How to install a water pump in a 2015 GTI

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[@MrRrres]

I just did this today and this is the best video for replacing the thermostat/water pump. The most straight forward. I watched the video and typed and printed what he was doing step-by-step. There were some things that the video didn't show or he didn't explain but you just have to fill in the blanks. You don't have to go as fast as him but the way he did it is the most efficient.

[@rs4b7]

You sir, are the fastest mechanic i have ever seen on a job like this! Thumps up from a college from germany!

[@GremcoGarage]

What city are you from and what college are you going to?

[@norcaloutdoor5462]

This guy is the expert. He works like a heart surgeon.

[@bm_wuratli6883]

alot ppl amateur like me remove front bee grille then u work more freely* but yes he work really fast LUL

[@norton5.037]

Finally someone who vacuum tests it before putting it all the way together. I hate the way the damn seal is on them so I always put a few dabs of rtv to hold it in when I pull em out the box so it's solid enough to hold when I'm ready to put it in. I typically avoid using the crank to get the belt on and just slip it on before I mate it to the block. Good vid though!

[@GremcoGarage]

Thanks for the comment what other vehicles would you like to see?

[@Some0ne001]

So much better than removing the whole intake manifold.

[@GremcoGarage]

What other cars would you like to see us work on ??? Thanks for the comment.

[@Some0ne001]

@@GremcoGarage Like to see BMW M3/4 as thats my next car im planning on getting either F80 or G80 chassis.

[@GremcoGarage]

Thanks for the comment I’ll keep you posted what we come across I will say it’s a lot more Volkswagen and Audi but BMWs do come in.

[@itzed]

But it’s going to need a carbon cleaning anyway. 😃

[@thilofrisch9894]

Guys a bit of a hack the way he’s rushing thru the process . I understand flat rate I was a Audi -VW master tech for 27 years and I wouldn’t want this guy ripping thru the process to try to impress the viewers not impressed .

[@oraclearl_fx]

Bro charged waterpump in 15min...i wouldve probably taken off the intake manifold, never knew the fan shroud could be removed thst easily 😂😂 good tip

[@GremcoGarage]

Thanks for the comment glad we could help you out for future work.

[@tydengr]

How you put the belt back on?

[@israelmaxwell4978]

Saludos excelente video , tengo una duda se le hace programación después de remlplazar la bomba de agua ? Gracias

[@streetstyle9200]

No no es electronica

[@pw5192]

Yep ive got to do this soon as i have a leak , i have the tools to do the job , the part is well expensive though, i think the sellers are taking the piss with the price of the whole unit , I have a 2016 polo 1.8 192hp gti tsi BM , DAJA code . The only tool i dont have is that vacume pump to pressure the system or fill it , i guess ill just do it the old fashioned way . Great vid by the way 👍🏼

[@GremcoGarage]

How much are they asking and where are you from?

[@pw5192]

@@GremcoGarage Im in the UK & we are being taxed to the hilt on parts etc, im looking at £250 ish for the part & that dont inc the 20% vat or shipping . We in the UK are being royally stiffed tbh, Where you located ?

[@GremcoGarage]

Well that sucks about the VAT tax. I’m currently located in Florida what other cars would you like to see us work on Year make and model?

[@pw5192]

@@GremcoGarage Out of curiosity did you need to clear any fault codes whilst doing the waterpump ?

[@GremcoGarage]

You need to output the motor in the pump to purge the air out.

[@doru-adrianmetesan575]

Hello. Is it the same for 1.8 tsi bzb 2009 passat cc? To change only the thermostat do you have to take the pump down? Thanks?

[@GremcoGarage]

No it’s not the same. The thermostat is integrated with the pump in the Passat.

[@deeznut9734]

wasn’t as hard as i thought it would be thanks for the tips 💯

[@insanegixxerdude486]

Ya. I would take my car here. Love how the tech just throws the customers car parts on the ground. lol. You might as well just do it yourself after this video. Minus tossing parts on the ground.

[@sbcl77]

This tech is a beast These are tougher than he makes it Look the belt and throttle body are a pain in the ass. Lining up the plastic intermediate tube to oil cooler can be a pain also 🫡

[@adamc2451]

Do you guys know what is just underneath the intake manifold actuator rod? I have a leak but I don’t know if it’s fuel or not. It’s that black cylinder thing above where he’s working. I don’t know if coolant or fuel runs into there

[@GremcoGarage]

That’s the water pump

[@duledxb]

Great video! Obviously you can do it with your eyes closed... ;) Where is the "Radiator bypass valve" command located in VCDS? Tnx!

