How to replace timing belt, tensioner, and water pump on a 2004 VW Beetle 2.0
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- Опубликовано: 4 апр 2022
- This is a step by step how to video on replacing the timing belt, tensioner, and water pump on a 2004 VW Beetle MK4. This is my first time doing this on this engine, so we're learning together. But this is an original belt and water pump with over 115K miles! This includes replacing the old plastic impeller water pump, bleeding the system, installing a new tensioner, and belt.
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ohh. the tensioner tab goes in the freeze plug groove. thank you. now it's easy
I purchased a 2004 new beetle from a salvage yard in 12/22 for $800. It had a replaced motor that has 64K. With your videos, I have been able to bring the car back to life for my daughters. Thank you very much, friend. I am doing the timing belt and water pump today. You came through again! May the Lord bless you and your family.
It’s something like this that makes it all worth it. All I wanted to do when I started this channel was to help people and I’m thrilled that you not only saved a beetle, but brought it back to life for your daughter. Good job Dad! Have a great day!
Same here! I'm working on it now.. starting today.. hope this backyard mechanic acan get it done.. awesome vid. I took a ton of notes. This one is for my baby girl. Silver 2003 VW beetle 2.0 Thanks CB!
I've got two bugs myself. I love them. One is a diesel and the other one is the 1.8 turbo. It's a fun little go-kart.
got a mark 4 golf that someone gave up on running now thanks (belt skipped gave up on the spot)
How did you know your Waterpump was going bad? My sister has an 2003 VW Beetle. I go to start the car and immediately coolant wants to boil in the reservoir. In the past week ive changed the Water Outlet, Housing, Water Outlet Sensor and Plug, Thermostat, Thermostat Housing and today I did the Spark Plugs. Im now noticing a small leak behind where you drain the oil which is why im asking if this could be the water pump? Its such a mess. I need some advice please
I actually just changed it because of the unknown about the car when I bought it. The come with a plastic impeller on some of the water pumps and they tend to melt and fail. So I wanted to make sure I replaced it with an upgraded metal one. As for the leak that you have, it sounds like a bad head gasket. Now there is a possibility that the water pump is not working and the coolant is not being circulated. But the the coolant should NOT boil immediately in the reservoir either way. I'm thinking that the boiling you're seeing is actually exhaust gas from the head gasket failure. Has the care overheated before this? As in the indicator on the dash went red?
I'm having lot of trouble with the "bolt that sucks" on the engine mount bracket. Did you get that one out from underneath or from the top? Also will an impact socket fit on it or is the socket wall too thick
Yeah, that bolt was not my favorite. I jacked the motor up as high as I could (without damaging anything ) to give myself some space between the frame rail in the bracket. Then I worked at it from the top and the bottom, but top was the better way to go. I know I used a thin wall socket, just because I knew space was a commodity. You definitely have to have some patience and just slowly work at it. I hope you can get it without too much frustration.
having that same problem 😂 that bolt giving me a bad headache
Oh yeah I got it out. So the easiest way to do it raise engine up slightly (at least on a VW beetle) and then use a ratchet with a mid length 16mm socket. Can't be an impact socket cause walls too thick. And it can't be a standard size or deep socket. Has to be in between about 45mm length. Took 10 minutes with the right tool
@@copenhagenblue8417 i gots the bolts out easy.. but that bracket is getting me fits getting it out...
@@revjoespivey is the aluminum just kind of stuck against the block? Hopefully you were able to get it off. I appreciate you taking the time to watch!
Great vid bro, I have a quick question, I have a VW beetle 2005 2.0L trying to change the waterpump. I noticed that both marks on top crank do not align with engine turned off. Where it says OT and the other mark on pulley is like 90 degrees ahead of OT. Should I turn the pulley manually so they align or everytime the engine is off it should be aligned automatically? Thanks and keep up the good work
The line on the cam shaft should be on the OT and the crank should be pointing straight down if I remember correctly. I’d rotate the engine a few more time to see see if it lines up and if you use the inspection window the trans and it’s at TDC whit the OT lined up and the crank is still off, then it might require adjusting. Thanks for watching!
@@copenhagenblue8417 thanks for replying, yeah lokks like I have to adjust it, mine is automatic, does it have a trans window? I think only manual tran have them.
@@sophago Its on top of the bellhousing with a little rubber plug...to the right of the transmission selector lever(the thing with the golf club head) Of course its under some hoses so it will take some looking. Obviously don’t start just trying to align stuff, the engine is an interference type, you can bend valves. If it was running okay before, I’d be apprehensive to change anything.
@@copenhagenblue8417 Thank you, god bless
Where did you get that tool for the tensioner pulley?
Are you talking about the serpentine belt tensioner? That’s an open ended 15 mm wrench on top of the nub. As for the timing belt I used a set of spring clip pliers.
@@copenhagenblue8417
Not the serpentine belt. I’ve watched a couple of videos for the water pump, timing belt and that spring loaded tensioner.
My daughter has a 2005 VW beetle with the 2.0l L4 dohc engine. I want to help her by doing this repair.
@@johnforsyth8414 I’m not sure if it’s the same tensioner design on the DOHC. I just improvised with a set of spring clip pliers. But I would take a look on Amazon for an actual timing belt kit. They’re probably around $60 and it will have all the tools you’ll need to hold the cams in place and adjust the tensioner. The dual overhead cam motors are not as forgiving as a single overhead cam would be if the timing is off.
yo copenhagen the timing on this car should be the same on a 2002 vw beetle 2.0 and or you on facebook so i talk to you about my car soon
Yep the 2002 and 2004 share the same 2.0. It’s only other options we’re the 1.8 and the TDI. So this should be exactly what your going to do on yours. If you have any other questions let me know. Thanks for watching.