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Parked for years! Resurrecting a VW TDI Diesel 1.9!

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@scanningnyc 2 года назад

You tested the battery on the wrong setting and declared it no good, nice scam scam! It's not the 1st time I've seen you do it

@RainmanRaysRepairs 2 года назад

The guy literally wrote down replace battery. It’s been sitting for over a year and tasted (EDIT: tested 🤣) bad. It doesn’t hold a charge overnight either. Totally a scam, batteries are what pays my mortgage 🙄

@scanningnyc 2 года назад

@Pasler Andrew Nonsense, you just need to feed your Christian hate by arguing. 😎 Don't forget, God, baby Jesus and all your dead relatives are watching, keep your hands off yourself!

@scanningnyc 2 года назад

@@RainmanRaysRepairs Thanks for not denying that you used the wrong setting when testing the customers battery. It's definitely something I see you do all the time. One battery is not gonna pay your mortgage but add up all the parts that you put in people's cars that are not needed, And all the stuff you break and charge time to fix and it's a pretty good deal!

@RainmanRaysRepairs 2 года назад

@@scanningnyc Dude cut it out. You seriously think I’m doing people a disservice and then publishing it? Use your noggin.

@scanningnyc 2 года назад

@@RainmanRaysRepairs Think about how much better a reaction would have been for you to say, "holy crap" it was the wrong setting, I'll get better at that, but you choose to be defensive and defend the clear wrong action you took. It's dishonest and lame, what you did was wrong you know it was wrong you know it could possibly cost you a customer, or a job but still you defend it..

@brandonsimunac 2 года назад

The fact that the customer addressed the letter to you specifically is a testament to your professionalism

@feyxukyutub 2 года назад

I didn't see that this "love letter" was addressed to anyone specifically. I always leave my concerns or service history in writing, mainly because the service writers don't listen, have no glue or only know a few standard phrases to write down. Still, even if I tape it over the gauge cluster the (random) tech folds it out of the way. Not being paid to read anything but the work order.

@edembich 2 года назад

@@feyxukyutub It said please have Ray check and advise!

@rehoboth_farm 2 года назад

@@feyxukyutub IKR? A service writer without glue is like a mechanic without wrenches.

@MonkeyJedi99 2 года назад

Clean car, too!

@Cheepchipsable 2 года назад

No, it's a testament that he's seen Ray on YT.

@donwilson6965 2 года назад

A note to Ray. We enjoy watching everything you do. Do not worry if we become bored that is not the reason we watch. You are enjoyable. Just like people watch a construction site. People doing the same thing all day long. People will still watch for many hours. There are even sites that show snow removal in montreal for several hours. Just cause you did it before does not mean it will be less enjoyable to us. Alot of us do jobs that are tech and we find you relaxing as it is so different from our usual day. Keep it up Ray .. We come to watch and we enjoy watching.

@kris856 2 года назад

Was going to write exactly the same- you tell it in much better words bro. Thank you Ray for recording this for us!

@XantheFIN 2 года назад

Glovebox had more engineering in it than in some whole cars.

@bird6691 Год назад

And not to its benefit.

@danielstokker Год назад

You americans are just used to the click on tupperware in your cars

@danielstokker Год назад

@@bird6691 golf 4 is the most sturdy car in crashtests 5 stars no problem really sturdy car thats the result of engineering dumbass

@Anthonymvpr Год назад

Don't get me wrong but you probably haven't worked in a lot of cars in your life time.

@XantheFIN Год назад

@@Anthonymvpr Let me see you work on Audi V8 and start crying for mom.

@ColinChick 2 года назад

"Pressure in the do-do-do-do-do chamber." I don't know jack about automobile mechanics, but I'm slowly learning thanks to you, Ray! (I suffer major anxiety and depression, and your posts are very therapeutic. I am most grateful for your sharing.)

@ericnasset47 2 года назад

I love this body style Tdi. My first ALH Jetta went 311k before I retired it. I bought an auto with 200k and swapped my old 5 speed into it. Opened the trans before swapping and all it needed was some seals and shift tower bushings.

@stevepulse4893 2 года назад

I absolutely LOVE customer notes! No guess work & sometimes they make my day. 😀🙂😄

@trevwildman 2 года назад

I live across the pond and have watched numerous videos on this channel and not once seen Ray scammed anyone and I would trust him working on my car.

@capnskiddies 2 года назад

Had one of these engines in a Skoda Octavia. 74k miles is barely run in. Properly maintained, it'll run long past the car's existence. Simple, and bulletproof. I drove mine into a hidden flood at 70mph. Car just about floated to the other side, coughed, revved and away. Last I saw it on the road it had a half a million miles on it as a taxi.

