Volkswagen GTI Thermostat Replacement DIY (2006-2008 Mk5 VW Golf GTI, 2013 Mk6 Golf R)

►Replacing your Mk5 GTI&failing thermostat will save the engine from severe damage. Although the water pump and radiator get all the attention in the cooling system, the thermostat also plays a large role. The engine in your Mk5 GTI needs to reach operating temperature to perform as intended, and the thermostat prevents coolant circulation until that happens. Unfortunately, a failing thermostat can either prevent coolant from circulating when stuck closed or prevent the engine from reaching its operating temp when stuck open. In this video, Mike Hidalgo, FCP Euro&Professional DIY&replaces the thermostat on a VW Mk5 GTI. 00:00 - Intro & Tools Needed 03:50 - VW MK5 Battery Disconnect 05:00 - VW MK5 Getting Access to the Thermostat 22:23 - VW MK5 GTI Thermostat Replacement 28:50 - VW MK5 GTI Reinstalling Engine Components 46:08 - VW MK5 Battery Connect 51:35 - Wrap-up Shop the parts used in this video: This video applies to the following vehicles: Jetta w/ Engine Code BPY 2006 Volkswagen Jetta GLI 2006 Volkswagen Jetta GLI 2006 Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T 2006 Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T 2007 Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T 2007 Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T 2007 Volkswagen Jetta GLI 2007 Volkswagen Jetta GLI 2008 Volkswagen Jetta GLI 2008 Volkswagen Jetta GLI 2008 Volkswagen Jetta Wolfsburg Edition 2008 Volkswagen Jetta Wolfsburg Edition Passat w/ Engine Code BPY 2006 Volkswagen Passat 2.0T 2006 Volkswagen Passat 2.0T 2006 Volkswagen Passat Value Edition...