VW don’t make parts, they buy them from suppliers like Hella and Mahle, stick their logo on them and Dieselgate tax and charge you 3 x more. For anyone watching DO NOT REWARD VW FOR FITTING PARTS THAT DON’T LAST VERY LONG BY BUYING MORE OF THEM AT THEIR INFLATED PRICES
@@volkswizardall genuine VW parts go through more rigorous testing than non genuine parts believe it or not. The likes of R-Tech, AKS tuning etc only use genuine parts for this very reason!
I once bought a oil filter from Vw £5.82 and that was with discount then bought one from work was the same filter but cost me £1.26 the box Vw use must be made out gold I thinks
Great video 👍 Was really looking forward to the "how to" of how to change the thermostat, as mine has needed doing for some time. After watching this, I will now gladly had over the £270 my local VW specialist quoted me for this job. Nice one Andrew, keep the mk5 content coming 👌
Thank Gavin! That's funny the video encourages you to pay someone to do the job, totally get that not least because of the tools required. I am sure some DIY guides are there to make you realise paying a mechanic is good value for money rather than actually do it yourself. It's good for the owner to know what they are paying a mechanic to do even if they don't do it themselves so hopefully it was useful, £270 sounds about right and to get a toasty warm, more efficient car for that is a bargain!
Go private gavin. 270 seems high .but again it's a vw specialist. Any normal garage will do it . Plus you shouldn't drive around with a damaged thermostat
More great content! I'm a bit concerned that at 15:49 you can still see the orange o'ring on the crank sensor clearly not inside the hole, when you say "that'll do, not too tight". It looks like the sensor isn't in all the way.
Had a look and it's possible top is and bottom isn't so I'll check, not to hard to get boost pipe off to do that, as long as I don't have to redo the thermostat! Thanks for the heads up
@@volkswizard Great stuff. I had to double check, but yes, looking at multiple images of the block online with the sensor out, the bolt should def pull the sensor down flush meaning the o'ring would be within the block out of site. Maybe it's caught on the plastic lip the o'ring sits behind? Hope it's just a loosen and a wiggle to fix :D
Did all of this on my B6 Audi A4 Red T. Yeah it's scary at first but very satisfying in the end. Have golf 7 gti now. Miss doing all this myself. Love the channel growing. I'm in South Africa and I share as often as I can. Been subbed for just over a year and love your channel! It deserves more!
Thanks DALA, really appreciate all your support 👊 Forgot A4 2.0 TFSI is essentially the same engine, being side on I'd hope you have a bit more room to work. That engine really suits that car 👌
Another awesome video! It was your videos on mk5’s that got me into them a few years ago and I must admit I’m totally in love with them now, I currently own a mk3 gti 20th anni and a mk5 ed 30 best decision I ever made 👌🏻 Keep up the good work Andrew! Makes my day when I see you’ve uploaded 😃
Wow, thanks Jimmy, really appreciate your kind words🙌 That's a great 2 car garage there, are you starting a collection of anniversary models too? ;) It's very easy to endorse the Mk5 GTI, the only issue is finding a decent one, being a hands on owner certainly helps as they aren't too bad to work on. I've still not done a Mk7 thermostat/water pump as it's so much harder but I will one day, maybe not in freezing conditions though :)
Thanks! I might do to be honest haha I’d really like a mk5 R32 in the pearlescent blue for my collection, something about them I just really like (definitely nothing to do with that beautiful VR6 note) 😉😂 but yes I agree, one of the things I love about my two is that I can do most of the work myself, it saves a fortune and I enjoy it so that’s main thing! Great feeling when you fix something and it works! 😁 also very much in love with your mk7 clubsport, only problem with the newer stuff it’s a bit difficult to get to anything in the engine bay😂 but one day I will have one 😍🤞🏻
I commend you for tackling these jobs in winter without a lift or shelter. Thermostats used to be so easy to change (decades ago admittedly). How many hours labour did you save in the end? Great to see some solid "hands dirty" maintenance.
Thanks! Yes this week wasn't the best for this job but thermostat issues need dealing with urgently in winter so I find I'm always doing them when it's cold. I'd generally avoid weeks when it freezing however but want to get using this car pronto! As for labour, someone said 3 hours for thermostat and someone else was quoted £240 all in. I enjoy it (even more when not filming) so it's not really about saving cash but that helps of course :)
I feel your pain. I changed my thermostat on my MK5 GTI. Since then I’ve done a couple more and there not to bad now. Everyone loves a MK5 and that’s probably why your viewings have gone up. Great content mate👍🏼
Thanks Chris. Definitely easier second time around if you can remember what you did? It's been about 3 years since my last one and forgot nearly everything apart from that I can do it and it's too annoying. This video will undoubtedly help me next, but hope it helps many others too as it's not that bad a job to do.
@@volkswizard My only annoyance working on these cars are, they seem to have Splined, Torques, and Hex bolts and it can quite easily stump the average DIY’er but there really not that bad to work on. I’ve owned about 4 MK5 GTI’s now, and all mine have not been molested and totally standard. Great cars.
