VW 1.8 Turbo Alternator Removal Simple Easy Steps

[@herdpm1]

GOD BLESS YOU MY FRIEND! Other videos led me astray, but yours returned me to the correct path!

[@g_no4707]

Hey BMAC, just wanted to take the timeout and thank you for this vid and the throttle body video you have up... my wife's 03 Turbo S alternator went out and killed the battery too... I havent done much work on it due bc well... it's a VW. But this video helped out a TONS and saved us $300 - $400 in labor costs from the dealer and local shops! You are much appreciated!

[@wayneevans4179]

Excellent vid - I wouldn't have even attempted this without it! Saved me $500 on getting it done at the shop. The injectors were a bit of a pain but other than that simple enough. did have a bit of a rough idle afterwards but seems to have come right. Thanks!

[@smoothe4216]

nice and thanks for posting, might want to add disconnect battery as a safety precaution

[@per4maba2ked02]

This helped loads, thanks a million my friend, your videos are top notch for normal lads like me :D

[@BMACVAGS]

Per4mABa2ked0 No problem, be sure to add me on Facebook

[@per4maba2ked02]

will get on the case straight away, next jobfor me is getting the wing mirrors off so i can repaint them!

[@liober8876]

Hi from France ! Thanks a lot for this easy way to remove it ! The hard thing is to pull out the part !!! Aaarghhh !!!! Thanks a lot !

[@BMACVAGS]

No problem, glad i could help. Have you subscribed to the channel?

[@paddlegirl991]

This video was a HUGE HELP. Thank you so much.

[@dernich100]

This DEFINITELY LOOKS EASIER than it actually is BELIEVE me! I just removed my 02 VW Passat alternator.

[@AP-mp5oe]

Thank you. Very proffesional and helpful demonstration!!

[@feedyourspeakers]

Just had to replace my alternator and this helped out a lot thanks!

[@BMACVAGS]

Excellent, make sure to subscribe

[@tientrinh943]

Was it hard.

[@natedub1]

If anyone reads my previous comment and has the same issue check into throttle body alignment. That was my issue. Almost every thread says to use a vag-com to realign the throttle body. I was fortunate to be able to use the 'key on' method. Turn key to acc. and do not start it or touch the gas pedal. Wait 3 mins minimum (I waited 4 mins). Turn key all the way off. Turn car to on wait a few seconds and start as normal.

[@eyestungdustnblind]

THANK YOU SO MUCH . THIS IS ALL A NOOB WRENCHER COULD ASK FOR

[@thedurablecardboard8320]

The description of this video says that its a VW Golf, but this is actually a New Beetle. Removal on a Golf will be similar, if not easier, due to the additional space under the hood of a Golf compared to the NB

[@tomyluc25]

I removed the passenger side headlight and bucket. Few hoses and no messing with the throttle body or fuel lines

[@gregonion8693]

Would have been helpful to have seen you loosen the injectors.

[@The2011SS]

I did an alternator swap on an 01 beetle turbo yesterday, I didn't have to remove tensioner or loosen injectors. That alternator will come out, just takes a little bit of persuasion :)

[@geekintheshell]

Can you provide some hints of how you removed the alternator without loosening the injectors? I am doing mine tomorrow. Thanks.

[@longohome]

I actually have to remove my AC compressor. Is it a clear shot to the compressor once the alternator is out of the way?? Great video! Very nicely done!

[@b.chuchlucious5471]

Can confirm, remove passenger headlight assembly to remove/install alternator. No need to remove fuel rail to do this job on a turbo bug.

[@camagramps1]

This will depend on your headlight assembly; mine has an inner 'can' the headlight assembly fits inside that effectively walls off access to the engine compartment. Pretty sure this will change the aim of the headlight and is more disassembly than I was willing to mess with. I did see on another video, when the headlight assembly was removed, there was no such inner shielding.

[@ericpeterson243]

If you can't get that last part off, grind down that 1/4" bit of the panel around the opening. I did about 4" length and a little coaxing got it out. Take off the gasket first on the throttle body. I ripped mine up

[@nickb_8434]

Life saver lol thanks!!

[@BMACVAGS]

Happy to help!

[@Boxxybrown7]

You saved my day! Cheers!

[@JeffBrown88]

does this video have a tool checklist by any chance? that would be extra helpful as i dont have an armory of tools on hand and would need to go buy some of this stuff

[@SassyPants6611]

what tools are needed?

