VOLKSWAGEN 2.5L 07K INSTALLING BRAKE VACUUM PUMP DELETE KIT

[@OwenC1]

On early mk5 Jettas and rabbits, you can’t really route the boost tube anywhere but around everything due to the different design of the timing sensor.

[@TheJeffcurran]

Why did you not remove the battery and tray? It makes access to the shift cable and pump so much easier.

[@EuropeanAutoRepair]

I do that sometimes too

[@TheJeffcurran]

@@EuropeanAutoRepair Are you in Coral springs?

[@peteryun8929]

What kind of tool did you use to unscrew those nuts on the pump in that tight space? Most video I found, they need to remove the battery and tray to have more opening.

[@EuropeanAutoRepair]

I believe I just used a 3in 1/4in extension with a socket, sometimes removing battery tray helps

[@mk5slow173]

i did mine w out taking the battery tray out just the battery and just used a socket with an extension

[@peteryun8929]

@@mk5slow173 I ended up removing the tray as well.

[@LilBogota]

Question: I replaced the gasket on the vacuum pump yet I still have a leak but it seems that is coming from hose that goes to the breather valve, can that be replaced by itself?

[@EuropeanAutoRepair]

The hose could be replaced but it’s likely you will need to replace your vacuum pump assembly

[@cooldude30211]

Can you use this kit along with an oil catch can ?

[@EuropeanAutoRepair]

Yeah you could do that, you wouldn’t need that tee on the booster to intake hose

[@noahtattershall3599]

There seemed to be a little gap between the block and the plate after I installed it.. wasn’t sure if that was the rubber gasket or not. Hopefully it stops the oil leak

[@EuropeanAutoRepair]

I’ve had good luck with those kits, hope it works out for you

[@christianshawes]

Do you have to replace the hose too?

[@EuropeanAutoRepair]

You don’t have to if it’s not damaged, they are pretty commonly broken though so replacing it isn’t a bad idea

[@Smacked785]

Should this work on the automatics with the 09g

[@EuropeanAutoRepair]

Yup shouldn’t be a problem

[@nbzness]

what kit did you get. my car started leaking oil into the engine. im pretty sure its the vacuum pump seal but im no mechanic but i will prob do this in the future. if this problem persists

[@EuropeanAutoRepair]

I’ve used the spulen kit a few times now and have had good luck with it

[@mk5slow173]

spulen is the only company i've seen that actually makes a kit that lets you still have power brakes

[@EuropeanAutoRepair]

Yeah I had that kit on my personal daily driver for about 50k before I sold it, didn’t have any issues

[@terripr4691]

Can you provide the link for the kit please?

[@howardkey6152]

If the pump malfunctions will it keep the car from running?

[@EuropeanAutoRepair]

No it shouldnt

[@sergioalvarez90]

I seen another guys video were he shows you how to pull the pump but, then he tells you to use a bunch of rtv gasket maker on it On the front in the groove of the gasket and on the cover plate. He also says to use a bead on the back were it mates to the block to use some on the metal gasket on the rear. He says this is a "leak proof" solution, what do you think about this?

[@EuropeanAutoRepair]

That’s a bad idea, many times the reason they leak is wear at the bushing to the point that the oil becomes excessive in the pump housing, I’ve seen them get so full of oil that the physically locked up and sheared the camshaft right off, applying rtv is almost never a good idea on a oring in a grove type of seal, the only exception I make is if the mating surface is pitted from corrosion

[@mk5slow173]

great vid man i just got my kit excited to put it on

[@EuropeanAutoRepair]

Thanks for checking it out

[@LilBogota]

Bro, you are the only excited lol cant wait to have enough money to buy a car with 5 year warranty every 5 years and have time to do other things 😅

[@kadenbornholtz3818]

hey, i know im a year late to this video but did you have any issue with your EPC system after installing this? I recently did this to my mk5 jetta and now my EPC light is on and I can tell something is not correct.

[@EuropeanAutoRepair]

I personally have never had it set faults before, have you scanned it yet?

[@kadenbornholtz3818]

getting it scanned today and then will be back under the hood@@EuropeanAutoRepair

[@gsanono9240]

Would you recommend for a VW Jetta 2011 ?

[@EuropeanAutoRepair]

If it’s leaking or you are losing assist I would install that delete kit personally

[@warrior071223]

Would this work on 2008 vw rabbit??

[@EuropeanAutoRepair]

Yup!

[@OmnipresentOneness]

Is this a reliable kit? Are there any issues with reliability or anything after installing it?

[@EuropeanAutoRepair]

I haven’t had a single issue, installed one on my own car and drove it for around 80k miles without problem

[@danielnollner1714]

Do you have a shop? If so we’re are you located ?

[@EuropeanAutoRepair]

I work for a independent in south east Michigan

[@erikmcdaniel5323]

I heard this delete can cause a "oil pressure low" alarm. Have u experienced anything like that or a difference in braking

[@EuropeanAutoRepair]

I drove my personal vehicle for about 60k miles with this delete installed and have put in on several other cars over the years without issue, brake feel in my opinion is unchanged

[@erikmcdaniel5323]

@EuropeanAutoRepair thank you. I'm gonna give it a try.

[@frenchroast9536]

Another excellent tutorial.

[@EuropeanAutoRepair]

Thanks man!