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What it Takes to Fix a $9,000 R32 Before Driving 1,200 Miles

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I bought a worn out R32 that needs some repairs. We are replacing the R32 suspension, R32 brakes, Headlights, and a bunch of other goodies before making the trip to Tail of the Dragon. R32 prices are wild right now, but overall this wasn't a bad deal. Will we get it done? Will it make it to wookies? Will it make it to Texas? Find out all that today. :)
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@HumbleMechanic 2 года назад

Hope you guys enjoyed something a little different. This video has a lot different feel for me than "normal" videos. What are your thoughts? I always want to be sure I give you guys the content you want..

@ibrahimakram632 2 года назад

For me, any of your content is good content.

@HumbleMechanic 2 года назад

@@ibrahimakram632 THANK YOU! We wanted this video to have more of a "hanging out in the shop with Charles" vibe to it. I hope it delivered.

@TheAndyMitch 2 года назад

I appreciate the r32 stuff because they’re older cars and make for more restoration content instead of newer cars which don’t always need much. Bring on the black one and the fun stuff you have planned for your blue one!

@r32guy10 2 года назад

Good price for the r32. Nowadays!

@paulr9627 2 года назад

I am typically a critical viewer. If nothing is new or inspiring, I give no response or even a thumbs down. Here was a good "in depth" refresh of a good car. I loved it! Plus Charles didn't scream too much into the mic... a pleasure to my ears. Shouting loud DOES NOT increase the quality of your content (Charles and a few other RU-vidrs...) :-)

@LynxStarAuto 2 года назад

To me, still one of the best looking Golfs/GTI's ever made.

@ischwhit6747 2 года назад

Mk4 best generation

@eponymous7910 2 года назад

Definitely the best interior

@lahaya237 2 года назад

Mk3 vr6 is a favorite for me but the older they get the more i like the mk4

@zerofuckkksgiven8027 2 года назад

It is

@lukashodgson 2 года назад

The last one before declining quality and cost-cutting

@michaelbeale3603 2 года назад

As a LONG suffering MK4 and VR owner, the previous tutorial style video's have been invaluable to me for a long time so thank you sir, please keep them coming BUT... given most of the stuff in this video was covered in-depth in previous videos it was good to see you switched it up, this one had a more relaxed vibe - kinda felt like we were in the shop with you. Excellent content and editing as usual, really enjoyed it.

@HumbleMechanic 2 года назад

Thanks for the feedback. It’s always a tough balance.

@Xpp. 2 года назад

I still don’t understand why i come home from work doing this kind of stuff all day …… load up RU-vid and watch someone do it 😂 ….. Charles is actually good to watch ! The bearded VW guru !

@HumbleMechanic 2 года назад

Hahah I appreciate it

@pking6021 2 года назад

That's my all-time favorite stock golf wheel.

@HumbleMechanic 2 года назад

its one of about 3 wheels that are proper for the R32

@peacems 2 года назад

@@HumbleMechanic Great looking OEM wheels, but damn heavy. I have a set of OZ Superleggera that look great on the R32.

@BMPTuning 2 года назад

Thank you so much again for the help in finding a dream car and getting it ready for our trek back to Dallas!!! You'll see it again soon :D

@aidan.o5919 2 года назад

In love with the r32 videos Charles, I wish there was more of these cars that came around for you to work on

@HumbleMechanic 2 года назад

I have a ton of r32 content! :) and more coming soon

@monkey555500 2 года назад

loved watching all that work...inspiring me to give my car some tlc

@TheAndyMitch 2 года назад

Great to see some r32 action again! Excited to see the black beast come together.

@HumbleMechanic 2 года назад

ME TOO!!! Luckily this 1.8t TT I have now is filling the gap nicely

@ericpullen524 2 года назад

It cracks me up every time you say "This car is old" from someone who has owned so many MK1s and MK2s! I love working on MK4s, because I am usually like this car is so much newer. Current MK1 owner and MK6 owner.

