MK4 R32 Rehab – Mid Ohio Mobile Mechanic

R32 Clutch Upgrade to Hold 500HP

Mid Ohio Mobile Mechanic — Wed, 13 Oct 2021 19:52:46 +0000

in this video the R32 gets a clutch upgrade. This is a vr6 clutch replacement, so the car doesn’t have to be an R32. Because we are turbo charging the R32, it needs a clutch disc, pressure plate, and flywheel. We are ditching the dual mass flywheel and installing a single mass flywheel. This clutch […]

Complete R32 Engine Rebuild for Boost ~ VR6 Turbo

Mid Ohio Mobile Mechanic — Tue, 29 Jun 2021 17:54:05 +0000

In this video we complete the R32 engine rebuild. This is a vr6 engine rebuild with a head gasket spacer to add boost. The R32 will get an HPA Turbo kit with a target of 500WHP. Today I will show you how to install cams, cam adjusters, a cylinder head, head gaskets, head gasket spacer, […]

R32 Engine and Transmission Removal ~ Time for an Engine Rebuild

Mid Ohio Mobile Mechanic — Thu, 27 Aug 2020 14:31:01 +0000

Today we pull the engine and transmission on the R32. Because the car has 200k plus miles, I want to take the engine out of the car, clean the engine bay, and do an engine teardown. This is all very important steps before adding a turbo to the car. #r32 #humblemechanic Become A CrewMember If […]

THIS Was the Source of The Suspension Noise, and The R32 was CHEAP!

Mid Ohio Mobile Mechanic — Wed, 19 Aug 2020 15:48:59 +0000

One of the main reasons I got this car so cheap was the issues the front suspension was having. Noises, creaking, grinding from the suspension were all issues on the R32. Before tearing down the car to rebuild the engine, I wanted to diagnose the suspension noises. Today we take the suspension apart to figure […]

EVERYTHING to Check Before Buying an R32 ~ MK4 Buying Guide

Mid Ohio Mobile Mechanic — Wed, 12 Aug 2020 16:41:58 +0000

What should I check before buying an R32? What should I check before buying a MK4? I get this question all the time. Today I will show you all the things you need to check before buying a used R32. This is a complete guide to buying a MK4 Volkswagen R32, but can be used […]

How To Replace and Upgrade Car Speakers (Remove Rivets, Custom Mounts)

Mid Ohio Mobile Mechanic — Fri, 07 Aug 2020 12:18:36 +0000

Learn how to replace the speakers in your car or truck. The factory speakers in most VWs are installed with rivets. Learn how to easily drill out rivets, and a better way to install upgraded car speakers. Also learn hot to modify the factory MK4 tweeter housing to fit an upgraded tweeter. This will be […]

The CHEAPEST R32 in the USA and Its ROUGH!

Mid Ohio Mobile Mechanic — Fri, 03 Jul 2020 11:47:34 +0000

Today we add another R32 to the fleet. This is a 2004 R32, MK4 generation. I am pretty sure it was the cheapest R32 in the US. The car needs some work. In this video we walk through all the MK4 issues, do visual inspections on the engine, suspension, brakes. Also plan for a fair […]

The Best Car Modification You Can Make

Mid Ohio Mobile Mechanic — Thu, 03 Jan 2019 17:35:33 +0000

What is the best modification you can make to your car? Finding the best car mod is actually very easy. Its not an ECM tune. It’s not a performance exhaust, lowering springs, brake upgrades or window tint. The best performance modification for a vehicle is the DRIVER MOD! Become A CrewMember If you like this […]

How To Replace a Radiator and Fill Cooling System

Mid Ohio Mobile Mechanic — Fri, 30 Nov 2018 17:56:44 +0000

Radiator leaking? Today we learn how to replace a leaking radiator in my car. Radiator leaks are common, and can be an easy part to replace. I also found a second coolant leak at the radiator hose. Today we replace a radiator hose, replace the radiator, and fill and bleed the cooling system Become A […]

Custom R32 Instrument Cluster (Faded Screen FIXED)

Mid Ohio Mobile Mechanic — Mon, 18 Jun 2018 12:30:46 +0000

This is my FAVORITE car mod yet. The center screen in my instrument cluster was not working? So I removed the cluster, and sent it to have the faded screen repaired. I had a full color MFI installed. Now the cluster has the tons of options and settings, with out having to replace the instrument […]

Brake Caliper Stiffening Kit ~ How To Install and How it Works

Mid Ohio Mobile Mechanic — Wed, 25 Apr 2018 13:37:42 +0000

How to install Tyrol Brake stiffening kit on MK4 R32. This Brake Stiffening kit prevents the caliper flex inherent in the stock rubber design. This flex leads to uneven pad wear and rotor deposits under hard usage. One note after talking with Tyrol, this is not meant to change pedal feel. If you experience any […]

Did the R32 Survive Tail of the Dragon?

Mid Ohio Mobile Mechanic — Thu, 19 Apr 2018 11:17:09 +0000

For the last few years I have been talking about this event called Wookies in the Woods. It’s a driving event at “The Tail of the Dragon”, built around the Golf R and VW R32. There is so much great about this event. The people are amazing, the roads are a blast to drive, and […]

How To Replace MK4 Engine Mount (DogBone Mount) Bushings ~ R32 Restoration

Mid Ohio Mobile Mechanic — Wed, 04 Apr 2018 13:34:10 +0000

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 due to wear causing excessive engine movement. Replacing […]

Thermostat Replacement and Cooling System Upgrades ~ R32 Restoration

Mid Ohio Mobile Mechanic — Wed, 28 Mar 2018 14:08:06 +0000

Thermostat Replacement and Cooling System Upgrades for a 2004 VW R32. This thermostat replacement will cover all 24v VR6 engines. This will also cover thermostat housing replacement and coolant transfer pipe or CRACK PIPE. This thermostat was failing, but some how there was not a thermostat housing leak. This is an extremely common repair on […]

How to Install a Short Shifter and Adjust Shift Cables

Mid Ohio Mobile Mechanic — Wed, 14 Mar 2018 14:49:33 +0000

It’s time for another R32 modification and upgrade. In this video I will show you how to install a short throw shifter and properly adjust the shift cables. Installing a short shifter can be an easy modification and dramatically improve shifting speed, and feel. Proper shift cable adjustment is vital to performance. This is just […]

How to add Comfort Turn Signals to a Volkswagen

Mid Ohio Mobile Mechanic — Wed, 07 Mar 2018 15:52:15 +0000

Buy adding one flasher relay, this VW modification is one of my favorites. The Comfort Turn Signal is an easy to install kit for the MK4 or B5/B5.5 VWs. This will allow one tap of the wiper stalk to make the turn signals flash 3 times. This is also referred to Convenience Lane Change, or […]

Everything Wrong With The R32 ~ Problems and Walk Around

Mid Ohio Mobile Mechanic — Wed, 21 Feb 2018 20:41:42 +0000

The newest car to the Humble Mechanic fleet is a mk4 R32. I love this 2004 3.2l VR6 R32. But this VW does have issues. Today I am going to show you many common MK4 issues, and some things we are going to do to repair them. Worn suspension, leaks, bad bushings, and broken plastic […]