should it come up in the future.

I learned this week, VW has extended the warranty to 8 years/80,000 miles for the water pump for the MK7. I found out when an inspection was done on my car. I was sweat'n when the cost was gonna be $882.00 for a replacement waterpump. So I did some research, and found out that there's an extension of warranty to, 8 years or 80,000 miles. Called my dealership in the city I live, and they knew of the extended warranty on the water pump, but it just came out about 3 or 4 months ago. Dealerships won't volunteer this stuff sometimes, so you got to do your research. Otherwise they'll just charge you top dollar. So, I'm going in soon, for them to do an official diagnosis, but I know my water pump is absolutely leaking [seeping] so it won't cost me a penny! Fyi. Save your money.

@eric.95

3 ай бұрын

This should go to the top...

Straight B/S on time to do it, I did mine under 2 hours and that was from beginning to end!!! Exactly why i do all my own jobs !

@nl5657

Ай бұрын

Mine too! I think change spark plugs on lexus 330 is harder

Great job on the video. I just did this on my 2015 S3. Wasn't that bad BUT there were three issues i ran into that i think need to be addressed: 1. in order to turn the car over you need ACCESS to the crank shaft bolt, 24mm. Ok fine. But to get a ratchet in there you need to REMOVE the windshield washer reservoir. In order to do THAT you need to remove the fender lining. In order to do THAT you need to jack the car up and remove the wheel. This will add some time to your job 2. The little 10 mm triple square bolt that holds the water pump belt to the balance shaft is a complete BEAST to remove. You literally have about one inch to an inch and a half of space in there. This and one other video just glanced over this and simply mentioned it's reverse thread. It is important to note that you will have a VERY difficult time removing this bolt to replace the belt. Some people may want to leave the old belt on if it's in good shape. I managed with a 10mm triple square bit secure to an 8mm long ratcheting wrench. This needs to be considered before someone goes and cuts the belt thinking it's an easy thing to replace. Trust me - it is NOT. 3. Make sure you pressure test your system BEFORE reinstalling everything. I had to install and reinstall my water pump and hoses THREE times because of that little rubber union connection. This is the one inch rubber piece that links the water pump to the oil cooler. It is a MAJOR pain to set into place and i think it is a TERRIBLE design. Some people may slap everything together then a few miles down the road they notice they have a slight coolant leak. It would be traumatic to have to do this job over again due to not being diligent.

@pw5192

2 жыл бұрын

what u mean turn it over? your only changing the water pump, you dont need to touch the cam belt if you have a chain , have the polo 2017 1.8gti tsi bluemotion which has a chain , does the mk7 gave a belt or chain? i thought it was the same engine!?

@chloeleedow7250

2 жыл бұрын

Comments like this from others who've done it explaining issues they encountered can be some of the most valuable information before tackling a PITAS job like this bro thanks lol. 👌

@Way2EasyDIY

Жыл бұрын

@@pw5192 he's referring to getting the water pump belt back on. You turn the engine over to stretch the belt back into place.

@matthewcollette3424

Жыл бұрын

Hundred percent agree My belt snapped so I need to replace it and to be honest rest of job kinda self explanatory tho besides that If you’re semi experienced with the engine it took me a bit to find that online though

@paulzmick3123

Жыл бұрын

I was able to get a socket on the crank bolt from underneath the car. Pretty straight forward. 2016 Sportwagen.

Coming from a VW dealer tech, Thermostats and Waterpumps are by far one of the easiest things to do on a VW. On a MK7 If you want more room pop out the fans its 2 clips that hold it in place and 1 connector. Warranty time for a Thermostat is 3.7H for reference most of the guys in the shop (me included) can do a thermostat in under 2 hours, and that's with and without IM removal. However, great video as always from DAP.

@briansantos4637

3 жыл бұрын

Do I need to replace all amor can I get by just with replacing pump

@pincheadam2361

2 жыл бұрын

So funny

@jasonrodjana209

Жыл бұрын

Hi, is it possible to get a throttle body position sensor code after a waterpump replacement that required the removal of the throttle body?

Super video. I started watching this thinking yeah, I can do this, but by the time he’d actually excavated the water pump I’m thinking nope! There’s about 50 things that got removed and I’m 100% sure I’d either get stuck half way thru or fail to get one of the 35 connectors reattached. I’d likely only try this if I happened to live right next door to the shop so I could push my half-done repair over for some help.