@Coinfindr 2 года назад

finally a VW TDI in the shop, these are very common in the EU but as they are near or over 20 years old many of them goes to the car graveyard because of the ever unforgiving rust... good job! cant wait til the next part of this really well kept, low milage VW Golf TDI !!

@scoobsmcgee9325 2 года назад

I feel like the engineer who designed the fuel filter placement worked on cars from time to time, and a second engineer who worked on the battery setup secretly hated the first engineer.

@johncooper4637 2 года назад

The battery engineer couldn't be too bad as he specified BRONZE battery clamps not the cheap things like the Japanese cars (and others) use. Properly cared for those clamps will probably outlast the car.

@pirateofms 2 года назад

I approve of the battery thing. It's usually just wasted space, why not put the fuse block right on top? Especially if it snaps closed and folds up that easily. It's only a pain the first time, figuring it out. After that it's no worse than any other battery cover.

@daos3300 2 года назад

@@pirateofms bingo. thinking like an engineer, not a consumer

@scoobsmcgee9325 2 года назад

@@daos3300 Good engineers are capable of thinking like consumers.

@awd42 2 года назад

The proper procedure is to remove the plastic cover* between the headlight and battery. Just two screws, not so bad, and then you get plenty of access to the battery holddown bolt. Not immediately obvious if you aren't familiar with these cars, though. * It's part of the air intake duct, actually! Which is a pretty good factory cold-air intake -- even the R32 uses it.

@John_Findlay 2 года назад

These Mk4 Golfs were really well built. I had one for a while with a 1.4 petrol engine. Not very powerful but smooth and as long as you kept it over 3000 rpm it pulled well enough. Very economical too. Have fun taking the rear door apart to get at the window regulator. I had to replace the electric door lock mechanism on mine (common fault) . When I got mine the engine oil was black, a bit neglected, but I did a double oil/filter change about two weeks apart and after it was clean and ran like a charm. Great cars.

@AsekiBekovy 2 года назад

Funny how opinions can differ. I had to drive an Mk4 1.4 a few times and it was awful. Awfully weak engine and a big jaw drop at how rapidly the fuel gauge went towards empty when you dare to rev to 3000 rpm..

@peoplethesedaysberetarded 2 года назад

18:39: I enjoy the fact that the radio is auto-scanning in the background.

@williamshaw1404 2 года назад

Awesome to see one of these with such low mileage and in such clean condition. Mk4 VW's ftw!

@beavis1513 2 года назад

Ray I just wanted to say thanks for sharing your life with us. You start my day. Ray+coffee+my pups every morning!!!

@johnrustic 2 года назад

I agree with Beavis

@johnrustic 2 года назад

oh yeah GWAR rules too!!!

@BonesXXX22 2 года назад

Yep..

@beavis1513 2 года назад

@@johnrustic Yeah yeah! And nachos!

@illustriousbrainqueef1823 2 года назад

Lol that battery brings back memories of my old mkIV golf. I remember changing the battery out and thinking “how German of them”

@midwestrustwarrior 2 года назад

I work on these cars a lot and own 2. Great daily drivers and with some upgrades can be pretty fun! Yes it does have a lift pump in the tank. And when the valve cover is off be sure to inspect the cam and lifters for any wear. Very common on this 04-05 engine.

@noslonevets5654 2 года назад

I have had the pleasure of following you for quite some time now. You, along with Eric and Ivan, have given me the confidence to not only complete repair jobs on my '04 xterra saving me thousands of $$ but have allowed me to expand to in depth home repair as well. You in particular have touched my whole family as my kids now sing out the do-dee-do whenever we hear a phone ring. (Especially at restaurants). This gives us all a good laugh. Thank you for sharing and I continue to look forward to more content.

@MsHaiducu 2 года назад

These things are everywhere here in east europe,especially the diesels. Very good ballance between comfort,safety , maintenance cost and mpg.For every k24 honda like mine there s at least 100 golfs in my country. I have never seen one with a sun roof and crem leather interior.Anyway,good stuff like always.I m enjoying the detailed repairs.

@evanford8237 2 года назад

The cream leather was more prevalent in the us, don't know why🤷

@KazeHorse 2 года назад

@@evanford8237 Americans love a good cream leather interior - I also noticed this when I visited.

