I did this repair recently after watching this video. I did it without removing the vacuum lines from the bracket. I was able to hold the bracket back with a zip tie and access the bolts with an extention and u-joint.
@StevesGarage11 ай бұрын
That's great! Easy enough to zip tie it out of the way and not have to remove it.
@mariojimenez6125Ай бұрын
Thanks man I watched your video and a few more on KZbin before I went for it and I successfully managed to replace my VW GTI’s thermostat, thank you very much.
@StevesGarageАй бұрын
Nice! It's not a bad job once you get access to it. Cheers to a properly running car!
@superdave19855 Жыл бұрын
I would add that for peace of mind, it doesn't hurt to use some Permatex Water Pump/Thermostat sealant and place a *THIN* layer on the mating surface where the flange meets the block. It just acts basically as another layer to help seal and as back-up for when the o-ring starts to leak. Again, not required, but I did for my water pump as well just as an extra precaution.
@StevesGarage Жыл бұрын
It's not really necessary if the installation doesn't call for it. In fact it can cause more harm than good if it ends up pushing out into your cooling system. The o-rings on both the water pump and thermostat housing should seal fine.
@jonathanyates8414 Жыл бұрын
Great video
@StevesGarage Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@benjaminnarbut89945 ай бұрын
I didnt even think of this way the way I did was I took the alternator off 🤣🤣
@StevesGarage5 ай бұрын
Definitely a couple different ways to go about it! I'm sure removing the alternator makes it a lot easier to access, but I don't like removing the alternator so I found another way.
@benjaminnarbut89945 ай бұрын
@@StevesGarage yeah mine wasn’t cracked either just seeping from the worn o ring but I put a metal one FCP
@StevesGarage5 ай бұрын
@@benjaminnarbut8994 Perfect replacement!
@benjaminnarbut89945 ай бұрын
@@StevesGarage Next job is the timing belt
@StevesGarage5 ай бұрын
@@benjaminnarbut8994Definitely not something you want to put off! I did mine before I had the YT channel, but I'll be needing to do it again. This time I'll be sure to film a video.
@user-cq9xp2eo9c7 ай бұрын
Great vid thanks
@StevesGarage7 ай бұрын
You're welcome, thanks for the comment!
@netoal2378Ай бұрын
I have a coolant leak cant tell where its from, ive replaced the thermostat housing not that long, could it be the water pump it has a metal one i replaced a few years back, stomped, its a good leak down the front of the oil pan
@StevesGarageАй бұрын
This is tough without being able to see it in person. Being down the front of the oil pan, I doubt it's the water pump - if it were that you'd see a leak on the passenger side area. It could be your coolant hard pipe or any number of hoses. I'd trace all the coolant lines and see if you can find a trail of coolant from somewhere.
@netoal2378Ай бұрын
@@StevesGarage will keep looking around,thanks.
@NectarineC4 ай бұрын
Is this the same for the MKIV TDi?
@StevesGarage4 ай бұрын
I've never worked on one, but judging by the photos I've found it looks similar, but not 100% the same.