MK5 – Mid Ohio Mobile Mechanic https://midohiomobilemechanic.com Onsite Auto Repair, "We Come To You" Wed, 26 Jan 2022 14:36:25 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://midohiomobilemechanic.com/wp-content/uploads/cropped-Mid-Ohio-Mobile-Mechanic-Logo-32x32.webp MK5 – Mid Ohio Mobile Mechanic https://midohiomobilemechanic.com 32 32 Who is Faster Nitrous VW or Turbo Honda ~ JDM vs Euro REMATCH https://midohiomobilemechanic.com/who-is-faster-nitrous-vw-or-turbo-honda-jdm-vs-euro-rematch/ Wed, 26 Jan 2022 14:36:25 +0000 https://humblemechanic.com/?p=8930 JDM VS EURO REMATCH In this video we fix the turbo axle and engine mounts. Also install the F+F tribute graphics. Then we head to the drag strip to see who is faster a NITROUS JETTA, or a TURBO CIVIC. Then we bring the Jetta back to the shop for some post race analysis. This […]

]]> More Nitrous Mods on the Jetta ~Will It EXPLODE This Time? https://midohiomobilemechanic.com/more-nitrous-mods-on-the-jetta-will-it-explode-this-time/ Tue, 18 Jan 2022 11:59:44 +0000 https://humblemechanic.com/?p=8924 BACK TO THE DYNO!! After rebuilding the BPY engine in the Jetta, Paul and I install some nitrous upgrades. We will be installing a progressive nitrous controller, low pressure fuel system upgrades and the coolest part, a nitrous purge valve. This is all in preparation to head back to the drag strip and race the […]

]]> We Blew Up Our $5000 Drag Car ~ Can We Getting Fixed In Time? https://midohiomobilemechanic.com/we-blew-up-our-5000-drag-car-can-we-getting-fixed-in-time/ Sat, 15 Jan 2022 21:49:46 +0000 https://humblemechanic.com/?p=8916 Previously Paul and I blew up the Engine in a 2007 Jetta with nitrous. Now it’s time to rebuild the Jetta engine in hopes we can race  @Gears and Gasoline  again. In this video Paul and I rebuild the engine, upgrade rods, gap piston rings, all in preparation for nitrous! This is episode 1 of […]

]]> How to Inspect and Replace a FSI Cam Follower and HPFP https://midohiomobilemechanic.com/how-to-inspect-and-replace-a-fsi-cam-follower-and-hpfp/ Thu, 26 Jul 2018 12:28:49 +0000 https://humblemechanic.com/?p=7846 How to inspect and replace a FSI HPFP and Cam Follower on a MK5 GTI. The high pressure fuel pump and cam follower is a common MK5 FSI failure. Checking the cam follower is basically maintenance. Also failure can cause check engine light codes P0087, P1093, P2293. Today I will show you step by step […]

]]> How To Check and Replace a Door Latch MK5 GTI https://midohiomobilemechanic.com/how-to-check-and-replace-a-door-latch-mk5-gti/ Wed, 06 Jun 2018 17:54:52 +0000 https://humblemechanic.com/?p=7764 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 latch. Big time thanks […]

]]> How Not To Buy A VW Project Car https://midohiomobilemechanic.com/how-not-to-buy-a-vw-project-car/ Wed, 16 May 2018 14:16:57 +0000 https://humblemechanic.com/?p=7723 How Not To Buy A VW Project Car. Today we kick off the MK5 GTI project. This will be a ton of videos showing you how to fix many problems with the FSI engine, MK5 platform, and car repair in general. Today we cover everything wrong with the MK5 GTI, and give a sneak peak […]

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