@Chris-hw4mq 2 года назад

All diesels have the egr clogged doesnt matter if its a 5 series or a golf, Ray should be glad he doesnt work on diesels

@Alpejohn 2 года назад

Yeah, and they are all rusted AF.. If u puncture your tire you scrap the car and get a new one.. 😂 This one actually looked fine, must be one of the nicest golfs i have seen.. 😛

@MsHaiducu 2 года назад

@@evanford8237 I think it s a higher spec trim that probably only sold in the US.

@jmc2567 2 года назад

I always use the jaws on the pliers to push on the end of fuel lines when removing them as it tends to swell the hose a little bit while being pushed on,if you pull the hose off from further along the fuel line it tends to tighten the fuel line up on the fitting,so try pushing from the end of fuel line next time.cheers.

@philipcarthy2977 Год назад

Great to see a mechanic who's not afraid to work,I have a sprinter Mercedes, I find it very hard to get a mechanic to do the easiest job, all there interested in is servicing the vechicle, its refreshing to see honest work.

@clbcl5 2 года назад

When I found todays video...FINALLY....posted, it said it was posted 11 minutes ago, 1.6K views. Thats a lot of people with nothing better to do than waitin' on Ray. I'm always one of them with nottin' better to do than waitin' on Ray and eatin' cheerios.

@beavis1513 2 года назад

Amen! We’ve got to get him to 500k subs!!!

@i80386sx 2 года назад

That generation of TDI Diesels basically go forever if you keep up on the timing belts. I had a vendor that got 600K out of his 2003 Jetta and have a family member with a 2003 Golf going on 350K. Both have original engines and transmissions.

@RobertJohnsonG0GFC 2 года назад

I have 2 Mk4 TDI Golfs a 98 and an 02 here in the UK. The 98 has over 250k on it and the 02 is not far behind with 210k. Both give great fuel mileage and have only ever needed the normal services in the 20 years I've owned them. A friend has run his TDI to over 450k.

@randallmunson9909 2 года назад

@@RobertJohnsonG0GFC I've a Mk4 w/ 2.0 gas @ 270k in a wagon. Everything works. Runs great !

@applepoop10 2 года назад

And it’s boosted too bro.

@dphoenix1 2 года назад

Well, they _can_ -- though this engine is one of the pumpe duse types which, due to tightening emissions regulations, were sold from 04 to 06 here in the US, and PDs can get a bit touchy about oil type and oil change intervals. If things aren't perfect, the cam lobes driving the unit injector plungers can get wiped out, which isn't a cheap problem to fix if you can't do it yourself... as the problem gets worse, you'll notice the car has less and less power, since the plungers aren't being actuated as far as they're supposed to be, delivering less fuel than is being requested. And once the problem starts, it'll only get worse over time. This wasn't a problem with the earlier "VE" type TDIs, which used a timing belt driven injector pump to deliver high pressure pulses to passive injectors -- but the VE pumps couldn't provide enough minute control over fuel delivery as the PD injectors were able to, and thus couldn't meet the standards that came into effect in 2004. Aside from the issues of wiping out cam lobes, though, PD engines can be just as reliable as earlier TDIs, and continued to be sold for a long time past 2006 in Europe.

@Coinfindr 2 года назад

nice i have a 1990 MK2 golf with a newer heart in it from a late 90's Golf Estate (the 1.9TD non intercooled) it will run no matter what if the glowplugs are good in the winter, the chassis have 554k kilometers on the clock but the engine is far less like half of it, previous engine was a 1.6 D that was soooo slooow but yeah car havent been on the road since 2019 because of rust and bad brakehose... need to get her on the road sometime

@standardseven 2 года назад

Fill the fuel filter first. The two o rings are on the fuel heater, warm diesel returning to the fuel filter is slightly heated.

@rikkyd 2 года назад

This is a great watch I'm used to seeing you work on cars we never get to touch in the UK, now I'm sitting amused with your confusion with cars we work on everyday 😂, keep up the good work love the videos

@aoksys31 2 года назад

About those brittle plastic parts, I remember years ago getting pieces of grey hobby/project plastic to fabricate patches and splints to fix unobtainium parts in my old car or vintage electronic gear. You should check out your local Hobbytown store for their selection of parts. I find that super glue and overnight clamping works wonders on most cleaned plastics. However, on acrylics, the permanent bond is instantaneous. Rehearse your bonding position before applying the glue, as you can't have second thoughts afterwards

@benaldredge2671 2 года назад

Ray, I’ll give you credit. You have a unique set of skills because of the variety of jobs asked of you. Also dealing with a variety of automobile manufacturers with each having its own ways of being dismantled / diagnosed. Awesome content!