The only time I've had to change a thermostat was on a Ford Kent engine where the thermostat was at the top of the engine and really easy to change. Modern engines are scarily complex and do not seem to be designed for maintenance. Maybe it is time they were replaced by something simpler like an electric motor :)
Nothing on a modern car is put anywhere for maintenance convenience, it's just squeezed in anywhere and is intended for the driver to take the car to a dealer and spend hours stripping it down to get to some obscure part, I could change a clutch in around 2 hrs easy, just enquired about a new clutch for my current car 9 hrs labour, with parts close to 1200 pounds, it's all a moneymaking scam now.
Nice job. I’m not familiar with the MK5 so I wouldn’t really know. But did you have the throttle body disconnected at any point? If you did, then that idle control higher then expected- could just be the throttle body needs a basic setting/ adaption. I had similar when I had to have the throttle body off on my old MK4 Golf to do a thermostat.
That’s a good point. I never had ignition on when throttle body was unplugged but disconnecting battery for so long might mean it needs adapting. You just turn ignition on but don’t start car and throttle body cycles and adapts itself. Used to clean loads of TBs on Mk4 and they’d always need a VAG COM adaptation afterwards but mk5 is usually self adapting. Deffo worth trying so thanks for tip. PCV worth doing anyway and £27 off Amazon for a Febi is much cheaper than even KMS!
@@volkswizardWhat is or how is a VAG Com adaptation done? I've cleaned my mk4 Golf V5 throttle body before. Now wondering if I need to do the reconfiguration, presumably using VAG COM software plugged in via the odbII port? I often hear the TB stepper motor whirring when I turn the ignition on. It lasts quite a few seconds, as if its opening/closing/trying to recalibrate. Presuming that's not normal 🙂
While deep diving into the engine, would it not make sense to change the water pump and some of the hoses which remain hidden, I am guessing its not a keeper and new parts would help when selling.
Loving the video. I do all my own work on my cars but couldn't face doing the thermostat on my Edition 30, so got a local garage to put an OEM one on for only £174 all in. Felt sorry for them but they did a great job. Look forward to future updates. I've just done both rear springs, rear wheel speed sensor and rear wheel bearing. Crikey those rear carrier bolts are tight!
Thanks Mark. Blimey £174 for OEM is cheap, reckon they underpriced that job then as that's not even £50 per hour and Edition 30 is harder due to DV and it needs around 4L of coolant. Rear carrier bolts are reassuringly tight considering the load they are under!
Been subbed to your channel for a while now. I used to own a MK1 Cabrio 16 years ago. These days I have pre facelift Scirocco R. Much like yourself I work on my own car too. Loving the MK5 Ed30 content. 👍
Thanks golfman1987! Prefacelift Sciroco R is a very cool car and undoubtedly more covetable than water down facelift. We have the same engines effectively so you probably have all my woes to come on your car but attend to them individually as they come along and it's not a difficult or costly car to keep running sweet. Just those pesky cambelt changes that come round really quickly but even they aren't too bad a job as long as previous mechanic hasn't overtightened everything :)
Thanks again NGA! There's a lot to be said for earning enough money from work that doesn't involve getting your hands dirty and paying someone to do jobs like this unless you really enjoy the challenge like I do.
Is worth learning or building the experience, confidence, knowledge and skills to do these jobs yourself, if of course you're interested. It's possible, just take your time, invest in decent tools and a good manual or guide such as this video. I do it because 1) I enjoy gaining the understanding 2) saving the money and 3) taking the time to do things thoroughly as time-pushed garages often cut corners or rush things that I can take the time to fuss over. It helps me sleep better at night! Really though, I feel good about driving my car knowing a job has been done properly 😉
Great video enjoying this series so far! Nice to see the ed30 getting some tlc. Wonder if you could give some advice, I currently had a mk6 gtd but would like to get a petrol hot hatch which i can do occasional track days in. Looking at mk7 gti with pp or Seat leon 280/290 or ed35. Bit worried about fuel costs from the ed35… which do you think would be a good all rounder? Ideally want to stick to vag/seat/skoda, Many thanks
Glad you enjoyed it BB. You are right to worry about Ed35 mpg as the old EA113 is a thirsty old think. I love the GTI PP but for daily and track use it has to be the Cupra 280/290 as DCC in Cupra firms it up just right for track and you've got loads more power than GTI PP (even if you can find one with DCC). That what I used mine for and at aced daily driving and track - recent video comparison with Clubsport S should convince you :)
@@volkswizard thanks so much for the reply! I will look back through at more of your videos on the cupra. What sort of miles to a tank can you get realistically? Just so i can get a rough idea thanks 😊
Track day and fuel economy mmmm 🤔 never mind the expense of tyres and service parts, wear and tear and the obvious windscreen damage and stone chips all over the front body work and headlamps 😂 Stick to telling everyone who will listen how many miles you get from your GTD 😂
@@maverick4177 Thanks for your input. I actually have a mk5 golf gti track car stripped with full roll cage and bucket seats. I wanted instead of having 2 cars to combine them in one as I now don’t do enough track days to warrant having the mk5 thats why I was asking. I am well aware of the costs of doing track days and maintenance. Thanks again 😊
Brilliant video, thank you Andrew. Somewhat appropriate for my current, priority old car jobs! I have two knock sensors and a thermostat to do on my Audi 90 20v, and another crank sensor to do on my mk4 Golf V5. I've got Mahle and Bosch parts at the ready (I don't recommend anyone consider scrimping on less known brands). I found this video very useful - the theory and design is close enough to be relevant to me and other car owners. Thank you.