@betterwithrum

2 жыл бұрын

my hands are too big to do any of this work, I found a great VW Audi tune shop in my area

Had this service done yesterday on 2016 MK7 with performance pack and 25k miles. This is the consequence of manufacturers using plastic. Thankfully they covered it under the powertrain warranty which was almost expired.

I've been working for VW for the last two years and I've only replaced 3 thermostat housings. I live in the central coast of California and we are the only VW dealer in a 150 mile radius so we are the go to dealer and this isnt really a big issue compared to the gen 1 TSI. That being said you can remove the throttle body instead of removing the manifold it's a lot faster for us as flat rate techs when we replace these thermostat housings. Great diy video keep them coming.👍🏼

@Comfy_Snorlax

3 жыл бұрын

there's enough room with just removing the TB?

@jorgeaguilera6281

3 жыл бұрын

@@Comfy_Snorlax you have to wiggle it out but that's how I do them. Takes about an hour and a half to remove and replace.

@Comfy_Snorlax

3 жыл бұрын

@@jorgeaguilera6281 I've had some bad experiences with dealer work, car is still under warranty but I'm tempted to just do it myself when the time comes. If it were you, would you let the dealer deal with it instead?

@jorgeaguilera6281

3 жыл бұрын

@@Comfy_Snorlax In all honesty I've purchased all my vehicles at the same dealership since i was 18. I've only owned Volkswagens and they were always serviced at the same dealer even before I worked there. That being said a lot of it comes down to the techs getting proper training. If your dealership doesn't have a wall in the service department with the certification levels of their technician's I would question their knowledge of the product they repair.

@davidm.1934

3 жыл бұрын

Are you referring to Vw of Santa Maria? Lmao

We just had our 80K miles Golf Sportwagen done by a local shop. It was the first MK7 he did and he did intake manifold + belt + gasket and charged $950 all in. He said “It’d be about $150 cheaper when your Golf R finally goes” now that he knows how to do it. So I’m pretty glad to hear that’s at the low end of pricing. He only works on VAG vehicles and I expect my Golf R with 45K miles will eventually have this issue too.

Thanks for tutorial! Yesterday I replaced (1.8 TSI CJSA) water pump + thermostat housing + driving belt + remove intake manifold + carbon cleaning... without any serious problem! It took me 7 hours. Thanks a lot!

@MrTheHillfolk

Жыл бұрын

No,thank you, because I gotta do a pump soon and now know what kinda time I'm in for. It's the wife's daily with 87k,so no pressure 😂 Depending on how clean the ports are,I might opt out for now on the cleaning. I'll expect the worst so I won't be disappointed 😂

@atubebuff

3 ай бұрын

I got a quote for the local VW for everything you did - $2600CAD. Did it myself for $500CAD in parts.

Just replaced thermostat housing and water pump on my mk3 seat Leon cupra and followed this video, couldn’t have done it without it very helpful !!!

I did this kit on my 2013 VW CC and saved almos 1,500 because I wanted the carbon cleaning. Did the job at home and it took me like 8 hours. Great experience doing this your self.

@MrNightpwner

3 жыл бұрын

Our definition of ?great experience" is definitely not the same. Fulfilling, definitely.

@B-J981

2 жыл бұрын

@@mronemanband1 lol I have just done mine myself, prices I got ranged from £1000 to £1300, done it myself parts cost me £342, big saving that will stay in the bank and go towards the house 😁 Ps I also have a scooter 😂 Go get a job

@harrylumsdon6773

Ай бұрын

I have to redo, i used the graf metal water pump.

Used to watch this video for fun when I was bored, now I’m coming back to follow the steps on my own car

Hey Paul. This brings me back so many memories when I used to work at VW and Skoda repairing these often. Well I’ll be returning back to VW shortly as I got a job at a dealership as a Service Technician.

Thanks for your fast service, quality parts, and comprehensive tutorials. You're a lifesaver.

I need this done on my Passat, like yesterday. I need to come to DAP so I know it will be done right!

Thank you guys for posting this video. My buddy and I used it as a reference to replace his water pump on his 2017 S3 that at around 50K miles now has it's 3rd water pump. Nice work Volkswagen/Audi!!!! The video is great and covers almost every detail. We found that leaving the temperature assembly loose but will all screws started just a bit will allow it to tilt toward the belt drive pulley on the idler shaft and you can just slip the belt right on without having to walk it on. The Audi S3 has the washer fluid about 3/4" from the crank pulley so you aren't getting a socket and drive in that space. :( Just use caution, and make make sure the dowels and union are all properly in place before torqueing.

