Another good video channel - video servicing the vaq

 

 

Thanks, already viewed this video. Doesn't show the removing of the pump. But did find a good video showing removing the pump and cleaning on a volvo haldex. Although I plan on changing the oil in the next week, but probably won't clean the pump filter unless the oil looks bad. 

Edited 5 July, 20197 yr by DrT

Changed the oil in VAQ diff. 

 

Oil looked in relatively good condition, so opted not to remove the pump to clean the filter. Straight forward for anyone that's looking to do it. Only issue is the oil going everywhere when draining the unit. Filling is easy from the top, just reach round the back of the engine and use a large syringe (I used 60ml and just stuck the end in the plug hole). Filling took about 400ml of Haldex oil and I expect it would take more if I removed the pump. Borg Warner state 600ml in one of there videos.

 

I know there will be those who question if it's worth it. However I'm happy the diff has fresh oil after 3 years and unknown previous ownership driving conditions. 

 

 

 

 

18 minutes ago, DrT said:

I know there will be those who question if it's worth it. However I'm happy the diff has fresh oil after 3 years and unknown previous ownership driving conditions. 

 

 

 

 

 

Judging by the various Haldex threads for 4x4 variants servicing is needed if it is to carry on working. 

Yes, my Dad's Gen4 Haldex packed in and required a new pump on his Yeti. He told me Skoda don't even list the filter on the Gen4 haldex as a service item. 

 

I would concede looking at the oil out the VAQ diff that it might not work as hard as a Haldex unit on a 4x4 and will really depend on the driving conditions.