@HumbleMechanic 2 года назад

LOL remember I started at the dealer when they were new.. a 20yr old car is an old car. :P

@ericpullen524 2 года назад

@@HumbleMechanic Touché Charles, thanks for all the Vag-Com info. Learned more in the last couple years then I did in the past 20 on my own.

@MikkoRantalainen 2 года назад

5:30 Pro tip: if you have properly rusted parts, start to put the rust removal lubrication as a daily routine for a week before you're attempting to take the thing apart. The rust removal oils (even the high quality really thin oil) will need lots of time to soak the whole thread if there's a lot of rust. The parts will come off much easier if you have oil for the whole thread (including the whole part inside the nut). And do not brute force rusted bolts with extra high torque. Use some tool that does hammering (e.g. air hammer) or apply a hammer to a tight box wrench while applying sensible torque. The hammering breaks the rust without snapping the bolt. Applying heat helps too but be careful not to set things in fire.

@FluePeak Год назад

Kind of hard to do if you work on a tight deadline.

@MikkoRantalainen Год назад

@@FluePeak If you have to work with properly rusted stuff, you either break things or have pretty lax deadline.

@FluePeak Год назад

@@MikkoRantalainen Yeah, i meant in this video as he said he was working on a tight deadline. Recently did work on my moms peugot 407. The brakes were rusted trough, not fun and time consuming to work on.

@kylefleming1412 2 года назад

Best video in some time Charles. Love watching you wrench. Can’t wait for more R32 content!!!

@HumbleMechanic 2 года назад

Thank you so much

@JaredSVX 2 года назад

It is good to see a professional struggle with working on cars... Helped my dad do the brakes on his pick up and it took us 30mins just to get one of the wheels off 😒

@v1kng99 2 года назад

You also are close to your original alignment speed by breaking the nut before hand and you can count threads if you do inner tie Rod’s. Great video. Didn’t see About your counting threads till later lol.

@bryan2ruiz 2 года назад

This makes me want to buy a Mk4 again and actually work on it. But money be such an issue.

@nbrowser 2 года назад

Charles, ever since you left the usual 9 to 5 thing a while back...I've noticed you've become more and more fun to watch was the time has passed since and it's for the better. While not the biggest VW fan myself watching you fiddle with them and having fun is entertaining! Never stop having that fun man.

@yeahitskimmel 2 года назад

This is exactly the kind of content you were making when I first subscribed and is prob my favorite, gives MCM vibes

@The_Faceless_Chad 2 года назад

I really miss MK4’s ! Such fun cars to drive and work on.

@AngrySkipperGC Месяц назад

Don't own a car, am not a mechanic, but service my own vehicles. Love the content. Always interesting to watch.

@HumbleMechanic Месяц назад

thank you

@Mk7.5shelby 2 года назад

Too bad it snowed most of the time but it was so fun ! Humble mechanic is the sweetest guy ever he walked like a mile to my car to take a picture

@HumbleMechanic 2 года назад

:) He was even more excited when he found out the amazing news!! SO happy for you guys. Also why am I talking liek this. HAHA weird

@Mk7.5shelby 2 года назад

@@HumbleMechanic already talked about maybe getting married at wookies you are definitely invited 🤣

@allanransom8518 Год назад

LACES OUT!!! I had to come back a few times to watch it in parts but I did enjoy this one.

@peter-pg5yc 2 года назад

I used to love vws, sun bug pirella cn36 tires black trim recaro like seats, first 1982 gti rabbit ran bullet proof drive train, corado vr6 lousy shifter (plunger shifter with cables)and rear visability but what a car.. vr6 golf fixed shifter but screwed up handling oversteer. rattles headliner removed 2 times, rad failed, window motor failed rand a appliance in nj stated beat it hard from new 10 year warranty(let it set up loose)..So i did and it ran fantastic..Dirito bros walnut creek stated best running car they ever drove.. Transfered overseas 2nd time and well a free camary for 5 years zero problems..a vw never ever did that,.. I never bought another one...wiffy had a passat with fing wind noise, squeeky brakes rattles.. Me Toyoda is bullet proof.. I gotta save time for my 79 280sl.. Its nice to turn key and go... But my 1982 gti ran 10 years never touched motor or trans.. The compression was like new.. But it was a needy car.. I miss them not got better things to do..

