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 ...
FYI: too much front end play? check your front LCA bushings…
Saturday, February 20th, 2010 Posted in Uncategorized | 4 Comments »I've had some excessive play in the front end of the GTI lately, finally crawled under to find out why... Video
DIY: replacing rear O2 sensor
Tuesday, February 16th, 2010 Posted in 2.0T FSI, Jetta/GLI, Rabbit/GTI | No Comments »Tools: Jack Jack stands PB Blaster (or other penetrating grease) Antiseize (make sure it is "sensor safe") Spark plug thread chaser 22mm box wrench -or- 22mm offset O2 sensor wrench Socket wrench 10mm socket T25 torx First, make sure you have the proper O2 sensor. If you got a ...
