How to Remove and Replace a Cylinder Head - Audi A4 A6 VW Passat Jetta 1.8L Engine Part 1

[@CJFX_]

You're a legend. Crystal clear explanations, video angles could not be better. Thank you

[@BleedingVortex]

This video is amazing. Currently having to remove the head gasket and this video is good teaching material. thank you

[@emilschw8924]

Thanks for this. I'm doing our VW Sharan 1.8T petrol - dang camshaft belt slipped off and got shredded by the belt shield. When this happened, our first thought was that the car has stalled (we stopped to pay toll fees) and tried to push the car back to life as our initial thought was that the battery ran flat. Unfortunately we damaged the valves. On the Sharan the engine is turned 90 degrees, so the camshaft belt sits on your left, which makes it a pain to get at the turbo. My aim is to lift the head + turbo out of the engine. This video is helping me a lot in determining what new tools I'll have to purchase. Interestingly, the coolant flange on the Sharan seems to be aluminium, I'll have to check. In the initial assessment we decided to replace the camshaft belt in the hope that we got lucky. I've got a new cam belt, plus tensioner, large and small pulley and a new waterpump already installed. By the way, the left engine mounting is really difficult to remove, you have to work around it. Unless I can remove it by moving it downwards instead of upwards... The second part of this video is giving me hope that we do not have any cracked/damaged pistons.

[@eddiebreelz4226]

The wobble tool helped me so much thank you for your video... i took the head off my 1.8t by following your methods...

[@VitalMusic217]

I´m about to do the same to my golf IV GTI. which car did you work on?

[@wan2bvader]

great stuff holmes . just what I needed to get get an audi back on the road. thanks

[@hailop4871]

Just got my first car a month ago, a 1998 Audi A3 1.8T, I think it's got a blown head gasket due to a few problems I've encontered in my time using the car. I'm 20 years old and don't got much money so I will be replacing it myself. I got some tools and I got the video, wish me luck!

[@gianfrancoa]

you are brave man, to tackle this job on a cramped german engine bay. Waiting to see the other parts!!

[@myRatchets]

it looks alot more scary than it actually is, but at the same time I know these engines so its easier for me too.

[@newgenerationisbg]

gianfrancoa You call THAT cramped? Have you looked under the hood of an Astra? The transverse engine in that makes it hell to do anything whatsoever.

[@CoyoteRacingLLC]

Do a vr6 is worse

[@spelunkerd]

That coolant hose flange is similar to what is seen in the Jetta, though it seems harder to get to. VW engineers have evidently not yet solved the problem of using plastic flanges against variably hot steel/aluminum parts. I know steel flanges weren't perfect, but you almost never have to replace a steel flange.... Great video series, thanks for going through the effort to post these. I especially like the fact you leave in the mistakes, like that broken plastic part. Not only does it speak to honesty, but also what to do next is often where we amateurs need guidance.

[@myRatchets]

yes I think that flange has been leaking from the first 1.8L engine they made and still I saw it leaking on the newer similar 2.0L turbo engine they have now lol. thats almost two decades without a solution.

[@justinyoungstown]

Taking apart is the easy part. Doing this job at work. Same thing happened as this car. Head was sent to shop.

[@DaytonCarCare]

Yeah I was doing a clutch on a B6 1.8t and with the transmission out it helped get better access to the rear coolant flange so changed it.

[@raymondedge9537]

Hey ratchets love your videos, building a 2000 Passat right now and your videos have helped tremendously. Could you make a video about where the vacuum lines go on the 2.8l 30v?

[@orochiwarrior111]

About the intake manifold, there are 3 10mm bolts directly under the manifold. They form a triangle, holding a bracket with tubes and connectors. Removing this bracket by removing the 3 10mm bolts will let you pull the manifold back for plenty of space.

[@jinhomui7713]

You are a life saver!!! Thanks for sharing!!

[@myRatchets]

JinHo Mui np, thanks for commenting.