@tygastfield613 2 года назад

As an owner of a MK4 R32, I love seeing any videos about these cars. Keep up the great work.

@HumbleMechanic 2 года назад

Thank you! hopefully mine is back from body shop soon so we can get that big turbo boy on it.

@dameagerbeaver7703 2 года назад

It’s a love-hate content for me. More awareness on my dream car makes it way less obtainable and stuck in the vacuum of the dream. I couldn’t afford one a year after they came out and got a 1.8T GTI. Still rocking it 17 years later. Unfortunately, by the time I hand build my house and garage they will be $30k cars with 200k. Looks like AWD big turbo for the GTI is more reasonable bang for the buck.

@KamionKing 2 года назад

Thanks for all you do for our community, Charles! ❤️

@vwkris 2 года назад

Love this kind of content!!

@sinediss 2 года назад

same... mostly bcs ive got R32 in A3 body (so golf V R32) and these things can help.. had same problem with the bolt near oil pan :D so yea, i learn a lot

@sk8too2 9 месяцев назад

This is one of my favorite videos, it’s DIY ish. But it’s more fun to just watch you vibing and wrenching on a car. Love the DIY’s, but this was fun to just watch you work.

@HumbleMechanic 9 месяцев назад

Thank you!!!

@ZigArrok55 2 года назад

Of all the mechanics I've seen, the ones I know, the "dudes who work on cars" that I know, Charles you are the only person I would ever trust with my car other than myself. And I'm not that great of a mechanic. I can do stuff. Slowly. And probably not right. I would love to be able to have you do pretty much anything on my car. Just got told by my dealership I need injectors and thermostat housing on my mk7 GTI. They want 3300 for that. Plan on doing it myself thanks to your videos. Still, would give an arm and a leg to be able to have you do it. Thanks for all your videos and all you do man. You're part of the reason I've gotten so into VW stuff.

@mattbaird5467 Год назад

I got a 2012 golf r and your videos makes me wanna put new parts on everyday. I need a friend like you to pay to do all the upgrades I want to do

@OzMechanics 2 года назад

Charles love the editing brother!!!

@HumbleMechanic 2 года назад

DUDE!!! great to see you in comments. Hope you and the fam are well

@OzMechanics 2 года назад

@@HumbleMechanic finally getting some free time to watch some videos. My one month old is keeping me busyy

@BMPTuning 2 года назад

I wanted to get a short list up of all the items we sent to @Humblemechanic since there are a lot of folks asking what items specifically were sent: KW V3 Coilovers - www.bmptuning.com/products/kw-v3-coilovers-mk4-r32-8n-tt EBC Front Slotted Rotors - www.bmptuning.com/products/ebc-usr-sport-slotted-coated-brake-rotors-2-wheel-set-mk4-r32-8n-tt EBC Rear Slotted Rotors - www.bmptuning.com/products/ebc-usr-sport-slotted-coated-brake-rotors-2-wheel-set-mk4-gti-r32-8n-tt-1j-jetta-gli EBC Front Pads Red - www.bmptuning.com/products/ebc-redstuff-performance-front-brake-pads-dp31035c?_pos=1&_sid=4bface160&_ss=r EBC Rear Pads Red - www.bmptuning.com/products/ebc-redstuff-performance-rear-brake-pads-dp3680c 42Draft Designs SS Coolant Pipe - www.bmptuning.com/products/42-draft-designs-12v-vr6-ss-coolant-pipe OE Replacement Front Lower Ball Joints + Hardware OE Replacement Outter Tie Rods OE Replacement Rear Shock Nuts OE Replacement Front Strut Mounts OE Replacement Front Strut Bearings Gruven Parts Front Endlinks - Black Gruven Parts Rear Endlinks - Black Gruven Parts Rear Control Arms - Spherical/Black (x2 Pairs) Falken Azenis RT615K 225/40/18 OE VW Replacement Center Caps K&N Performance Intake Kit - Discontinued NOS OE Thermostat Housing + Associated Items

