VW Jetta MASSIVE OIL LEAK! oil cooler O-ring replacement

MK3 Jetta started leaking LOTS of oil on the ground, so we had to figure out where it was coming from, & how to fix it.
Ours is a 1997 Jetta 2.0 gas motor- BUT all VW's from mid 90's to late 2000's use a similar oil cooler- here is how to replace the O-ring.

[@TvvinkleToes]

Thanks for showing it’s possible to get off without disconnecting the hoses. Have to do this to my 95 Jetta and omgoodness.

[@liamferns6125]

I found if you remove the threaded tube that the filter threads onto, it allows you to slide the cooler sideways. Cheers.

[@Smittyschannel]

I didn't even know that was doable- thanks!

[@articjackal]

Well i guess i will be picking up a replacement gasket and replacing it before it is an issue now. Thanks for making the video.

[@Smittyschannel]

yep-unfortunately there's no warning signs before they go. If it happens out on the road you're out of luck

[@michaleatkin6563]

If you use a screw extractor to remove the pipe, it's way easier. And does take 20 minutes lol.

[@michaleatkin6563]

I actually didn't know you could do this without removing it, glad to see there's more than one way.