In this video we talk about how much you should pay for a Thermostat housing/waterpump on your MQB model. A leaking thermostat is one of the few common issues on MK7 models. While this video was shot on a 1.8t MK7 Golf wagon, this DIY would be almost identical on all 1.8t and 2.0t Gen 3 engines.


Links Talked about in this video

Thermostat and Water Pump (MQB 1.8t and 2.0t) w/ Install Kit
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Thermostat and Water Pump (2.0t Golf R, S3, TT and TTS) w/ Install Kit
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Oil Filter Housing Socket (32mm)
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Small Pick Set (4 piece)
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Triple Square Tool Set (12 pc)
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34 Pc Torx Bit Set
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Thermostat with Housing
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G13 Coolant (Pink) 1 Gallon - 50/50 Ready to Use
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Waterpump Drive Belt
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Union Pipe (Thermostat to Oil Cooler)
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Intake Manifold Gasket
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Water Pump w/ Gasket
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Hose Clamp Pliers
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DIY to be used for the following models
Volkswagen Tiguan MQB 2018-Current 2.0L Turbo
Volkswagen Atlas 2018 - Current 2.0t
Volkswagen B7 Passat 2012-Present 1.8T TSI
Volkswagen MK7 GTI 2015-2017 2.0L Turbo
Volkswagen MK7 Golf 2015-Present 1.8T TSI
Volkswagen MK7 Golf Alltrack All 1.8 Turbo
Volkswagen MK7 Golf Wagon All 1.8T TSI
Volkswagen MK7.5 Facelift GTI All 2.0L Turbo
Volkswagen Arteon 2019 - Current 2.0t
Volkswagen MK7 Golf R 2015-2017 2.0 Turbo
Volkswagen MK7.5 Facelift Golf-R All 2.0L Turbo
Audi Audi S3 8V 2015-Current 2.0T
Audi Audi TT MK3 2016-Current 2.0T
Audi Audi TTS MK3 2016-Current 2.0T


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Intro 0:00
Finding the Coolant Leak 0:36
Explaining the Difference in kits 1:44
Calling Dealerships to get a quote 3:30
DIY Taking off Manifold and Waterpump 11:11