I'm actually thinking of replacing the oil cooler and oil filter assembly and the steps you showed how to remove the front end will help me a lot as I will have more access to remove the leaky oil filter assembly. Thanks.
Great video , clear and as the presenter stated it is easy and simple to fit the new gas struts. Keep up the good work. Viewer with older Audi A4 that needs new boot struts.
Hi guys, just found these videos and they are great! with re-using stock Audi parts, can you do a tutorial on replacing the GTI breaks with Audi breaks (S3 breaks i believe). I've heard that it's much the same with just bolting them straight on. If not love you work anyway. MK5s will always be the best-looking golf!
+MicksGarage1 ah thanks well glad to be proven wrong would be sad to see a nice gti go to waste... only mentioned it as ive seen many people putting the wrong coolant and replacing the engine shortly after hence why i just stick oem g13 coolant :)...
Hi Mick :) awesome video was just wondering after draining the coolant do you have to squeeze the lower radiator hose pipe to bleed air from the system and run with the coolant cap off until fans kick in ? Thanks
I found that the s3 intercooler didn't fit with the old condenser because it was wider than the original golf intercooler - I've been advised to get an s3 condenser too - did you have any issues?
@@CR15PY1 maybe I’m just unlucky but I had real issues fitting an s3 intercooler, it wasn’t a straight swap at all. I ended up doing away with the bracketry that holds the intercooler, radiator and condenser as it didn’t allow for the increased width of the S3 intercooler. I also had to get an S3 condenser as the golf one didn’t line up with the mounting holes. Definitely worth the upgrade overall but more involved (for me at least) than vids like this would have you believe
@@CR15PY1 so after a little more research, I’ve discovered that it might be an issue with my car - I have an 05 2.0 GT sport that has the same front bumper and slam panel as a standard golf (later year GT sports came with GTI bumper/slam panels, albeit with different grille inserts) thus the GTI front bumper and slam panel may be wider/accomodate the bigger intercooler easier. Haven’t been able to establish whether the bracketry holding the radiator, intercooler and condenser is any wider though. So it may be the case that swapping an S3 intercooler into a GTI or GT (with GTI bumper/slam panel) is a straight swap but not for golfs with “standard” bumper/slam panels.
@@paulsoar7614 yes, the issue isn't the temperature, it's what is added to the coolant versus the pink that is called for by the manufacturer. Other types can eat away at gaskets and tubing that is throughout the engine and can also create unneeded sediment. Better to be safe than to do frequent coolant flushes while still running the risk of doing permanent damage.
Great video, I’m replacing my radiator on my mk5 gti as it has a slight crack. looking for a bigger radiator and Intercooler which will just fit on. how do you know if the both are compatible. I.e bolts and pipes. any ideas on a set up?
Did you actually need to drain the coolant? I've just had a cambelt and water pump fitted and wanted to tackle this myself but just thought it seems a waste of new coolant to replace what's just gone in?
Nice vid thanks. I noticed that the hoses going back on were the blue silicon (?) type, compared to the standard ones you took off. is that a change that is necessary for the conversion, or are there other reasons for doing it? Also does the larger intercooler have any effect on the engine cooling radiator?
+MicksGarage1 Thanks, they look better too! Not that anyone is likely to see them once the front end is reassembled. It looks like stripping the front end and rebuilding it was quite a lengthy job. How long would you reckon it took? and are there any other enhancements or preventative maintenance jobs that should be considered, or would be made easier by having the front end stripped?
I have to say well done on all the writes up on the MK5 Gti, as I drive a Skoda Octavia Vrs mk2 Tfsi, same engine as the Gti its a great insight into performance and DIY mods to the car. Is it possible to give a part number for the oem intercooler from the s3? As i have searched on your web site and using an s3 reg with no luck. Another video to look at is cleaning the Valves on these cars, from reviews and forums it is a major issue with the build up of oil in the valves, I know it is not a straight forward process but will help the car respond better. Thanks
question if i may ? had cold fan running on my gti about 4sec after start and replaced coolant sensor and fan sensor but it still does it .I then replaced the thermal stat housing but still the fan runs as before when i did not change anything . DO you have any advise as to what the problem could be as it keeps on draining my battery and then i need to jumpstart it. Much obliged if you might point me in the right direction
Mick my ,an your engine is filthy, and you keep on bolting on clean stuff on top of dirty stuff, project gti shpuld be clean....good luck. I still enjoy your work. Love from Australia mate.
