VW B5: 1.8T Passat rear coolant flange removal 

Thank you for sharing your DIY success! Those cast flanges are great! Thanks for watching!

Thank you and thank you for watching!

Thank you for your DIY input / feedback... thank you for watching! Send me your mailing address and I'll send you some of my channel stickers. Send to: fkh161 @ fkh161 .ca (no spaces).

I've changed / adapted for my viewers... you can't expect someone to make "Top Notch Videos" while they are "at work". I don't always talk... but I think I provide enough info (be it text or verbal info) to help the viewer. I have several subscribers who are deaf... they haven't had any issues since my channel started. I'm a visual learner myself... that's why I record in First Person View format, which in my mind makes learning how to do a job a lot easier. I reply to any and all questions / posts... not too many channels do that these days and I've been doing that since day one. Nice to see you onboard .

Thomas EXOVCDS I certainly wouldn't be entitled to expect anything since I know how hard it is working on these cars as it is,let alone filming it while working in a shop environment. So please don't take my comment the wrong way,I just think your videos are much better now,that's all... Glad to be on board! 👍

Sorry... I have a constant need to explain the reason behind my recording style (for the benefit of potential new subscribers who are reading comments). No offence taken (sorry if that's what it came across as)... just felt that things need to be explained since my average view duration is under 3 minutes (because people don't give me a chance or they don't bother asking me questions)... but people like to read comments (weird). =)

I had another one a couple of day later. Sigh!

When I get frustrated... I turn the camera off. LOL.. easy out for me!

It took a little longer than you, but I got it all disassembled. Thanks!!! Now to get parts and reassemble...

Thank you for the update! I'm still at work... was going to reply later tonight once I'm at home.

You'd be surprised how many people expect "more"! Someday I will work out of my own warehouse, spend more time on video production and have more in-depth content... until then (as long as I'm working for someone else) those people will have to wait. Have you heard of "Die Autodoktoren"? ru-vid.com/show-UCcnmNzv0yEEYPM6Oa86unhQ I just subscribed to them... also fun guys! =)

Thanks for watching!

Nick It's funny because most of the time I don't even notice it while working.... unless it's a gusher! LOL

The bloody hand might disagree a little! LOL

@@EXOVCDS I have to do it my self tomorrow and I swear I'm shieting in my pants. DO NOT LOOKS EASY at all!!

Take your time... as long as the engine is cold, you'll do fine.

Vince Abarca Nice to hear that you were able to do it yourself and that my video was of help. The next time, you'll be able to do it much faster! 5 to 8 years is the average lifespan of those flanges. =)

My 2004 A4 obvoiusly need one now as it leaks 'somewhere back there', I didn't even know it was there.. :p This is probably a $700 job here in Norway..

Aluminum one will definitely hold up longer! Thank you for watching!

+Nick Thank you.

The "Mech a nic" & I are having fun placing each other's logos in videos! =)

Coolant can leak from many places... this is just one of them. Follow the leak to its source. Thank you for watching!

LOL.. nice!

Thank you for watching!

They can definitely put up a fight! =)

Thank you for watching!

Removing the combi valve makes things / access easier. Try with the combi valve in place... you can always remove it if you have to.

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Leaving my mark on the engine! =)

Have to keep it clean for the younger youtube audience! =) My drive home was full of expletives that day! LOL

Good alternative!

@@EXOVCDS Another point of failure eliminated

If you get 8 years out of those components... it's not that bad, and it's always good to replace most of / all of the components, so that you don't have to go back in again later. AND, the next time you go back in there, things will be easier... right? LOL

in the same boat atm waiting on a nice package from ECS also with a new breather hose kit, coolant flange, etc....

Thanks for the DIY feedback! Yes, always replace o-rings, seals, gaskets etc. Those who "turn wrenches for a living" develop a feel for how tight something is, no matter using a wrench, 1/4, 3/8, 1/2" ratchets etc. Taking into account the size / thickness of a fastener one can usually gauge the amount of torque that is required / should be applied. 6mm studs are usually 10nm... a service manual should list actual specs.

