I swapped a MK4 Volkswagen water pump with zero experience and DIDN'T blow up my car!

DISCLAIMER! I have NO IDEA what I'm doing. Do your own waterpump and timing belt at your own risk. I will not be responsible if you blow up your engine. I might have just gotten lucky. 😂

Watch and Read to Prep for this project
(Note that the torque specs may be different for the beetle. I double checked using a Haynes Guide)
   • VW/Audi 1.8 Turbo Timing Belt Replace...  
   • Replacing a Timing Belt on a 1.8t VW ...  
https://blog.ecstuning.com/audi-tt-mk...

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PROJECT PARTS AND TOOLS

Parts from ECS Tuning (not sponsored):

ECS Tuning Ultimate Timing Belt Kit
https://www.ecstuning.com/b-assembled...

"Pipe" that I mangled real bad during the tear down
https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-v...

2 Pin Thermal Switch
https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-v...

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Here are links to other parts and tools I bought and used in this video.

Coolant Reservoir
https://amzn.to/39bvPBb

50/50 Mix Coolant
https://amzn.to/3kZrao3

Coolant Temperature Sensor
https://amzn.to/3m0Z39C

Milwaukee Cordless Impact
https://amzn.to/36ZpIxa

1/2" Drive Impact Deep Sockets
https://amzn.to/3pZOaY3

3/8" Drive Impact Deep Sockets
https://amzn.to/2UZuJ3k

Impact Adapter Set
https://amzn.to/3pUrzfk

Torque Wrench
https://amzn.to/3kVgDdK

Breaker Bar
https://amzn.to/2HCzxbO

Long Ratchet
https://amzn.to/39fzT3k

Open End Wrench to turn belt tensioner
https://amzn.to/3nX1YjV

19mm 12pt Socket for Crank Gear
https://amzn.to/373unye

Torx Sockets for Trim Fasteners
https://amzn.to/3nXvOVL

Hex Socket for Timing Belt Tensioner Pulley
https://amzn.to/360UlmF

Clamp Pliers (so money)
https://amzn.to/360Sq1m

Wobble Extensions
https://amzn.to/3nQPv1k

Magnetic Pickup Tool
https://amzn.to/35XCmgShttps://amzn.t...

Pick Set
https://amzn.to/3l60XUR

No Spill Coolant Funnel
https://amzn.to/2J8sEzm

Coolant Drain Pan
https://amzn.to/371MULm

Sharpie Pens to label belt and lines
https://amzn.to/3pZdqxh

Rubber caps for fuel lines
https://amzn.to/3frMbqw

Permatex Blue Threadlock
https://amzn.to/39bqOZm

Rubber Mallet
https://amzn.to/362esRk

Pry Bars
https://amzn.to/3631dQy

Jack Stands
https://amzn.to/3lagGCJ

Floor Jack
https://amzn.to/2Hxf7Rr

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LIABILITY DISCLAIMER

Please use the information in this video at your own risk. Neither Ray Regno nor Stronghold Garage will be held responsible for any damages, injury, or loss that could arise from using any information in this video.

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