[@GremcoGarage]

I can get you more information tomorrow

[@pw5192]

Hi do you have a video of proceedure to re-sealing the valve cover on this engine or the same engine ? If not can you tell me if i need to drop any coolant to do a valve cover re-seal as there seems to be coolant hoses going over the cover, or can i just un-harness the hoses to give me clearance ? Thanks in advance

[@GremcoGarage]

It’s the same as the ccta Tiguan with the exception of draining the coolant and removing the exhaust cam shifter solenoids

[@pw3565]

@@GremcoGarage Ahh so i need to remove the solenoids thats behind the coil pack harness ?

[@GremcoGarage]

Yes , make sure to keep them in order

[@pw5192]

I managed to do the valve cover reseal yesterday, so it was the first time doing this on my 1.8 2016 gti tsi polo DAJ , i can say that it was eventful to say the least 😅 i replaced all the oil seals cam side apart from the top timing chain cover main seal . Renewed hpfp oil seal & vacuum pump gasket , all new hardware too , Successful job with no oil or fuel leaks . More to that job than meets the eye . Now ive got everything i need to do my waterpump unit & also need to put a new heater support pump on at the same time 😂 But there is one thing thats bugging me is it easy to flush the cooling system out while the heater support pump & the waterpump unit is off the car + flush out the heater matrix aswel as the radiator ?

[@GremcoGarage]

Flush through the upper rad hose out the lower and flush into the block with the pump off

[@davidcampos268]

Waterpump is fixed but you have a couple broken connectors

[@juniorbucknor1333]

This guy is fast

[@GremcoGarage]

Thanks for the comment. What cars are you working on this weekend?

[@juniorbucknor1333]

Mk7 gti water pump 7 months ago and now my water pump went again smh so I came back to watch . Didn’t see your reply. This is my 3rd assembly that went smh

[@deeznut9734]

@@juniorbucknor1333im on my second assembly first cracked water pump now stuck thermostat

[@eduki]

Why worry on overtorquing the bolts to the water pump plastic body, yeah, just full tight them with the electric wrench lol. By the way, no need to pay attention on the torque sequence of these bolts, just doit as you want, man...omg

[@bestofnick2738]

Lmao whoever did the closed captioning for this video .. need to clean your ears out 😂

[@GremcoGarage]

KZbin does it lol

[@GremcoGarage]

What other cars and videos do you want to see on this channel what do you personally work on?

[@sonofgod3511]

Mines just failed on my 1.8tsi at 128k miles. Dealer wants around 1500$ part & labor 😢

[@norcaloutdoor5462]

My dealer ask me to pay $2300. Will never buy the VW again.

[@Jonathan-qc1ff]

Dude's on a speed run or what ?

[@GremcoGarage]

Just a standard workflow

[@Jonathan-qc1ff]

@@GremcoGarage in 30 minutes he can change the waterpump / thermostat housing but VW charges 3h of work ... I mean come on .

[@GremcoGarage]

Obviously, I cut the video down pretty quickly. But 30 years of working on cars, you tend to pick up tricks to help your job go faster.

[@Jonathan-qc1ff]

@@GremcoGarage Sure, I totaly get that.

[@GremcoGarage]

Where are you from? What are you working on this weekend?

[@baileymarie3050]

You can tell he’s not hourly

[@GremcoGarage]

Thanks for the comment. What makes you say that? What cars are you working on and what cars would you like to see on the channel? Are you a full-time mechanic?

[@norcaloutdoor5462]

@@GremcoGarage Mean that he is so expert on this

[@Incomudro1963]

Bull in a china shop approach.

[@GremcoGarage]

What didn’t you like ?

[@itzed]

Obviously it’s not his first rodeo. 😂

[@adamc2451]

Mine just failed at 87k miles…7k past the warranty. On the highway my water temp went to 260°. Rough night, gonna be a tougher morning with the cost of the fix. Unbelievable

[@GremcoGarage]

Holy ship snacks that stinks what city and location are you in. To do this job it’s not that big of a deal I’m pretty sure I have multiple videos at this point with that engine

[@GremcoGarage]

Wish you the best that stinks that you’re passed your warranty

[@adamc2451]

@@GremcoGarage in Buffalo, NY. If I didn’t already give the ok to the dealership I may have taken a crack at it. Is what it is now🤷🏻‍♂️

[@GremcoGarage]

@@adamc2451 what was the dealer price if you do t mind me asking just to give people an idea

[@adamc2451]

@@GremcoGarage $1799.67 in NYS after tax for a water pump and thermostat replacement

[@gregzoller9003]

I’ve always felt this is a poor design from VW, First, their water pumps fail too easily, and second, an item that will be replaced at least a couple of times in the car’s life shouldn’t me easier to access-not hidden behind so much stuff.

[@norcaloutdoor5462]

I agree, this is a piece of junk. I own one and currently have this issue. Dealers ask me to pay 2300 dollars to fix. I paid 290 dollars for Diagnostic and brought it back home. I have 5 Toyota and never have this issue. Will never buy VW again.

[@WatchMan1962]

What a nightmare.