I said it last time, I will say it again: This is my favorite car of all times, that VR6 engine is heavenly. I will definitely need this video when I start working on mine, in the near future. Thanks a lot, again, Charles.
A handy trick for the refrigeration pipes , compressor and anything else etc , is to put those expanding ear plugs in them to stop contamination on the bench . Its super cheap and super quick idea !
I don’t even own a VW anymore but I like watching how you work. You’re thorough, informative, and sincere. I also really like the fact that you aren’t arrogant or condescending or act like we should know everything already. Keep up the great work!
As a self taught engine rebuilder, I love these kinds of videos. I’m always trying to pick up tips wherever I can. First engine I rebuilt was an Alfa Romeo 147 & I’ve never looked back.
A tip I learned from a diesel truck mechanic for seized or rusted hardware works fantastic. -of course start with a dousing of rust penetrant -start to loosen bolt/nut till it BARELY just loosens -tighten the bolt/nut back up -rinse and repeat till it is removed Basically treating it like a tap so to say, in a little then back out, in a little then back out. If it still doesn't work, use the same technique with a bit of heat persuasion. Can't wait to see these videos as it is revelant to my 24v mk4 gti. Kind of dreading doing my clutch on the garage floor😪
Hi Charles, I love the point on oiling fasteners before undoing them. When a corroded fastener picks up and smears metal around it's done. Oiling fasteners before undoing them prevents 99% of these accidents. And again, using quality tools properly is correctly emphasized. I like, looking forward to the rest of this build. Best regards, Duncan South Africa
In the middle of doing the exact same thing on my 1996 Mk3 Cabby, it has been converted to AWD ( syncro, O2C transmission) and an OBD2 VR6. It's such a pain, trans needs a new 2nd gear synchronizer and the engine needs to be inspected for chains and lots of other things. Thanks for documenting all this Mr. Humble!
@@HumbleMechanic Thanks, I did not build it. It was built in 1999 by Denon Performance and Momentum Motorsports and was in VW Power the same year. Then it had a VR6 built to 3.1L of displacement, Shrick VSR manifold and a bunch of Jamex stuff. I still have the ugly heavy 17" Jamex wheels on it. I'll be documenting some of it on my terrible channel but the links following are from the channel my buddy and I had started (he has since past away). A short video of the cabby ua-cam.com/video/LLZ7-maXuYs/v-deo.html and something you may find funny ua-cam.com/video/Lka6javkTGA/v-deo.html Cheers, I have worked at VW and Mercedes dealerships and I'm glad your out doing your own thing brother!
So to recap: new, pro level videographer; surprise win with exhaust bolts; goldilocks intake manifold bolts; awesome shop space; cowl critters (been there); 20 minute engine removal😁. Really looking forward to the next one!
This is where the fun begins... Also I hate those windshield wiper arms, I broke a windshield in frustration my first time. Now I make sure I apply a little anti-seize before putting it back on and it never gets stuck.
I always wanted the six speed manual golf vr6, but my wife doesn’t drive a stick. The Vr6 with the 6 speed is a blast to drive. Looking forward to this build.
Want to know what I think about the guest camera work? I thought, "Whoa, did Charles hire someone or did his wife help or- THE KIDDO???" I agree with you Charles, professional work from the young one!!
I love you gonna keep watching, I removed my mk4 front end assembly after removing those fan relays etc and took the front end off complete with the condenser radiator and fan assembly with the front clip, didn't know that the first time, just want people to know that you can take off the whole front clip with everything out in one shot, I am not an expert just saying, you know a lot more than me, and I love you
Nice, Charles! I was fortunate to come by a one owner 1990 BMW 535i with all of the work documented. This is a great look at all of the potential issues involved in diving into a rebuild. I love the procedure tips and the detailed explanation of the progress. I, mean, really, this is good and applies to many other cars regarding technique. Well done! :)
great upload and great little helper. Love the production quality and the camera ring you had in background. So much easier doing this with a lift and engine hoist than at home with floor jack and engine dolly. Cheers and Regards sire.
I've done subframe, struts, coils, shocks, brakes, tandem pump, rotors, pads, and other miscellaneous things in my apartment garage but, NO way would I attempt a motor in my mk4 TDI golf.
The rust on this car is nothing compared to the MK2 Miata I used to own, on that car some of the fasteners didn't even look like fasteners anymore and I was seriously concerned about going underneath without tripling up on axle stands. Very interesting video Charles, the kiddo did great
As always Charles, another great video. I will be following every step. Thanks for listing the tools that you use and where to get them. It is helping me build my own shop. The whole car needs to be dipped in WD-40. Ha ha. I hope VW is watching and takes action with their rusting parts. Nickle, Stainless, Zinc, and Titanium are our friends.