@danielmiller6983 2 года назад

The MK4 r32 is my favorite, I love the body style and miss my 04 GTI.. great content as always

@RedondoBeach2 2 года назад

My daily driver is the '04 GTI VR6 I bought new in '04. Only owner. Only driver. Great car, but soon I'll need to buy another car just to put the GTI in the garage for extensive preventative maintenance. Afterwards, I hope to get another 150K miles from the car.

@TheMdr1995 2 года назад

Bought mine for 9,500 back in 2015, now I drive it about 2-4 times a month. Just hit over 200k last week but the engine is still going strong 💪🏽 love it to death.

@MrPhilkite 2 года назад

Another great video! You should also add Audi TT in your tag lines since it has the identical suspension. I just finished changing the brakes, struts, CV boots and rack boots on my TT today.

@zaki_taz 2 года назад

Great video, Its like a motivational video to get some work done on my car 👍

@davidpaulsen449 Год назад

At 10:55 where you're pressing that out, I was doing that same job on that same HF press and it popped and it hurt my wrist. I didn't go get it looked at for a few months and it turns out I fractured my scaphoid, half the bone has lost blood and died, and now I've got dead bones they have to remove that'll turn my hand into a "simple hinge" to quote my surgeon and the literature. Just my broad advice to everyone that if you CAN see a Dr. about something, it's worth doing. Especially with hands and eyes. Love these vids!

@curvs4me Год назад

Sway bar, control arm, and stressed bushing parts. You can take a measurement from the hub to the top of the wheelwells and just jack the uprights to the original measurement on the ground. No tightening twice and no rolling back and forth.

@rudolfopadilla535 2 года назад

Great content Charles, I always look forward to your videos.

@louisg9058 2 года назад

Best Channel on RU-vid. This is going to help me alot along with your other videos. Thank you

@HumbleMechanic 2 года назад

@rdellota 2 года назад

This episode is pure gold I hope you make more videos like this. Please make video on vw electrical and canbus troubleshooting and diagnostics. God bless you

@tdj5245 2 года назад

I never realized how southern of a mechanic Charles was before this video! ;)

@HumbleMechanic 2 года назад

Hahah I spent my car repair career in NC. I grew up in the Midwest. So I know rust enough to not want to deal with it 😂

@rtbworks5634 2 года назад

I was with them while taking part in the Meigs Falls cruise Friday of WITW. Love this content.

@HumbleMechanic 2 года назад

Nice!!!

@westonfields4320 2 года назад

Brew up a mug of that Christian crank and change out the struts and all the suspension bushings. Change oil in haldex . Ball joints inner outter tie rods . Corner balancing the coil setup! Have fun ! 🤩

@kemer1977 2 года назад

No joke about those control arm captive nuts. Was replacing the control arms on my daughter's mkIV Jetta 2.slow. Used the air gun to get the bolts off. Sure enough the captive nut popped off. Had to take it to a buddy's shop to cut an access hole, weld the nut back in, and weld the subframe back on. Expensive mistake for sure. Should've just used hand tools on those. Live and learn I guess.

@wesbez6226 3 месяца назад

Love your RU-vid videos. Keep up the good work.

@GooGz 2 года назад

My sister owned a blue 04 R32 she was the original owner, it was the only Vw I ever really liked. Car sounded amazing, it had a Eip exhaust system I believe.

@ivanjovanovic362 2 года назад

Best content hands down! Can't wait for your R32

@HumbleMechanic 2 года назад

Thank you!

