How do you change out a VW water pump?
Remove the 2 13mm bolts holding the a/c bracket to the block (These are 2 of the pump housing bolts too.) Remove the bracket by pivoting it up, then using a pry bar pry it out. Remove the 2 hoses that are on the back side of the water pump. Remove the 10mm nut that holds the timing cover to the water pump.
How to change the thermostat in a Volkswagen 2.0 engine?
Start the engine and run it at 2000 rpm for 3 minutes. Then let it idle until the cooling fan comes on and turn off the engine. Open the reservoir cap carefully using a shop rag and release the steam. Add more coolant mixture to bring the level up to the upper line or MAX mark again.
What to do if your car overheats after replacing water pump?
The engine doesn’t overheat and it seems like fluid is coming out of the radiator c If coolant has to be added more than once per year, there is a leak. To find the leak that exists in your case, and get the required repair estimated, please request an engine cooling system leak diagnostic and the…
What happens when you replace your water pump?
Overheating after replacing water pump, thermostat and co… Q: Overheating after replacing water pump, thermostat and coolant temp. Sensor I was driving my truck one day and noticed that the temp gauge was raising as I got home, I turned the engine off and check the engine and noticed that the water pump was leaking, it had a hole on it, how?
When to replace a VW water pump timing belt?
When nearing a timing belt and VW water pump replacement (60,000 – 90,000 miles), many owners carefully research different VW timing belt kits and the individual components. If you’ve researched VW water pumps at all, you may have noticed a controversy regarding metal impellers and plastic impellers?
What happens if you overheat a VW water pump?
An overheated engine will run rough and stall, destroying the engine components. Vehicles with manual transmissions will allegedly suffer from drive wheels that lock and cause control problems. Volkswagen denies the claims and maintains the water pumps work correctly and are not defective.
What kind of coolant does a VW water pump use?
Use only Audi VW G12 antifreeze coolant which was included in your timing belt kit (G11 pre 1997). These bottles contain coolant that is concentrated. You must dilute the coolant. Mix 50% coolant and 50% DISTILLED water. DO NOT mix normal tap water with new coolant.