VW Polo 1.2 Water Pump Replacement

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VW Polo 1.2 Water Pump Replacement | How To DIY

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Volkswagen polo water pump change, Seat Ibiza water pump change, Skoda Fabia water pump. Save yourself a bundle of cash and do it yourself. It’s real easy.
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This tutorial will show you how to replace the water pump on a Polo / Up / Fabia / Ibiza 1.2 3 cylinder engine. It’s an easy job to do, with good access and only requires a few basic tools.
For more info about the serpentine belt and tensioner see this video of mine:
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DISPOSAL OF OLD COOLANT: DO NOT pour old coolant down any surface drain or sink. Pour it down your toilet and flush it away. It will then go to a treatment plant with the sewerage. Ethylene glycol coolant is extremely toxic to aquatic life, so if it goes down any surface drain it is likely to do considerable harm.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction; 00:48 make some room 01:02 remove serpentine belt and pump pulley 02:26 a look at the new pump 02:51 something to catch old coolant 02:57 undo old pump fixings 03:13 remove old pump 04:02 new pump gasket fitment tip 04:47 fit new pump to block 05:24 torque up new fixings 05:30 refit pump pulley and serpentine belt 06:14 prickly nocturnal visitor 06:22 pump pulley fixings 06:35 top up coolant
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@CycloneCyd 4 жыл бұрын

Watching the video back myself, I realise I didn’t make mention of disposing of any old coolant. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE flush it down your toilet and DO NOT empty it into any surface drain. It’s extremely toxic to aquatic life (not to mention small mammals like our hedgehog friend)

@CubasAutomotive 4 жыл бұрын

I strongly agree! I'm against polluting the environment as well. BTW Cute little friend to have stop by. 😉 Sad to hear they are endangered not too far from you.

@CycloneCyd 4 жыл бұрын

@@CubasAutomotive Yes, it was quite unexpected. It's quite rural where we live and they are a regular sight (myself and a neighbour both feed them in the hotter weather and she even has hedgehog houses in her garden). Across the UK as a whole though, their numbers have fallen drastically over the last decade. We see a lot in the lanes run over, that might be it or maybe the very warm summers we've been having.

@beachhunter9497 4 жыл бұрын

Is it same procedure on a VW polo 1.4 hatch 2000 please and thanks

@hodgy02 2 ай бұрын

brilliant video - just what i was after, ordered a new pump will take of the old one now, may thanks

@sifisokhuzwayo5090 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video, simple and straight for a person who does their own repairs.

@CycloneCyd 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, that's what I aim for

@CubasAutomotive 4 жыл бұрын

This coolant pump couldn't have been easier! Very well explained. The only thing I'd add is, be sure not to get any coolant on the serpentine belt, as it will damage the belt. It may produce a squeal. You can rinse off the other pulleys with hot water or brake clean, if any splashed on them from the job before reinstalling the belt.

@CycloneCyd 4 жыл бұрын

Yes absolutely. Very good point Cuba. Make sure that the belt and pulleys are dry and clean when re-assembling. BTW: what part of the world are you in and what time is it there? It's 8am here

@CubasAutomotive 4 жыл бұрын

@@CycloneCyd hahaha... wellllll... I'm in Pennsylvania in the states. It's almost 3:30am. Bathroom run & can't fall back asleep. Lol 😅😅😅

@CycloneCyd 4 жыл бұрын

@@CubasAutomotive lol lol lol, yeah I know that feeling. I've reached that age now where a midnight 'visit' can no longer be avoided.

@orpheusuk8762 4 жыл бұрын

Great video. Covers all the main points. For those interested this is exactly the same procedure for the Skoda Fabia MK1 1.2

@CycloneCyd 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Orpheus, thanks. Yes, this same engine was used in a variety of VAG's small cars: Fox, Up, Polo, Fabia, Ibiza and maybe more. They are all much the same. Indeed I have got a couple of Fabia terms in the search tags, so I hope Fabia owners will find it

@orpheusuk8762 4 жыл бұрын

@@CycloneCyd I'm sure they will. Popular engine. These cars are a joy for those wishing to maintain their own car. Affordable, and you can actually access most areas without either ripping your hands to shreds or removing half the car :) I replaced my front wheel bearings last month (Fabia MK1, same bearings as your car). It required a special puller kit but even that job was a pleasure to perform.

@kimilesnipez 3 жыл бұрын

Quality videos. Tell you exactly what to do. How to do it and what tools and what size bits you need. So many videos are half arsed but I can see you've out effort in this. Thank you!

@CycloneCyd 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍. That's precisely my value proposition. A one-stop shop if you will.

@tonielcock8891 3 жыл бұрын

Sound mate, will order the pump today, just need tools like hex rachet etc but sure I can do this and save £(+76 labour and parts. Many thanks my man great help

@CycloneCyd 3 жыл бұрын

Did it work out okay?

@panroman8970 3 жыл бұрын

excellent work done! big thanks for a Nm values connected to pulleys hex screws, hard to find thing👍🙂greetings from Poland

@CycloneCyd 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Yeah, even before I started this channel two of the things I found almost universally missing from 'how tos' was, torque values and tools required. the rest, as they say .......

@MubarezAhmed-c9y Ай бұрын

Great video and xplanation.