@toothferrin 2 года назад

Good trick with the 1/4” extension. You learned me somethin new today

@scottwalker8949 2 года назад

For my 40th birthday I bought a red, cloths seat R32 brand new it came with the key fob and the all important R 32 pen , and I think I paid like 32k for it witch was over msrp , my insurance broker thought I was crazy, but that little car was a giant slayer. A good friend of mine had a new S 4 , that R 32 in the twistes would hand the Audi it’s lunch, he totally had me in the straightaways. The R 32 was one of the greatest cars i ever owned

@HumbleMechanic 2 года назад

That’s awesome!!! And that car brings big $$$ these days. Heck even the pen is high dollar

@DesolationTech 2 года назад

40 minutes of humblemechanic? you betcha im watching it all!

@HumbleMechanic 2 года назад

Thank you 🙏

@ttrs_8j_ss494 2 года назад

I cut the old plug off and refit the plug with a staple inside to bridge the connection with no loose cable (pad ware sensor) 😎

@richardreyna2453 2 года назад

Love the VR content! Please keep it coming. The new 4cyl turbo stuff is ok but not as interesting. Horsepower is too easy with the new generation engines.

@fedor5664 2 года назад

21:15 on my dads mk4 we took the 2 bolts from the dogbone mount to subframe out en i pulled the engine a little forward and he took te bolt out no problem! Just a tip for anyone that want to use it

@HumbleMechanic 2 года назад

You don’t have room for that on the 3.2

@fedor5664 2 года назад

@@HumbleMechanic my dad had the 2.3 vr5 and it came right

@timstoof3201 2 года назад

yess the TT project is started

@MikkoRantalainen 2 года назад

14:00 I once replaced totally jammed tie rod end in an old Saab. I had to cut it open up to the threads on two sides with an angle grinder and it still took two men hanging in the wrench to get it to turn. The thread looked fine so it was just rust that caused it to stay stuck. Getting that tie rod off took maybe 2-3 hours in DIY environment.

@HumbleMechanic 2 года назад

Ooffff

@skylinefever 2 года назад

I had an MKIV Jetta 1.8T, so that generation will always be special to me. I want an Evo X because there won't be another one like it. That way I can't dream about the latest one. A few years ago, I explained that I loved the 300ZXTT because it was the last turbocharged Nissan Z. Then one year ago, everything changed. Good thing my dream of having a 300ZXTT ended a long time ago. I suppose the MKIV and MKV could be considered the last of a kind, since they replaced the VR6 with a turbo 4. When working auto repair, some guys didn't realize that they were working with an AWD car. The guys asked me "What's the point of the R32?" My explanation was "Imagine loving the WRX and Evo. However, they are too hardcore for your daily driver, so you want a cushier suspension and a soft interior. Also, the all or nothing turbo lag of a rally car might be annoying, so you trade horsepower for ease of driving by having a 6-cylinder NA engine." They guys saw the idea and got the point, even if those cars weren't their cup of tea. I worked in repair shops that were not specialty shops, so VW enthusiasts weren't common. However, there were plenty of people who liked the WRX and Evo, or at least knew a good amount of stuff about them.

@JasonsLabVideos 2 года назад

Wicked job, and love these R32's..

@rmdhndwi 2 года назад

22:47 as a mechanic, i'm 100% agree 🤝🏻

@MikkoRantalainen 2 года назад

21:10 Unless the subframe bolts are rusted, losening subframe bolts is definitely the best option because you don't even need to remove those to get enough space. And to restore things after re-attaching the bolt you just tighten all bolts again.

@mikebeardmore1685 2 года назад

Great to see some more mk4 R32 content. Interesting the 4 wheel drive not working. This is becoming a big problem for Gen 1 Haldex owners ie. Mk4 golf, mk1 TT etc. Would love to see some content on workarounds or mods.

@abdullahmohammed2955 2 года назад

U r my role model i wish to be like u ❤❤ i really do appreciate ur hard work, greetings from egypt

@Tmjpwns 2 года назад

To save you a little work, go by Wurth and grab a set of tapchucks (M3-M8 and M5-M12) Allows you to use it with either a 1/4" ratchet(+extensions) or a 13mm socket/wrench etc.