[@mayanalien]

Great video. Best ive seen

[@BMACVAGS]

Thank you

[@rexhepsaiti]

BMAC VAGS hello i need help my car Golf 4 1.8T year 1998 don't want to start i have changed the new battery after 2 days the car have no battery same problem do you think is problem the alternator? I can start only with cables from another car.

[@mayanalien]

The car has something taking power the whole night. If you can start it up with cables and it stays running then your alternator should be fine. Your battery was probably fine too. You have to find what is staying on.

[@rexhepsaiti]

Diego Salvatierra yes i can start the car with cables or if i push the car in the gear 2 start the car and i drive but the generator must give power to battery right? you think something thief the power of battery?

[@mayanalien]

Yes. That would be what I understand to be the problem. You have to find out what is stealing the power at night.

[@tomgharris88]

Great video thanks

[@natedub1]

I have really rough idle after replacing alternator. I tore the throttle body gasket and tried to cheat with gasket sealer and the bug saw right through me with abnormal revs. So I replaced the gasket like a good boy hoping all is well, but it is idling so rough it makes me think the timing is off. Have you had an experience with this? Awesome video btw.

[@My_Fast_Life]

Step one, disconnect the battery negative cable. Step two, take off your watch. Step three, follow this video.

[@lambertjohn-baptist3909]

love watching your videos, makes me want to do more on vw work myself than taking to garage. Do you have any videos on voltage drops? and charging faults? keep up the good work

[@diggerlenny4836]

REally helpful vid mate. thanks. I have 2002 Octavia vrs. Im wondering would a 1.6 or 1.9tdi octavia have same altenator as mine? or even mk 4 golf 1.4,1.6 etc

[@darktragedyx]

Thanks for the video!

[@dangerfieldbd]

Would a code reader pick the fault up going to pick one up tomorrow

[@brianreed621]

I almost paid someone to-do this cause I thualt it was going to be to hard but after I started doing it it was very easy to do only took me about a hour to take off and put back on

[@BMACVAGS]

Excellent

[@pyrokid888]

I am ordering a replacement alternator for my 2000 Beetle 1.8T and it may come without the pulley. Is it difficult to remove the pulley from the old unit and replace? I don't think fitment will be an issue as I am getting a good Bosch part. I am more interested to know if the pulley is pressed on or bolted in and if bolted can I remove it without a pneumatic wrench. Great video btw. Thanks!!!

[@g_no4707]

This helps, but how do you loosen the injectors like that???

[@Jackofallthetrades]

What is the correct make and model and amperage of alternator for this car? I was planning on getting a 120amp alternator, but wasn't sure if that was overkill (I see 70 amp all the way up to 120 amp). I see different brands (Duralast, Bosch, etc.) and stuff like "For Valeo Unit" at auto parts websites. Thanks for your help! And yes, subscribed :)

[@BMACVAGS]

You need to check the correct part for your particular vehicle, models will vary.

[@dangerfieldbd]

Sound I'll have look there tomorrow don't think he has any with that engine in do but I'll look round and find a 90 amp one I've heard people putting vr6 ones in think there 120 amp would that not be better?

[@dangerfieldbd]

Still got the 70 amp one in I've left that one in the old one was 90 but that is the one that melted the fuse box

[@BenBates13]

Thank you so much for the video, did you remove the throttle because it was in your way of the alternator?, or are you always supposed to remove the throttle before removing the alternator? and also, do you think replacing the alternator will be similar with a 2000 VW Golf? im pretty sure it will, but im just curious if you know for sure, or have an idea thank you again! im about to watch the Throttle cleaning and Removal video, you made, after this video

[@MaikEletrica]

Ajudou muito, valeu!

[@rcaruso10]

Same here, got to the the last part but cant figure out how to you loosen the injectors???

[@JSGrind]

do you have to lock the tensioner or can you do it without? tiy

[@bhelm111]

what size diameter pin/rod did you need for this job?

[@MegaPianogenius]

why do you have to remove the tensioner after locking it?

[@boost2jz]

Which alternator do I have to put in a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle 20V Turbo, please help?

[@dangerfieldbd]

I'll remove it tomorrow and take it back to the breakers will any 90 amp one do? Also just before battery dies the abs light airbag light in traction control light come on I'm thinking it's a bad earth

[@BMACVAGS]

You need to get the right alternator first, once you get that and the car is charging, then we can look into the airbag lights. The fact is the alternator could be causing all of your problems

[@davidcioara7666]

Any ideea on how can I make my turbo more wistlely ? Sound better ? ( 1,9 TDI )

[@TheJorgSacul]

When my turbo (1.8t Passat 2001) was failing, it kept making a whistling sound, so we named the car "Whistling Death" 😆 Still have that car 5 years later, totally a love/hate relationship.