Glad it helped James. I think V5 crank sensor is really easy as no turbo pipes obscuring it and beauty of a proper Audi is longitudinal engine so a fair bit of space to work in. Only issue on older cars is seized/rounded bolts so be careful. A penetrating spray like Plus Gas is recommended, best of luck 👍👍
Another informative video. Used to do a lot of maintenance on my cars years ago, but the engine bays became much more cramped. I remember doing a clutch change on my Capri using just axle stands but looking at this I think that using the lift would make quite a difference to this job. I'd be looking for a really good independent to do this job to be honest🙂 By the way Andrew, is that another Audi on the fleet (can just see it in corner of this video at 20:49)? Nearly up to 48k subscribers - well done
Glad you enjoyed it! You don't need trade plates if the car is en route to an MOT and mine is booked in, registration number in diary at test station. They were displayed in the windows (actually visible in thumbnail) as might as well use them if I've got them but they don't cover no MOT, only tax.
@@volkswizard Hi Andrew, Sorry, I thought it failed it's mot you then purchased the parts fitted them then test drove it again on the road. So whilst you were test driving it, was you on route for your retest?
Thanks so much David! The cold was OK apart from when I put it back together which was on the day the bit with the snow was filmed. I was under the car holding a ratchet struggling to get a bolt back in and didn't notice my hand going numb with the cold even with gloves on. Really hurt for bit before it went back to normal. Hot water bottle up your jumper is my top tip :)
Looking forward to seeing what you do to this car Andrew. Obviously the red one you had before turned into a useful track tool especially with those trackday tyres on. Wondering if this is gonna be maybe kept original, or even OEM+ as seems the phrase nowadays. So as it sits nicely in the Black, 3 door, manual collection you're gathering in.
Thanks Mark. I think OEM+ is the way to go if budget allows. It’s a bit too fragile to be pounded on track I think and would need a remap which could mean clutch. That red one was thirsty with a revo map so hoping this stock one will be better
Great job. I just can't believe how awkward the position of crankshaft sensor and thermostat are. Lucifer himself must've been in charge of the engine layout design.
Well done Andrew a great video as ever and you have the patience of the saint to do that a bit different to the ones I’ve done on a beetle a panda and a Renault 5! That car is looking better already! Daniel
Thanks 👍Definitely the newer the car the harder thermostat to swap. It's partly due to the impact of thermostats on efficiency and therefore co2 emissions. Mk5 is a lot less complicated than Mk7 that's for sure but I look forward to the challenge of doing one of those (but maybe not in freezing conditions!)🧊
Nearly 50k subs 🎉Great video Andrew - that job was tedious I’m sure (mk2 would be easier?) but very satisfying to have car running almost without a fault 👌🎯🤓 - I rue the day I bought an ‘05 Mini Cooper S cabrio instead of one of these 🙃
Mk2 without PAS - easy - Mk2 with PAS surprisingly frustrating as the PAS bit was an afterthought and the tensioner which is low down and at front of engine usually rusted up and presumably obsolete part which you can no longer get. But I'd still rather do a Mk2 :)
Hi Andrew I need this job doing not staying warmed up ..how is the mahle thermostat doing is all still well . Iam going to order the same one from ebay seller
Excellent video as always Andrew. Looks as though the weather was a little unkind to you, but I suppose you are used to the cold, having done this job for a number of years. It makes me wonder what content makers will be providing RUclips in 40 years time? Maybe changing the batteries on a Tesla milk float perhaps. Cant wait!!! 😉
Thanks Shaun 🙌🏻 TBH never nearly had frostbite before from cold spanners ❄️ The resssembly off camera was done on the day with snow on the ground and that was tough but had a hot water bottle up jumper 🥹 At Joe Achilles’ recent C&M date, he said his future involved cars from 90s as he hates EVs. I’m already going down that road now in preparation 👍
@@volkswizard Great idea, although we will have to see what happens with the proposed legislation regarding milk floats, as I can see a major U-turn well before time. However, there will always be an audience like me that have an interest in cars from the 90's and 00's. You seem to have a great mix of vehicles that have clearly bought more subs to the channel too. 👍
Hi Andrew, black TCR/Rabbit OEM spoiler lip on a standard 7.5 WSM GTI? What are your thoughts, I'm really stuck on this, think the gloss black would match the upright rear window spoiler canards, and would compliment an otherwise pretty plain spoiler, not sure about the ends of the lip though and the gap to the canards, against the white silver body colour, also I'm ceramic coated, so not sure if the 3M adhesion would be impacted by that. Incidentally, my VW mechanic friend had it up on the ramp last week and I asked him about the re-map, he has advised against it
I'd have to agree with your mechanic, want more power, buy a TCR as we now have that choice. That spoiler looks fine on white TCRs so should look good on your car. I'd probably degrease the surface thoroughly and hope it will stick or maybe using a cutting compound to rough it up a bit, shouldn't be a big deal, go for it!