Coming from a guy who replaced a timing chain etc on a 2.0T... I have yet to do one of those! =)

I've done one of those... sorry, I should have said 2.0T FSI / TFSI

Have fun! Let me know if your time estimates worked out (should be fine).

I want to personally thank you for your videos. I just finished a timing belt, water pump, coolant flange, cam chain tensioner (dropped and broke the old one, oops) pcv system and cam seals.....thanks for helping me out!

Watch this video and then check your engine for similar issue. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-eBbN3ba4IAQ.html

@@EXOVCDS There is a pressure control valve which needs to be disconnected to get to the flange. Would the smell come if that valve is not reconnected correctly?

@@alabbas4930 2:09 The pcv breather? As with any fluid leak or smell... follow the leak or smell to its source. In some cases, you can see the pcv smoke. If you don't see anything in the daytime, wait until it is dark, start the engine, open the hood and look around the engine bay with a flashlight.

@@EXOVCDS took it back to the shop and they said it’s fuel injector seal leaking, causing fuel smell in the car. $180 (in Canada) to fix it and they said they would put charcoal cabin filter ($40 cost) and wash/clean the engine($60 cost) to clean residue. Strange why I noticed the smell right after coolant flange replacement. They said this issue has no connection with coolant flange replacement work.

My hands would agree... the bloody one at least! LOL

www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/1.8t_aluminum_coolant_flange/ Google search "1.8t aluminum coolant flange" to find other sellers.

I've seen images of someone having done that... very clever and gutsy at the same time. I'll be trying that the next time a chain needs to be replaced... removing just the intake cam works well for just the gasket & tensioner.

This is why I don't go into specifics with my videos. People need to be responsible for their own parts sourcing... it's never a good idea to just rely on generic videos. Service manual & parts catalog information will provide required information. Heater core hose o-ring can be reused 95% of the time.

Thank you for watching!

You mean you spotted it? LOL

Thomas EXOVCDS how could I miss it lol. as the video goes on your gloves just give up on life.😂

The mech a nic No time to change gloves or apply a band-aid... people are watching! =)

Thomas EXOVCDS screw that, I go through a box of gloves to change a fuse😂safety third. btw I shared your video on Facebook.

+The mech a nic Thanks! I'm not on the Facebook yet. Maybe next year. 😎

Before or after doesn't matter.

@@EXOVCDS I wish i could show you a video of how badly mine is leaking. I woke up to a pool the length of my passat wagon this morning. When i came home from a run to Napa (about 10km round trip) i could see it dripping from around the flange and onto the transmission housing.

@@gingefpv It seems that you have uploaded videos to your RU-vid channel in the past... it's even easier these days with a smartphone & RU-vid APP. Just post the link here once you have uploaded it. =)

It's a tight space... that's what she said!

I broke the plastic elbow for the air pump line. Got it cheaper than dealer though. I like vw if I’m just driving. This is my third vw. Everyone swears I’ma vw tech lol

Let me know how it went for you. If you get 5 to 8 years out of the new flange... that's not bad.

I just want the coolant leak to be done with. I seen a video on an aluminum upgrade flange I may do down the road.

I'm not sure if aluminum flanges are available for the Passat style of flange... I know they are for Golf & Jetta.

Is it an engine code spec maybe? I seen them on a 1.8t. But I have an awm. So you are probably right

@@nolanmoore7682 Design / layout of engine. Your engine is Longitudinal (front to back) whereas Golf & Jetta are transverse (side to side)... the flanges are shaped different and there are 2 different designs for the Passat. I'm sure that eventually, metal flanges will also be available for the Passat.

Lots of fun these coolant flanges! LOL Thank you for watching!

aeb is so simple

@@MrSambam313 yes, more room / less stuff.