[@davidhenriquez9562]

RatchetsAnd Wrenches how much does it cost to do just in labor

[@melkerekstromer6826]

Nice video! Did you install those headbolts dry or did you oil them before installing them

[@alealbert4686]

Thanks for your time and great explanation I have a question at same time can I use a AWM cod cylinder head in my 2004 A4 Quattro witch came w AMB ?.... exist a different ?... I have a head gasket problem w/cooling to my oil but cars runs no noise wird but eng light on cilinder 2 shows after diagnostic .. Thanks for any kind of concern,,,

[@jairosendsit8667]

I did an engine swap on one of these it was a fun job trying to figure out all the hoses there's so many one way check valves and vacuum tees luckily I didn't undo a lot of it vacuums lines whenever I removed the engine and I just swapped the parts but everything was old and brittle

[@tigercloud6945]

Great job I'm bringing my car to an Audi shop fixing an issue where my ABS brake light and my engine light flash at the same time the person is replacing the head gaskets everything and also the mass airflow sensor and in idle at Bob's almost dies the RPMs bounce do you have any suggestions or input your video is great by the way keep it up

[@X-l-HAD3Z-l-X]

Do you have to remove the timing belt to remove the cylinder head? I'm about to do this on my car but I have never messed with the timing on a vehicle whatsoever so I'm a little gun shy. Any pointers would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

[@EurekaRecycler]

Hay, I pulled my cylinder head off and found a gap/burn in the gasket between the cylinders. When I looked down the cylinders and saw no cross hatching, do I need to hone them? Can I hone without taking out the pistons? I wasn't burning oil. Thanks

[@Werewolfmage]

i have a question. did you drain the coolant? is there a valve to drain it?

[@zzoinks]

Wish me luck, because I might be attempting this.

[@ovale6]

First Last Im trying this soon aswell. Best of luck

[@MrRandolphLSmith]

Do you know anyone in Lynnwood, WA who can "moonlight" a blown head gasket job on a 2002 VW Passat 1.8 Turbo? It started blowing white smoke and was immediatly turned off. It is only started on occasion to move every week, it still runs.

[@joewontwice]

How long did it take for removal?

[@RLTPDX]

Hi. How are you. A question: I have to Audi 2004. A4 Quattro 1.8. Panel light turned on ( check engine. ) Code P0302. The found coolant inside cylinder, so they ll remove head to repair,most likely head gasket.

[@MirroCosmoKenisis]

hi if you are around.. I am doing this right now. started to get frustrated because I was missing u guys. lol. Please don't let me down. I want my car fixed and i have my own Black Hawk tools etc. I have easily 2 grand in my own tools. tools are sexy as hell. anyways I was told by my hubby that he thinks that I'm only going to be able to get maybe the oil pan. Haha wait till he gets off work..any suggestions.. I know watch out for vacuum lines ..blah cause problems later blah blah. thanks so much for everything.

[@showme360]

Hi RW Im currently stripping a 1999 Passat 1.8L Petrol 20V APT engine because of rough running at idle, hill climbing and cruising speed. Garage did compression test No1 cylinder is down by 30%. Done exhaust test with paper and suspect outlet valve has failed. Got as far as taking the inlet and outlet manifolds off and found the first exhaust port on cylinder one very clean compared to others coated in Carbon. Did WD40 test and found the fluid leaks away on the very first Valve all other vales including inlets are OK. Need some advise on how to proceed with this problem please!

[@Hajis627]

So the timing belt needs to be removed doing the cylinder head ?

[@Sulloot]

Is the process similar for the non-turbo engine? Thanks

[@AutoSupport1]

Hey man! Thank you for putting together this video, it is very informative. I'm about to use your videos and will try it on Audi A5 2.0. Do you know if the process is the same?

[@shaquizzle5548]

Does this video work for a 2007 2.0T?

[@orochiwarrior111]

I have the same car, mine's a 1.8t b5 Passat, same exact setup under the hood. You know that coolant flange you mentioned next to the combi valve ? (or egr valve).. Well, I changed out my Coolant flange after around 20 hours of working on it, and as I was tightening the last bolt (specifically the first double headed bolt on the bottom of the flange that holds the flange against the engine block) with flexible socket wrench, the damn thing broke. So about an inch or so of the bolt is stuck in the head. Do you think I can get away with drilling through that bolt by going through the firewall after removing the battery?? I took it to 2 professionals who specialize in bolt removal, they tried everything they had in their shops and utterly failed. They told me my only bet is to remove the entire engine. Can't tell you how frustrated I am with myself for breaking that damn bolt.