An engine will run more efficiently when it's running at / regulating to the correct operating temperature, as design intended. Of course, overheating (anything over 110degC is getting dodgy) is most dangerous because you risk blowing a head gasket / causing permanent engine damage, but an engine running too cool will not be performing well either.
My old octavia 2.0 tfsi vrs had to have a charcoal canister replaced and the one way valve that purges fuel vapours from tank into inlet manifold it through a fault code also I changed the dv and cam follower
Garages quote 3-4 hours which is plausible if the process is familiar to the mechanic. On reassembly you know where everything goes and aren't hunting for hidden screws etc. The only fiddly bit was alternator alignment but you can use your phone camera to see if the holes are aligned. Definitely enjoyed reassembly more, probably because I wasn't filming!
I recently purchased a red, 3-door Golf GTI Edition 30 after watching this series. When researching the car, I quickly came across some interesting images including a photo of Simon Pegg and Nick Frost driving the car. I thought you might find it interesting. Would love to hear your thoughts? Maybe there’s an interesting story to tell?
Oooh bad luck! Only done that once on a TT with mk5 gti that was carbonned so badly it misfired - pretty sure the knackered thermostat was to blame so nice to do those 2 jobs together. It’s not the worst job ever (like EA888 coolant module 😬)
They really are night and day different even though the marketing departments will tell you otherwise. That 1.4 hybrid drivetrain isn't marketed as at all sporty in the A3, probably because it's not. Apparently a new GTE battery is about £15k and early Mk7 ones (not 7.5 Advance) will be dropping outside of their 8 year battery warranty soon. Plus the DSG oil change in GTE is complex and expensive. I like the GTE in isolation but 7.5 GTI Performance is a great car period, great daily, classy still and not out of place on a track. All the car you really need.
@@volkswizard thanks for an individualized response I really appreciate it sir. I want to feel stable and solid like in my Deceased Mk5 but with the modern interior.
@@volkswizard I had it done to my old edition 30. I believe it improves air flow and definitely improves petrol consumption. It does cost a fair bit but also includes injector cleaning have a look at r-tech
No chance! Removing radiator, intercooler and a/c condenser is not a simple job, you can do this whole job in a morning (3 hours labour is what garages charge)
I would not be using non genuine parts, especially thermostat or crank sensor.
For anyone watching, these parts need to be genuine!
VW don’t make parts, they buy them from suppliers like Hella and Mahle, stick their logo on them and Dieselgate tax and charge you 3 x more. For anyone watching DO NOT REWARD VW FOR FITTING PARTS THAT DON’T LAST VERY LONG BY BUYING MORE OF THEM AT THEIR INFLATED PRICES
@@volkswizardall genuine VW parts go through more rigorous testing than non genuine parts believe it or not. The likes of R-Tech, AKS tuning etc only use genuine parts for this very reason!
Crank sensor is a pita job, had that on my TT. Good vid mate 👍🏿
@@bigeater1310 Hella and Mahle ARE genuine parts, just not badged VW Audi. Andrew knows what he's doing mate 👍🏻
I once bought a oil filter from Vw £5.82 and that was with discount then bought one from work was the same filter but cost me £1.26 the box Vw use must be made out gold I thinks
Great video 👍 Was really looking forward to the "how to" of how to change the thermostat, as mine has needed doing for some time. After watching this, I will now gladly had over the £270 my local VW specialist quoted me for this job. Nice one Andrew, keep the mk5 content coming 👌
Thank Gavin! That's funny the video encourages you to pay someone to do the job, totally get that not least because of the tools required. I am sure some DIY guides are there to make you realise paying a mechanic is good value for money rather than actually do it yourself. It's good for the owner to know what they are paying a mechanic to do even if they don't do it themselves so hopefully it was useful, £270 sounds about right and to get a toasty warm, more efficient car for that is a bargain!
Go private gavin. 270 seems high .but again it's a vw specialist. Any normal garage will do it . Plus you shouldn't drive around with a damaged thermostat
More great content! I'm a bit concerned that at 15:49 you can still see the orange o'ring on the crank sensor clearly not inside the hole, when you say "that'll do, not too tight". It looks like the sensor isn't in all the way.
Thanks for that. Looking back at it, it does look weird, are you sure the sensor seal should be out of sight? It wouldn't go any tighter that that
Had a look and it's possible top is and bottom isn't so I'll check, not to hard to get boost pipe off to do that, as long as I don't have to redo the thermostat! Thanks for the heads up
@@volkswizard Great stuff. I had to double check, but yes, looking at multiple images of the block online with the sensor out, the bolt should def pull the sensor down flush meaning the o'ring would be within the block out of site. Maybe it's caught on the plastic lip the o'ring sits behind? Hope it's just a loosen and a wiggle to fix :D
Did all of this on my B6 Audi A4 Red T. Yeah it's scary at first but very satisfying in the end. Have golf 7 gti now. Miss doing all this myself. Love the channel growing. I'm in South Africa and I share as often as I can. Been subbed for just over a year and love your channel! It deserves more!
