u/astro_pegasus

Hello all, I'm the proud owner of a manual (not sure if thats relevant here) MK6 (2012) GTI! Recently the water pump began to leak, just after 100k miles (lucky me!), since my oil cooler gasket had been neglected, i decided to go ahead and pull the intake manifold to gain access to both the water pump and oil cooler. I'll also be installing a FMIC and new suspension after this job, but that's besides the point.

Where the issues start is installing the new water pump. I'm not quite ready to install it yet, but i noticed that my stock plastic water pump has 1 electrical connector on the top of the water pump housing, and an additional one lower down, on the side of the thermostat. The new, metal, Gates waterpump i picked up from Rock Auto doesn't have this additional lower connector. How big of an issue is that and what's next for me?

I'm still somewhat new to cars, as this is my first car and I'm young, so bear with me. Google says that the duel connector is an indicator of a CBFA motor, but my VIN reads as a CCTA and the car itself has never even been in California, let alone sold there. Any help or advice is much appreciated, and any holes in info i left I'd be glad to fill.

Apologies, I'm a bit scrambled right now because this is a lot and I'm looking at not having a drivable car for another few days at least. Thanks tons!

Edit: Not sure how helpful it is, but this car was previously owned in the Northeast (US), and currently i own it in Texas.

Hello reddit! I will soon be installing a nice set of Rev9 Hyper-street IIs on my MK6 (2012) VW GTI! I'll also be replacing both front and rear sway bar end links because it's just time. I was wondering what exact tools I'll need for the job? I know there are some things I'll need that i do not have, like some specific triple square bits and what not, but i already have a good amount of tools. A torque wrench, a basic socket set, a set of Allen keys and obviously a jack and stands. I'm sure I'm forgetting some other stuff, but that's a good rundown.

I can't seem to find anything online telling me exactly what I'll need and i really don't want to be under prepared because my GTI is 1 of 2 cars in a 3 person household. Any tips/advice welcome!

Please don't try to convince me to get other coilovers! I have made my decision and it is my car. Thank you!

Sorry for the vague title. My 2012 (MK6) GTI is getting ready for an exhaust and tune, focused on the Circuit Werks turbo back rn. My issue is, how/when do I get the tune? I know i cant drive it on an upgraded and a catless exhaust without a tune due to overboost, among other things, but im feeling a bit stuck on how to go about this. I dont own a laptop or an Access port, and i was planning on installing the exhaust myself. So, how do i get it to a tuner from my house after the exhaust installation? Do I need to get a laptop? An Access port? Sorry if im a bit uneducated, im 18 and this is my first car. Im in the DFW area if anyone is planning on recommending specific tuners. Thanks a bunch! Comment for any info i left out.. lol