@stevecrews3137 2 года назад

Ray you're a stand up mechanic, I appreciate the job you perform with the play by play audio. I've picked up a few pointers from you and appreciate those , keep on clicking Ray

@JBLewis 2 года назад

There was a period of time when a Mk4 TDI Golf like this, running on refined waste cooking oil, held the record on Pike's Peak for alternative fueled vehicles.

@danmaynard1383 2 года назад

I panicked a little this morning! I usually start my day with Ray ( gets my mind right to face whatever the day brings), but today there was no notification! I figured it was going to be a Blue Monday, just when I thought I had to face a day without Ray, a notification came through. Thanks Ray.

@beavis1513 2 года назад

DITTO!!! Me too 🤣🤣🤣! Ray always starts my day.

@mplouse 2 года назад

Way back in my Circuit City days, that broken piece would have gotten the "plastic weld" treatment by melting the pieces together from the back with a soldering iron. Needless to say, I wasn't nearly as professional as Ray. It's a good thing I've moved on from that job. Also, I would love some nice and shiny merchandise.

@MadMaxx570 Год назад

Have done that to help out people who didnt have the money for new parts. If you can find broken off pieces of the same kinda plastic, you can add that as a "weld". Pretty strong when you get the hang of it, looks awful though haha!

@evilkidd174 2 года назад

I just bought A LOT of stock in a major brake cleaner producer. With that being said I thank you Ray for using all the brake clean and contributing to my FAT stock portfolio.

@dennishaley2821 Год назад

😄😄🤠🤠

@adammesic 2 года назад

But the sound of Cradle of Filth's intro of "Her ghost in the fog" while clamping back the fuel filter... Priceless!

@gms8994 2 года назад

I used to own one of these, and it was one of my favorite cars. Mine wasn't a manual, but it was terribly fun to drive!

@illustriousbrainqueef1823 2 года назад

I loved mine too. I got tired of chasing an emissions code on mine but had it for 8 years and put about 100k on it. Never gave me an issue (until that emissions code I couldnt defeat) besides the dumbass plastic impeller on the water pump.

@MichaelSteeves 2 года назад

I'm always amazed at your level of knowledge on different issues with multiple brands of cars. Then I see you working on something that I'm familiar with and I realize that sometimes you just rely on basic skills to solve problems rather than an intimate knowledge. I loved my specialized VW mechanics but I'm glad I don't have to pay them any more! Fuel savings with the TDI were more than offset by increased maintenance costs.

@quinnyoung3966 2 года назад

As a person who has used Q-bond in a ford dealership, it is awsome, from fixing the front bumper valance on my personal trucks bumper (2011 ford ranger) to repairing broken interior plastics, to even repairing rubber clamps on a Polaris atv rack box, I love the stuff

@weazleman36 2 года назад

Awesome Video. One of my children has a 2012 Tiguan and every repair is an adventure in German engineering. Been a good car but requires several Hundred dollars in parts every year. But so far even changing the Turbo was not a bad task. But my Toyota truck has only ever required Oil changes and very routine maintenance. That has spoiled me a bit in the last 25 years. Made me super critical when judging what brands are and are not reliable.

@KamalaTheClown 2 года назад

Man, seeing one of these in such a good shape is refreshing. Seems the owner takes good care of the vehicle.

@fhuber7507 2 года назад

Almost... The carbon packing says... no.

@bobskinner4389 2 года назад

Good work Ray. That glovebox was brilliant work they are so easy to break. [17 year old plastics are so brittle]

@roy2689 2 года назад

hey! an American who called it a manual instead of a stick shift, total respect from the UK

@cynthiaellis5716 2 года назад

Your Volkswagen comments make me chuckle. The last few times I've had my VW repaired, they called it a saga. The latest repairs have taken weeks just waiting for parts.

@Travisthegamer22 2 года назад

Anybody else noticed the radio switching stations by itself

@donaldsmartt8532 2 года назад

Yeah I did...he must hit the scan button when popping the trim back in...no harm :)

@beavis1513 2 года назад

Haunted perhaps?

@henrydenman6671 2 года назад

Nearly every video, Peter randomness happens in the background. I love how distinctive and loud Peter's voice is. 😂

@affanahmmed3081 5 месяцев назад

for some reason, these videos calm me down. Its also cool how you diagnose the issue and find an apt solution to it

@davefeil1522 2 года назад

Whenever you get a 99-05 Jetta/Golf/New Beetle, always always always check the fuses that sit right on top of the battery. They like to combust, and you can catch it early by seeing if the fuses are melting into the lil box

@chrisbentleywalkingandrambling 2 года назад

Really great video Ray. I'm glad someone cares for a bought car and gets it up to spec before flipping it or daily use. Sitting here in England UK at 97f I feel for you. The heat is too much.