Thanks DALA, really appreciate all your support 👊 Forgot A4 2.0 TFSI is essentially the same engine, being side on I'd hope you have a bit more room to work. That engine really suits that car 👌
@@volkswizard Appreciate you and this channel Sir.
Another awesome video! It was your videos on mk5’s that got me into them a few years ago and I must admit I’m totally in love with them now, I currently own a mk3 gti 20th anni and a mk5 ed 30 best decision I ever made 👌🏻 Keep up the good work Andrew! Makes my day when I see you’ve uploaded 😃
Wow, thanks Jimmy, really appreciate your kind words🙌 That's a great 2 car garage there, are you starting a collection of anniversary models too? ;) It's very easy to endorse the Mk5 GTI, the only issue is finding a decent one, being a hands on owner certainly helps as they aren't too bad to work on. I've still not done a Mk7 thermostat/water pump as it's so much harder but I will one day, maybe not in freezing conditions though :)
Thanks! I might do to be honest haha I’d really like a mk5 R32 in the pearlescent blue for my collection, something about them I just really like (definitely nothing to do with that beautiful VR6 note) 😉😂 but yes I agree, one of the things I love about my two is that I can do most of the work myself, it saves a fortune and I enjoy it so that’s main thing! Great feeling when you fix something and it works! 😁 also very much in love with your mk7 clubsport, only problem with the newer stuff it’s a bit difficult to get to anything in the engine bay😂 but one day I will have one 😍🤞🏻
I commend you for tackling these jobs in winter without a lift or shelter. Thermostats used to be so easy to change (decades ago admittedly). How many hours labour did you save in the end? Great to see some solid "hands dirty" maintenance.
Thanks! Yes this week wasn't the best for this job but thermostat issues need dealing with urgently in winter so I find I'm always doing them when it's cold. I'd generally avoid weeks when it freezing however but want to get using this car pronto! As for labour, someone said 3 hours for thermostat and someone else was quoted £240 all in. I enjoy it (even more when not filming) so it's not really about saving cash but that helps of course :)
I feel your pain. I changed my thermostat on my MK5 GTI. Since then I’ve done a couple more and there not to bad now.
Everyone loves a MK5 and that’s probably why your viewings have gone up. Great content mate👍🏼
Thanks Chris. Definitely easier second time around if you can remember what you did? It's been about 3 years since my last one and forgot nearly everything apart from that I can do it and it's too annoying. This video will undoubtedly help me next, but hope it helps many others too as it's not that bad a job to do.
@@volkswizard My only annoyance working on these cars are, they seem to have Splined, Torques, and Hex bolts and it can quite easily stump the average DIY’er but there really not that bad to work on. I’ve owned about 4 MK5 GTI’s now, and all mine have not been molested and totally standard. Great cars.
The only time I've had to change a thermostat was on a Ford Kent engine where the thermostat was at the top of the engine and really easy to change. Modern engines are scarily complex and do not seem to be designed for maintenance. Maybe it is time they were replaced by something simpler like an electric motor :)
Nooooo! I’d happily do these jobs than have to fork out for a new EV battery 🤷
Nothing on a modern car is put anywhere for maintenance convenience, it's just squeezed in anywhere and is intended for the driver to take the car to a dealer and spend hours stripping it down to get to some obscure part, I could change a clutch in around 2 hrs easy, just enquired about a new clutch for my current car 9 hrs labour, with parts close to 1200 pounds, it's all a moneymaking scam now.
Nice job. I’m not familiar with the MK5 so I wouldn’t really know. But did you have the throttle body disconnected at any point? If you did, then that idle control higher then expected- could just be the throttle body needs a basic setting/ adaption. I had similar when I had to have the throttle body off on my old MK4 Golf to do a thermostat.
That’s a good point. I never had ignition on when throttle body was unplugged but disconnecting battery for so long might mean it needs adapting. You just turn ignition on but don’t start car and throttle body cycles and adapts itself. Used to clean loads of TBs on Mk4 and they’d always need a VAG COM adaptation afterwards but mk5 is usually self adapting. Deffo worth trying so thanks for tip. PCV worth doing anyway and £27 off Amazon for a Febi is much cheaper than even KMS!
@@volkswizardWhat is or how is a VAG Com adaptation done? I've cleaned my mk4 Golf V5 throttle body before. Now wondering if I need to do the reconfiguration, presumably using VAG COM software plugged in via the odbII port? I often hear the TB stepper motor whirring when I turn the ignition on. It lasts quite a few seconds, as if its opening/closing/trying to recalibrate. Presuming that's not normal 🙂
While deep diving into the engine, would it not make sense to change the water pump and some of the hoses which remain hidden, I am guessing its not a keeper and new parts would help when selling.
Loving the video. I do all my own work on my cars but couldn't face doing the thermostat on my Edition 30, so got a local garage to put an OEM one on for only £174 all in. Felt sorry for them but they did a great job. Look forward to future updates. I've just done both rear springs, rear wheel speed sensor and rear wheel bearing. Crikey those rear carrier bolts are tight!
Thanks Mark. Blimey £174 for OEM is cheap, reckon they underpriced that job then as that's not even £50 per hour and Edition 30 is harder due to DV and it needs around 4L of coolant. Rear carrier bolts are reassuringly tight considering the load they are under!
