How To Replace or Reseal Brake Vacuum Pump

[@sinistervulcan]

VW dealer wanted roughly $400 to do this. This video is the best I have found on this topic, thank you sir.

[@boostednick]

I just got an estimate from a VW dealership yesterday to replace mine while I was getting a bent wheel replaced and an alignment and they wanted $500 lol. I'll definitely be doing this job myself. Seems fairly simple to do.

[@steamerxxx]

my vw dealer wanted $700

[@menglin9037]

My VW dealer wanted 844 + tax! Is it all because of inflation or what?

[@jordsfjords885]

just for the work??? if yes then my local mechanic can do it for 15€. crazy

[@fiatlux4265]

This video stands out from so many others on this repair, simply because of the angle that you're able to show the pump removal/replacement procedure with.. specifically the hardest to reach bolt that requires that really dumb bracket (Why, Audi? Why?) to line up when putting the replacement back on! Didn't catch this on the first go, after watching your video, I saw the bracket and went OMG AHA! Ran right out to the garage and bam! After some lining up work, the screw finally threaded in.. thank you for being straightforward but showing all the critical areas!

[@HumbleMechanic]

That’s Awesome!!!

[@CallieSchneider]

Easily one of the best how-to videos I've ever seen. Nice work!!!

[@eiggiboy]

Thanks, It's just the perfect tutorial that I need. I just got an oil change from the dealer and they said that I need a new vacuum pump because it's leaking oil and they gave me a $720.00 estimate for it.

[@myphatself]

I just got hit with this too. And at the same price.

[@nel9827]

Scott Mullinix did you do it?

[@dexterflorey3676]

I had the same situation just a few days ago from the dealership. They only said it was leaking oil. So do you think that it would be fine to just change the seal?

[@dexterflorey3676]

I had the same situation just a few days ago from the dealership. They only said it was leaking oil. So do you think that it would b fine to just change the seal?

[@eiggiboy]

@@dexterflorey3676 save yourself some money, I bought the seal from eBay it’s not for much and it’s easy to install just be careful the tubes they might be brittle.

[@HumbleMechanic]

SUPER easy DIY!!! Thanks for all the support on the MK5 project everyone. It makes me really think about what car to do next.. ;) #justfinishtheVR6tCharles!

[@takeomack2782]

HumbleMechanic You should do a W8 Passat next! 👍👍😉😉

[@Saymyname1.2]

Thanks a lot! Are there any other possible oil leaks in that area of the engine? A video list regarding oil leaks for GTI would be super duper to have!

[@thekop9049]

4nm or 9nm?

[@loisemmerich3850]

Hi HumbleMechanic :) and all the friendly peeps out there. Looking for some urgent assistance. We have a BMW 318i F30 2016 - B38 engine. We replaced the oil cooler, oil filter housing and pressure converter electric valve. Vehicle is now running nicely with no more leaks or overheating. Problem is that the brake pedal is now very hard? Please advise? Thanks so much.

[@KingStreetTechnology]

I did this same repair on my '08 Passat. Also replaced the HPFP bolts with studs so I could periodically check the cam follower...except the local dealer took my studs and put bolts back in (I forget now why shop had it apart). Wasn't to happy about that. Keep the videos coming! BTW, I just passed 260k miles!

[@millhouse313]

OMG this is what I was looking for!!!! Thank you so so much Charles! I have done several repairs, and got my confidence in your quality videos, and non chalant, HUMBLE attitude towards mechanics. Thank you bro. I’m going to do this on my GLI as soon as I get a seal!

[@davetandy6008]

Cheers, my friend! I noticed an oil leak on the side of the engine today, took a photo of the part number of the cover, found out what it was from Google and here I am learning how to fix it. You've saved me £100 for sure 👍

[@ess.ayech.why55]

THANK YOU SO MUCH for this video. Although I will not be the person who will be doing this repair, this video has put my mind at ease because the dealership tried to make me believe that my Chevy Spark required WAY MORE steps than what you have. Sure, this is a different vehicle than what I have, however they are CERTAINLY taking advantage of the fact that I am not only a novice to auto repairs, but that I am a woman as well. THANK YOU AGAIN!

