🔧 Volkswagen 2.5L Intake Manifold Removal 🔧 - 06-10 Jetta / Beetle - Thermostat Replacement P2181

[@howtohermione2]

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[@harvest792]

That tip about inserting one screw in the manifold before replacing was money. Many thanks for future repairs.

[@Ramos407]

Omg thank you so much. Just bought my daughter her first car and have to fix the thermostat. Ive been struggling trying to figure the last 3 screws for the past 2 hrs. The 2 at the bottom and the one in the middle with the extension. This video is a life saver.

[@paranormalextract4976]

How did it turn out?

[@signetgt]

One of the best instructional videos on how to do ive seen

[@howtohermione2]

thanks :)

[@a-a-ron2686]

Good to see someone do this before doing it yourself. Thanks for recording this. Prodemand has no idea wtf its talking about. It thinks 2.5s are diesels. Btw, injectors, not sensors. Lol.

[@glahut93]

2.5 is gas motor not a diesel !

[@billkitt680]

Nice job!! I've been teaching Automotive Technology for around 30 years both corporate and college and I give you 2 thumbs up! I'm doing P2181 thermostat on Beetle. A little tighter but same basic set up. Thanks Again.

[@gamergab8484]

Helo can you tell me what size be is the torx or 12 point is needed to remove,the 2 screws under manifold, thank you

[@DanTheManIOM]

@@gamergab8484 6 mm and they are allen (6 sided)

[@brihal6498]

Love it when a pro gives some respect! My dad was an automotive votec teacher.

[@erikwennberg2642]

Was the reason to remove the manifold, to show how,or to r/r the T - stat?

[@accused918]

Thank you for the video, really helped me get to my oil filter housing to change the gaskets in there.

[@danwilliams2521]

Thank you so much! I was prepared with all the right tools, thanks to watching this first.🎉

[@FLV.USA.CONSTITITION.2ND.]

Great video bro! My kid's car needs new thermostat and been going crazy trying to figure out how the hell to do it. I told him it would take 15 minutes,,,(well. My old ass was thinking 1970's Chevy 350,,and I was wrong!! Lol) glad I watched your video so I could have everything I needed before I busted knuckles, throw tools and curse the world!! Lol Thanks again

[@howtohermione2]

should take 15 min lol. Not on this car though

[@xcelprinting8749]

@@howtohermione2 how long should it take on a Jetta (2012 2.5 SE)?

[@Abellagray]

Very helpful video working on a 2007 vw beetle had to change thermostat housing and there is a cooling pipe that bolts on to the thermostat housing have to remove to change it and cause the pipe o ring to leak that connected to a housing on the engine so I end up taking out the intake manifold video helps me a lot ty…:)

[@richiechristopher9052]

Nice job capturing all the details!

[@jcdova29]

Thanks for video bro. I am in the early stages of diagnosing why cooling fans don’t turn on. Car overheats while idle.

[@tonylaurin9294]

well done. Except that i prefer to disconnect the battery. Of course you have to deal with radio memory loss in some cases, but you avoid shorting out a tool with the alternator connection, since you are in close proximity of the alternator battery connection like at 11:50 of this video. Also, you dont want any spark in proximity of a possible fuel leak. I've had my share of seeing the underhood area of a vehicle suddenly burst into flames.

[@howtohermione2]

good advice :)

[@DanTheManIOM]

Just subscribed and just pulled my thermostat...damn little plastic clips... had sediment in thermostat housing and gunk around the intake and the valves had crud on them too...time for lunch and take a break....thanks for posting....

[@onlyme348]

Thanks I think I'm going to do this just to do it 😆 looks like fun I watched your video 5+ times

[@MrJinwright]

This video was right on time.

[@tonypartain9066]

You also can just remove the alternator and reach in through the alternator hole and remove the thermostat and replace it way more easier than removing the manifold intake

[@howtohermione2]

Thanks for the tip I didn't know this :)

[@victorbriceno8401]

I think I would rather venture through your path of removing the alternator in order to access the thermostat. I have not seen a videos of anyone doing it this way! Thanks for the tip!