I always use GSF for my mk 5 pd and never had a problem. Delphi, Mahle, Febi Bilstein all perfect quality and good value
Been subbed to your channel for a while now. I used to own a MK1 Cabrio 16 years ago. These days I have pre facelift Scirocco R. Much like yourself I work on my own car too. Loving the MK5 Ed30 content. 👍
Thanks golfman1987! Prefacelift Sciroco R is a very cool car and undoubtedly more covetable than water down facelift. We have the same engines effectively so you probably have all my woes to come on your car but attend to them individually as they come along and it's not a difficult or costly car to keep running sweet. Just those pesky cambelt changes that come round really quickly but even they aren't too bad a job as long as previous mechanic hasn't overtightened everything :)
What a job!!! I would never attempt that lol , would crap myself just at the first stage... great video again Andrew
Thanks again NGA! There's a lot to be said for earning enough money from work that doesn't involve getting your hands dirty and paying someone to do jobs like this unless you really enjoy the challenge like I do.
Is worth learning or building the experience, confidence, knowledge and skills to do these jobs yourself, if of course you're interested. It's possible, just take your time, invest in decent tools and a good manual or guide such as this video. I do it because 1) I enjoy gaining the understanding 2) saving the money and 3) taking the time to do things thoroughly as time-pushed garages often cut corners or rush things that I can take the time to fuss over. It helps me sleep better at night! Really though, I feel good about driving my car knowing a job has been done properly 😉
Great video! I have my thermostat booked in for £240.
Giving some thought to tackling myself. Although it does look like a pig to get at!
All in £240 sounds like a good price to me.
Great video enjoying this series so far! Nice to see the ed30 getting some tlc. Wonder if you could give some advice, I currently had a mk6 gtd but would like to get a petrol hot hatch which i can do occasional track days in. Looking at mk7 gti with pp or Seat leon 280/290 or ed35. Bit worried about fuel costs from the ed35… which do you think would be a good all rounder? Ideally want to stick to vag/seat/skoda, Many thanks
Glad you enjoyed it BB. You are right to worry about Ed35 mpg as the old EA113 is a thirsty old think. I love the GTI PP but for daily and track use it has to be the Cupra 280/290 as DCC in Cupra firms it up just right for track and you've got loads more power than GTI PP (even if you can find one with DCC). That what I used mine for and at aced daily driving and track - recent video comparison with Clubsport S should convince you :)
@@volkswizard thanks so much for the reply! I will look back through at more of your videos on the cupra. What sort of miles to a tank can you get realistically? Just so i can get a rough idea thanks 😊
Track day and fuel economy mmmm 🤔 never mind the expense of tyres and service parts, wear and tear and the obvious windscreen damage and stone chips all over the front body work and headlamps 😂
Stick to telling everyone who will listen how many miles you get from your GTD 😂
@@maverick4177 Thanks for your input. I actually have a mk5 golf gti track car stripped with full roll cage and bucket seats. I wanted instead of having 2 cars to combine them in one as I now don’t do enough track days to warrant having the mk5 thats why I was asking. I am well aware of the costs of doing track days and maintenance. Thanks again 😊
Brilliant video, thank you Andrew. Somewhat appropriate for my current, priority old car jobs! I have two knock sensors and a thermostat to do on my Audi 90 20v, and another crank sensor to do on my mk4 Golf V5. I've got Mahle and Bosch parts at the ready (I don't recommend anyone consider scrimping on less known brands). I found this video very useful - the theory and design is close enough to be relevant to me and other car owners. Thank you.
Glad it helped James. I think V5 crank sensor is really easy as no turbo pipes obscuring it and beauty of a proper Audi is longitudinal engine so a fair bit of space to work in. Only issue on older cars is seized/rounded bolts so be careful. A penetrating spray like Plus Gas is recommended, best of luck 👍👍
@@volkswizard thank you for your thoughts and advice, good sir - will take that on board 👍
Great video. Did you change the dv to the revision g as that one was broken you had on the car
Thanks! The original one pushed back together fine and seems to work so new one on to do list 👍
Another informative video. Used to do a lot of maintenance on my cars years ago, but the engine bays became much more cramped. I remember doing a clutch change on my Capri using just axle stands but looking at this I think that using the lift would make quite a difference to this job. I'd be looking for a really good independent to do this job to be honest🙂 By the way Andrew, is that another Audi on the fleet (can just see it in corner of this video at 20:49)? Nearly up to 48k subscribers - well done
Enjoyed the video and hope you were using trade plates whilst out on the road. 😉
Glad you enjoyed it! You don't need trade plates if the car is en route to an MOT and mine is booked in, registration number in diary at test station. They were displayed in the windows (actually visible in thumbnail) as might as well use them if I've got them but they don't cover no MOT, only tax.
@@volkswizard Hi Andrew, Sorry, I thought it failed it's mot you then purchased the parts fitted them then test drove it again on the road. So whilst you were test driving it, was you on route for your retest?
Great content Andrew, and respect for doing the jobs in the cold on the driveway💪 Can't wait for the next episode..