[@ch0wned]

That is a totally different kind of vehicle, from a different manufacturer! The jobs are in no way similar.

[@avonellis7279]

"Sometimes looking at it wrong, will cause it to break" lmao funniest yet truest thing ever said regarding the oh so fragile plastic pieces inside engine bays

[@HumbleMechanic]

Lol 😎

[@Dimbochan]

Thanks to your video I was able to get the courage to do this repair and completed it. As you pointed out, the extra black fitting one needs to be careful of not losing. The third screw attaching the vacuum pump to the engine at 4 o'clock is blind to access and must be very careful not to drop it, or the Torx drive one may be using on it. Those screws use a T27 wrench. I was able to save 700.00 from the dealer quoted repair, who said the part could not be rebuilt.

[@farnys_projects6722]

Wished I’d have listened to this video 2 weeks earlier 😂 absolutely love the content on the 2.0 Tfsi engines. I’ve got some very skeptics repairs after looking further into it... I broke the pipe on 1.18 seconds in😂 got to get one tomorrow. Decided to go for an aluminium one with extra long pipe for the small pipe to sit👍🏼

[@vanguardsr368]

Yep my vacume pump on my octavia vrs leaked. And it was the outer cover. Covered my flipping spotless engine bay with oil

[@stirfry4751]

Good broke it in for ya

[@muhammadaparuk8962]

Thanks for the informative videos. From South Africa

[@HumbleMechanic]

Thanks so much

[@18t4motion]

this might be right on time. just had a clutch replacement since the rms was leaking. looks like that wasn't the only thing leaking. Nice DIY

[@HumbleMechanic]

Thanks! It's a pretty simple DIY!

[@WarthogARJ]

Thanks, not my vehicle but very useful to watch. You produce a very clear video.

[@wyattoneable]

Classic Charles. Thanks and have fun at SEMA!

[@mikecade8598]

Hey Charles, THANKS FOR ALL YOUR HELP! I did the math based on your help compared to dealership estimates for repairs such as hpfp replacement,follower, vacuum pump etc. and You have saved me close to $1000.00 in costs. I'm just a poor boy from illinois and when i first looked under the hood on my vw passat I did'nt think I would ever be able to work on it at all. You,ve got freinds out here in cyberland!

[@alehksaj6635]

I followed this guide just like the valve cover to reseal my vacuum pump and it worked like a charm, (I subscribed after your valve cover video) Thanks a lot! Happy Easter!

[@HumbleMechanic]

Sweet!!!

[@Xdro19]

THANK YOU!!!! I was trying to figure out where the oil was coming from the top of my motor

[@peterhol3]

I work on BMW `s , and they use the exact same pump on some of their older models[ the E90`s] for the most time, the seal that will fail, is the seal under the large cover [ the one you didnt take off] And for some time , BMW didnt stock seals for this pump, you had to buy a brand spanking new pump !! So what we did in the shop, was buying the oil filter for that car , and using the seal that came with the filter, and used that - as the seal for the pump ! On he E90 models , the pump sits at the rear of the engine , leaking oil on the exhaust !

[@HumbleMechanic]

That is AWESOME!!!

[@MongooseTacticool]

Good tip, I'll remember that for my E46 1.8.

[@luiscoelho3523]

Excellent! Thank you!

[@alinutzalin6346]

1:18 "Sometimes looking at it causes it to break." Well, ain't that magical? haha.

[@stirfry4751]

Best video on youtube for this subject. Thank you.

[@caleb7897]

So glad i found this just bought an 07 Audi A3 needs the o ring changed i didnt know how to get to it😅 still new to rhis

[@grasshoppers05]

Thank you this saved me..but I’m dying 🤣🤣🤣 just looking at it will damage it 😂😂🤣😂

[@JonathanGonzalez-kb6es]

One mechanic told my brother that to replace the brake vacuum pump on the 2014 vw Jetta 2.5. He needs to pull the transmission to replace that pump.

[@resplendentwitticism]

Your videos are just the best.

[@scienceaccordingtoderwinwh1291]

Simple Green reacts over time with most aluminium alloys. Try soda blasting or good old dishwashing liquid.

[@donnguyen3795]

Thank you for the video, I have a 2008 passat with exact same oil leak, now it seems doesn't too bad or hard to fix it.