[@thecleansinq]

DOOOD.. here I am barely reading this while rewatching this for the 7th time cus I’m stuck midway on taking it off lmao

[@TheRealKrimzy]

@@thecleansinq 🤣🤣🤣

[@greg4146]

Bruh for real????

[@neondiamondsaquaberry17]

The biggest tip of all is when doing this try removing the hardest to reach bolts first , the ones underneath and the front two with those special extensions, if you strip any of these first at least you have all the others on still and can cancel the job

[@1SSA1cosmoprower]

Thank goodness thats one of the only main reasons to take that manifold off. My previous vehicle was a 2010 Town and country and that was a nightmare with the 4.0L intake x.x

[@jamesellis7686]

Man, that is a lot of work to simply replace a thermostat. These car companies know exactly what they’re doing with stuff like this. It shouldn’t be that difficult to change the thermostat.

[@gellishustle500]

Yeah because they want you to bring it back to 👌🤑the dealership

[@KH990j]

Other brands have you remove the intake manifold to replace one bank of spark plugs on some engines. This is the typical thermostat placement on VW's inline engines

[@erikwennberg2642]

$ 1,100 at the dealership for water pump and T- Stat!!

[@darrengriffiths4205]

Great video bud

[@rockthesix1679]

All that for a thermostat. 😯😯😯

[@howtohermione2]

lol i know right?

[@thomasjohannesen1003]

volkswagen really likes to make you work for it

[@jordanericbaird2724]

Very good instructions, i have a coolant leak and i’m really hoping getting to that intake can help solve my dilemma.

[@nickwessel4344]

Do you suspect it is from under the intake manifold? I know your comment is a year old but I’m also hunting a small coolant leak and I wanted to check beneath the manifold

[@pedroariza3436]

@@nickwessel4344 check coolant temperature sensor o-ring

[@nickwessel4344]

@@pedroariza3436 thank you Pedro. I will take a look at it soon

[@nickwessel4344]

@@pedroariza3436 where do you find the coolant temperature sensor on the 2.5 L?

[@pedroariza3436]

@@nickwessel4344 Look for the heater hoses and one of them leads to the engine and the sensor...kzbin.info/www/bejne/mGXCYX13g6qandU

[@jettturbo1496]

Best instructional video relating to the B7 passat hands down.... However, he failed to mention after doing the manifold swap there is a strong possibility you will need to *realign the throttle body* if you don't it's a good chance your VW might develop some Dum asz disease and the computer wont recognize itself until its electronically programmed over again. It'll show something like a WOT (wide open throttle) code. Just be mindful! Otherwise awesome video saved me atleast 800$ and runs noticeably better!

[@rogermaz9025]

Good job that's a very good video thank you showing how to do it big help tnx.

[@lexirice6767]

Need to replace my knock sensor, thanks for the video! Only issue is I have a bolt and washer jammed halfway down that bolt hole at 7:37. Not sure what to do! Open to ideas

[@samhewitt6542]

thanks for the video. Helped me out a lot.

[@antoniorangel7364]

How tight do you screw the bolts on the manifold? Torque wrench? If so to what number? Any info is greatly appreciated 🙏

[@palediy2070]

Bolts that you mentioned on the bottom of the intake manifold . How did you remove them ? Did you have to take them from underneath or you were able to do it from the top. Please let me know , I’m about to do it on my VW

[@DanTheManIOM]

the two little holes and the special long 6 mm tool is how you get to them...Amazon kicks up the tool when you search on intake gaskets vw 2.5....the tool I bought came from CTA. but I'm guessing you already did the job ?

[@avr2809]

Good vid. Is it possible to access the thermostat from the bottom by moving AC compressor out of way and removing alternator or does the repair have to be done by the top and removing intake manifold only? Looks like there’s room if the alternator is out of the way from the bottom.

