If your MK3 or MK4 has no heat, no AC, or the controls don’t work, it may be due to Continue reading
22
Dec
Adding an adjustable suspension to a car is a great way to maximize the performance. But installing and adjusting coilovers Continue reading
25
Oct
Replacing a fuel pump or fuel filter can be scary. But if you follow these tips, and this DIY, you Continue reading
04
Oct
That is right, the fully rebuilt VR6 turbo GTI aka White Wookie is alive. After a full engine rebuild and Continue reading
01
Oct
Wiring a cooling fan in a car seems pretty scary. I spent tons of time searching the web to Continue reading
13
Sep
On project cars, restoring, retapping, repairing or fixing wiring harness is a common repair. If you have damaged wiring you Continue reading
16
Aug
Next up in the White Wookie build, it’s time for ARP studs! This is a very common upgrade when adding Continue reading
07
Aug
A quick update on the MK3 GTI VR6t project. The engine is installed in the car. Several parts are mocked Continue reading
03
Aug
Timing chains failing is very common on the older VR6 engines. most of the original guides were damaged in some Continue reading
31
Jul
When it comes to building an engine block, there are some rules. Rules that should always be followed. Building an Continue reading
30
Jul
Today we get an update on the progress of the MK3 GTI project car. This is a VR6 engine rebuild, Continue reading
09
Jul
Part of any car restoration is prepping, cleaning and painting what seems to be an endless number of parts. When Continue reading
23
Jun
The White Wookie VR6 project has been going on for some time. The GTI has been under the knife for Continue reading
18
Feb
Today on Project White Wookie build, we are removing the front suspension. There are a few reasons the entire front suspension Continue reading
16
Feb
I feel like it’s been YEARS since the last White Wookie update. Today we are going to be looking at Continue reading
20
Nov
Next up in the “Project White Wookie”, we focus on the bottom end of the engine. I will be mounting Continue reading
19
Oct
Today I sit down with EricTheCarGuy and talk project cars. Both ETCG and I are both way deep in getting Continue reading
13
Aug
Today I am removing carbon buildup from combustion chamber, the tops of the pistons, and removing debris from the engine block Continue reading
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