its great that you do these "real world" videos... just like many of us carrying out these jobs on our drives. and of course, highlighting issues we may come across.
A couple of observations ... never discard the original part and its fasteners until you're sure the replacement part fits properly 😉 I like your tip, about tieing garden twine to the clip ...it might have been prudent to tieing the end to something just in case it pinged off into the engine bay... never to be seen again 😂
Thank you for watching and commenting! I do and I don't miss my hoist, it a real drag getting the pads under low cars plus you have to stand up to do the work. However I've had some terrible aches from scrabbling on floor. Might have some sort of lift in the not too distant future, watch this space :)
Hi Andrew well done a great video as ever and sorry to hear about temp sensor but with fresh oil the big v6 will roar again! The TT is getting better all the time Daniel
Another great video Andrew, really enjoying the extra detail at every step. Makes it much more achievable to do it at home. It’s also pretty cool seeing the diagnosis process including where it doesn’t quite work out. Keep up the awesome work, I still think you should have bought my Quattro sport though!
Great video Andrew! My temp gauge reads 90c, however the EML came on and my OBD11 reader says it’s the ECS. I’ve looked everywhere and I think this is the first video that clearly shows how to change it on the 3.2 Mk1 TT, so huge thanks🙏🏻 I also need to change the engine oil, so a great all in one for me😀
Great video Andy, it's great when jobs only cost a tenner, I changed the ECT sensor on my MK4 GTI just before Christmas, it was a trial & error moment, engine management light had been coming on and we were having warm start problems, it looked alot blacker than that one you took out of the tt, the temperature gauge on my golf is doing exactly what your tt is doing, warming upto 90 when the heaters in the car are off but dropping down to less than 75 (to be fair less than 40) when there on, I think we've already decided it's going to be the thermostat, I know this doesn't apply to what you're doing to your tt but a quick tip for anyone having the timing belt & waterpump changed on an old car, changed the thermostat as well, it costs just a couple of quid and you won't be paying for an engine coolant flush at a later date.
Thanks John! Good advice re themostat - on B5 RS4 if you don't do thermostat with belt change, and it goes, belt needs to come off to replace it - found out the hard way. Definitely sounds like thermostat on your Golf. Don't think they are too bad, not sure on the detail but they got a lot harder on Mk5 GTI and later. Get it done sooner rather than later John as it's not good for the car.
Your videos have come at such a good time, not putting many miles on mine but have a trip booked to the south of France in march and I cannot wait! Hopefully the weather will be kind and I can have the windows down to listen the the beautiful VR rumble!
When doing the sump drain i pour in a bit of cheap fresh oil not much just to flush out any lsst dregs of the old that might sit around the bottom.....whether its actually effective i dont know but i feel better doing it and it doesnt cost much if anything.
I always drain the oil out of the filter housing before I remove the filter. The little o ring on the filter stalk is a replacement for the drain o ring..... or so I was led to believe!
@@volkswizard what Stan said is true, experienced Audi dealer techs always drain the oil from the filter (from the 6mm Allen bolt) before removing it. Also, your diagnosis might have caught it was not the ECT sensor when the temp came up to 90 at idle, thermostats are common issue on VR's and usually will trigger a coolant system performance fault in the ECM. Almost all TT's have at least one bad rad fan or fan control module that can be an issue to watch for. Good thing you are not a flat rate tech in North America as oil change only pays 50 TU's (30 mins) lol
Thank you for showing us this work Andrew So satisfying going through all the jobs that need doing. Will look and drive so well Looking forward to the next episode. Vdub:)
Thanks again JB! It is strangely satisfying and I also like looking at it which is due to the beautiful red and the little 3.2 tweaks like spoiler and front bumper vents. Looking forward to making drivers side look as good as the other but dirty work must be done first :)
Have you checked the radiator coolant temp sensor? My 04 TT had that go!! Was causing it to get confused like yours... Very cheap part too! You can squeeze your hand down to the sensor on right (if your facing the front).
Strange as my whole under tray comes off in one piece. It is a bugger to get back on though!! Just a heads up mate if you don't already know. Eibach don't make the kit for the 3.2 anymore. The rear springs are the same as the 225 1.8T kit the fronts are different. So either the H&R springs or leave the Stance plus spring and just get some decent shocks? The rears are a bit low on your car I'm guessing the previous owner didn't replace the spring upper location pads. You can actually get some spacers from VW that lift the rear springs by several millimeters. Cheaper than adjustable camber arms.
I realised while looking on ebay for a replacement that you can remove them in one piece but not having done one before, I didn't know which of the 10mm bolts/screws you don't need to undo - on mk2 there is a frame that the tray bolts to across the width of the car so you have to undo screws in the middle of the tray, you don't on Mk1. Plus there were screws missing here and there so seemed to make sense to undo everything, assess and put back better. Thanks for the tips re Eibach and the spacers, I didn't fancy the adjustable camber arms. I'm pretty impressed with the Stance+ springs so they can stay, chances are they are made by Eibach or H&R or another big spring maker. I think you are correct about the upper spring location pads not being replaced. Bilstein B8 are top of the list but also like the adjustability of Koni T/A's.