@jacquesbreed9519 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. This video is very helpful as it is very similar to the Polo 6R with the 1.4 CLP engine (with timing chain)

@CycloneCyd 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, I didn't know that. Thanks for the info.

@luqies Жыл бұрын

What’s the life expectancy of a water pump. I got a coolant leak and I can’t see any leak. I’m wondering if it my pump coz I got the timing chain engine that’s 11 years old and 115000 km

@Danevader2 2 жыл бұрын

Can I use the same method for a 2007 Skoda Fabia MK2 1.4? Currently my Skoda is dripping coolant and I suspect the leak may be coming from a coolant pump. However, replacing it has seemed to be quite a hassle until I saw your video. While setup you showed seemed to match my engine quite well, I would rather not brick my car in the attempt. Your video is the best one I have been able to find so I hope it’s the same. Thank you for all of your fantastic videos!

@fouafgalaxy0 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much, i am waitong for more videos,

@CycloneCyd 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Fouad.

@azamatt3018 6 ай бұрын

Old coolant I use as weedkiller

@frankholehouse1393 3 жыл бұрын

Another brilliant video .

@CycloneCyd 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@paulosmaluka3750 2 жыл бұрын

Spot on, thanks for the advice

@mywife9724 4 жыл бұрын

Wow it,s very simple work!

@CycloneCyd 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers! Yes, it sounds daunting to many, but it's really very easy and well within the scope of most DIYers

@antonioiorio3451 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers for the video mate, very useful. Can I just point out that you should not dump the old coolant down the toilet or drains at home or even suggest that. Coolant is very toxic and can cause serious damage to the environment. It should be disposed of properly, maybe with a trip to the local recycling centre. Thanks again for the video

@CycloneCyd 2 жыл бұрын

It is extremely toxic to the environment, which is why it should go down the toilet to the sewerage treatment works and not into surface drains which go to the rivers.

@nazmi5337 3 жыл бұрын

Master fix.

@CycloneCyd 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Naz. Did you have to do yours?

@_azlaan Жыл бұрын

Amazing explanation and video tutorial, I want to do mine by myself because there's coolant leak, but I'm a bit worried just in case anything happens, any advice or information you can give me, because it costs me £150 at the mechanic😁

@CycloneCyd Жыл бұрын

Follow the video, take your time and go carefully. Clean the mating faces and make sure to use a new gasket. Do let us know how you get on

@lynxfeni9234 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing.

@CycloneCyd 2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

@alvisetorrisi421 9 ай бұрын

How do I stop the water pump pulley from spinning when I do try to unscrew the 3 bolt?! Seams very hard to unscrew , tried wd40 but nothing....

@TuuSaR 4 жыл бұрын

In Finland old coolant is taken to same recycling point as old oil, old car batteries, unused paints, e-scrap and so on.

@CycloneCyd 4 жыл бұрын

Brilliant. Here in the UK we can take oil and batteries to the local tip, but not coolant or tyres.

@philtowle4683 4 ай бұрын

@@CycloneCyd our tip takes 4 tyres max. Surely if your head gasket had gone there would be coolant in the oil that would still be accepted at the tip?

@samytm26 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for these useful videos for this engine. Greetings from france !

@CycloneCyd 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them! I used to visit Châteauroux a lot to see a supplier (Eurostyle). Also been to Valeo in Nevers

@andybyrne9257 3 жыл бұрын

I’m a mechanic in Dublin love your videos are you an instructor? And did you keep sonic the hedgehog 🦔

@csaw151 3 жыл бұрын

Hello good video. Can drive without serpentine belt if its snap on road and drive for few kilometers to fix it?

@CycloneCyd 3 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't recommend it. Without the water pump the cylinder head will get extremely hot around the exhaust valves VERY quickly.

@Stekini 3 жыл бұрын

I noticed there is a small coolant leakage from my polo water pump area. Would I need to change the whole water pump or just the gasket.

@CycloneCyd 3 жыл бұрын

Pumps usually leak at the shaft seal, so most likely you'll need a new pump.

@raygibbs9247 4 жыл бұрын

I notice a lot of cars are now available with 3 cylinder engines. I am interested in your opinion on these, as long as they are looked after would you expect them to last as long/be as reliable as conventional 4 cylinder engines?

@CycloneCyd 4 жыл бұрын

As you say, provided they are looked after, there is no reason a 3 cyl should last any less than a 4 cyl. They'll always be a little 'gruffer' because of the natural force balance.

@mohammedsaif3366 4 жыл бұрын

I have a car itself and I have a problem with the water pump. Can I get it? Please reply

@baptista1028 4 жыл бұрын

You are amazing

@CycloneCyd 4 жыл бұрын

Wow! Thanks.

@mhlengikweyama3921 2 жыл бұрын

I changed the pump but the car is still leaking

@MALUMEMALUME-mn9tg 3 жыл бұрын

Is possible to replace the water pump with out disturbing the timing of the car.

@jimbrannlund4677 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, this engine has a timing chain, so you won't disturb the timing when taking the belt off.

@mokhot 2 жыл бұрын

Does it matter if water pump is 04. Is it compatible with 55 plate ?

@CycloneCyd 2 жыл бұрын

I would have thought so. Are you proposing to use a 2ndhand one? I've had poor results with used pumps that have been stored. I think the seals dry out. I'd advise a new one.

@mokhot 2 жыл бұрын

One from scrapyard ideally ? How much are new one ones