@tacomas9602 2 года назад

Another great video. Regards from the 716 of NYS, wish we had more mechanics like you up here. Honest and dependable.

@joemuncie9187 2 года назад

OMG!!! My friend's son had to bring a flat tire back TWICE before the "techs" remembered to remove the screw from the tread

@sambitar8448 Год назад

MR. RAY, YOU ARE BLESSING WITH YOUR BACKGROUND IN DIESEL INCLUDING YOUR TRAINING AND KNOWLEDGE IN PRESENTING ALSO THE CASE STUDY IN VERY PROFESSIONAL MANNER. THANKS, HAPPY HOLIDAY.

@ZerotheWanderer 2 года назад

Ray does many regular things that make me smile, but my favorite is still the brakleen "ANOTHA!" with the faint tinking of an empty can being thrown across the shop.

@edwardsmith9049 2 года назад

Mr Ray. The VW Tdi golf is one of my all time favorite car's. If you take care of it. It will go over 500.000 Miles Easley. I had a friend and his hit over 400.000 before he had problem's. I look forward to your next videos. Keep up the great work.

@KazeHorse 2 года назад

The 1.9tdi pd is a legend engine for sure but not all tdi’s are made equal. Research the engines before buying because last thing you want is an oil eater 1.6 with a dpf.

@KazeHorse 2 года назад

@@CedroCron diesel passats are good to this day (here in the uk at least)

@classicxl 2 года назад

@@CedroCron After owning a 14 jetta tdi i have to agree with u 100% ,biggest pos i have ever owned no more vw for me

@CH11LER. 2 года назад

Can't wait for part 2. I find VW diesel maintenance quite interesting

@JiltedValkyrie 2 года назад

Thanks for the fun video, Ray! I see many folks stating they start their day with you, but I end mine. I always feel safe to sleep knowing a car gets the love it deserves to keep going down the road.

@mrmeb4u 2 года назад

Love the super glue idea never thought of using a filler

@111smd 2 года назад

i wonder if the rattle that they heard from the from was the fuel filter clamp not screwed on

@beavis1513 2 года назад

That’s definitely a possibility, I didn’t think of that. Good thinking.

@mutevibesgaming8616 2 года назад

as a mechanic from the Netherlands, who gets these cars daily, that Turbo-line you replaced says indeed 3-5hours of labor. mainly because the cars here have more stuff in the way of it. but if not, easy 15min job.. nice work man. and nice labor-time for each part

@ezequielcordero4091 2 года назад

Thank you for teaching me how to properly repair cracked plastic parts. I Love your channel ❤️, learning more from you than other mechanics doing same thing. Hope this pat on the back helps you know how appreciated you are. I wish 🤞 i were near you when needing maintenance or repair

@gregdaydodge4617 Год назад

Ray, I wish I could find a mechanic like you close to where I live. My favorite video that shows how much you care about your customers was the Jaguar that you couldn’t fix because of all it’s computer electrical problems and he told the guy that it needs to go to the Jaguar dealer you even mention that you could’ve unloaded the parts counting on that thing and still not found the problem but you were smart enough to say hey I’m in over my head. You are the man

@frodo6058 2 года назад

I think you more than likely fixed the rattle when you reinstalled the fuel filter bracket, bet that thing bouncing against the inside of that fender and the loose bolts jumping up and down were raising hell over bumps and rough roads

@Starsnu1 2 года назад

Yet another excellent video, Ray. I'm glad the owner of that TDI Golf has decided to fix it. Also, I noticed that the negative side terminal of the battery does have two terminal fasteners like the positive side did, but the nut was missing. I'm sure that's not a big deal, right?! Can't wait to see part deux!

@tomredmond 2 года назад

Nothing connected to that stud, no nut needed.

@billwhite5188 Год назад

What a fun little diesel. Have had a rabbit diesel in the past. A fun ride and economical to boot.

@brodiehaward 2 года назад

Thats a clean mk4 golf! Never seen one in that colour before looks great. I want it 😂

@weedeater62 2 года назад

IIRC, that plastic thingy on the filter is a recirculation valve for cold weather. Let's warm fuel go back through the filter to warm it up. That bit on top of the battery is a place for high current fuses and accessory connections.