[@HumbleMechanic]

Nah super easy repair.

[@yueibm]

Have you ever seen a VAG vacuum pump leak oil into the intake? On my 2011 Cayenne VR6, it was burning a quart in half an hour, and I found the path to be from the vacuum pump (after replacing the PCV diaphragm, and then bypassing the PCV/CCV, and finally arriving at plugging the vacuum pump). I'm not sure if it's a failed check valve, or there's something more complicated. Thanks!! At least this comment might help other frustrated VR6 owners thinking they need a rebuild.

[@Eduardomd54]

Thank you very much, I will try myself to do the job. One question: the reason of the oil leak is only a worn “O” ring? So to fix it you only have to find a new one? No need to change the vacuum pump itself? Thank you

[@jordangroves4242]

Hey Charles! Love your channel. I have a 2007 GLI. Thanks for all the great info!

[@HumbleMechanic]

Nice!!! I just added a 2007 GLI to the fleet

[@jordangroves4242]

Perfect! I'm looking forward to learning more! Pretty sure i'm dealing with this vacuum pump oil leak. Hoping I can DIY

[@pauloneill8912]

hi ive replaced the oring due to leak but still leaking, can i get away with using sealant, it seems to be leaking from bottom end of case

[@heathcoker3378]

Thank you! I used this video to learn how to fix my 2015 for Fusion that suddenly developed a hard brake. I ordered the part from partsgeek.com and waited a week for it to come. 20 minutes off with the old part, and 20 minutes back on with the new part. Part Number for my 2015 Ford Fusion was : 119724-07964442 Brand: Motorcraft Notes: Power Brake Booster Vacuum Pump Condition: New total was under $100.00 plus my time I watched the KZbin above about replacing a similar part on an Audi/VW and it was almost exact, except the o-ring is not an o-ring in the Fusion part, and therefore you have to replace the part, not just the o-ring. The fusion version is a large o-ring with a smaller one attached like Oo Good luck. My perspective is that it is an easy fix - once you have the part.

[@Roadified]

Hey, thanks for the video! I have the oil leak there on 2.0 TSI 2009. Can it be caused by overpressure in this vacuum pump (thinking PCV Valve problem) ?

[@BlueHoodie74]

I wish you could post more DIY videos for all FSI BPY/CRZA engines. Love your DIY videos! Thanks! 👍👍

[@HumbleMechanic]

Oh yeah!!! I have since sent this car up to FCPEuro.

[@BlueHoodie74]

@@HumbleMechanic hey Charles! Thanks for replying! I'm no mechanic by trade but your DIY videos really helped me a lot tinkering my car. Thank you so much! 🙏🙏👍

[@BlueHoodie74]

@@HumbleMechanic I follow FCPEuro also but I prefer your DIY. Really well detailed.👍👍

[@feonics8917]

Thanks for the video, very helpful. I just did mine but I changed all the seals. Any reason you only did the seal for where it meets the engine?

[@Solidus_Zero]

I just did this thanks a bunch. I just realised though as I reinserted the pump into the cam shaft I did not check which was driven/drive end. I started car and tested brakes seems OK. I heard a clink as I screwed the pump back in. Would this be the drive inserting into the cam? What could the consequences of getting the drive the wrong way around be?

[@Ozzierob]

Excellent video man. Cheers

[@V10PDTDI]

Hi Charles I notice that when I do the vacuum pump on the 5 cylinder engine I also remove the cover and the plastic fittings and I reseal the cover and the fitting with sealant .

[@mosinnagant76]

Very good video. I am about to do this job on the A6 C6 3.0T. Does the engine oil need to be drained first prior to pulling the pump off?

[@marko1355]

Is the process the same for a 2015 brz. Great explanation btw 👍

[@EnduroRideCR]

Mr. HumbleMechanic Thank you from Costa Rica... great video, perfect shots and very well explained. (as usual) :-). Hope to see more DIY about the 2.5l

[@Deuce005]

Great video, right to the point and easy. Thank you.