Good video and thanks for doing it! I have been watching a lot of your videos since the oil change on the 2.0TDI on the VW Passat. I noticed that when you are going underneath the carriage that you aren't wearing the safety glasses. I would think that this would be one of your most important part of your video as safety should be your primary concern when going under the carriage with little bits and oily bits flying about. Plus, I'm sure you could add that as a selling item, too! ( I don't know if you sell safety glasses - I haven't checked yet).
I own an MKV GTI and these tutorials are awesome! Thanks for sharing :)
Great, but i think the intercooler came from an S3 8P not an 8L... ;)
I think it's amazing that the car manages to stay cool with the rad at the back
I'm actually thinking of replacing the oil cooler and oil filter assembly and the steps you showed how to remove the front end will help me a lot as I will have more access to remove the leaky oil filter assembly. Thanks.
Great video , clear and as the presenter stated it is easy and simple to fit the new gas struts. Keep up the good work. Viewer with older
Audi A4 that needs new boot struts.
Hi guys, just found these videos and they are great! with re-using stock Audi parts, can you do a tutorial on replacing the GTI breaks with Audi breaks (S3 breaks i believe). I've heard that it's much the same with just bolting them straight on. If not love you work anyway. MK5s will always be the best-looking golf!
This motivated me to get an actual FMIC
great vid; though you've put the wrong coolant in it takes pink and not green coolant which rusts the engine and seizes eventually
+MicksGarage1 ah thanks well glad to be proven wrong would be sad to see a nice gti go to waste... only mentioned it as ive seen many people putting the wrong coolant and replacing the engine shortly after hence why i just stick oem g13 coolant :)...
Hi Mick :) awesome video was just wondering after draining the coolant do you have to squeeze the lower radiator hose pipe to bleed air from the system and run with the coolant cap off until fans kick in ? Thanks
Great video!! just what I was after!
I found that the s3 intercooler didn't fit with the old condenser because it was wider than the original golf intercooler - I've been advised to get an s3 condenser too - did you have any issues?
Wow really? I have an mkv gti as well
@@CR15PY1 maybe I’m just unlucky but I had real issues fitting an s3 intercooler, it wasn’t a straight swap at all. I ended up doing away with the bracketry that holds the intercooler, radiator and condenser as it didn’t allow for the increased width of the S3 intercooler. I also had to get an S3 condenser as the golf one didn’t line up with the mounting holes. Definitely worth the upgrade overall but more involved (for me at least) than vids like this would have you believe
@@CR15PY1 so after a little more research, I’ve discovered that it might be an issue with my car - I have an 05 2.0 GT sport that has the same front bumper and slam panel as a standard golf (later year GT sports came with GTI bumper/slam panels, albeit with different grille inserts) thus the GTI front bumper and slam panel may be wider/accomodate the bigger intercooler easier. Haven’t been able to establish whether the bracketry holding the radiator, intercooler and condenser is any wider though. So it may be the case that swapping an S3 intercooler into a GTI or GT (with GTI bumper/slam panel) is a straight swap but not for golfs with “standard” bumper/slam panels.
Nice vid, but you should show a audi S3 8p not 8l where the intercooler came from 😉
When someone adds green coolant to a vw and you cringe. (it needs to be pink for those that are unaware)
Mines yellow n never moves off 90 is this still wrong
@@paulsoar7614 yes, the issue isn't the temperature, it's what is added to the coolant versus the pink that is called for by the manufacturer. Other types can eat away at gaskets and tubing that is throughout the engine and can also create unneeded sediment. Better to be safe than to do frequent coolant flushes while still running the risk of doing permanent damage.
Thanks bro a garage put mine in
Older vw take g 11 green newer g12 or 13 can be pink yellow red or blue facts idk where you got that
very nice video congratulations!
what brand is it the intercooler?
