Reply With QuoteIf you put back in what comes out, it'll be under-filled. You need to overfill it, and drain off the excess on level ground while it's running.
Serpentine belt is a bit of a pain to do, from memory due to a lack of room, but not impossible.
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Hey all.
I'm just about to do the dsg oil & filter change on the weekend , (going the slow way, measure what comes out then put it back in though filter hole)
Anyway I haven't found much on doing the serpentine belt on the interweb , just wondering how hard of a job it is & if there's anything to look out for.
It's on a 2011 t5 multivan tdi340. 2.0l 7spd dsg.
Cheers
Riche
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Ultimate Dubber
If you put back in what comes out, it'll be under-filled. You need to overfill it, and drain off the excess on level ground while it's running.
Serpentine belt is a bit of a pain to do, from memory due to a lack of room, but not impossible.
'07 Transporter 1.9 TDI
'01 Beetle 2.0
Volkswagen Fan
Thanks for reply, is there a reason why it would be under filled if you measure the exact amount that comes out? Then put that back in ?
Cheers
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Ultimate Dubber
They're underfilled from the factory.
The only way you'll know if the oil level is correct, is to do it by the book.
'07 Transporter 1.9 TDI
'01 Beetle 2.0
Volkswagen Enthusiast
I need the exact model number if I am to help.
It usually stuck on the first or second page of the Service Book.
eg - Mine's a Transporter 7EA
Originally Posted by riche543
2018 Crafter Runner
T5.1 6sp manual.
Volkswagen Fan
Still haven’t got round to doing this yet.
Engine type is CCHA, is this what you meant by model number?
Cheers
Riche
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Ultimate Dubber
CCHA is the engine code.
'07 Transporter 1.9 TDI
'01 Beetle 2.0
Volkswagen Enthusiast
It's the same for all 2.0lt diesels with aircon, I think.
2018 Crafter Runner
T5.1 6sp manual.
Volkswagen Fan
Thanks for that
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Volkswagen Fan
So took a long while before this was crucial to be replaced as I started getting a loud scratch/squeaking noise from the serpentine belt. Also noticed belt had split in it as well. So was time to searching for info again before I attempted this, wanted to do the tensioner while replacing the belt. Which is the hard bit getting to & undoing the bolt that holds it on. My son & I managed to get this done in about 3 hours.
His smaller 12 year old hands came in handy for this
Van up on stands at front, RH front wheel off, wheel arch cover off, under engine plastic tray off, loosen AC Pump for slightly better access . This video I found regarding some tools to use saved the day:
https://youtu.be/5i-XeR9eTcc?si=jxPfeoisprbhJhce
So basically followed his video & went and bought some spanners to cut up, here’s a pic of my tools I used for this job. It does take some patience & is tricky, did find the bolt not to be to tight which helps a lot. Hope this will help folk out who want to attempt this.
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