Thanks so much David! The cold was OK apart from when I put it back together which was on the day the bit with the snow was filmed. I was under the car holding a ratchet struggling to get a bolt back in and didn't notice my hand going numb with the cold even with gloves on. Really hurt for bit before it went back to normal. Hot water bottle up your jumper is my top tip :)
Superb. Glad to see the channel growing Andrew, well deserved for the quality content you put out
Thanks Sparkybiker 🙌🏻
There’s me thinking ‘£44? Must be a simple job…’….Err… no! Well done for doing that in the snow!!!
Thanks! It’s definitely easier second time around, I was a bit rusty this time and as you noticed weather wasn’t exactly conducive ❄️
Looking forward to seeing what you do to this car Andrew.
Obviously the red one you had before turned into a useful track tool especially with those trackday tyres on. Wondering if this is gonna be maybe kept original, or even OEM+ as seems the phrase nowadays. So as it sits nicely in the Black, 3 door, manual collection you're gathering in.
Thanks Mark. I think OEM+ is the way to go if budget allows. It’s a bit too fragile to be pounded on track I think and would need a remap which could mean clutch. That red one was thirsty with a revo map so hoping this stock one will be better
And I thought a 1.8T thermostat was a ball ache :)
Great video Andrew loving this type of content!
When I do a Mk7 thermostat/pump combo I’ll say exactly that about Mk5 😆👍
@@volkswizard 🤣🤣
Great job. I just can't believe how awkward the position of crankshaft sensor and thermostat are. Lucifer himself must've been in charge of the engine layout design.
Well done Andrew a great video as ever and you have the patience of the saint to do that a bit different to the ones I’ve done on a beetle a panda and a Renault 5! That car is looking better already! Daniel
Thanks 👍Definitely the newer the car the harder thermostat to swap. It's partly due to the impact of thermostats on efficiency and therefore co2 emissions. Mk5 is a lot less complicated than Mk7 that's for sure but I look forward to the challenge of doing one of those (but maybe not in freezing conditions!)🧊
Didn’t understand any of this but I’m in awe of your knowledge/skills.
Thanks Sean, very kind of you to say. Hope you got something out of the video anyway :)
Always!
Nearly 50k subs 🎉Great video Andrew - that job was tedious I’m sure (mk2 would be easier?) but very satisfying to have car running almost without a fault 👌🎯🤓 - I rue the day I bought an ‘05 Mini Cooper S cabrio instead of one of these 🙃
Mk2 without PAS - easy - Mk2 with PAS surprisingly frustrating as the PAS bit was an afterthought and the tensioner which is low down and at front of engine usually rusted up and presumably obsolete part which you can no longer get. But I'd still rather do a Mk2 :)
Hi Andrew I need this job doing not staying warmed up ..how is the mahle thermostat doing is all still well . Iam going to order the same one from ebay seller
Excellent video as always Andrew. Looks as though the weather was a little unkind to you, but I suppose you are used to the cold, having done this job for a number of years. It makes me wonder what content makers will be providing RUclips in 40 years time? Maybe changing the batteries on a Tesla milk float perhaps. Cant wait!!! 😉
Thanks Shaun 🙌🏻 TBH never nearly had frostbite before from cold spanners ❄️ The resssembly off camera was done on the day with snow on the ground and that was tough but had a hot water bottle up jumper 🥹 At Joe Achilles’ recent C&M date, he said his future involved cars from 90s as he hates EVs. I’m already going down that road now in preparation 👍
@@volkswizard Great idea, although we will have to see what happens with the proposed legislation regarding milk floats, as I can see a major U-turn well before time. However, there will always be an audience like me that have an interest in cars from the 90's and 00's. You seem to have a great mix of vehicles that have clearly bought more subs to the channel too. 👍
Really really enjoyed watching your spannering . Thank you
Glad you enjoyed it robtt!
Hi Andrew, black TCR/Rabbit OEM spoiler lip on a standard 7.5 WSM GTI? What are your thoughts, I'm really stuck on this, think the gloss black would match the upright rear window spoiler canards, and would compliment an otherwise pretty plain spoiler, not sure about the ends of the lip though and the gap to the canards, against the white silver body colour, also I'm ceramic coated, so not sure if the 3M adhesion would be impacted by that.
Incidentally, my VW mechanic friend had it up on the ramp last week and I asked him about the re-map, he has advised against it
I'd have to agree with your mechanic, want more power, buy a TCR as we now have that choice. That spoiler looks fine on white TCRs so should look good on your car. I'd probably degrease the surface thoroughly and hope it will stick or maybe using a cutting compound to rough it up a bit, shouldn't be a big deal, go for it!
@@volkswizard thanks Andrew, ordered 😊
Need to do the thermostat on mine 😫 did you notice the mpg get any better once fixed? Love this series
Not driven it enough but from past experience it will be much better 👍
@@volkswizard thanks man. Fingers crossed 😅
An engine will run more efficiently when it's running at / regulating to the correct operating temperature, as design intended. Of course, overheating (anything over 110degC is getting dodgy) is most dangerous because you risk blowing a head gasket / causing permanent engine damage, but an engine running too cool will not be performing well either.