[@jordanmoser3109]

Did you ever find out? I have to replace mine soon

[@garyphloyngam7148]

Thanks man for the help.

[@howtohermione2]

np

[@angelofanella7860]

Beautiful thank you

[@MrEhole]

Thanks for the video sir. Saved me some cash. :)

[@glahut93]

Very good instructions Thank you very much .

[@neondiamondsaquaberry17]

All this for a god damn thermostat , holy fuk Vw thanks !

[@MSMgamer190]

its worse on Audi's

[@neondiamondsaquaberry17]

On my 3.2 Audi it was way easier to take off the intake , only a 10 minute job to remove it and access thermostat, but yah of course these engineers are smoking meth when they design these

[@glahut93]

Thanks to the meth head Nazi engineers at VW

[@brakebug7829]

thx so much for your video very use full information...thx

[@JuanCarlos-gj9du]

Truco truco! Para mover ese cople naranja de la bayoneta hay que desacoplarla por medio de un tornillo que está en el extremo inferior de esta, acoplada al bloque del motor y listo. 🤪

[@kevovilla1056]

This question isnt part of the video but a minute of your time is all that it would take to help me out alot.. do the mk6 2.5L have electric power steering ? say if I were to change out my Intake Manifold for the IE IM.

[@elpapi101000]

De gran ayuda amigo, saludos desde mexico!

[@Jonjones30003]

I took a good intake off at the junkyard because mine was cracked, lost 2 extensions and 2 6mm allens. Was spring and really soggy car was sitting on the rotors, probably still there 🤣

[@saadcringe]

does the little breather valve go at the top or the bottom?

[@bee2rad1]

Thank you so much, very helpful!

[@senioraces]

Hey, how long did it take you to remove the intake manifold? Thanks for posting, super helpful!

[@jettturbo1496]

No where near a certified mechanic however I just did mine today it about a 3 hour job for the intake if you do the cleaning part on injectors and such. Be careful though I recommend getting a magnet to get those screws because it's a good chance one will drop and you don't want to have to take that thing off again after you got it back on just for a screw...... happened to me.. just saying. Good luck

[@senioraces]

@@jettturbo1496 thanks Very Much !!

[@haitzyice]

Nice job man

[@chocolate_chipp_00]

How’d you get the screw unstuck?

[@tomtom032288]

Great work thanks

[@godsonjohnson5549]

Thank you. You were extremely helpful. I was contemplating purchasing a Volkswagen Rabbit (2.5 engine)for $700.00. It looks like this vehicles is too involved. Besides, it has brakes problem (peddle going to the floor), a broken front spring coil (driver's side), no horn and is overheating. I'm out! Thanks. Do you want to move down to The Bahamas?

[@BePrepared1992]

Hardest thermostat ever had to change vw rabbit. Easiest was a 4.6l crown vic haha they are right on top 2.bolts of I remember correctly lol

[@dk101likeu]

Dang where is the MAP sensor located on the 2.5?

[@chujorobj]

Good thing I bought the magnet, I kept dropping stuff.

[@VicBroadway]

The 2 screws on the front manifold don't fit out of the holes. The plastic rings on the 2 screws hold them in place on the front manifold in order to replace them.

[@JDRhoads09]

Is there anyway to just take the top part of the intake off without removing it in order to clean oil inside from a P0106 error? I replaced the barometric pressure sensor but that hardly does any good when oil keeps getting on it.

[@DanTheManIOM]

Thought of this video, I had to take the manifold off not once, not twice, torx falling someplace on the fuel, lost another one of the triple square up by the 3 fuel lines on the left as you look at the intake...

[@howtohermione2]

OMG I hate this car even more now. I feel for you. At least you get quicker after the first time

[@DanTheManIOM]

@@howtohermione2 it's just test and proof I need to pay attention and improve my garage skills, no problem, and here's the thing, I loaned the car to someone and they wrecked it and have paid nothing, they did say sorry...even that, I am done with that person so I will have a new water pump, vacuum pump rebuilt, thermostat, tensioner, and idler pulley while it is all apart...

