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Everything you never wanted to know about working on your MkV VW.
DIY: oil change (without the OEM drain tool)April 11th, 2008 Posted in 2.0T FSI, Jetta/GLI, Rabbit/GTI | 10 Comments »Tools and Supplies: OEM oil filter (top in picture) p/n 06D 115 562 Quality oil of your choice (check if on VW approved list) new copper crush washer for drain plug 19mm socket 36mm socket (or adjustable wrench) socket wrench T20 screwdriver needle nose pliers oil drain tray / funnel rags or paper towels jack [...]
DIY: changing spark plugs and coil packsApril 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: Carefully pull the [...]
DIY: Manual transmission fluid changeApril 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 the transmission funnel… this [...]
DIY: High pressure fuel pump removal/installation & cam/follower inspectionMarch 30th, 2008 Posted in 2.0T FSI | 7 Comments »**** Disclaimer/Warning: I’m not responsible for any damage you do to your car following this DIY. I’m also not responsible for injuries you may suffer. Goggles and gloves are a MUST for this job. The HPFP and rail can contain fuel pressurized to 120bar!!! Even a standard 3-4bar fuel rail is enough to inject fuel [...]
DIY: Changing brake pads & rotorsMarch 29th, 2008 Posted in Jetta/GLI, Rabbit/GTI | 14 Comments »All typical disclaimers apply, do at your own risk, blah blah blah… I’m not responsible if you drop the car on your head and kill yourself. Tools/Materials: 18″ breaker bar, 1/2″ drive 1/2″ drive socket wrench 3/8″ drive socket wrench 15mm box wrench 13mm box wrench 21mm socket 13mm socket 7mm allen socket (or 7mm [...]
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