[@BrentWood696]

Great video description but you should include WHAT vehicle you're working on. I'm looking for a mitsubishi pajero, this doesn't look like one

[@russell11fitzgerald]

Hey how’s it going I love your videos first off second I’m having a problem with my 2006 Audi A4 Quatro 2.0 FSI engine I recently had it into the shop to have the rear brakes done and now the brake pedal is fading to the floor they told me it was the master cylinder so we were pleased the master cylinder and we still have the same problem

[@adamvet9609]

has it got any return valve to stop engine oil from coming off to the brake booster in case the one in booster failed ,I have one here gave me aheadache to find out how come the oil in booster , the brake booster literally filled with oil , I would assume this happening during engine shutdown as that vacuum on booster will suck any oil in pump if it has not got valve at the outlet where vacuum hose connected to it , can you elaborate in this please

[@teerex9149]

I'm having trouble with an oil leak on a audi A6 just under the vacuum pump or high pressure fuel pump. It's also leaking on the alternator as well not sure what's causing this problem but I'd like to fix it before I trade it in as New Zealand is very hard to get the parts for it.

[@thrasher305]

Please do a video on replacing the cam tensioner chain and sprocket on a mkv.

[@multidezzle]

hey man can you turn the camelobe if its at his peak when installing the follower on this side? im gonna change it, the only thing i wanna know how to turn the camlobe 😅

[@tcrow25031]

Hey Charles. Great video. I’ve replaced mine, but can’t figure the two brackets that fit together that has the last special bolt.

[@banditouc]

What would cause hard brake pedal after rebuild? I have vacuum at pump outlet AND at booster end of hose by valve. No other leaks or noises.

[@BenState]

SUPER HARD on the EA113 in the Audi haha, almost zero room against the firewall

[@_fredoo.m]

@HumbleMechanic Great video, I have a Mk7 gti but the gasket is a metal gasket. Have you replaced a vacuum pump gasket on a mk7 gti before?? If so do you have any tips?? I replaced the gasket on mine because it was leaking but now it still keeps leaking, do you think I may need to resurface the vacuum pump??

[@dobarlos1381]

Great video! mine leaked at the front where the five Bolts are there is a seal aswell

[@botondgavaller817]

what did you do? changed the seal?

[@tunkhannock_autotech]

Have you ever replaced the o-ring under the nipple on the pump that goes to the booster? Have one that the nipple pulsates up and down making a knocking noise when it is cold.

[@karlmorgan-jones537]

Thanks for your video - very informative and useful.

[@SISTIC1]

Excellent tutorial!

[@SchneidyP]

Same process on a 2010 Passat 2.0t? Not sure which pump I need and if the hpfp needs to be removed. Thanks

[@peterclayton4385]

A few of your recent videos have slight sound issues like your voice is fluctuating. Thanks Charles for an otherwise great video!

[@nickolastiguan]

Damn 250k subs! your channel has come a long way since I first subscribed, Keep up the good work Charles! Btw, the first video I've watched on your channel was the how to use the "widow maker" car jack on your VW lmao still can't believe that crap made it into customers' cars...

[@HumbleMechanic]

Wow that’s FOREVER ago. Lol my 2nd video in fact. Thanks so much for all the support over the years. 💙💙💙

[@rays8339]

Hey Charles thank you for the info I just changed mine is not so long ago they sell a kit that you can replace both of the O-rings the cover and the one going to the cam

[@HumbleMechanic]

Nice. I haven’t seen one for the FSI. Just the 2.5

[@rays8339]

Rkx reseal sale them

[@TheMagicalTouch]

Great walkthrough, found my D5 volvo to be quite similiar. Would anyone happen to know where i could get a new one of those plastic brake booster connectory bits?

[@mikejames3263]

I had grime all over mine in my 2019 Alltrack. Can this housing leak cause misfires? I have brand new spark plugs, brand new coil packs, and I checked for a vacuum leak all over. I'm getting misfires in cylinder 3 mostly on cold starts but around 5 or so in all cylinders after it warms up. This vac pump is definitely leaking, so I was wondering if this could be causing my misfires. Thanks.

[@larryderuyscher4448]

Thanks Humble for the excellent video. I'm in the process of doing the whole intake camshaft swap and my pump was leaking like crazy. Now I know how to rebuild it. Also, (drum roll) I broke that small coolant nipple while removing the HPFP like you said to be careful of. Lol Although a little late for me, its a good thing to mention. Thanks again brother.