[@bucklee436]

is this same for 2004 passat 1.8T?

[@LionHrtMuzik]

thx bro!

[@surfdaze]

3 tensioner bolts right?

[@dangerfieldbd]

The black cable going to altanator had melted the fuse box on top off battery changed the box today ie ok now but it's still getting very hot any ideas?

[@BMACVAGS]

have you put the correct alternator on?

[@michaelseer]

How do you get these damn thing´s back in ?. I have a polo 9n and can´t get the alternator back in. Do you have to force it with a nail bar ?.

[@sanman173]

I left the tensioner locked with the metal rod for a month sitting in my garage. By the time I got to it the rod was bent and I can't get it out.

[@mikemcinnis12]

Sandy Pichardo try to hold the tensioner straight on the rod and use a very small screw driver to hammer it out

[@2ndaccess408]

What music is that???

[@dangerfieldbd]

Hi I've a 2001 1.8 turbo aum engine code golf today it lost power in cut out air bag light came on traction control light and some other light had altanator checked was only charging at 5 volts so changed it got one from a scrap yard but it's a 70 amp one was a 90 that came out off it still won't hold charge and brings lights on before it dies tried my battery in another car and it's holding charge any ides doing my head in

[@BMACVAGS]

Get the right alternator, these cars are particularly sensitive to voltage irregularity. Get the correct alternator and let me know.

[@HorseAndGoatLover]

Ok so I changed my alternator a few days ago and i removed those 3 hose on top...... needless to say my car won't start now do you know what i could do to fix it?

[@HorseAndGoatLover]

I put everything back exactly how it goes so I don't really understand

[@BMACVAGS]

+HorseAndGoatLover What is the car doing? and what hoses did you remove?

[@HorseAndGoatLover]

+BMAC VAGS I removed the three on the top that connect to the silver tubes (I know I sound stupid I know what it is but I don't know what its called) and the first few times I tried to start it it would turn over and try to start for like 3 seconds and then just die

[@BMACVAGS]

did yo disconnect the fuel lines?

[@HorseAndGoatLover]

I disconnected all 3 that hooked up to the silver thing that you had to move to get the alternator out

[@benjamincruz3313]

thank you

[@eyestungdustnblind]

AT 3MIN 40 SECONDS / SEEING THE BACK OF THE ALTERNATOR / I AM TRYING TO DETERMINE WHERE I WOULD PUT AN UPGRADED GROUNDING WIRE GOING TO THE NEG POST ON MY BATTERY . I THINK THAT THE CABLE SHOWN REMOVED WAS THE POSITIVE POST ,CORRECT ? ANY HELP .....

[@anewzack78]

what the hell is the small wire with the nut that requires a 8mm socket do? i've only ever seen alternators with 2 wires, these have 3 wires.

[@dylanconley9190]

Zeek sheparzo it looked like something just to hold the wire in place.

[@mexicanme2769]

Amo este pedo Cantonese so much knowledge f yea

[@mexicanme2769]

Cabrones no Cantonese

[@marcusanthony8033]

You didn’t have to take the tension off you doing to many steps that’s not necessary

[@kbosh1561]

Hey maybe learn what a 1.8T engine looks like....and don't a jag who mislabels his video.

[@timdelaney2798]

This is not a 1.8 turbocharged engine.... note the 2.0 on it. The 1.8 configuration is different making this video irrelevant. Please change the title to reflect engine type.

[@vytautas5100]

This is 1.8 l. 20 valve turbo engine. Same as Octavia 20V 1.8T and some other manufacturer models.

[@MegaPianogenius]

wish i had seen this before i went out with mate to change alternator on octavia 1,8t 20v and he set about undoing the bolts on the alternator without releasing the tensioner? now its slightly slipped so i cant get the bolt back in place ? the other bolts are back and i saw how to relase the tension on this vid but my adjustable spanner is too big and wont go past the front of bonnet protection rail to fully lever down and put the pin in place?

[@shona5512]

Note how there is no point between the 20. It varies with each make and model that the 1.8T is installed in, but on the New Beetle, the engine cover reads 20V Turbo.

[@timwolf6470]

What the fuck did I just watch

[@yojomojo6262]

hi, can you put a video up on how to remove injectors from the rail on a 1.8t 20v? I have new ones from a bam 225bhp engine but can't get them out of the rail? thanks