Bought a 1.8T GTI manual in 2020 in CT 110,000 miles always a Fan of the GTI man learning and fixing that car I’m about to reach a year in the car, been so fun
These videos are fantastic. I just recently picked up an 02 1.8t mk4 jetta, that's needs quite a bit of work, that I'll be doing most of (hopefully all of) the work that's needed. And my knowledge surrounding these cars is next to none. So thank you for taking the time to "teach this class" ill definitely be going to the website to order some... more than some parts. Keep on keeping on, again thanks for putting all this info out in a video format.
Lots of people love those poly bushings. When I used mine after 3 tracks days they deformed and the pin in the middle was loose. I'm surprised lots of people haven't complain about them.
Nice to see fresh Mk4 content. Inspires me to work on the one I have sitting on jack stands in my garage. Just got a hybrid K04S made in the USA 🇺🇸 and I’m in tear down mode. Turbo seals puked on the stock k03s a day after I finished the timing belt, water pump, engine mount job. I thought I was one notch off on timing at first. Love VW fix something break something life.
@@fcpeuro My '04 GTI 2.8L 24v VR6 is due for a complete refresh of the suspension and auxiliary components supporting the engine. The car runs well, with minor discrepancies but I'm interested in a full refresh to regain confidence in the car's reliability. A few parts of the refresh are intimidating: timing chain/guides/tensioners, engine mounts and clutch. Is there any chance FCP Euro might make how-to DIY videos on these jobs on my car?
Those struts look well fine :D Being the original struts, I would probably not even replace them if they feel good, don't leak or don't fancy a whole new suspension.
Ive owned many VWs, Porsches, Mustangs, Audis, Corvettes... still one of the most carefree fun cars I ever owned...MK4 Jetta with a VR6. Easy to fix and parts are so cheap.
I hit a curb the other day and bent my front rim. Upon quick inspection wheel is straight, but the whole wheel seems to have shifted back about half inch. Its no longer centered in the wheel well. The shock, lower control arm and subrame dont seem to have anything bent. Any ideas what it could be? I will be looking at it tomorrow, also have a spare subframe i will be comparing to incase its that. Thanks in advance for any help
I bought a Bora 1.9tdi 4 years ago, it was covered in mold and no MOT at 118000miles, i paid a whopping £100!! And it had a full tank. I then got it MOT and it passed straight away. Since owning it i changed the water pump, cambelt, control arms, all shocks and the dual mass flywheel and clutch. Everyone always says i over worry and replace too early (i try to before things break). Including all labour and parts including servicing it regularly since owning, it has costed me around £1800 thats including a little welding on rear quarter i needed last year. Would you say i should carry on with replacing the driveshafts (i think one side clunks every now and then but not located the clunk yet anyway) or maybe think of a new car as i feel im constantly replacing things and still getting clunks but always somewhere else after fixing the first. Any suggestions, im not very wealthy and dont use my car too much as it is.
I need to replace a right knee assembly on a 2010 Volkswagen golf hatchback a wrecking yard said he has the right knee assembly on a 2010 Volkswagen passage said computer told him it will work are they the same
Bought a 1.8T GTI manual in 2020 in CT 110,000 miles always a Fan of the GTI man learning and fixing that car I’m about to reach a year in the car, been so fun
As an MK4 owner, it's great to see this content. As far as the leaf.. believe that's from a New England Black Oak tree, circa 2007. 😄
Very very good guess on the lead metman3, we will have to send it out for testing...
2005 Jett 2.0 owner here. Yes, I will replace everything. These cars deserve. I still loving driving these cars
These videos are fantastic. I just recently picked up an 02 1.8t mk4 jetta, that's needs quite a bit of work, that I'll be doing most of (hopefully all of) the work that's needed. And my knowledge surrounding these cars is next to none. So thank you for taking the time to "teach this class" ill definitely be going to the website to order some... more than some parts. Keep on keeping on, again thanks for putting all this info out in a video format.
Great video! Thank you for making these, especially for some older cars👍
All ages of cars deserve some content love :)
Lots of people love those poly bushings. When I used mine after 3 tracks days they deformed and the pin in the middle was loose. I'm surprised lots of people haven't complain about them.
They do complain but warranty
Nice to see fresh Mk4 content. Inspires me to work on the one I have sitting on jack stands in my garage. Just got a hybrid K04S made in the USA 🇺🇸 and I’m in tear down mode. Turbo seals puked on the stock k03s a day after I finished the timing belt, water pump, engine mount job. I thought I was one notch off on timing at first. Love VW fix something break something life.
Not sure if I missed but the parking brake cables love to rust and snap
Appreciate this video and others like it. Thank you, FCP Euro.
Glad you enjoyed it!
@@fcpeuro My '04 GTI 2.8L 24v VR6 is due for a complete refresh of the suspension and auxiliary components supporting the engine. The car runs well, with minor discrepancies but I'm interested in a full refresh to regain confidence in the car's reliability. A few parts of the refresh are intimidating: timing chain/guides/tensioners, engine mounts and clutch. Is there any chance FCP Euro might make how-to DIY videos on these jobs on my car?
Really appreciate the content 🙌🏻 keep it coming 🙏🏻
Stay tuned plenty more to come Jamie
Those struts look well fine :D Being the original struts, I would probably not even replace them if they feel good, don't leak or don't fancy a whole new suspension.
Ive owned many VWs, Porsches, Mustangs, Audis, Corvettes... still one of the most carefree fun cars I ever owned...MK4 Jetta with a VR6.
Easy to fix and parts are so cheap.
really good video! I will probably have to change the whole front suspension on my 2001 golf 1.8T
Very good explanation
Thanks and welcome!
You guys should do the same type of series for e46 platform bmw’s
I hit a curb the other day and bent my front rim. Upon quick inspection wheel is straight, but the whole wheel seems to have shifted back about half inch. Its no longer centered in the wheel well. The shock, lower control arm and subrame dont seem to have anything bent. Any ideas what it could be? I will be looking at it tomorrow, also have a spare subframe i will be comparing to incase its that. Thanks in advance for any help
Do I have to remove the subframe to change the subframe bushings?
I bought a Bora 1.9tdi 4 years ago, it was covered in mold and no MOT at 118000miles, i paid a whopping £100!! And it had a full tank. I then got it MOT and it passed straight away. Since owning it i changed the water pump, cambelt, control arms, all shocks and the dual mass flywheel and clutch. Everyone always says i over worry and replace too early (i try to before things break). Including all labour and parts including servicing it regularly since owning, it has costed me around £1800 thats including a little welding on rear quarter i needed last year. Would you say i should carry on with replacing the driveshafts (i think one side clunks every now and then but not located the clunk yet anyway) or maybe think of a new car as i feel im constantly replacing things and still getting clunks but always somewhere else after fixing the first. Any suggestions, im not very wealthy and dont use my car too much as it is.
I also have a golf mk4 but i have like very bad body roll what could be the cause i already have new shocks
I just almost did a complete new suspension except for a few more to go. Still have BS noises here and there good info
Best of luck, Frank!
1999 volkswagen jetta 2.0 owner here. What cars can I swap my front suspension with.
Thank you in advance
How about camber/caster aftermarket kits?anything available for front end adjustment?
Absolutely! Be sure to check out our website for available options.
@@fcpeuro thanks guys 👍
I need to replace a right knee assembly on a 2010 Volkswagen golf hatchback a wrecking yard said he has the right knee assembly on a 2010 Volkswagen passage said computer told him it will work are they the same
Great thanks
Its beeen almost 4 months where the 850 projects at
Really this applies to mk2-4
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