Excellent vid. I was watching another channel with a TT a while back showing be same coolant temp issue. They mentioned there is known issue with the cluster itself not reading correctly even thought the temp is correct. Could it be this? Especially as VCDS looked ok.
@@LeighParkin I don’t think so because the gauge is actually displaying correctly the figures VCDS says it should be displaying (the incorrect ones being sent it by the duff sensor). With new sensor it’s now getting a valid temp signal from engine but the thermostat is stuck open so it’s slow getting to 90 but it gets there eventually and displays that correctly. Also Dashpod issues on late Mk1s (2003>) are rare.
It is interesting that you appear to jack up only one side of the car ... I might try this next time I do an oil change (which happens to be within the next couple of weeks)
Hi Andrew, would you consider making a video on how to replace a xenon headlight bulb for the Mk7 Golf GTI. I've heard it's a bumper off job but I really don't fancy going to a VW garage just to change a bulb! It's expensive enough just to buy the replacements. Would be much appreciated. Thanks, Nick
Hi Nick, I was going to say when I get a Mk7 GTI I'll do the video then realised I do have one! I'll have a look, it may not be possible without taking bumper off but TBH that's not hard and no need to go to VW for that.
Thanks Andrew. Would be interested to hear your verdict! I'm assuming the bulb replacement process for a Clubsport would be the same for a performance GTI?
That’s quite an involved oil change, maybe easier to short cycle some cheap oil and vacuum via the dipstick but whoever put the filter under the car must have been thinking about garage labour rates 😄
Agreed, I think it braces front end. Some on eBay but plastic is damaged but metal bit is most important. Mine was missing bolts so used some old rear calliper bolts
its great that you do these "real world" videos... just like many of us carrying out these jobs on our drives. and of course, highlighting issues we may come across.
Thanks, much appreciated 👍
A couple of observations ... never discard the original part and its fasteners until you're sure the replacement part fits properly 😉 I like your tip, about tieing garden twine to the clip ...it might have been prudent to tieing the end to something just in case it pinged off into the engine bay... never to be seen again 😂
Thankyou for posting Andrew, Its jobs like these that remind you how much you miss your Hoist :-(
Thank you for watching and commenting! I do and I don't miss my hoist, it a real drag getting the pads under low cars plus you have to stand up to do the work. However I've had some terrible aches from scrabbling on floor. Might have some sort of lift in the not too distant future, watch this space :)
Hi Andrew well done a great video as ever and sorry to hear about temp sensor but with fresh oil the big v6 will roar again! The TT is getting better all the time Daniel
Another great video Andrew, really enjoying the extra detail at every step. Makes it much more achievable to do it at home. It’s also pretty cool seeing the diagnosis process including where it doesn’t quite work out. Keep up the awesome work, I still think you should have bought my Quattro sport though!
Great video Andrew! My temp gauge reads 90c, however the EML came on and my OBD11 reader says it’s the ECS. I’ve looked everywhere and I think this is the first video that clearly shows how to change it on the 3.2 Mk1 TT, so huge thanks🙏🏻 I also need to change the engine oil, so a great all in one for me😀
Glad to be of service 🫡
Great stuff I'd like to see the outtakes when you fit the trays 😂
Haha! They are on now. Long winded process but more bolts holding it on now
Great video Andy, it's great when jobs only cost a tenner, I changed the ECT sensor on my MK4 GTI just before Christmas, it was a trial & error moment, engine management light had been coming on and we were having warm start problems, it looked alot blacker than that one you took out of the tt, the temperature gauge on my golf is doing exactly what your tt is doing, warming upto 90 when the heaters in the car are off but dropping down to less than 75 (to be fair less than 40) when there on, I think we've already decided it's going to be the thermostat, I know this doesn't apply to what you're doing to your tt but a quick tip for anyone having the timing belt & waterpump changed on an old car, changed the thermostat as well, it costs just a couple of quid and you won't be paying for an engine coolant flush at a later date.
Thanks John! Good advice re themostat - on B5 RS4 if you don't do thermostat with belt change, and it goes, belt needs to come off to replace it - found out the hard way. Definitely sounds like thermostat on your Golf. Don't think they are too bad, not sure on the detail but they got a lot harder on Mk5 GTI and later. Get it done sooner rather than later John as it's not good for the car.
These vids are tempting me into buying a 3.2 tt mk1 cant wait to see it completed. I'm looking forward to the road trip😊
Thanks Marcus! There is only one place to take a TT, involves a ferry so just as well it has a metal sump guard :)
Your videos have come at such a good time, not putting many miles on mine but have a trip booked to the south of France in march and I cannot wait! Hopefully the weather will be kind and I can have the windows down to listen the the beautiful VR rumble!
Nice destination, time of year to go and car to go in. Might see you there though not sure my TT will be ready by then :)
@ 🙌🏼 good luck!
When doing the sump drain i pour in a bit of cheap fresh oil not much just to flush out any lsst dregs of the old that might sit around the bottom.....whether its actually effective i dont know but i feel better doing it and it doesnt cost much if anything.