@catinthehat5140

Жыл бұрын

They have aluminum after market housings

$1,500 was what I was quoted in Laurel, MD. The job was done under warranty at 33k miles 2016 GTI w/perf pkg.

really great video. Waterpump has just gone on my Octavia Mk3 vrs which has an E88 and all GTI running gear. After watching this I'm getting my mechanic to do it and money well spent

Just bought an MK7 and I just going they all DAP video is. This is such great content and detailed explanations. Thanks so much I!

Thank you for this video, i did mine today and was a fairly easy process with the help of this video. Saved a fortune and my car is running perfect... 🥰🥰🥰🥰

Doing this job today. Made it to the housing cover removal and ran out of daylight. Thanks for the video man.

These dealer calls are just the best.

Have a 2017 VW Alltrack and doing this job right now. Overall very helpful video but a couple things. This video should absolutely start with a reminder to vacuum the top of the manifold/head mating surface before doing anything. I did not and there was a fair bit of sand/rocks sitting on that ledge. Most of which ended up directly in the intake valves with some debris in the cylinders with open valves after I pulled the manifold off. Additionally, you guys took out a lot more to reach various bolts. It looks like you removed the boost lines on the drivers side going all the way down in front of the water pump. That job in itself is a beast but opens up a lot of space to work. Bottom line here: This is not a novice job. I'm an aircraft mechanic of 20 years and do all of my own car maintenance. This is one of the most menacing jobs I've done thus far.

@Trohawkk

Жыл бұрын

no room to work damnit

The camera angle is spot on mate 👌👌thanks for the video

Hey man congrats on all your success over the years! I just read your story line on the website. I’m actually from NJ and still here.. been contemplating on a purchase of a 2018 gti autobahn but concerned with reliability…anyway great channel 👊🏻

@dosmastrify

11 ай бұрын

Same

@joepassante8498

6 ай бұрын

I have a 2018 SE and it's been totally trouble free and now has 45K on it. I occasionally smell a wiff of coolant and have to add about a cup a year, but this seems normal for GTI's of these years. For sure a waterpump/thermostat replacement is in my future.

I found your channel a few days ago, WOW! You are very clear and a great teacher! Thank you

Great video! I just had this happen to my 2016 Golf R. Great info. Ended up having the work done since I don’t have my tools with me where I am…but great to know the quote was on par with what you found! Thanks again for such a great video

This is why shopdap is the best. Thanks for this video!

Awsome video man i am sure it helps allot of people out! Just to add that, for anyone not wanting to take off the manifold, its relatively easy to do, just by removing the "harness bracket, unplug the therottle body and move away any of the harness connectors, will have plenty of room to take off the water pump, then for the thermostat just remove the bottom screws with a extension and the t30 and get the rest from the top. But i do apricate the full length video to learn about other spots etc.

I absolutely enjoy your video's Paul!! After watching your videos that cover maintenance and repair procedures to the various MQB platform's, I have been able to put the front end back together (using all OEM Audi parts) my 2015 A3 2.0T after my son rear ended someone and my insurance totaled it out but was able to keep it out of the insurance auctions!

This is the best vid ever, I know it is from long ago and you do not cut out any errors. that is really good, as we all make errors, and with your vids, we may not make them. Bet we have, I certainly have. My car was fine, but a German in Romania had a puncture. His model did not have a spare tyre, mine had. He had at home and rang his gf to bring it to him, as she in Romania too. The tyre was reparable short term but not with can. I had a few plugs to try to fix. It worked, then used his can and mine to gain pressure. took 30 mins or so to fix and called his GF, not to travel, but too late. She arrived. We had a coffee and washed. He insisted on giving me 100 euro that I refused. 10 euro for puncture can enough. Fellow Audi drivers are friends, we help our brothers, you would do the same. He said in past probably no, but now YES

Great video. Clear instructions, no waffling on. Good job 👍

was gonna say this is a show on it's own haha - awesome material!

