I wish all technicians were as detailed as you. I know most don't care about the car they are working on as it's just a work order for them. I like how methodical you are
@user-xn7uh5ch2z Жыл бұрын
I'm going to try this soon as I don't want to pay $1300 to fix leak on my $5000 car. Thank you so much for the detailed video!
@hikedayley9309 Жыл бұрын
Excellent video. Mechanics rip off people who don't have a clue. One guy quoted me $1800.00 to fix this with a new vacuum pump. I bought the gasket from RKX for $30 and didn't let the mechanic rip me off. Unsuspecting people get ripped off every day. Be wise not otherwise!
@jayv56413 ай бұрын
How has that gasket held up since you installed it? I have to replace mine and was questioning if I should get the kit or just replace the whole thing since I have to take everything apart anyway.
@AbComp870 Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I think I could accomplish this for my 2011 Jetta. I’ve just been living with the issue for years because it’s way too costly. Update: Success! Your video was indispensable. I did have to check out your video on engine cover removal as mine was pretty hard to get off. Thanks again.
@warbirdtbf7 ай бұрын
The four Torx 20 bolts that fasten the front cover pump do have a torque spec. It is 10 nm (7 ft lb). The torque spec for the bolts that fasten the vacuum pump to the cylinder head is also 10 nm (7 ft lb). These specs are per RKX Tech- the gasket kit manufacturer. Most of the VW 2.5 engines that have leaking vacuum pumps are from the orange gasket shown above in the video. When people replace the gasket and shortly after discover that the vacuum pump leaks again is because the inside part of the cover wasn't thoroughly cleaned of the old gasket residue and oil and/or the bolts weren't torqued to spec and/or the channel where the orange gasket seats into wasn't cleaned thoroughly of the leaking oil. I find it disgusting that a VW dealership will charge you up to $2500 when they perform the fix that was shown above in the video!! 🤨🤨 The dealership does NOT remove the transmission like they like to say to justify the $2500.
@crbb309911 ай бұрын
I had this replaced two years ago and it is leaking again. It is what it is, sometimes they last, sometimes they don’t. Anyway, a simple 20 min job for a $15 gasket every two years really isn’t much to complain about when the job to replace the booster pump is easily $1500. These cars are getting old, it’s not worth putting so much money into them. Great video friend!
@yubobarry4 ай бұрын
Thanks for your video. You can see there are three gaskets in your repair kit. After repair, make sure all the three places on the pump are not leaking. And most IMPORTANT, you can still see oil dripping under your car for three weeks. I even doubted that my rear main seal was broken. Actually it's the oil outside of the engine. You just need to wait.
@thywillgetserdone3 ай бұрын
I have a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta with 240,000 km on it. I also have a leak from the vacuum pump. I ordered the new gasket kit, and I will try and change the seal on it this weekend. Thank you for taking the time to make this video!
@TheJeffcurran11 ай бұрын
If you remove the battery and tray it's easier to get to the 4 bolts and you'll have a much better chance to get the new gasket to seat properly.
@MikeGagel4 ай бұрын
Nice video. I purchased a '06 Jetta 2.5 with 134,000 km in Oct 2024. I've watched three other videos on KZfaq (two replacing the vacuum pump and one like yours but replaced both gaskets) . The manual transmission is easier to deal with as there is no shifter in the way. Although my car is 19 years old, I don't have an oil leak and the car is in great shape but I'll buy the gasket kit to keep in reserve just in case!
@AfternoonProductions3 ай бұрын
THE BEST! Thank you for the video my friend. 124k on an 09! that's impressive.
@surefire074 ай бұрын
Another common problem is the PCV diaphragm kit which is easy to put on but hard to install correctly without air leak and test it before it create bigger engine problem!!!
@taylorwallingford83196 ай бұрын
If you replaced the gasket in the front but you are still leaking a lot under the pump, could it be the metal gasket between the pump and where it attaches? Seems unlikely that a metal gasket would fail but I’m also not sure.
@LAactor Жыл бұрын
My friend Petr, I hope you do not believe I was the one to say you did it the wrong way. I would never say that to you. Last time I said something similar I meant I wished to see your way because it might be better than my way and I can learn from it. But I never want you to believe I am calling your way wrong. I like your videos and company. If anything I mean it so we have more time with you.
@Charlie_Crown Жыл бұрын
Looking forward to this latest installment Peter, nice series this is on the VW 👍
@surefire07 Жыл бұрын
Perfect presentation of your work and very informative, The engine also have common oil leak problem around the oil filter housing. Is possible that the same oil traveled around the oil filer housing and blame the the housing seal too? . Please continue more.
@joeysaikin29018 күн бұрын
Good day Sir. So how much did you torque the bolts down? "Good n tight"? Or is there a torque value? Did this fix the problem permanently or did the leak come back? Thanks
@rickwalters47998 ай бұрын
What would be a fair price for a shop to fix this issues , great video and thanks
@jayv56413 ай бұрын
How did that seal hold up or how is it holding up till this day?
@sean_balayan5 ай бұрын
If the new gasket doesn't work and the pump is still leaking, next step should be to replace the whole pump no?
@ralphnabozny8494 Жыл бұрын
why did oil get in there in the first place
@user-xi3ms6mg7f Жыл бұрын
I just bought a 2006 Jetta 2.5, it doesn't have the hood shocks. Could you please do a video for replacing those?
@anthonyparlati3579 Жыл бұрын
Great video! I had done a repair in the past where I just used some RTV over the original gasket. It worked, but didn't last, the leak came back. I purchased the gasket set and did the replacement of just the cover gasket. Now, the power brakes are not working at all. Not at all. Everything was fine before with the brakes. I pulled the cover again. The new gasket looked fine. I put some high temp grease on the cover and bolted it back up. Still no power brakes. The only other thing I did was remove the brake reservoir cap and look inside. Any thoughts as to what happened would be greatly appreciated.
@joeysabat55911 ай бұрын
Did you figure what it was?
@kennethboike7427 Жыл бұрын
Great video!
@AudiA4-iv2pz3 ай бұрын
Whats the engine code, this looks similar to the rs3 engine
@sivakarannadarajah865011 ай бұрын
Nice job, well deserved
@surefire078 ай бұрын
What is the part number and source for this kit?
@kolosvarga37327 ай бұрын
Dorman 917-145 Or RKX 2.5L Vacuum Pump rebuild/seal kit Amazon also have it!!! I hope it will help