[@teerex9149]

My one is a Audi A6 2011 sedan this is my part 06E 103 535 A but it says it's a high pressure fuel pump not sure if it's a vacuum pump or not. New Zealand is hard to get the parts needed to fix oil leak problems. Oil leaks on the engine coolant inlet flange hose and drips off onto the ground. And there's a small leak just below the valve cover gasket on the cylinder head. Any ideas on what this issue would be? I am definetly leaking oil on the drivers side even oil leaking on alternator.

[@xlb1741]

Thanks for the video! I took apart the entire pump to replace all three O-rings/gaskets on the pump and found that there was a substantial amount of oil inside the pump. After cleaning the outer portion of the pump, I re-oiled the internal chamber of the pump and added Permatex Engine assembly lube to all the moving parts and gaskets. Is oil inside the vacuum pump normal? Also, I stripped the threads in the hole on the engine block side of the bolt at 430oclock position. So I screwed that bolt in with blue loctight, but it certainly didnt feel tight like the other two bolts as I was tightening it. Should I be concerned about this? Thank you!

[@RGV2300]

I tear it down mine completely, really easy functioning for the price they charge for a new one (210 usd in my country).

[@piani07]

Hi, related question. '07 jetta 1.6 bse, stiff brake pedal in the mornings, works ok when engine runs. Checked booster as recommended, seems ok. Changed vacuum valve+hose+ring where it enters into the booster. No better nor worse. Brakes ok. If i repeatedly press pedal hard and fast, a fiss can be heard. What should i do? Changing booster ? Thanks

[@asadqasim3832]

Hi, and thank you for your great instruction. I have a Ford Kuga and i have to change a Vacuum Pump clock. I am a handymann and mechmann , so i needed little help about how i will go for it. Did i need to change all the Vacuum pump ? or do you think its just great to change the ring?. Thanks again.

[@hugogarcia5934]

when attempting to remove the pump, I noticed that one of the blots is stripped. Any feedback on how I can remove this stripped bolt and also what part number it is, any help is much appreciated. Thanks in advance, btw love the channel.

[@COMB0RICO]

Thanks from Texas.

[@CR15PY1]

I replaced the seals on the vacuum pump 6 months ago, I tried removing my vacuum pump tonight to get my cam chain cover off, but the vacuum pump didnt want to wiggle off -_- any suggestions or reason it didn’t come off? I put the car in tdc before taking off the 3 t screws lol idk if that locked the vacuum pump in there good

[@tempestv8]

What is the part number for the new O ring seal?

[@reidsteph4286]

So if the end cap of the pump is leaking is it worth even doing this or just replacing the pump? Thanks

[@stevesas632]

Hi Humble Mechanic, great tutorial video. My wife's 2006 TT is leaking slightly at the bottom of this pump. Is there an O ring also behind the front cover plate of this? If so should I just replace this first or is it more likely the O ring that you replaced? Thanks

[@castineirachannel]

Good video where can buyer the kit for repair thanks

[@saulsoto8962]

would this have anything to do with a code p2400 on a 2.0 tfsi ? would there be any codes if this part would start to leak ? thanks for your time !

[@saulsoto8962]

and at this point I'm wondering if this is causing a misfire too ? I've replaced all spark plugs , coil packs , manifold with new injectors. Purge vavle, (which I owe you a big thanks for ) nd now this stinking p2400 comes rolling in . with a random misfire code. now , i know i gotta do a once over, retrace mysteps with the hoses and lines. but could this be my road to finally be able to pass smog in California... can this dang brake vacuum pump be making my leak detection pump go off ? could it be causing misfire ? well ill give it a go nd find out . thanks for giving me the confidence, to understand nd work on my car.

