Project GTi - Intercooler Upgrade

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Project GTi - Intercooler Upgrade

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8 жыл бұрын

The MicksGarage.com Experts demonstrates In the latest installment of Project GTI we upgrade the intercooler for something a bit more manly!
Despite this requiring the whole front end of the car to be removed it's not actually a difficult job and doesn't require any specialist tools. It is something best tackled with 2 pairs of hands though so if you're doing this on your own car we'd recommend enlisting the help of a mate.
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@kenzotravels8586 8 жыл бұрын

I own an MKV GTI and these tutorials are awesome! Thanks for sharing :)

@DJW411 7 жыл бұрын

I think it's amazing that the car manages to stay cool with the rad at the back

@helennash1042 8 жыл бұрын

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.

@marco_muhelye_reloded 6 жыл бұрын

Great, but i think the intercooler came from an S3 8P not an 8L... ;)

@MapleBacon574 7 жыл бұрын

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!

@half_r_mk5 5 жыл бұрын

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.

@icy3004 5 жыл бұрын

This motivated me to get an actual FMIC

@jordancpetit 5 жыл бұрын

When someone adds green coolant to a vw and you cringe. (it needs to be pink for those that are unaware)

@paulsoar7614 5 жыл бұрын

Mines yellow n never moves off 90 is this still wrong

@jordancpetit 5 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@paulsoar7614 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro a garage put mine in

@lohhjjlohicv6829 4 жыл бұрын

Older vw take g 11 green newer g12 or 13 can be pink yellow red or blue facts idk where you got that

@curtlancaster7770 Жыл бұрын

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

@elliotn3967 7 жыл бұрын

Great video!! just what I was after!

@ReportedScammer0312 5 жыл бұрын

Would this be the same for a mk6? Just bolt off the old and bolt on the new Audi one?

@usa5046 4 жыл бұрын

Pretty much the same

@marcusonlife4074 3 ай бұрын

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 3 ай бұрын

Wow really? I have an mkv gti as well

@marcusonlife4074 3 ай бұрын

@@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

@marcusonlife4074 2 ай бұрын

@@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.

@vrakasautoservice4434 5 жыл бұрын

very nice video congratulations! what brand is it the intercooler?

@therealCompactO 3 жыл бұрын

Nice vid, but you should show a audi S3 8p not 8l where the intercooler came from 😉

@Sev.a 8 жыл бұрын

great vid; though you've put the wrong coolant in it takes pink and not green coolant which rusts the engine and seizes eventually

@Sev.a 8 жыл бұрын

+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 :)...

@Mr19041979 7 ай бұрын

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?

@ggv69340 Жыл бұрын

When upgrading an intercooler does it require to change the down pipe

@hi0896 4 жыл бұрын

the cooling fan will not hit the water pipe and air condition pipe? because the whole thing move back toward to the engine

@rs4jolib717 8 жыл бұрын

where did you buy the intercooler?:)

@mattgarrett8115 5 жыл бұрын

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?

@dumbeezy5480 5 жыл бұрын

Use a clean pan to catch the coolant and reuse it.

@MrBooricua 11 ай бұрын

what year model audi intercooler will fit my MK5? US specs

@maxxgotpop1179 2 жыл бұрын

Love the vids. Do you know the part number for this intercooler? Is it the same for a MK6 GTI?

@_Volkhunter_ Жыл бұрын

Why is the coolant green?? Purple or pink bro 😅

@VR_investments 4 жыл бұрын

What’s a air con rad?

@dumbeezy5480 4 жыл бұрын

A/c condenser I’d say

@adamhorton666 4 жыл бұрын

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?

@minimalglitch6675 3 жыл бұрын

DOES IT HAVE TO BE THE SAME AGE S3 THAT THE INTERCOOLER COMES FROM>? TIA

@fahmyuni 2 жыл бұрын

Did the car has stock k03 turbo?

@JakobusVdL 8 жыл бұрын

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?

@JakobusVdL 8 жыл бұрын

+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?

@CR15PY1 3 ай бұрын

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?

@jonathannorton5423 8 жыл бұрын

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

@ronnyh411 6 жыл бұрын

1K0 145 803 P

@quentinsmith9943 3 жыл бұрын

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

@NolTee2 Жыл бұрын

Is your car a dsg

@cypmu 7 жыл бұрын

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.

@tk-jv4zd 5 жыл бұрын

condensor for the airco

@flexlove9022 5 жыл бұрын

I just did mine on MK6 and the front end is very heavy you add like 50 more pounds

@tk-jv4zd 4 жыл бұрын

how is it working?

@normanmendonca2834 6 жыл бұрын

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.

@JustHere4It 2 ай бұрын

1. Never needed to drain thr coolant. 2. Wrong coolant. Lol

@markliz3604 11 ай бұрын

It hurt my heart seeing that yellow liquid going in that coolant reservoir 😂 every vw owner knows purple or pink euro coolant only lol

@badboysergio 2 жыл бұрын

Did he say they capability off 380bhp hard to believe anyone on here 2022 running on a golf gti mk5 ed30

@stezo15 8 жыл бұрын

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).