Leaking where... there are 4 places on the flange where coolant could leak. - where the flange meets the head - where the temperature sensor sits - where the heater core hose attaches - where the bypass pipe attaches. Over tightening, under tightening, misalignment, worn heater hose flange... etc etc. Replacing a part is one thing... you need to make sure that everything else (along with the new flange) are mounted / fit correctly.

@@EXOVCDS thank you!!! It was leaking from the pipe entrance into the flange… had to get another rubber ring to fit correct before tightening the 2 bolts on the flange…

Year, make, model, engine?

@@EXOVCDS - 2003 vw jetta 1.8 t

www.ecstuning.com/Volkswagen-Jetta_IV--1.8T/Search/SiteSearch/coolant_flange/

@@EXOVCDS - thank you for fast reply. Ecs don't have it either. The one im looking for is just like the one on the video. Has to be bolted to the head and the other end bolted to a coolant pipe towards the driver's side.

Send me a picture: fkh161@fkh161.ca

I like it.

Yeah, makes me wonder who tightened it the last time / why so tight.

The part can be seen at 22:06 I don't know if that's what your leak is... you have to go look.

Will be similar if not the same.

Luckily, it gets easier / goes faster the 2nd, 3rd, 4th... time! =)

@@EXOVCDS I take my hat off to you, I wouldn't like to attempt that job!

Following step by step... thank you! LOL Send me your mailing address and I'll send you some of my channel stickers to make up for the torn glove! =) fkh161@fkh161.ca

Real world video... not too many people sit through them, thank you!

I do not work on VW's but I learn from your vids !!

+N Smith If you say so. LOL

Thomas EXOVCDS 👍

Luckily, I don't see too many anymore... reducing my blood donations per year! =)

I have to do plumbing on three of them. One of them that lower coolant pipe that goes into the engine, has a rubber stopper mid pipe, with a mid screw locking it to the engine and then splits at the end to feed I think the heater box and go off somewhere up top. I managed everything except that plastic connector that has the grooved fitting and the pull up spring lock. I sprayed the spring lock and pulled it up, it came off, popped off. It seems like this end of the metal pipe is stuck in there. Any ideas? should I replace that hose and the metal pipe together? When I ran the engine on this one, I smelled a burning plastic smell. I was thinking it was this pipe because it looked like someone epoxied it with some grey gunk that might not be made for that kind of heat. The pipe is 17 bucks new, I'm not sure about the hose and connector that feeds out of it.

Can you send me pictures of what / where the part is? I only know of the rear coolant flange and how it attaches to the metal pipe that goes to the top radiator hose. send images to fkh161@fkh161.ca

The more room, the better.... so I would remove the combi valve. You can try to replace the flange with the valve in place, if you want to.

I tried, FAILED miserably, the Turbo Oil line was also on top of the screw that binds the Flange and Oil line to the Block, 2003 VW Passat 1.8T. just FYI for everybody, thanks for your videos on PAssats dude, you are the only one out there!!!

No, u will never line up the lower bolt for the flange, I tried it, once u remove the comi its a piece of cake from there

No.

Sorry... I guess I should explain. The camera is mounted TO MY GLASSES. I"M RECORDING WHILE I AM WORKING. I'm not shouting, I'm stating the obvious.

Work by feel... that's what she said!

Thank you!

I wish... that ratchet needed a fitting image! LOL

Let me know how it works... I just watched a video about it (was not familiar with it). Thanks for making me aware of it!

@@EXOVCDS 2 days in and it's holding up... I was losing about a litre of coolant every day before. I'm not trusting it with long journeys though!

Thanks for the update!

It's not too bad, even though I said pain in the... it's the editing that I didn't look forward to. The oil pan will be a tougher job... be sure to raise & support the vehicle correctly. I drop the subframe... some have success by raising the engine.

Possibly.

It was actually pretty clean... it only looked brown on the grey floor. =)

@@EXOVCDS OH :-)

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