DIY: Replacing front lower control arm bushings
Friday, February 26th, 2010 Posted in 2.0T FSI, 2.5L, Jetta/GLI, Rabbit/GTI | 10 Comments »Tools: Jack Jackstands 16mm socket 18mm socket 10mm socket 10mm box wrench Socket wrench Vice Drill Hammer 1/4" Drill bit Chassis grease (if the new bushings didn't come with any) Step 1: Break the front lug nuts loose (just get them started) Step 2: Jack up the front end of the car and secure ...
DIY: replacing shift bracket bushings
Wednesday, June 3rd, 2009 Posted in 2.0T FSI, 2.5L, Jetta/GLI, Rabbit/GTI | No Comments »Tools: Socket wrench 10mm socket 13mm socket T25 torx flathead screwdriver Step 1: Remove intake (and/or engine cover depending on how your car is equipped). Step 2: Remove battery. Disconnect negative terminal, then positive. Then remove 13mm bolt and clamp holding battery in place. ...
FYI: Updated approved oil list
Thursday, April 23rd, 2009 Posted in 2.0T FSI, 2.5L, Jetta/GLI, Rabbit/GTI | No Comments »See here: http://www.audiusa.com/etc/medialib/cms4imp/audi2/aoa/company/aoa-specific.Par.0023.File.pdf
FYI: Alignment Specs (US and Euro)
Thursday, April 2nd, 2009 Posted in 2.0T FSI, 2.5L, Jetta/GLI, Rabbit/GTI | No Comments »Front, US: Camber: -30' +/- 30' Toe Out (at left and right lock): 1deg 38' Caster: 7deg 34' Ride Height: 382mm +/- 7mm Front, Euro: Camber: -44' +/- 30' Toe Out (at left and right lock): 1deg 22' Caster: 7deg 47 Ride Height: 360 +/- 7mm Rear, US: Camber: 1deg 20' Rear, ...
DIY: modifying service interval settings (with VAG-COM)
Sunday, May 18th, 2008 Posted in 2.0T FSI, 2.5L, Jetta/GLI, Rabbit/GTI | No Comments »To perform the mileage adaptation: 1.) Select 17-Instruments 2.) Select Adaptation (10) under advanced functions 3.) Enter Adaptation Channel Number: 42 and select "Read" 4.) The window should read: "Minimum value mileage" and Min. Value Oil in 100 Miles 5.) The stored value should read ...
DIY: resetting service indicator (with or without VAG-COM)
Sunday, May 18th, 2008 Posted in 2.0T FSI, 2.5L, Jetta/GLI, Rabbit/GTI | 1 Comment »For people without access to VAG-COM: Vehicles with Multifunction Display - 1.) With the key out of the ignition - Press and hold the “0.0”, located on the right side of the instrument cluster. 2.) While holding the reset button insert the key ...
DIY: changing spark plugs and coil packs
Friday, April 11th, 2008 Posted in 2.0T FSI, 2.5L | 9 Comments »Tools and Supplies needed: 3/8" drive torque wrench 3/8" drive socket wrench 6" 3/8" drive socket extension spark plug socket needle nose pliers antiseize 4 new spark plugs (ECS Tuning) 4 new OEM coilpacks (ECS Tuning) Step 1: Remove your engine cover. Step 2: Disconnect the wiring harness from the coilpacks. Step 3: ...
DIY: Manual transmission fluid change
Tuesday, April 1st, 2008 Posted in 2.0T FSI, 2.5L | 12 Comments »Tools/Items needed: Jack 2x Jack stands Wheel chocks 2.3L of gear oil (I used Motul Gear 300) Drain tray Transmission fill funnel T20 screwdriver 3/8" drive socket wrench 17mm socket wrench Special transmission bit (www.germanautoparts.com) Due to my intake and other things in the way, I added a little extension to ...