@petermolnar8667 2 года назад

Yup, and the valve might need replacement after every 3-4 filters otherwise it can allow air into the system… it was more obvious on the older ones with the bit of transparent tubing

@miceinoz1181 2 года назад

As someone who works on older cars that have been sitting for some time I am surprised you would not replace the engine coolant and flush the brake fluid system (and clutch if it is hydraulic). Brake fluid is hygroscopic and just sitting it absorbs moisture. At least test them to see their condition. I use litmus paper to test coolant and a magic little 'thing' to test brake fluid.

@pebosk 2 года назад

Looking forward to part 2

@kmweek 2 года назад

Got to love working on those VW’s . German Engineering at its best. If you don’t love them you will cry and loose your mind while working on them. Not even talking about purchasing a whole different set of tools such as the notorious triple 6 socket sets and let’s not forget the standard torqs screws everywhere!

@maxmcarnage7642 2 года назад

It's funny I used to joke around with my buddies that I love hard work I could watch it all day long, and now I've come full circle because I could watch you do what you do all day long, a little trick for putting the hold down on in the future just to make things easier, put the brace on thread the bolt in a couple of threads and then put the battery in, if you angle the base a little it should slide in to place no problem, it only works with that style of hold down but it helps.

@BoBB2000 2 года назад

Don't forget to replace the timing belt and the waterpump

@johnnysamples 2 года назад

I noticed the front air dam was split also at 25:01. This may have also contributed to the front noise.

@bigdustinoo130 2 года назад

the fuel filter bracket was unbolted that was the noise in the front

@Seuration 2 года назад

@@bigdustinoo130 considering the customer description of the noise I would say you are probably correct.

@TacomaRodeo4 2 года назад

Your gluing skills (glove box door frame) were nothing short of amazing.

@nickhorne4560 2 года назад

Canadian VW tech here: 1: That intake manifold is likely plugged down every runner and the main body. We did hundreds of these at the dealer when these cars were in their prime. The best way to clear the carbon out of one of those intakes is to remove the intake and bend the spline of a wiper over itself and stick it in the end of a drill. You then can rotate the bent wiper spline in the manifold to cut the carbon from the edges of the walls. 2: There is a recall on those window regulators, kits may still be available to change out the cables and main gear. It's not that hard to do. 3: The easiest way to prime those fuel filters is with a hand actuated or pneumatic vacuum bleeder.

@diesela3 2 года назад

I would absolutely love to see the rest of this restoration. These ALU/ALH TDIs are wonderful vehicles. My username infact is a tribute to my 98"

@Joseph-vv6nf 2 года назад

This is actually not a AHU/ALH (VE) TDI engine. It looks like it is either a BEW or BRM or some other PD TDI engine

@diesela3 2 года назад

@@Joseph-vv6nf yeah it’s in an A4. Don’t know the mk4 engine codes but there aren’t a ton of differences other than turbo in manifold

@stevejohnson1685 2 года назад

Aren't these the TDIs that had the huge emissions cheat? We almost bought a Jetta TDI, and a few weeks later heard that they were no longer going to be sold because of the ECU programming that detected that they were in an emissions test & would adjust timing and injection to pass, but otherwise dump particulates into the atmosphere to give the desired performance. Ray, are you going to restore this to an illegal operating condition?

@acidoblivion Год назад

@@stevejohnson1685 nope.. that came later with 1.6 TDI engines

@jfv65 2 года назад

This Golf4 is old enough where you can still close off the EGR and gain power and fuel economy + no more clogged up intake.

@tacomas9602 2 года назад

EGR on a diesel sounds like a big disaster

@evanford8237 2 года назад

Yes you can, but it would not end well if he did it on camera, it's still technically illegal, at least here in MI, I don't know about Florida, but I'm assuming it's similar

@bignikaus 2 года назад

@@evanford8237 VW diesels don't have a great reputation for being legal.

@jfv65 2 года назад

@@tacomas9602 it is, the EGR lets exhaust laden with sooth go back into the intake where it can mix and form a sludge cake together with the oil vapors coming from the crank case ventilation. It can get so BAD that it can clog the intake ports and valves, it can make those butterfly valves in the intake stick in one position, and as shown it can clog up the EGR valve itself. It works when the car is new but when the engine gets older it WILL give you trouble. Just like i experienced with my bmw e46 320d (my2005) i cleaned up the entire intake, blocked off EGR and removed those butterfly valves in the intake. Never had any problem at all after that.

@StarAncient Год назад

WHOO HOOO Cradle of Filth Her Ghost in the fog @ 31:30!! Love them!!