@jpvanderwalt5936 2 года назад

Love the mk4 R32, and deep blue pearl looks great!

@shemmo 2 года назад

woow, can't remember when the last time I've seen 40 mins. video from you 😍

@thebeast_valdivia5292 2 года назад

YEEEEEEES!!! The 3.2 rebuild is coming back!!!

@RickGTI2019 2 года назад

Nice work, hands of gold. Thanks, RickGTI…..😎🌴

@jh-ky5uu 2 года назад

This reminds me of my marathons I’ve had to do on my 180k mile Mk5 R. My RF corner was easily the worst, especially since it came from CO and had some MagChloride corrosion.

@EvansCon40 2 года назад

MK4 ❤️ Some day I will get to my VR6 GLI 😔

@Steebyn 2 года назад

I just did both left and right side front corners on my Mk4 Jetta GLX minus control arms. Fun times XD

@jesseb3307 2 года назад

5:21 Come on Humble, get them safety specks off that brim, and on your face! We love you, and that shot is why you should promote safety.

@HumbleMechanic 2 года назад

Fair enough!

@MikkoRantalainen 2 года назад

I'd recommend doing VCDS autoscan in the background while you're doing other stuff to the car. That gets you fault codes for all parts and also collects all currently used coding so you get almost complete backup as a side-effect. That 4WD issue would have probably shown up in the fault codes.

@jtsmith4434 2 года назад

I need to do this to my BEW Jetta. Just bought a new oil pan and got a vagcom, have no idea what I'm doing in VW world. Only 6 years experience BMW & Toyota. It's why I'm here

@HumbleMechanic 2 года назад

Most of what we did is pretty straight forward

@patkelly7999 2 года назад

Fantastico, Great job Charles and Eli👌👍🙂

@Calmdownmate07 Год назад

Damn this guy is a mk4 guru, I need Charles to go through my mk4 😂

@KRAMPUS_G60_16V 2 года назад

My favourite R32 is MKIV, this one still needs lots kf work but this already was awesome! 😁

@chrisparr3516 2 года назад

Absoultly loved this episode, not a VAG fan tbh but really enjoy your videos. Keep it going 🙂

@HumbleMechanic 2 года назад

Thank you!

@erikschutzman2402 2 года назад

I can see it now, a Vtec style meme with Charles saying: "I think the extra K&N horsepower just kicked in!"

@HumbleMechanic 2 года назад

Hahahah

@3vIl3aGl3 2 года назад

"9,000 is ok in todays market", yea 'kay. They start at 15,000 here, absolutely insane.

@jasonhass9845 2 года назад

Dude I NEED to know about some of the tools you were using, like that spring compressor, and the spreader socket you put on your ratchet. So cool!

@HumbleMechanic 2 года назад

Speaker ~ amzn.to/38xMXD2 Spring comp (a similar one) ~ amzn.to/3F8VKYp

@jasonhass9845 2 года назад

@@HumbleMechanic Thank you so much! Keep up the great work 💪 1 year indy Euro mechanic/apprentice here. Take care!

@KMFDM781 2 года назад

Love the Rainman Ray callbacks!

@acefighterpilot 2 года назад

"What if I told you you didn't have to do this kind of stuff?!" is my new default rebuke for shop incompetence.

@jessyradcliff5018 10 месяцев назад

Thanks for these videos their so insightful and im learning my way around these cars i have an 08 mk5 gti and am struggling to make it great i bought it for 2 grand and an 01 ninja the cars a mess but i fell in love with it and it has potential i admire what you do with these vehicles wish i had help from someone as knowledgeable as you are with these vehicles keep up the good work

@DevineDigital 2 года назад

0:33 that’ll buff out Charles!

@LightningStrike50 2 года назад

Really enjoyed this video. I work in the industry (Firestone) and really have a soft spot for VW/Audi vehicles. I enjoy your sense of humor, and you seem like you would be a great boss to work for, so the longer "hanging out in the shop" time is cool. Any chance you would take a late 20's fledgling MN tech under your wing?? :) Looking forward to seeing the wookies content this year!

