Vw/Audi & Skoda oil cooler replacement

[@tetraluna9955]

Thanks for the video first time tackling something like this in 90% sure its the source of my oil leak. Just struggling with access to a few bolts but I'll get there. Great video

[@kennedysgarage3281]

I missed you comment before this, hopefully it worked out for you 🤞🤞🤞

[@mechanicmatt871]

Thanks for this video mate I have to do this same job today, cheers Matt

[@kennedysgarage3281]

Brilliant Matt, hopefully it helps some little bit. Working on a Sunday, that’s dedication. It shouldn’t take you too long 🤞👍👍

[@kevinhancock4064]

Symptons buddy ?.

[@danieldurnin959]

Great video. First chance I get, I’m taking off that EGR pipe on mine to have a look at what state it’s in!

[@kennedysgarage3281]

That was a nice little surprise doing the ‘oil cooler’ & what is a little nicer is that when I done a code scan later I had egr flow fault’s 😬 Happy days all round, good luck with it Daniel 😉👍

[@danyo1972]

@@kennedysgarage3281 That’s not good. Any problems solving the new codes?

[@kennedysgarage3281]

@@danyo1972 that’s what was nice danyo, the cleaning of the egr port into the intake manifold was what fixed the egr flow fault without me even knowing it was there. It was lucky, but a win win 💪💪

[@danyo1972]

@@kennedysgarage3281 Great. Thanks for coming back.

[@danyo1972]

Took mine off and it was no way as bad as your one. It was about 20% blocked, less even. Didn’t really need cleaning but did it anyway. I was a bit surprised as it has 355,000kms on it. Must have been cleaned before, or I have a very well maintained engine!😃

[@the_retired_mechanic]

The earlier vw engines always broke the dipstick tube if you touched it as it went brittle. Looks like much stronger now.

[@kennedysgarage3281]

Very true

[@andries4561]

Well unfortunately not, broke it today doing this job

[@ballsack4321]

Great video mate, thank you 😊

[@kennedysgarage3281]

Hopefully it helps you out 🤞🤞

[@bigwon4056]

Brilliant video bro 💯💯💯

[@kennedysgarage3281]

Thank you so very much I’m delighted if it helped 🙏🙏🙏

[@lovepreetsinghhanjra1997]

Sir.. oil cooler big problem vw car s So nic video sir

[@kennedysgarage3281]

This is a big problem on Vw & Audi cars 👍

[@davidoleary8720]

Great video. Ive a mk6 gtd 170. Oil temp is over 100 most days now so goijg to change the cooler. Plus i recently changed the actuator but its still turbo lagging in full throttle, unless i double tap pedal. Was thinking throttle body clogged is causing that issue. Kill 2 birds with the 1 stone as they say 😂

[@kennedysgarage3281]

These oil cooler’s are not too bad to change. A bit of time involved but no real fancy tools or awkward bits in doing it. Good luck with the repair 😉👍👍👍

[@04mattob]

Hi, good video, thanks! Just wondering if this would be the same with a 2008 2.0 BKD audi a3. Oil mixing with coolant in the bottle. Liquid level in bottle increases as oil level at dipstick decreases. Thanks, Matt, West Cork.

[@kennedysgarage3281]

Yes, very similar engine design. So definitely change the cooler before you condemn your head. Let me know if you need any further information Matt 😉👍👍👍

[@davesterl]

some job Peter, tight enough in there

[@kennedysgarage3281]

This housing was aluminium on the older engine’s, it makes one wonder how much weight they saved by making it plastic & crap. The modern vehicle eh 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@ZoubeirsWorld]

Is it normal that after replacing the oil cooler, oil change and topping up the coolant, that I got a message on screen after driving 20km that my coolant is too low again? I just filled it up and going to check tomorrow if it goes low again.

[@kennedysgarage3281]

Yes, they have a complex cooling system with several individual compartments. It is a very common occurrence to need to top it up at least once after renewing the cooler 😉🙏🙏🙏

[@wackey3455]

Thanks Peter great video as usual is there and other way of bleeding coolent system. I dont have them gadgets

[@kennedysgarage3281]

The cooling system bleeders are quite inexpensive, they can also be in a lot of cooling system pressure test kits. Which are quite handy to have around for coolant/water leaks 😉👍

[@wackey3455]

@@kennedysgarage3281 sound Peter thanks

[@kevinhancock4064]

​@kennedysgarage3hi kennedy . Im thinking my cx5 (that youre famiooar with ) has an oil ccooler fault unsure on egr cooler . But was informed by a fellow knowledgeable fella that the pil coolers can go bad on the cx5/mazda 6 ..im about to order 1 rather than stripping and being in a position where it has failed and dont have 1 handy..decent after market with o rings 79 quid . New oil and filter to go with . ......im hoping removing alternator and top hose will give me enough room . Ty in advance of any replies . Top man 281

[@MilSimActual]

How long should the job take on an experienced mechanic? Got quoted 10 hours of work on a 2010 Octavia TDI for a filter housing replace. Doesn't seem like it would take that long.