Great video! My 2016 GTI just had this “known” problem happen at 82,000 miles. My dealership on Long Island NY quoted me $1260 before tax for P&L, they estimated 6 hours. They said there was no overlap with decarbonizing and wanted $800 to clean the intake ports via pick scraping, not media blasting (I passed, but I’m aware it will need it done.)

@Dunwelll

2 жыл бұрын

Hey, I'm on Long Island as well! Where did you end up getting your pump replaced?

@fredvStein

2 жыл бұрын

@@Dunwelll VW Dealership in West Islip.

No need to worry about getting coolant on the ground when doing this job. By the time you do it your coolant will be 100% distilled water, from having to top it up so often.

Thank you for this video. My 18 Tiguan with 99K started leaking in the exact same spot

I only wish you could sell this in Europe x) I'm afraid I'm gonna mess it up when buying parts without you guys. Awesome video!

Literally just bought the kit yesterday, hoping it doesn't take to long to come in!!!

Clear, concise, great DIY. Thank you.

Awesome video. Now I see how hard is the sales and VW Services. Something that happens here in Brazil too. Glad you have your website with OEM VW Parts. So we don’t need to depend of the these dealers.

Wow, this is a VERY informative and valuable video. I just got a letter today titled “Water Pump Settlement”. It says Zhao v. Volkswagen Group of America regarding reimbursement for failed water pumps. I didn't know this was a design issue but I'm hoping I don't have to get mine replaced since I only have 28K miles but I checked and it says my 2018 GTI is affected. At least I have some solid info on what to expect thanks to this video! I'm hoping to take off the splash guard soon to get a better look.

@jasong9472

2 жыл бұрын

i got the letter also

Very useful video. I've replaced the water pump on my wife's mk7 golf twice and I prefer removing the cooling fan assembly and leave the intake manifold alone.

@peejayem4700

3 жыл бұрын

I did this job and left the inlet manifold in place too. Much easier imho

@NoZenith

3 жыл бұрын

I wish there was a video to compare that. I am not a mechanic. I am mechanically inclined and I know enough to get in trouble haha. I definitely wouldn't attempt this without somebody who knew what to do if I did something wrong... removing the fans and thermostat sounds a lot more straightforward than all this but I definitely want to be able to see what I'm doing

@peejayem4700

3 жыл бұрын

@@NoZenith I am a similar person to you - not a mechanic. It’s not a case of doing the work blind, far from it, you can see perfectly I suspect it’s just a touch more awkward. If I did the job again there’s no way I would take off the inlet manifold.

Bad thing about compact cars, you have to remove lots just to get to something. Great video!

Holy smokes, this channel is a life saver.

When i disconnected those hoses from the pump j was expecting coolant to start flooding out...but there wasnt any. Overflow tank had been full. So i guess thats what the problem was lol Great video. Best one on the web.

Love that you posted this so I know for sure I want to have this done at an independent shop & not DIY, lol!

@du3lcitiz3n

Жыл бұрын

Yup...

I recently had this done and I wanted to die when I saw my bill from the dealership. Really REALLY wish I found your channel sooner.

If you take off the coolant return line hose on the driver side of the valve cover, you have room to remove the intake without taking off the hard fuel line. Hope this helps someone, just made a video on the Facebook mk7 group. Hope it helps!

Took the guesswork out of the job, thanks so much!!

I believe part of the problem is the G13 coolant liquid , some people in Europe believe that it has some corrosive components in it that rust the inner of the water pump. They are starting to recommend G12Evo instead. And some people are trying to get vw to pay for their mistake.

@jasong9472

2 жыл бұрын

i got a lawsuit letter in the mail about 2 weeks ago

Very useful video, I didn’t remove the manifold though I just removed the throttle body and all is accessible, I would personally advice not to waste your time removing the manifold unless you also want to do a carbon clean

@adriandavies1084

Жыл бұрын

Was that done from top or underneath?

@B-J981

Жыл бұрын

@@adriandavies1084 yes mate was under the car, did it on my drive way, wasn’t under the car for long, just removed under tray, boost pipes and throttle body and did everything else from the top, once throttle body is out the way it’s easily done from the top

@jarviswatts8114

9 ай бұрын

@@B-J981I am currently doing mine this same way.. plenty of access with the two hard boost pipes and throttle body removed from the inlet so +1 👌🏼

@B-J981

9 ай бұрын

@@jarviswatts8114 how did you get on

@jarviswatts8114

9 ай бұрын

@@B-J981 Yeah got on okay with inlet and the 2 hard pipes off! Definitely don't need to remove the inlet! Got it all back together and working and realised i had no heaters unless they were on low.. turns out that the heater bypass valve on the side of the head was seized almost shut! Replaced it that and all is good now! It threw me for a while because there wasn't any codes and i wasn't aware that it had such a valve on it! I could tell something was wrong on live data as there was 106 degrees C on the top head sensor but thats back down to 95 now!