@HumbleMechanic 2 года назад

Thank you! and... maybe one day :)

@mattlennox7762 2 года назад

What a great video! Awesome work Charles

@ZylonFPV 2 года назад

I really liked this video, and I can’t believe you got all that done in a day! That’s crazy.

@royson345 2 года назад

Great video! Cool to see how you tackle certain things and go about your day in the shop! I have a ton of suspension work to do on my MK5 GTI, I wish I had a lift to make my life easier haha. More videos like this please!

@TheFrmnz 2 года назад

I've renewed most of the suspension on my MK5, most shops will not press out my front control arms because of the slight angle. One did but I need to figure out what to do with the second, I'm considering buying an air gun and popping in/out a new one. My friends cheap press didn't work out

@royson345 2 года назад

@@TheFrmnz yes those front control arms can be a hassle. They are cheap enough to just get news one with new bushes already installed.

@TheFrmnz 2 года назад

@@royson345 if only my dumbass researched better...I bought all the replacement bushings then i realized new control arms were maybe $20 more...big rip

@slakka6495 2 года назад

Not to be confused with your blue car Charles, you have me a jolt!

@HumbleMechanic 2 года назад

Hahah sorry about that!!!

@gerardcahill3924 2 года назад

@@HumbleMechanic Hope u still own that bad chicken? Noticed it didn't make wookies.

@TheTrex600ESP 2 года назад

I Have been waiting a looong time for your engine to be finish!

@HumbleMechanic 2 года назад

SAME!!! Now to be fair, the engine is mostly done HAHA . its the rest of the car. But im hoping the car is back early summer, and we can get it going again. I got a lot of parts ready to roll. Also by then the TT should be sold. so we will have space to plan the next project

@TheTrex600ESP 2 года назад

@@HumbleMechanic Looking forward to this!

@SebastianBlix 2 года назад

@36:40 "We got a big aaaa big ole vacuum leak..." We know what you meant Charles. The kids might not know but we know 🤣 #keepinitG #RatedG

@HumbleMechanic 2 года назад

Hahahha I think it’s pretty obvious I swear. Like a LOT! But I never want a parent to feel like they can’t watch with the kiddo because of it.

@grippgoat 2 года назад

MkIV is such a classic looking car.

@kennethd7048 2 года назад

Probably one of your best videos yet. I enjoy watching even though I don't care for VW'S.. I'm a Volvo snob.. I guess..

@HumbleMechanic 2 года назад

Lol thanks so much for that

@mogamatganiefsulaiman9753 Год назад

Hi just love your show . I'm learning so much. Ten thumbs up

@HumbleMechanic Год назад

Thank you

@badgersalesman5595 2 года назад

I worked for quite a few VW dealerships ( I’m still in car retail ) and we used to call our kids R32,s. Just because of the expense of keeping the dam things on the road and feeding them with decent petrol they cost more than children 😅

@mac_studio5957 2 года назад

In Australia they are going for over 30k in most cases

@danieloshaughnessy8476 2 года назад

Good video to see how a professional works with a positive attitude throughout the process. Car work is 95% mental and 5% physical. Two monkey wrenches works great for tie rod end nuts btw. Also when I tell my wife a time it will take for a job, she will double it because she has learned by now nothing ever goes as it should!

@Mattmazz77 2 года назад

It always looks easier than it ends up being. I also really don't like how VAG uses a divorced setup in the rear. It would be awesome if they just used struts all around. Idk if anyone does but if not someone should definitely come up with a mod to use a true coilover setup for the rear. That's personally what I think 🤔

@SuperBad850 2 года назад

Loved the video, Charles.

@35057 6 месяцев назад

Rust belt woes; I always say the pass side is the worst because that’s the side that always gets the pot holes and salt water puddles when the snow melts.. 😣

@briancradicsandiego5254 Год назад

There is a Volkswagen auto parts store in the San Diego area called V parts. If the dealership didn’t have it, majority of the time V parts did have it.