The best way to fix a VW is to pack the car with C4 and a remote detonator and blow it up. I hate Volkswagen. I don't have enough farfenugen to work on them. Thank you for a great vid. I was stuck and watching you helped me out big time.
Jon Villalobos Lol. We owned a 2003 Beetle for 11 years. I repaired quite s few things on it , most of it small, common Problems. I have a few videos on it. Then she wanted a newer one. So we bought this one with 45,000 miles on it two years ago. This is really the only repair I’ve had to do on it so far.
Excellent video! Question for you. My wife has a '14 GSR with the 2.0 TSI. Do you recall a second coolant temp sensor on the water pump housing? I'm getting some competing info online and want to try and confirm before I pull the intake manifold.
How did you or did you remove the shaft gear that holds the water pump belt, the one with the reverse thread? There is almost no clearance, I'm stumped at the moment thinking what tool I need to remove it. Any advice would be appreciated!
Intellectuality It stumped me too. Can’t remember what tool I used but I couldn’t get the bolt to break loose. Didn’t want to mess anything up. The belt looked good , so I reused it. Let me know if you get it removed.
I hope your wife got rid of this car by now. I have a 2012 VW beetle turbo and this is the worse car every 3 to 4 months it needs a major repair. It's in the shop now get a new intake manifold for the second time!
Sorry to hear that. We still own the car. Have had it 6 years. We haven’t had too much trouble with it. I had the timing chain replaced a month ago at the dealer under the warranty extension. It didn’t cost me anything. I have a video talking about the warranty.
@@randytempleton5797 well I just wonder why I am having so much trouble with my car. You would not believe the repairs I made on this thing. I had it for 12 years I have replaced fuel injectors, blower motor fan X2 ignition coils and most recently at 85k miles : water pump, fuel pump, air conditioner compressor, heater core, oil switch regulator,timing valve cover gasket, gasket for the turbo, intake manifold x2 intake valves cleaned for carbon build up, complete clutch job including clutch master cylinder and now the car has 102k miles. I don't know what I did wrong with this car it was dealer maintained for the majority of owner ship. Maybe the 2012 VW beetle turbo are a bad model year?🤔
@@randytempleton5797 I know and I am stuck with this car because I have more invested in repairs than what it is worth. Well I guess that is life. Thanks for response and this was a good video btw.
@@bh2155 I understand about being stuck with it. If you ever have any questions about future repairs, then ask. I don’t know everything, lol, but maybe can give you guidance. Thanks for the compliment on the video.
The best way to fix a VW is to pack the car with C4 and a remote detonator and blow it up. I hate Volkswagen. I don't have enough farfenugen to work on them. Thank you for a great vid. I was stuck and watching you helped me out big time.
Jon Villalobos Lol. We owned a 2003 Beetle for 11 years. I repaired quite s few things on it , most of it small, common Problems. I have a few videos on it. Then she wanted a newer one. So we bought this one with 45,000 miles on it two years ago. This is really the only repair I’ve had to do on it so far.
Jon Villalobos. Thanks! You’re welcome.
Great video! You always push in then pull out VAG connectors.
So that's where my car went. :) I have the same color, model, and rims, only a 2013 version.
Eugene Bradley Awesome!
Excellent video! Question for you. My wife has a '14 GSR with the 2.0 TSI. Do you recall a second coolant temp sensor on the water pump housing? I'm getting some competing info online and want to try and confirm before I pull the intake manifold.
Sorry, but I do not recall. You might call the dealer parts department and ask.
Thank you, most interesting and helpful!
The Unexpected Mechanic You’re welcome
Did mine without removing the intake. Not as bad as you would think.
Thanks for the info.
How did you or did you remove the shaft gear that holds the water pump belt, the one with the reverse thread? There is almost no clearance, I'm stumped at the moment thinking what tool I need to remove it. Any advice would be appreciated!
Intellectuality It stumped me too. Can’t remember what tool I used but I couldn’t get the bolt to break loose. Didn’t want to mess anything up. The belt looked good , so I reused it. Let me know if you get it removed.
Green coolant?
No. VW orange or long life universal coolant.
I hope your wife got rid of this car by now. I have a 2012 VW beetle turbo and this is the worse car every 3 to 4 months it needs a major repair. It's in the shop now get a new intake manifold for the second time!
Sorry to hear that. We still own the car. Have had it 6 years. We haven’t had too much trouble with it. I had the timing chain replaced a month ago at the dealer under the warranty extension. It didn’t cost me anything. I have a video talking about the warranty.
@@randytempleton5797 well I just wonder why I am having so much trouble with my car. You would not believe the repairs I made on this thing. I had it for 12 years I have replaced fuel injectors, blower motor fan X2 ignition coils and most recently at 85k miles : water pump, fuel pump, air conditioner compressor, heater core, oil switch regulator,timing valve cover gasket, gasket for the turbo, intake manifold x2 intake valves cleaned for carbon build up, complete clutch job including clutch master cylinder and now the car has 102k miles. I don't know what I did wrong with this car it was dealer maintained for the majority of owner ship. Maybe the 2012 VW beetle turbo are a bad model year?🤔
@@bh2155 Wow! That is a lot of repairs! I replaced the A/C compressor a couple of years ago.
@@randytempleton5797 I know and I am stuck with this car because I have more invested in repairs than what it is worth. Well I guess that is life. Thanks for response and this was a good video btw.
@@bh2155 I understand about being stuck with it. If you ever have any questions about future repairs, then ask. I don’t know everything, lol, but maybe can give you guidance. Thanks for the compliment on the video.