Great video as always, keep them coming Andrew :)
My old octavia 2.0 tfsi vrs had to have a charcoal canister replaced and the one way valve that purges fuel vapours from tank into inlet manifold it through a fault code also I changed the dv and cam follower
Yep I did the evap purge valve on my wife’s old, cheap and easy (tank was fine)👍
Loving the mkV content 😎
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Appreciate your videos. Keep doing what you do! ❤
Appreciate you feedback, likewise 😍
Well done tackling those on a driveway 👍🏻
It’s not that bad, will need some new cardboard soon though 🤓
Hi mate were abouts in the uk are you located?? Iv a mk5 gti that needs thus same job doing and you seem like quite the man for the job ? 😊
Great content. Easy (ish) to take apart - putting it back is always my fear! How long did the job take - £44 parts great - but labor time? Cheers.
Garages quote 3-4 hours which is plausible if the process is familiar to the mechanic. On reassembly you know where everything goes and aren't hunting for hidden screws etc. The only fiddly bit was alternator alignment but you can use your phone camera to see if the holes are aligned. Definitely enjoyed reassembly more, probably because I wasn't filming!
This is great info.Had my Mk5 gti for 15 yrs and its better than ever.So thanks for keeping it real!
Help please
Does anybody know where the crankshaft sensor is on a golf r mk7
Great work. Hope the headlights buff up nice for the MOT
Thanks! I am oddly looking forward to polishing those, nice and easy in comparison to the thermostat :)
Everyone loves a project car
I used to own a Mk1 Golf GTI - I sold it around 2009 anyway for me to see if its for sale/contact the owner?
GDPR has messed all that up sadly. Try owners club/forums as it’s a small world
Mk 5's never get old.
They are the Mk2 of the noughties - never been 'just a car'
Really interesting to watch. Just shows how good ‘older’ cars have plenty of life to give
I recently purchased a red, 3-door Golf GTI Edition 30 after watching this series. When researching the car, I quickly came across some interesting images including a photo of Simon Pegg and Nick Frost driving the car. I thought you might find it interesting. Would love to hear your thoughts? Maybe there’s an interesting story to tell?
Something like a coolant thermostat should never be buried that deep in the engine bay. What the hell were VW thinking?
Excellent video Andrew
The Mk5 still looks so smart.
Where did you buy the crank shaft sensor from?
I recently did the thermostat on mk5 and stupidly did it by removing the whole intake manifold.
Oooh bad luck! Only done that once on a TT with mk5 gti that was carbonned so badly it misfired - pretty sure the knackered thermostat was to blame so nice to do those 2 jobs together. It’s not the worst job ever (like EA888 coolant module 😬)
Bit complex and messy. Main dealer would charge quite a bit for that. Good job you know how to do it. Cheers for showing us.
Really enjoyed that....
I think ppl love watching real world cars with a bit of spice that need fixing up. That’s the stuff !
Let’s hope so 🙌🏻
Great vid, im in the market for a Mk5 GTi, down here is South Africa...
Easier just whipping the intake off that’s how i roll with um
Waterpump and thermostat on golf's all a pain in the ass
The older they get, the easier it gets. The newer ones are even worse
Lucky they never go bad 😶
seriously it's a disgrace that vag can't/won't design a durable waterpump. Went through three of them on a mk6
What model would you say is better GTi performance or GTE advance? I respect your opinion as you have the knowledge.
They really are night and day different even though the marketing departments will tell you otherwise. That 1.4 hybrid drivetrain isn't marketed as at all sporty in the A3, probably because it's not. Apparently a new GTE battery is about £15k and early Mk7 ones (not 7.5 Advance) will be dropping outside of their 8 year battery warranty soon. Plus the DSG oil change in GTE is complex and expensive. I like the GTE in isolation but 7.5 GTI Performance is a great car period, great daily, classy still and not out of place on a track. All the car you really need.
@@volkswizard thanks for an individualized response I really appreciate it sir. I want to feel stable and solid like in my Deceased Mk5 but with the modern interior.
Can't fault you..... 😁 love the video 👍
Keep the MK5 content up, subscribed!
Thanks! Will do!
The views ans subs are probs going up due to the Mk5 and your recently acquired MK2 👍. Excellent channel.
Thanks for that Milney! Really appreciate your kind words and support 🙌
Have you considered walnut blasting the inlet manifold to get rid of the carbon build up
I've thought about if but if car drives OK and performs OK is there a point?
@@volkswizard I had it done to my
old edition 30. I believe it improves air flow and definitely improves petrol consumption. It does cost a fair bit but also includes injector cleaning have a look at r-tech
Great video
Thanks olnaj!
your coulant looks on the low side
I think I’d have spent a morning removing the bumper and radiator…make the actual job a lot easier.
No chance! Removing radiator, intercooler and a/c condenser is not a simple job, you can do this whole job in a morning (3 hours labour is what garages charge)
Famous red button has been black for some time now....
Really?! Oh dear, might have to 'acquire' a new graphic :)
Car Manufacturers probably have large teams devoted to hiding away the Thermostat
LOL! If only VW had a large team devoted to making it reliable in the MQB Gen 1 cars once they'd hidden it away :)
I love all content Mk5 gti/ed 30 related.😀👍👍