[@MongooseTacticool]

Same leaky pump on E46 4 cylinders (Yeah wrong brand for this channel), except more difficult to get at. Slather it in RTV and hope lol

[@Boz1211111]

I just disassembled vacuum pump on my renault kangoo but cant find the seal.. guess its going to be same.. hope is alive as long as oil is not leaking heh

[@skriblle]

Hi, great video. Many thanks. Can i ask you a question to see if you can help me. Recently i found out that my brake booster hose was cracked and i bought a new one. I replaced it, but the new one has a breather valve and my old one didn't have it. In VW they say this is an upgrade and there is no more replacments like mine, and that i should just close the breather valve with a rubber cap. Is this for real? What is your advice? Thank you so much for your channel

[@shamskl3245]

👍 great Explanation

[@StopTeoriomSpiskowym]

vaccum pump in oil in bmw isnt that what i think. its not broken pump. but one direction valve. it takes oil vapours and pul it in break underpressue lines. valve to repleace whole lines to clean and breaks servo

[@shotbysob]

Thank you so much for this video this is what I was looking for! A question though what is the black ribbed pipe called that is under the vacuum pump?? The pipe which the harness is connected to, the pipe that is covered with all the oil? Because I need to replace that pipe too but not sure what it is called! lol

[@HumbleMechanic]

It’s a hose for secondary air I believe

[@shotbysob]

@@HumbleMechanic Thank you so much! Will see if I can try to find one!

[@RedEyedJedi]

"Sometimes looking at it wrong will cause it to break" 🤣

[@8R4V3RY]

Will a failure of the brake vacuum pump cause a p2015 code as well?

[@HumbleMechanic]

this one should't. I rarely say something CAN'T happen, but not likely

[@derrickstinnett2054]

I have a 2014 Chevy Cruze that I have to put the brake pedal down to the floor to stop could this be my problem

[@Luchopalma]

hey i have quick question , new with the DYI , Do you have to change all o rings in the pump, i purchased a kit and it comes with several o rings not just one, please help me!!

[@jomommafoldin3000]

Hii my favorite yt mechanic my mk5 throwed a vacuum pump code 01793-001 and it says its a activation ground does that mean i have to replace it or is there actually a electrical problem?

[@KC-lu7vo]

This looks like a mk5 gti vac. pump. I have a mk5 rabbit with the 2.5l. I have already used the delete kit from APR. It too seems like leaking seals are the only issue I could detect wrong. Do you think the seals could be replaced on that pump as well or do you only recommend a replacement pump for the 2.5l. like in one of your previous videos?

[@gmupps]

Does the pump exhaust into cylinder head and out through the PCV system?

[@Assusize]

You may also need to replace inside seal as well. The leakage could also be there because of that inside larger O ring.

[@ClaudiuB]

do you have a part number for that?

[@Assusize]

@@ClaudiuB 11668626471 for the set of 2 o rings

[@ClaudiuB]

@@Assusize, But this is compatible only with BMW engines, right?

[@Assusize]

Claudiu B. Yes

[@mwfccso]

Hey Charles what is the torque for the two vacuum pump mount bolts and the 5 case torx bolts

[@HumbleMechanic]

Probably in the 7-10nm range. But I’m not sure off hand

[@akitadog01]

Hi there. I tried replacing my brake booster hose which had split in 2 places (2008 GTI FSI), but it broke off the nipple in the coolant flange, and it looks like a bear to try to replace. How hard would that be as a DIY for the flange? Thanks!

[@85funnyguy]

What is that thick coolant hose underneath the pump? I need a new one and can't find the part. It goes to a plack plastic piece.

[@davidegomez2834]

Great tutorial. But got the following codes P2602 & P0688 after assembly back and start engine along with rough idle, what could be this cause? Please HELP...thnx

[@miguelpernalete]

On the 2.5 engine with the 09g transmission you have to disassemble the pump to this job. Or you will have to take the transmission out of the car..

[@HumbleMechanic]

I take the pump apart

[@michaelhenriks9405]

Many thanks Charles for this tutorial and all the others. I have the same problem on my car but I read on several forums that it's usually the cover seal which fails. Is there any way to pressure test it? Or to distinguish which seal leaks?

[@HumbleMechanic]

For me I’d do one then the other. It’s such an easy and cheap job. That is if you are DIYing

[@amimaster]

I'm going to replace it since I've got a crack on the pump cover and it's leaking oil. My mechanic re-sealed it a while ago but it seems to leak anyway.. How could it happen?

[@alfonsohernandez2890]

thank you for yours videos

[@collinfassett3759]

Do some work on an ALH/BEW or an older tdi!

[@jebon2906]

Great DIY! For more of this! :)