Thanks for being so transparent!

I recently found your channel and your content is really informative. I'm not a big euro guy more domestic and Asian but I work at an import shop and I've done a few of these vw/Audi water pumps and Everytime I've done them the belts have been in great condition, and my shop foreman who has done tons of them and has worked on a lot of euros has said he has never seen one of these belts go bad. Not saying the can't or won't, but just food for thought if anyone is wondering whether or not they should replace it. Also I've heard it can be done without pulling the manifold but I pull it anyways so I have room to work, where as on the Audis I do it with the manifold in place since it's a lot easier to pull out from up top without pulling it.

I am in England, but I really love your videos and knowledge. Though I have an Audi 2021 S3, I think really it is earlier as the oil sump plug is Hex and not Torx for this model. Plus it is not new so it has some features unexpected and some missing. I am not wishing to alter anything. I am fortune enough to know an Audi R&D engineer and trusted supplier of parts. My comments are from information from Spain and Germany, and not USA. Love the way you mention the tools used and size, because Audi is not really telling those wanting to do DIY and hard to find the correct torque to use. In another video mentioned 11 tools to use. All videos great

Great instructional video with important details as always!

Sounds like another class action in the works.

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I wish i had a vw/audi shop anything like yours near me! Only come across one mechanics shop within 100miles that I trust and have never been screwed over or dysatisfied. But that one only works on donestic vehicles so.

As a dealer tech, I still take the manifold off, most times they end up paying for it on the labor tree the previous is intake r&I. Even if it's not taking the manifolds off doesn't take long and it ends up saving me time just taking it off rather than working blind

What would be great, would be the parts that are mostly likely to fail road side and the tools required to limp home to garage. Perhaps the socket sizes etc. I am trying to keep a list to save travelling with a full tool box. The hose clamp plier is really a must

Thanks for this resource! My Mk7.5 didn't have the intake support bracket (no complaints). The original thermostat was an M revision and I couldn't identify leaks at the block. It looks like the leak was on the oil cooler side of that stupid coupler. My car has 84k miles. The valve cover is not leaking oil. Since I have a manual, I put it in gear and used a 12mm ratcheting wrench to R&R the water pump belt. Not too bad, though a little nerve racking that messing up that bolt would mean pulling the engine to fix. I put blue Loctite on the new bolt for extra insurance and maybe got to 45º past where it felt like the bolt was yielding.

Very informative and easy to digest! Thanks pal

Another great video. I have a MK6 GTI probably similar procedure. Thanks.

you are a hero. great video and tons of informations i was missing! thanks dude!

After watching this I’ve decided to sell all my modern VWs and just go back to 60s era cars. I could swap the engine in anything from the 60s in less time then it takes to watch this video. That said it is a good video, and will probably end up ordering a kit.

Love this guy! Im gunna try to send them more business for my GTI.

A-w-e-s-o-m-e Video !!! Thanks again!!

I think the guy who designed the waterpump/thermostat housing was fired from the vacuum factory down the road.

@tonyd506

3 жыл бұрын

😂😂

@bloodysinner9456

3 жыл бұрын

As he should be. This is stupid design.

@lemaicdjordje4705

3 жыл бұрын

why germans lost the war...........

@jeanc1622

3 жыл бұрын

@@lemaicdjordje4705 😂😂😂😂😂😂 wtf, definitely not wtf

Great video. Convinced me I didn't want to do it myself

Awesome work as always. Wen you gonna make a DIY video for DSG clutch packs?

I've had to do the alternator on my mk7 R, and that's on it's third revision, so I'd add that to your list of known issues.

We definitely don't waste time removing manifold at the dealer. Worst design i've seen with that stupid union piece. Everything can look good back together but if that union isn't seated correctly it will leak. IMPORTANT and highly recommended to vacuum test before assembling everything together and adding coolant! Seen people have to do job twice because of that union not seated right. Great video for DIYers

Great guide helped me with ease on mine. Thanks mate!

