How to Replace Serpentine Belt 10-14 Volkswagen GTI

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[@bzzt88]

Thanks for the video! I was able to replace the belt from the top. A 3/8 ratchet with a 4” extension on the handle was just long enough that I could press down and hold the tensioner with my weight and pull off the belt easily with the other hand. Pretty much a 10 minute job after the hour it took to figure it out :)

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[@Lee-At-Green-Pheonix-Rc]

+bzzt88 can u give more details please dude rather do it from the top and don't wanna take half the car apart 👍

[@kevin-hb1ex]

just got done doing it from the top no wheels removed, honestly pretty easy once you understand

[@ohpap570]

Less work took me 15 minutes with 1 extra person

[@EscapeEFT]

This works on the 09 model as well since the 09 mk5 gti has the TSI as well. And yes my belt just broke. Thanks for the video.

[@traceyuzzelle2292]

Yeah I got mines from the top too… This guy in the video is doing the most!! 😂

[@sazzal10]

You can do this job from the top without removing anything. Much easier that way

[@willam123ful]

Tips?

[@TheDevilsWisper]

This was super helpful thanks so much

[@Thecak3isalie]

Great video, not too complicated, thanks !

[@gurdeepdoabia]

What if you don't install the tire back on? Can you still drive it

[@1AAuto]

+gurdeepdoabia We certainly wouldn't suggest this! 1aauto.com

[@gurdeepdoabia]

@@1AAuto haha good thing I didn't try it out. thanks for the video

[@nitzaiviaa]

This is mad extra

[@scottmurray4689]

I love the 5 minute bit about how to remove a wheel

[@kalso69]

did you have to drain the coolant before removing the intercooler pipe ?

[@DarthB213]

Takes less than 10 minutes from the top by yourself. There is no need to add an extra 30 min of work for the prep. Biggest “tip” i would suggest is when the new belt gets caught by the coolant hose, just poke it through with an extension.

[@olmne6058]

Can I try to tighten it a little bit on a 1.2 tsi mk6? Or is there a spring inside the tensioner?

[@TCK8287]

great video！is it the same method with 2001 Polo gti 6narc？the engine mount and ac piping are in the way ...

[@1AAuto]

+Tatchang T.C.K. This procedure might be different for your application. We do not currently have a how-to video for this particular year, make and model. Thank you for asking! 1AAuto.com

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+Tatchang T.C.K. This procedure might be different for your application. We do not currently have a how-to video for this particular model. Thank you for asking! 1AAuto.com

[@immitsimad]

My crank pulley wobbles around a bit, is that normal?

[@Roopaloooop]

Wow. That's a lot of work for a belt. Gotta love German engineering. I have a 2009 gti and it needs a new tensioner. Is it the same process pretty much or will I be able to replace it from the top?

[@1AAuto]

We currently do not have an auto repair video specific to your vehicle. You might be able to apply some of the basic steps shown in this video to your application. Hope this helps you out +Rupert White

[@rickhenry9869]

How is that a lot of work for a belt? Its a transverse engine...

[@dumbeezy5480]

@@rickhenry9869 Some ppl man. Should only take you maybe 30 mins tops? But i guess that’s too much work for someone.

[@TheRebuilt1]

gravy work

[@maryfagnant6842]

What size belt are you using?

[@Bristol_boxing]

No need the Jack the car remove wheel arch trim, it can be done by just just a wrench or spanner

[@Lee-At-Green-Pheonix-Rc]

I got the same brakes on my 2011 mk2 fl TSI Octavia vRS is this how to vid help me do mine

[@1AAuto]

+Lee We're always cycling through common cars. We'll add this repair to our list! 1AAuto.com

[@Lee-At-Green-Pheonix-Rc]

@@1AAuto with this vid help me do mine on my vRS

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+Lee We don't have a how-to video for your vehicle right now, but the basic steps in this video should be enough to do this task. Buy this part for your vehicle on 1AAuto.com: 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

[@dukebacher1216]

Good God. I'd just shitcan the car if it was that difficult! Thankfully, you can do it from the top and save yourself 80% of the cuss words.

[@MrKatracho05]

I'll try to do it without taking the tire of

[@bettersteps]

Those tires are way off. They're not GTI at all.