[@brettmerchant748]

Now I know why a lot of mechanics in my area won't work on VW's. ugh.

[@howtohermione2]

yea they are also some of the most unreliable cars too lol

[@Itssmichelleee]

Was following your video and accidently dropped the screws at 5:00 of this video! :( Do you happen to know what these are called / how I can get a replacement? Any help would be great! Thanks in advance

[@ShinyOwl]

Can i remove the oil housing by removing the intake manifold?

[@DanTheManIOM]

yes, and it helps... I found a video on that too...I did remove mine with intake in place, PITA all day long....but intake off helps

[@TheDarknova105]

What's the hose that's connected to the passenger side of the manifold? I'm getting a lean code and there's no hose there

[@saywah5929]

Do you a way to get to engine oil housing?

[@COZupinthis]

Whats the coolant line under the manifold? Its connected to a metal pipe. thank you

[@hunterbinkiewicz4942]

Any idea what the metal pipe part number is that goes into the top of the thermostat and ends right above the alternator ? Mines rusted out and can’t find any info on it at all.

[@howtohermione2]

no. But usually it is possible to find parts diagrams on dealer sites. Just google your car make and model and the words parts diagram

[@juancontreras3195]

Do you need to put any grease between the manifold and block

[@tombrownca]

Thanks for the video. Has helped me along big time. But I believe you are instructing folks to put the thermostat in the wrong way, actually. Other information I've seen saying the spring part goes toward the engine block, not the hose as you have it. Anyone? Anyone?

[@tombrownca]

I'm sorry. You do have the spring side of the thermostat toward the engine block. I just couldn't see as clearly as say, at the 29:50 and 34:30 marks of this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f3KyloOtnNalebs . Also, Scotty explains at 1:47 on kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJbLi3ilhL-lpJY, and he explains a tad more re the thermostat toggle being positioned up toward the sky.

[@tombrownca]

By the way, as in Scotty's video, my thermostat only had half a thermostat, but no other half visible in the housing. Where the hell did it go???

[@saywah5929]

My 06 vw beetle 2.5 engine oil housing is leaking a little. Man! it's expensive to take to the dealer.

[@howtohermione2]

Yea never go to the dealer lol

[@wimhoveling1531]

great explain, thanks

[@sth801lifestyle]

does anyone have the part number for the lower intake manifold bolts towards the front? cant seem to find it anywhere

[@gamergab8484]

Hi I would like to know the size of the torch or 12 point,that you use on the bottom of the intake manifold,please let me know thank you

[@DanTheManIOM]

there are Torx and there are triple square bits --get the whole set -- both on this german designed time and money pit....

[@alyssalorenz1396]

did you have metal clips on the fuel line? i had clips on mine that prevented me from taking it off but now i can’t remember where they went

[@DanTheManIOM]

I gently loosened the clips with a small screw driver, pry them out of the way, a little....and then when I pulled up on the fuel rail, turns out I did not need to take them off...I just made sure they were in the right place since I had gasoline spilling around on the engine !

[@stonerwheels]

Where can I buy new intake bolts?

[@stonerwheels]

And the thermostat just sits in there? Or did you twist or anything?

[@piolinsitorodriguez1124]

Hello I have a question for you , do you thing that gasket is the problem on my car? Because smells smoke inside the car and I have a code its said manifull leaked air let me know please thank you

[@victormartinez8156]

Why is my 05 jetta gets to temp to fast and starts to over heat

[@bkretschmann90]

Does anyone know the vw tool number for the 6mm allen socket to get the bolts off? I cant find the proper tools anywhere in my town to get to the lower bolts.

[@RnTrapBeatscom]

Good video

[@e.t.7778]

how much torque I shoul put in the screws on the manifold?

[@ansona705]

Torque the intake bolts to 84 in/lbs.

[@billkitt680]

I'm donating.

