2010 Volkswagen Beetle /Bug 2.5L Alternator Replacement With Helpful Tips

[@coltonbrock8540]

I was just about to attempt this for a friend's Beetle for free... thank you for convincing me otherwise 😂😂 In all seriousness, very thorough overview. It took hours to find a video on the 2.5 in a Beetle, and very pleased with the level of detail. Thank you!

[@tomfischer2190]

Forget it, a major PITA. Just avoid BW products.

[@walterclark7650]

Thank You for this video I had the pleasure of doing this exact thing to my daughter’s car and it worked so well I will be watching more of your videos and hitting the like button Thanks Again Walter Clark

[@jaythemechanic4950]

Thank you for watching.

[@edwinthomas618]

Yes great video. I saw this after I did this job. It was a PITA

[@jaythemechanic4950]

Thank you for watching.

[@hollybyars5692]

Love how well you explain everything and point everything out. You're awesome. Thanks

[@jaythemechanic4950]

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[@tatsu0845]

If I fix this car thanks to this tutorial I'll no longer be homeless

[@jamesbrown7991]

thank you for the vid...unfortunately the hardest part of the job was not shown..went from alt. on to alt. off..?

[@danspitzer2348]

Good video, one thing to note on our 2007 the tensioner bolts are 15mm, also I would recommend purchasing universal sockets for all the sizes needed

[@sandyojeda9043]

Thank you , very helpful.

[@jaythemechanic4950]

no problem. I'm glad it helped.

[@mikeallen3646]

thanks so much, how long did it take from start to finish?

[@adventures223]

Dam what a job theres killer money to be made working on these German vechiels when you specialize in working on them

[@TheNotYetProSkaters]

What’s the labor time for this if a shop Would do this?

[@jaythemechanic4950]

According to shop key pro, its 4.4 hours.

[@carslover3509]

Thanks man

[@jaythemechanic4950]

no problem. I hope it was helpful. Thank you or your support.

[@emmanuelcine3541]

Can I just remove all the front ??

[@jaythemechanic4950]

You can. It is called "service mode" You don't actually remove the complete front end. You need to remove the bumper and rebar and then detach the radsupport and " pull it forward about 5 inches" They recommend a special tool but you don't need it. Just find 2 long bolts that will screw threw the radsupport and onto the frame to hold the radsupport securely.

[@emmanuelcine3541]

@@jaythemechanic4950 exactly ayt tnkx

[@todddixon9767]

Yes the Chilton's manual show to remove front clip and put radiator in downward position which enables you to remove power steering pump just pulley n 3 bolt the alternator comes right out

[@tomfischer2190]

Folks, I could not find that day-m socket to remove the alternator idler ANYWHERE. I tried Harbor Freight, Tractor Supply, Advance Auto, Autozone, ORileys, and even WalMart. NOTHING. This is pure BS. Why in the "aych" did VW engineers do this? If I manage to get these cockamamie triple square bolts out, I will NOT be putting them back in. This persecution is enough to make me NEVER buy another VW product.

[@jaythemechanic4950]

@@tomfischer2190 have you seen their commercials lately? 😄😄