Great video, I’m replacing my radiator on my mk5 gti as it has a slight crack. looking for a bigger radiator and Intercooler which will just fit on. how do you know if the both are compatible. I.e bolts and pipes. any ideas on a set up?
Would this be the same for a mk6? Just bolt off the old and bolt on the new Audi one?
Pretty much the same
Did you actually need to drain the coolant? I've just had a cambelt and water pump fitted and wanted to tackle this myself but just thought it seems a waste of new coolant to replace what's just gone in?
Use a clean pan to catch the coolant and reuse it.
When upgrading an intercooler does it require to change the down pipe
the cooling fan will not hit the water pipe and air condition pipe? because the whole thing move back toward to the engine
Love the vids. Do you know the part number for this intercooler? Is it the same for a MK6 GTI?
Nice vid thanks. I noticed that the hoses going back on were the blue silicon (?) type, compared to the standard ones you took off. is that a change that is necessary for the conversion, or are there other reasons for doing it? Also does the larger intercooler have any effect on the engine cooling radiator?
+MicksGarage1 Thanks, they look better too! Not that anyone is likely to see them once the front end is reassembled.
It looks like stripping the front end and rebuilding it was quite a lengthy job. How long would you reckon it took? and are there any other enhancements or preventative maintenance jobs that should be considered, or would be made easier by having the front end stripped?
Hello Jako, what was the answer? I am too , curious about what conversions of piping I will need. The old boost pipe was swapped out right?
where did you buy the intercooler?:)
what year model audi intercooler will fit my MK5? US specs
Is the intercooler from the audi for all turbo engines I have a vw jetta 2007 tdi and are looking to upgrade would it fit mine too?
I have to say well done on all the writes up on the MK5 Gti, as I drive a Skoda Octavia Vrs mk2 Tfsi, same engine as the Gti its a great insight into performance and DIY mods to the car.
Is it possible to give a part number for the oem intercooler from the s3? As i have searched on your web site and using an s3 reg with no luck.
Another video to look at is cleaning the Valves on these cars, from reviews and forums it is a major issue with the build up of oil in the valves, I know it is not a straight forward process but will help the car respond better.
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DOES IT HAVE TO BE THE SAME AGE S3 THAT THE INTERCOOLER COMES FROM>? TIA
Great vid mate!
What's the thing in front of the intercooler? Does it affect the performance? Because in a front mount intercooler, i never see that.
condensor for the airco
Did the car has stock k03 turbo?
question if i may ? had cold fan running on my gti about 4sec after start and replaced coolant sensor and fan sensor but it still does it .I then replaced the thermal stat housing but still the fan runs as before when i did not change anything . DO you have any advise as to what the problem could be as it keeps on draining my battery and then i need to jumpstart it. Much obliged if you might point me in the right direction
Is your car a dsg
Why is the coolant green?? Purple or pink bro 😅
What’s a air con rad?
A/c condenser I’d say
Mick my ,an your engine is filthy, and you keep on bolting on clean stuff on top of dirty stuff, project gti shpuld be clean....good luck. I still enjoy your work. Love from Australia mate.
It hurt my heart seeing that yellow liquid going in that coolant reservoir 😂 every vw owner knows purple or pink euro coolant only lol
Good video and thanks for doing it! I have been watching a lot of your videos since the oil change on the 2.0TDI on the VW Passat. I noticed that when you are going underneath the carriage that you aren't wearing the safety glasses. I would think that this would be one of your most important part of your video as safety should be your primary concern when going under the carriage with little bits and oily bits flying about. Plus, I'm sure you could add that as a selling item, too! ( I don't know if you sell safety glasses - I haven't checked yet).
I just did mine on MK6 and the front end is very heavy you add like 50 more pounds
how is it working?
Did he say they capability off 380bhp hard to believe anyone on here 2022 running on a golf gti mk5 ed30
You used the wrong coolant vw should only ever have red
what no G12!!
I can't believe you used shitty silicone joiners to join up the old pipes. Should have just got new s3 intercooler pipes
1. Never needed to drain thr coolant. 2. Wrong coolant. Lol
Wrong coolant dude
that's why I hate germany cars