@daveinvictoriavirginia7959 2 года назад

Rainman to the rescue, while trying to remove drum to service brakes on a hhr, that set for a couple years. I got nowhere...until seeing how you used a airchiesel eith hammerhead. BAM ! done moving on. THANKS

@SuperHurtman 2 года назад

This one bring back memories, I had a mk4 R32 and it was so tight so fiddle with it. Remember I broke that stupid (but genius battery plastic thingy) and drop that curvy plate 100 times until I used a start using a magnet😊

@jamesriley4857 2 года назад

Insert bolt then lower with a magnet people forget they can be used to install stuff as well as pick up dropped stuff

@kristofferpence 2 года назад

Man, you videos never get old. You make me want to chance my profession

@nosboR193 2 года назад

You can also use a piece of cotton on top of the superglue, it makes a really strong bond

@MrPropanePete 2 года назад

The person who bought this car has done very well. It looks very neat and tidy underneath, the valve cover oil leak and sooty EGR are common and easily fixed. I have one of these (the 2 litre TDI Mk5 model 6 speed manual). Bought it new in 2006 and it's been the best car I have ever owned.

@waifuracer6516 2 года назад

Glad to see a fellow 2.0pd owner. I have a B6 passat with the 2.0tdi, at 190k miles rn. Dsg, full leather sports seats and interior, heated front rear, satnav, bluetooth carphone all that jazz. When I bought it people laughed at me saying its gonna cost an arm and leg, almost at 2 years of ownership and its been the most reliable car Ive ever owned. Its got high mile car problems but mostly suspension stuff and the occasional plastics breaking. So far the biggest expense Ive spent on it was the cambelt replacement and the DSG service when I bought it. Since then only fluids and filters, and a left side mirror 🤷‍♂

@7sunsetmaro7 2 года назад

Reminds me of Mechanic Simulator. You get cars and a list of items to repair lol.

@kaafromoz 2 года назад

Enjoyed this mate TY, giving new life to a classic is always wonderful too see, so looking forward to part 2 of this. Keep Safe Keep Strong 🦘🦘🦘🚗🚗🚗

@Cirathos 2 года назад

As an avid restorer/wrench turner....your videos relax me when I'm not working on my vehicles..lol. Keep up the videos dude.

@denniswood2576 2 года назад

Ray, you are an Excellent and Honest Mechanic, you will always have the nahh sayers, no matter keep going.

@arnoldgrubbs2005 2 года назад

Since this is one of the "PD" style engines, and places more stress on the timing belt to run the cams because of that, It might be a good idea to check the timing belt replacement interval, (60K miles on some) and determine if it has been done. The valves in TDI's do not like it at all when the timing belt snaps. (I wish they would have used a chain!)

@svenschwingel8632 2 года назад

If VW uses a chain, things will get even more fucked up. Trust me, I know from experience.

@KazeHorse 2 года назад

Chains are good if the design is good. Mercedes have a strong history of chain use with few problems. VW is a bit of a mixed bag - some tsi engines which lose their chain even before a belt would need to be serviced.

@pedroveloso9707 2 года назад

yes, and it should de finish the installation using vagcom or vas to check correct advance time degrees .

@KI4HOK 2 года назад

It is a belt, but it has a 100k or 7 year life. I’m getting ready to replace one on my son’s TDI due to age.

@petermolnar8667 2 года назад

Should’ve used push rods instead 😤😤

@oswaldpeter 2 года назад

It’s VW, not WW. Change it quickly, before any Reeeeee occurs 😂!

@Mij1965 2 года назад

And it’s pronounced “Folkswagen”. A V in German is pronounced as F.

@KazeHorse 2 года назад

No. Keep it as it is. Perfectly balanced as all things should be.

@Zippercdrr 2 года назад

A World War Golf

@superieure1489 2 года назад

Reee

@owenjaeckle8542 2 года назад

@@Mij1965 Folksvagen but yeah

@RoxusRemo Год назад

Ray you make this job look so relaxing when in reality its spending 2 hours on your driveway screaming at a threaded bolt

@jruerph Год назад

My 2003 ALH Jetta Wagon TDI is my daily and still going strong. 5 speed swapped, Malone 1.5 Stage tuned with upgraded injectors. 52 mpg my last fill-up at 75mph in 70 degree weather.

@donwyoming1936 2 года назад

Removing glove boxes is partly why I learned how to plastic weld with a soldering iron. Always broke something that most easily repaired by "welding".