[@howtohermione2]

Thanks a lot :). Especially appreciated coming from a pro who teaches

[@hobosdominecraft1]

Hi! Did you torque the bolts on the intake manifold?

[@gastonb2745]

I have the same question. Apparently he just wants your donation. haha

[@fandango8988]

Hi Thanks for this video, and all the best for you. Please make a videos' file for "VW" cars For easy reffer

[@ForzaRT]

I don’t remove the intake. Only the oil dipstick for change the thermostat. Regards

[@MyRecordando]

No es más fácil quitar el radiador?

[@Autumn.In.April4]

What if something fell into the engine .???

[@howtohermione2]

If it is something plastic it won't really matter. But if it's metal you need to get it out or the engine will probably break. Try a long magnet

[@___t4zdinero]

How the heck did you reach the bolts underneath. PLEEEEAAASSE omg. 😨😨😨

[@howtohermione2]

i have skinny arms and hands lol. Just use a really small ratchet. And if you can't reach I think you could do it from underneath if you put the car on jack stands or ramps. You could probably reach up with a really long extension

[@jonathanpeterson5314]

What socket did you use to get the 2 bolts out that are under the front of the intake manifold?

[@howtohermione2]

They are called triple square sockets. I forget what size it is. I added a link to buy a set. I think i bought the ones that are $17.50. They work fine

[@karenholbrook4517]

@@howtohermione2 I used a straight 6mm Allen head on these bolts, no need for anything special except for the long 6mm allen wrench for the manifold. Also the ones on the fuel rail I used an 8mm ball end allen wrench, worked fine.

[@paintballalienindy09]

Doesn’t look too bad I dont think that fuel rail has to come out… we’ll see

[@JohnnyCadillac1994]

All this to do a thermostat God I love German cars 😅

[@Ciscorios28]

Why not change alternator and water pump? Since to replace those are a bitch too!

[@LimiitedChans]

Genius fucking design. I've already had to deal with replacing the water pump, coolant flange, lower heater hose, radiator fan assembly, vacuum pump (which I deleted), and the list goes on. This car drives me crazy with cooling system issues, the water pump was the worst one to do. I have a CEL P0118 for temp sensor high input, so I'll try replacing the temp sensor, and if that doesn't solve it, then I'll just have the dealer replace the thermostat. I am for sure getting rid of it once that's fixed, I am done with this fucking car. It should've been an easier fix, but of course you have to remove major engine components. I should've saved up for the GLI instead.

[@howtohermione2]

Yea VW's are trash and Germans suck at designing cooling systems lol. Good luck

[@dallassalinas9409]

Take the fuel rail off you can access them better

[@hondacivics4life]

Could have just removed the alternatorand then got to the thermostate right there

[@jaydengonzalez3648]

That more work it's the same amount of time

[@jessecasias4634]

Jesus all this just for a damn turbo 😑 lord I have a big project on my hands

[@paddymccune8512]

Why in the name of sweet,, would they hide it under the intake manifold. LOL.

[@ryanonthevedder]

Great video, thanks! Fuck I hate Volkswagens...

[@howtohermione2]

Yea me too haha. Not sure if i'll ever buy another one...

[@17Shkurt2008Pavarsia]

Welcome to German engineering lol

[@howtohermione2]

ahahaha. yea i just replaced a whole engine on a toyota and needed nothing but normal sized hex sockets for the whole job

[@tsautomotive5006]

None of those are sensors on the fuel rail lol injectors maybe 😂

[@Sidius303]

He's got more views on this single video than you have on your shit feed. Douche.

[@motherfuckerjones7282]

Justin Gibson hey he wasn’t being rude lol that bothered my ocd as well.

[@whyisthisnottyping]

Yeah...looks like I won't be buying a volkswagen I'll be sticking with old and faithful honda

[@tobydyes]

carb cleaner sucks you want to use brake cleaner that's good for a rubber and plastic

[@tobydyes]

should be buying new antifreeze not using old bulshit

[@rahulb1520]

L