Literally SAVED ME $600! Followed step by step. HINT: don’t need to remove the engine mount, just jack up the car, move the mount to the back of the engine and once the timing belt is installed, work it back into position. Love FCP! Should make more videos on these 1.8t
Thanks man I watched your video and a few more on RU-vid before I went for it and I successfully managed to replace my VW GTI’s thermostat, thank you very much.
Thank you for sharing this great video! I just replaced radiator for new one, but ventilator does not start even when temp goes to 90 , no leak from passenger side, any idea you could please suggest that shall be checked? Coolant just boils but vents just does not start! This Is the first time I do all by me self, losing fear so just doing It, but I don't want to give up and call mechanic. 30a fuse looks good by the way. Allí this Is happening in an Audi A3 2003. Thanks in advance for any ideas or suggestions.
Hey FCP, came here from Rudnicks place... Awesome you hooked Will up, that 135 got a M2 and 2 M3's to go to war with so he will need to be on top of his game :D
Great video! I have a 2004 Jetta with the 1.8T that overheated last week in -15 deg.F (I live in South Dakota) after driving about 17 miles. I let it sit for a couple hours, then tried to drive it back home, but it overheated again after just a couple miles and I had to get a tow. I had the water pump and timing belt replaced November 2021, so I hope my issue is the thermostat and not the water pump. Can you give me any tips to help me diagnose it? Thank you again for making great videos!
This happened to me on the coldest day this winter in Seattle (20deg) my water pump isn’t new but it isn’t showing the signs of needing to be replaced. After talking to a mechanic friend of mine it sounded like it is 99% the thermostat. Sounds like yours is likely the thermostat as well. I’m working on it today so we’ll see tomorrow…
@@yomamacrib3297 FYI if anyone attempts this on a Mk4 and you haven’t replaced the orange dip stick guide… just save yourself a trip and buy one. You WILL break it removing everything necessary to get to the thermostat. Old plastic is brittle.
I just replaced mine. The easiest way, believe it or not, is to remove the whole front assmbly to get to those two screws. the radiators and the front assembly are only linked by 2 or 3 hoses and a few connectors. You have to remove the bumper cover and the assembly comes out with five 13mm screws. Replacing the thermostat is 10 minutes after that. Way easier than trying to fish those screws.
You say to unscrew the expansion tank cap to help the coolant drain faster, however why doesn't the coolant actually drain from the expansion tank as well when you do this? Isn't that little tap just for the radiator itself?
First of just wanted to say thank you for posting the video as I need to replace my thermostat. I have a question about disconnecting the connector on the 4:29 min mark because I had a difficulty to disconnect it. Would you please tell me how to do it the right way so I don’t make any damage. Thanks
What if my temp is not overheating but not getting up to temp? I have just replaced the heat sensor and previously so much to try and get this engine light off for good. This car is driving me crazy🤪 any help appreciated.
tools needed..... said 5 mm.... not 5mm allen.... hooray broken vaccum lines , and cant get to the bot on the alternator yay... anyone wanna buy a golf non turbo with an after market turbo... 2.0 with turbo
