VW Golf R Water Pump & Thermostat Replacement DIY (2022-Present Volkswagen Mk8 Golf R, GTI)

►All these years on, and the EA888 water pump and thermostat assembly haven't changed much. Failure rates have improved, but the pair remains a regular service item for all Mk8 GTIs and Golf Rs. Located under the intake manifold, it can be tricky to get to, but once it's replaced, you should be good to go for another 60,000 miles without issue. If you smell coolant from outside or inside your Mk8, you need to investigate. The primary issue is that the plastic thermostat housing cracks over time, allowing it to leak. If left for long enough, it will likely rupture completely, resulting in a catastrophic release of coolant. In this video, FCP Euro's In-House Technician, Cole Evans, replaces the water pump and thermostat assembly on a Volkswagen Mk8 Golf R. 00:00 - Intro 01:51 - Tools Needed 03:30 - Job Start/Intake Removal 04:43 - Disassembly 15:05 - Intake Manifold Removal 16:38 - Waterpump/Thermostat Removal 18:37 - Accessory Drive Belt Replacement 24:20 - Waterpump/Termostat Install 29:45 - Reassembly 51:22 - Wrap-Up Buy These Kits Here: Genuine Kit - https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/vw-t... INA Kit - https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/vw-t... 2022-2025 Volkswagen Mk8 Golf R SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/fcpeuro?sub_c... Get free parts from FCP Euro: https://www.fcpeuro.com/page/lifetime... Follow FCP Euro on:   / fcpeuro     / fcpeuro     / fcpeuro   https://www.fcpeuro.com/