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Valve Cover and Valve Cover Gasket Replacement ~ MK5 GTI
How to Check and Replace Rear Wheel Bearing ~ VW MK5 GTI
How to check for wheel bearing noise, how to replace a MK5 Gti rear wheel bearing. In this video I will show you how to replace a rear wheel bearing on a MK5 GTI. This is the same process for B6 Passat, and many other rear VW wheel bearingsThanks to FC…
How To Check and Replace a Door Latch MK5 GTI
How To Check and Replace a Door latch is a very common vw repair. This can be due to a sticking door, stuck door, a door that will not open, or a door that will not lock or unlock. There are also some checks you should do before replacing the door latc…
How To Replace MK4 Engine Mount (DogBone Mount) Bushings ~ R32 Restoration
How To Replace M4 Engine Mount (DogBone Mount) Bushings In this video I show you how to replace engine mount / motor mount bushings in the DogBone on a MK4 R32. The process is similar on all mk4 cars including Audi TT. These bushings are often replaced…
How To Fix Blend Doors ~ Install a Heater Core and Reseal The HVAC Box
If your MK3 or MK4 has no heat, no AC, or the controls don’t work, it may be due to the blend doors. From the factory the belt door is covered in foam to soften the door close, and divert air in the proper direction. Over time the foam breaks dow…
How To Install A Boost Gauge On Any Car
If you have a turbocharged engine, installing a boost gauge is a great modification. Boost gauges can read boost level, and many read engine vacuum. Whether you’re installing a digital boost gauge, or a manual boost gauge, the installation proces…
How To Wire Electric Cooling Fans with Crimp Connections
Wiring electric cooling fans is almost a must for a VR6 turbo build. Not only will it move more air, but it cleans up the engine bay. In the last cooling fan video we learned the theory behind wiring cooling fans. I walked you through the wiring diagra…
How To Install A Catch Can ~ 2.0t TSI Engine
Today we are installing a Black Forest Industries BFI Catch Can on a 2015 Tiguan. This is a Volkswagen CCTA engine and the DIY applies to most VW TSI engines. This may help reduce carbon build up on the intake valves for GDI or Direct injection engine …
Remove and Install Passat Bumper Cover and Grill
Removing a bumper cover on a VW is not really that hard. In fact its super easy. With a few basic tools, you can have the bumper cover off faster than you can watch this video. Why would you need to remove the bumper? In my case, I removed the grill an…
How To Remove an VW Sunroof Glass ~ Salvage Yard Tips
In this DIY and Drive video, I will show you how to remove a sunroof glass on a Volkswagen. This job was performed on a MK4 Jetta. Re sunroof remove is very similar on many other Volkswagen models. The job is pretty easy, and it makes it easier if you …
How To Remove an Audi Bumper ~ Salvage Yard Tips
In this DIY and Drive video, I will show you how to remove an Audi bumper and cover. This mostly applies to the Audi A6 from 1997-2004. The techniques used in the video may apply to other vehicles and rear bumpers as well. Removing the bumper cover on …
How To Remove A VW Fuel Pump ~ Salvage Yard Tips
In this DIY and Drive video, I will show you how to remove a Volkswagen fuel pump. This mostly applies to the 1998-2005 Passat, and very similar the 1999-2005 Golf, Beetle and Jetta. That is the B5, B5.5, and MK4 Volkswagens. This may apply to other VW…
How To Remove A VW Front Seat ~ Salvage Yard Tips
In this DIY and Drive video, I will show you how to remove a Volkswagen front seat. This mostly applies to the 1998-2005 Passat, and very similar the 1999-2005 Golf, Beetle and Jetta. That is the B5, B5.5, and MK4 Volkswagens. This may apply to other V…
How To Remove A VW Door Handle ~ Salvage Yard Tips
In this video I will teach you how to remove the outer door handle from a VW. This applies to a wide range of Volkswagens including, B5 and B5.5 Passats, MK5 Rabbit, Jetta and more. I have seen this door handle job go south for many professional VW tec…
How To Remove A VW Cooling Fan ~ Salvage Yard Tips
This is the first in a series of DIY’s for the Salvage yard. I teamed up with the folks at Pull A Part used auto parts to help teach how to maximize time at the salvage yard. Today I will show you how to pull an electric cooling fan from a Volksw…