Lovely how you avoid the belt replacement part lol, the most tedious thing ever. I have to make a special tool for that in my shop. Horrible design and so little space. Greetings here from argentina!

@peejayem4700

3 жыл бұрын

that’s what I was thinking too, that’s the part of the video I was looking to see how he tackled

@MattyFielding6

3 жыл бұрын

I just use a flat box wrench and bar on the balencer.

Best in the bizz without a doubt.

I got mine done under warranty! Bought my car just under 3 years old, got a specialist vw garage to check it on its first MOT! They flagged up the leaking water pump which saved me £600 VW had to sort it under warranty! 😃

I just want to say thank you so much for the video! I couldn’t afford to have a shop do the labor right now and y’all got me back on the road! For anyone else attempting this a few tips I learned: The hard line to the hpfp is really hard to reinstall, i found it best to get the manifold and not bolt it down and replace the line while the manifold is still loose as that mm of extra wiggle room is great. When reinstalling the housing, the version I received has a plastic tab that wouldn’t allow my 3/8 drive t30 bit to reach the bottom bolt (#3 on torque spec diagram from video). 1/4 drive t30 is what fit for me. You don’t need to jack up the car to do this, although it makes somethings easier. I also didn’t have the socket for the oil filter, so I left that on and unplugged the connecter with the help of a pick. A good pick set is really helpful for this install And finally the point about about the plastic union fitting is super important. I installed mine a bit crooked and it leaked bad so I had to take it all apart again, frustrating but lesson learned

@mrich7363

2 жыл бұрын

Well after reading this I don't feel that bad I had the same dam problem the union wasn't in good and I had to take if back down 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️ but one thing I did myself and happy I did. The hard is really a problem but I managed to get it do.

Thank God I found you😁 mine is leaking exactly where yours was lol

Well, yay! I have a GSW that's getting to the magic 50k mark, so thanks for the tutorial!

very helpful video as always for the mk7

Thank you for all your helpful videos!

The dealership quotes portion hits particularly hard. My wife's 2014 Tiguan had the warranty extension on the intake manifold. I knew the water pump failed, so I asked them how much to do this exact service, since they'd literally be right there while doing the warranty service. They quoted me around $1200. I brought up the fact that I knew how east it would be to do the job with the intake out of the way, and they didn't care. I did the job myself out of spite, removing and reinstalling an intake with a busted ass flapper mechanism, because screw 'em. I'd have paid them if they charged me $300 or so labor, just to save myself five hours, but nope. I guess they didn't want my business.

I would never ever attempt this even with this great DIY Tutorial video...

Beautiful detail. Thank you.

Great DIY video!!!

Damn, guess I'm paying the $1500 for this job. If it's not under warranty. Cause I'll probably F something up tackling this myself.

@tonychaudhry7285

3 жыл бұрын

Diminish12 take your time, have a good light, and learn to work the picks like a surgeon.

@abefroman3937

3 жыл бұрын

I'm tackling this myself on a 2011 EOS 2.0T TSI because I can't stomach the thought of paying $1600 (quoted by the shop I use).

@tonychaudhry7285

3 жыл бұрын

Abe Froman I’ve worked on cars for 30 years and it took me three days. I did clean out the intake valves while I was doing it though. I would recommend removing as many of the boost hoses, and coolant hoses out of the way to give you more room. Work from top and bottom. You’ll more than likely need to move the windshield washer fluid reservoir too, just to be able to get to the boss pulley. Finally don’t reassemble anything without making sure the union is on perfectly.

This is a great video, however this is too much for me to do. I have a great shop that is specific to this make/model. I was able to take your insight and find a shop that spoke about the same things you mentioned. The manifold coming off, carbon clean, new belt. Thank you

Ordered the parts and getting ready to start this job; a bit intimidated by the german complexity as i am used to working on my Pajero 3.8; this will be my first tackle into a VW. fingers crossed :D

Since the thermostat and water pump are failure-prone, does it make sense to replace them as preventive maintenance while doing a valve decarbonization?

I got a quote from a VW dealer for $1852 to replace the water pump/thermostat housing. And now I’m watching this lol

28:20 I hate coolant spills too. What's handy is putting cardboard down first,it absorbs it pretty quickly. And you can put it down after a spill and it will still draw it up as you step on it and lay down and stuff.