@@fatwalletboy2 not a bad idea. Longer drain has a similar effect as oil will always eventually move by gravity but older/thicker oil needs longer
Same here and if I have the time I even let it fully drain overnight.
I always drain the oil out of the filter housing before I remove the filter. The little o ring on the filter stalk is a replacement for the drain o ring..... or so I was led to believe!
Blimey if that’s true that is brilliant 🤩
@@volkswizard what Stan said is true, experienced Audi dealer techs always drain the oil from the filter (from the 6mm Allen bolt) before removing it.
Also, your diagnosis might have caught it was not the ECT sensor when the temp came up to 90 at idle, thermostats are common issue on VR's and usually will trigger a coolant system performance fault in the ECM. Almost all TT's have at least one bad rad fan or fan control module that can be an issue to watch for.
Good thing you are not a flat rate tech in North America as oil change only pays 50 TU's (30 mins) lol
Thank you for showing us this work Andrew
So satisfying going through all the jobs that need doing. Will look and drive so well
Looking forward to the next episode.
Vdub:)
Thanks again JB! It is strangely satisfying and I also like looking at it which is due to the beautiful red and the little 3.2 tweaks like spoiler and front bumper vents. Looking forward to making drivers side look as good as the other but dirty work must be done first :)
Have you checked the radiator coolant temp sensor? My 04 TT had that go!! Was causing it to get confused like yours... Very cheap part too! You can squeeze your hand down to the sensor on right (if your facing the front).
Good shout, symptoms are classic thermostat but will check with VCDS👍🏻
@@volkswizard worth replacing too only a couple of quid and easy enough before a thermostat!
Great video as always! Would be good to see some of the engine plastic parts being changed out such as the thermostat housing and “crack pipe”.
Very enjoyable series
Strange as my whole under tray comes off in one piece. It is a bugger to get back on though!! Just a heads up mate if you don't already know. Eibach don't make the kit for the 3.2 anymore. The rear springs are the same as the 225 1.8T kit the fronts are different. So either the H&R springs or leave the Stance plus spring and just get some decent shocks? The rears are a bit low on your car I'm guessing the previous owner didn't replace the spring upper location pads. You can actually get some spacers from VW that lift the rear springs by several millimeters. Cheaper than adjustable camber arms.
I realised while looking on ebay for a replacement that you can remove them in one piece but not having done one before, I didn't know which of the 10mm bolts/screws you don't need to undo - on mk2 there is a frame that the tray bolts to across the width of the car so you have to undo screws in the middle of the tray, you don't on Mk1. Plus there were screws missing here and there so seemed to make sense to undo everything, assess and put back better. Thanks for the tips re Eibach and the spacers, I didn't fancy the adjustable camber arms. I'm pretty impressed with the Stance+ springs so they can stay, chances are they are made by Eibach or H&R or another big spring maker. I think you are correct about the upper spring location pads not being replaced. Bilstein B8 are top of the list but also like the adjustability of Koni T/A's.
Excellent vid. I was watching another channel with a TT a while back showing be same coolant temp issue. They mentioned there is known issue with the cluster itself not reading correctly even thought the temp is correct. Could it be this? Especially as VCDS looked ok.
@@LeighParkin I don’t think so because the gauge is actually displaying correctly the figures VCDS says it should be displaying (the incorrect ones being sent it by the duff sensor). With new sensor it’s now getting a valid temp signal from engine but the thermostat is stuck open so it’s slow getting to 90 but it gets there eventually and displays that correctly. Also Dashpod issues on late Mk1s (2003>) are rare.
Love this.
Thanks so much Rob, very much appreciated 👍🏻
It is interesting that you appear to jack up only one side of the car ... I might try this next time I do an oil change (which happens to be within the next couple of weeks)
Hi Andrew, would you consider making a video on how to replace a xenon headlight bulb for the Mk7 Golf GTI. I've heard it's a bumper off job but I really don't fancy going to a VW garage just to change a bulb! It's expensive enough just to buy the replacements.
Would be much appreciated.
Thanks,
Nick
Hi Nick, I was going to say when I get a Mk7 GTI I'll do the video then realised I do have one! I'll have a look, it may not be possible without taking bumper off but TBH that's not hard and no need to go to VW for that.
Thanks Andrew. Would be interested to hear your verdict! I'm assuming the bulb replacement process for a Clubsport would be the same for a performance GTI?
The front top mounts look a bit squashed as well
True, will replace those when new shocks are fitted 👍🏻
To stop oil going down your arm from filter, i cut a 2ltr coke bottle in half and once loosened, slip it over to catch the oil inside......
Good tip Paul thanks 👏
That’s quite an involved oil change, maybe easier to short cycle some cheap oil and vacuum via the dipstick but whoever put the filter under the car must have been thinking about garage labour rates 😄
Mine is missing the under trays. The steel tray and fasteners look heavy and therefore structural, which is food for thought.
Agreed, I think it braces front end. Some on eBay but plastic is damaged but metal bit is most important. Mine was missing bolts so used some old rear calliper bolts