VW Golf Mk6 (K5). Episode 5. Replacing coolant pump B. P261A

Episode 5 of repairs on my Wife's new Golf Mk6 (K5) .
I recently bought a Topdon OBD scanner to find out why the check engine light has come on and it diagnosed fault code P261A, a failure in the auxiliary coolant pump.
A replacement pump was bought for £50 (not genuine VW so may not last long) and in this video I show you how I changed it.
The engine in this car is a 2.0tdi.
This may be the same process for the Mk 5 Golf and for many other VW group cars of the era (Skoda, seat, Audi etc) with the same 2.0tdi engine.
I hope you find this video useful and remember to check out the other videos on my channel for more car repairs. Like and subscribe if you like what you see.
Dave
Disclaimer.
This video shows how I did the job. It is your responsibility to keep yourself safe if you choose to tackle this job yourself. If you dont think you can safely complete the job then please contact a professional.
I cannot be held responsible for any damage you cause to yourself, your car or anybody else.
Processes in the video have been sped up and shortened . Please ensure you fully tighten all bolts on reassembly.
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