@martyh9309 2 года назад

Love those TDIs pre software update.. 😁... Love your videos Ray and your work!! What about the air filter?

@brianhutchinson7863 2 года назад

Don't know if anyone said this but for repair of cracked plastic parts such as the glove box the cleanest strongest repair is to apply acetone or methyl ethyl ketone to the inside surface of the cracked area may need two or more applications and apply pressure to the part to close the crack also a little cyanoacrylate after the acetone can help with any gap that may be there from plastic deformation. Most of the car plastic is ABS the solvents I mentioned can effectively weld the parts back together. I did this today on my car.

@leopoldsalomon1721 2 года назад

"I think I hope yes no" is about the most reassuring phrase i've ever heard. Love your content! Appeciate your work! Keep it up, all the best!

@sand0077 2 года назад

My 85 VW Golf Diesel is considerably less conjested in the engine bay. Amazing how each model loads more and more paraphernalia making servicing more involved and complicated. Recently removed, cleaned and reinstalled the windshield wiper mechanism under the cowl which was a bit of a challenge due to cramped quarters. I don't want to think how involved that would be with this model :\

@watershed44 2 года назад

@sand 007 Your Golf MK II is way better designed and more simplistic to work on than the MK 4 here which actually is an Audi platform! The last VW platform was the MK III, which was also pretty easy to work on and not too complicated.

@watershed44 2 года назад

@Charles Martell Lucky ducky....Golf/Rabbit MKI were also great cars!

@pedroveloso9707 2 года назад

that motor are solid rock...kkkkk last forever

@davidryder6017 2 года назад

Glad i stayed to the end to find out exactly what happens in the 'DO DOODLY DO' chamber. Always fun and edumacational Ray.

@edbenson98 2 года назад

I've always been afraid to spray anything into my engine area and Ray has helped me overcome that fear!

@jefflong1839 2 года назад

I was 6 days ago old when I found out about that glue. Watching a woodworking channel, the woodworker was using a clear liquid glue and everything seemed to be instantly adhered. I asked, he responded, Cyanoacrylate which is basically the precursor to Super glue and became a variant but in its original form, this stuff is like super glue on steroids. The thin would be for low tolerance adhesion, medium for close enough and thick for gap filling. Pretty awesome stuff! Plus as I said, works on wood which is def something since it's so porous

@psychedout6829 2 года назад

Just a tip: There is a glue called "plastic bonder" that is, as the name implies, just for plastic and it works VERY well, even for the hard to bond plastics. I have kids and it has fixed many toys.

@blacksheep25251 2 года назад

Thanks to Chrysler and the abomination they do with plastic, I'll get getting some glue like that. Thank you

@kevincurry4735 2 года назад

Diesel power WV Golf. Time for Ray to overhaul the car.

@HUBBABUBBADOOPYDOOP 2 года назад

White GOOP waterless hand cleaner works well for vinyl interiors. Rub in generously, let sit 10 minutes or longer for stubborn stains. Remove with absorbent paper towels. The lanolin is a natural UV & ozone blocker. Helps to prevent cracking, keeps surfaces supple. You'll be amazed how much grime floats out.

@NackDSP 2 года назад

31:45 and 41:32 Shiny! Production value click spiked! Awesome.

@fhuber7507 2 года назад

This is mostly sounding like a buyer restoring the car to the way it should be.

@Alpejohn 2 года назад

In my country i dont think anyone would ever spent this kind of money to repair a car like this, as 90% of them are so rusted its almost not even worth putting diesel in it.. :p But this one looked really good, actually worth spend some money on!

@markokrsmanovic1080 2 года назад

@@Alpejohn Yeah this is possibly the best mk4 I have seen, and I'm glad that the owner isn't fucking around and wants everything needing doing done.

@Apex180 2 года назад

Unless its documented in the service history (or its in part two of this) i would offer or at least recommend at some point, fluid change on the power steering, brake fluid change, coolant change and while the belts look good i would go with caution (unless again its in the service log) and change them and the pulleys. That is a sold looking motor with many years of life left in it.

@MonoBrawI 2 года назад

AFAIK - they do not seem to have the practice of changing belts/pulleys/chains/tensioners/water pumps every X miles in the US like we do in Europe with most cars.

@Apex180 2 года назад

@@MonoBrawI yet they seem to do oil changes every other day.....

@MonoBrawI 2 года назад

They do indeed, I love stereotypes :)

@bartman3608 2 года назад

Ray, remove the 4 screws that hold the plastic trim in front of the battery on the core support and the batt hold down bolt can be accessed with both hands! Freebie, freebie!