[@kennedysgarage3281]

It should take between 4 and 5 hours, unless they might be doing something else as well 🤔🤔

[@tombartley9418]

Could this cause the coolant resivor fill wit oil if this failed??

[@kennedysgarage3281]

Yes Tom, it is definitely the first thing to check if oil and water are mixing. The only other option is cylinder head issue, so don’t think of that just yet 😬😬😬

[@MariosKefalas]

How many kilometers could be changed the oil cooler? Nice video thanks a lot

[@kennedysgarage3281]

This vehicle had around 200,000 kms on it 😉😉

[@MariosKefalas]

@@kennedysgarage3281 thank you

[@ameyre1966]

@@MariosKefalas Just had this changed on my 2018 VW Crafter LWB @ just 64k!!!

[@Molie085]

Does the oil part break the same? My 1.6 tdi caddy seems to be leaking from here too.

[@kennedysgarage3281]

Yes, it is a very bad design. The whole plastic piece just disintegrates. Stupid plasticy bits 😬😂😂😂

[@Molie085]

@@kennedysgarage3281 Thanks for this video very helpfull

[@kennedysgarage3281]

@@Molie085 🙏🙏

[@jemmace2586]

Have to change the oil cooler on my mk5 golf, 1.9tdi... The coolant is dark after only 2k miles after fresh flush and replacing the coolant. Must be the cooler? There's no overheating problems or signs of water in the engine block?

[@kennedysgarage3281]

It is the easiest thing to try first 🤞🤞

[@jemmace2586]

@@kennedysgarage3281 I'm hoping it's just the small aluminium part at the bottom of the whole cooler housing part? I suppose I should just replace the whole assembly but I'm finding it hard to buy a brand new one for my car.

[@kennedysgarage3281]

@@jemmace2586 what year & engine code do you have ??

[@jemmace2586]

@@kennedysgarage3281 2009 BXE.

[@jemmace2586]

@@kennedysgarage3281 i think I'm ok to change the rubber gasket that meets the engine block and cooler housing? I reckon or I'm hoping it's the alloy type housing and not the ABS plastic type?

[@volldis]

Hi, how strong needs to be tightened them 4 bolts? Thx

[@volldis]

Great video👍

[@kennedysgarage3281]

I actually don’t know the torque settings, but I’d suggest around 7Nm

[@volldis]

@@kennedysgarage3281 really helpful video, got done in 5 hours, just got other issue now, smokes coming true the dipstick. Got changed oil after replaced cooler. Any idea what’s can be wrong? Audi a3 1.6 tdi 2012 Thanks in advance

[@kennedysgarage3281]

@@volldis if you have just finished the job I’d advise just to drive it for a day or 2 to leave the dust settle. The injector washers fail very often cause this kinda symptoms 😬😬

[@tejaspatekar2196]

Sir my oil cooler cap from filter it is leaking how can it be solved???

[@kennedysgarage3281]

If the cap is leaking it more than likely split when changing the oil filters over the years. It should be quite easy to get at any VW dealership 👍👍

[@troypayne8706]

🌈 🅿🆁🅾🅼🅾🆂🅼

[@kennedysgarage3281]

🤷🏼‍♂️

[@dee46569]

I’m getting oil in my coolant bottle then the bottle completely empties would this be an oil cooler?

[@kennedysgarage3281]

Yes, it is the cheapest & easiest place to start 🤞🤞🤞

[@nilkacarralero8374]

Did you get an answer

[@the_famous_reply_guy]

You didn't remove the radiator fans so there's enough space to remove the oil cooler and crank sensor right?

[@kennedysgarage3281]

You don’t need to remove the radiator fans, there is plenty of room 👍😉😉

[@the_famous_reply_guy]

@@kennedysgarage3281 the M8 spline bolts had rusted badly so they rounded out! Used a multitool oscillator to chop the oil housing down, now to buy a bolt extractor from toolstation! The crank sensor might wreck me! Horrible design and layout! The Germans hate us.

[@kennedysgarage3281]

@@the_famous_reply_guy that all sounds like a bit of a challenge 😬😬 Fingers crossed it all works out 🤞🤞