[@CJFX_]

Please help: is it normal for a "low pressure" light to come on after replacing cylinder head + oil cooler +oil filter? I didn't pull the fuse to build oil pressure before starting it so maybe that's why the lifters are so loud?

[@waviestbeatz2205]

Collin Fox scan the car for codes ! Might be off times via can chain tensioner

[@boostgauge6967]

would this be the same for an AEB engine?

[@getzybaggins]

yes

[@LoveBweezy]

I have a 2006 Audi A4 1.8t and my oil pressure light is on and my mechanic tells me there’s metal in the oil pan , is this the reason for it?

[@robertwolfiii8711]

I like listening to you

[@CJFX_]

What if I told you I got those monkey-torqued bolts in the back out with just a single allen key... Perks of being left handed 😂

[@BEERSnGEARS]

Hey 11:20 i broke the same damn thing, what is it called and were you able to get the same thing or make a 'rig'?

[@BEERSnGEARS]

+Dylan McClelland (Dylan6793) I still need to know!!!

[@djlunatikx]

Get rid of it and tune it out. Less things that can brake less things to buy

[@mikenati6213]

Did you ever find out what that part was called i broke the same thing.

[@anaflores926]

Do you have the part #? ^^^^

[@s7hernandez02]

Would it have been easier to take off the fuel injectors as well? Would that damage anything?

[@myRatchets]

It wouldnt damage anything but it wasnt necessary!

[@s7hernandez02]

Alright, I was working on my Audi as well and found it easier to remove them as it gave me more space to work with in order to take off the coolant tube and the header as well. Got stuck a bit on the header seeing that it the last two are nuts ...do you have a video on how to take off the serpentine belt and timing belt?

[@myRatchets]

yes, I have a timing belt belt video series, just check out my channel and you'll find it. gl

[@s7hernandez02]

Thanks a lot, I will try my best!

[@TylerCizewski]

What book did you use

[@Juscomics]

This man did everything but remove the cylinder head

[@traviswschneider]

I do not understand when you say "monkey torque on these" what is this? 😂 just kidding awesome video.

[@danielbargas3377]

It takes all of 2 minutes to remove the fuel rail

[@fidelbarron89]

What if the car just shuts down while running but it wont crank or start ? Need feedback please

[@myRatchets]

+Fidel Barron did it run low on oil? Can you manually turn the engine over?

[@fidelbarron89]

Im assuming it was running low because i checked the second day it was down .. What do you mean by that ?

[@MZLALA19]

What about 06 audi bad head installed

[@thenhraguy4935]

best thing to do is take these 1.8t engine and sell it because ther complete junk after 120,000 miles, all the plastic clips breaks, turbos charger failer is common, they also run extreamly hot ,they crack blocks, heads, the clutches in the cars are also junk .. these enginesand cars are known for tons of problems . now dont get me wrong , they do last long tho and run ok, but there just so problematic there not worth buying . if your going to buy a vw engine make sure its the 2.5 I5. the 2.5 I5 is much much much much better setup than 1.8t and sounds,runs so much better, after i found the 2.5i5 i dont even touch 1.8s and more

[@ShopTown]

sonic knuckels incorrect info! Best thing to do with a 1.8t is turn up the boost!

[@augustinetucker2358]

Nice but that connector you broke is gonna cost over $24 at the dealer.

[@NDAGR-]

Where the rest ??

[@bertmollar]

"this is really pissing me off" ha ha

[@EurekaRecycler]

Hay, I pulled my cylinder head off and found a gap/burn in the gasket between the cylinders. When I looked down the cylinders and saw no cross hatching, do I need to hone them? Can I hone without taking out the pistons? I wasn't burning oil. Thanks

[@EurekaRecycler]

Hay, I pulled my cylinder head off and found a gap/burn in the gasket between the cylinders. When I looked down the cylinders and saw no cross hatching, do I need to hone them? Can I hone without taking out the pistons? I wasn't burning oil. Thanks