I like the glove trick! Personally I usually use either saran wrap or a glove whatever I have laying around, I mean there’s been a few times I’ve used plastic grocery bags & zip ties lol whatever works right. But more often saran wrap these days due to gloves being semi scarce and sometimes a little more pricey when you do find them. Can’t beat 300 sq. ft. of saran wrap for $3 lol. But either way anything is far better then nothing, I hate cleaning up rusty coolant yuck mess off my floor. Also I wrap connectors too if there going to stay open for a little while since I live in an area where any metal left unprotected will absolutely corrode, pretty quickly. Just saves me from having electrical connection issues when the project does go back together.
I love it when you work on an old car and you find a part where the previous mechanic has either not had the right tool or a bolts broken and you then decipher their mind set on how they came to zip tie it all back together. Saying that i removed a brake disc using an angle grinder once to cut the stay nut out and ended up cutting the hub as well 🙈
Living the south as you do (and thus unaccustomed to dealing with rusted cars), this is giving me cold sweats. Never, ever buying a car that lived up north... Also, I think this is the first time I've ever seen you without a hat. You look 10 years younger without it!
@@HumbleMechanic Mk4 R's are worth a stupid amount of money right now, so you definitely won't lose money on it even factoring repair costs (well, depending on how you value your labor time), and you'll probably make a good bit once you fix it up and sell it sometime down the road... But sometimes I wonder if you can really put a price tag on sanity, hahaha. Dealing with rust and rot seems like one of the most soul-sucking facets of mechanical work/restoration.
Great video Charles. Well documented. I'm sure you'll make an episode tackling those rusted bolts with some different techniques to extract them - all us technicians "enjoy" that part of the job! Breaking open the F up drawer! On another note, when will we see you and Aaron Kauffman in the same shop on a project?? Hahaha.
Love the videos and the tip about using a glove for hoses was awesome. However, could you improve this tip further by cutting off each finger etc and putting these over a hose each to get 5 uses out of a single glove?
How do you remove the transfer case and transmission from the vr6. I have the newer 3.6L VR6, the setup is almost the same just the cv axles don't have bolts on them they just go in and hold on with a ring.
Does dismantling an engine and transmission with gear engaged affect either of the two? The job was to replace the main seal (between engine and gearbox). It's still dismantled. The engine is not at TDC, new seal is yet to be installed. It's said to replace the seal when engine is at TDC. How to avoid any damage? Kindly respond soon. Engine - VW 1.6 MPI
I'd help you in a heartbeat...love mid-night projects. I have particular love for VW but work, I do enjoy...mosquito bites and all. Nothing like burning midnight oil on a passion.
That's really awesome Charles, thank you for sharing, although I think you may be copying my moves brother. I've just done the same time my A4, B6 3.0, except the engine is still in the Chassis.
Hey Humblemechanic, I've got a 2004 Dodge Intrepid SXT. I'm having a problem with getting the nut off of the power wire on the starter. The mounting bolts for it came out easily, however the power wire is the only the giving me problems. Their isn't alot of room to get a breaker bar in there. Plus the nut has started to strip. What do you suggest I should do about it? Everything else on the car is pretty much okay and I only have to buy a few parts for it.
@@austinrivers9938 Thanks! I just had my mechanic replace it. Seems like he did the same thing you were talking about. It turns out that the Positive jump post was really corroded. After I cleaned it the car starts up without a problem.
Charles you are an amazing technician and an amazing person. Props for the great videos 👍🏽 do you have any videos about the vw 1.8T 20v engine and their common problems?
Great video but I did find Kido's cameo the most entertaining. A star in the making. Make sure she knows righty tighty lefty loosey and you can expand your labor force with cookies. Lol.
Two things I learned. 1) I learn best from my mistakes, and 2) pulling an engine in this car only takes 20 minutes. 😂 If we go with my lifted race car idea, most of that won’t go back on. The parts shelf is a brilliant idea. Thanks! ~Dave
Awsome upload thankyou Just a quick question if you don't mind. Does the cv off the mk3 golf vr6 manual fit the automatic ? I am struggling to get hold of some driveshafts for the automatic mk3 golf vr6 1995
Hi Charles, thanks for all these great videos. A bit off-topic for you but I am doing a head job on my 2008 Passat (T2.0l.)The car has approx 135 000 miles on the odo. I can't believe how much carbon is has built up on the intake and valves! My question is simply: Would you install an oil catch can ?
I said it last time, I will say it again:
This is my favorite car of all times, that VR6 engine is heavenly. I will definitely need this video when I start working on mine, in the near future.
Thanks a lot, again, Charles.
A handy trick for the refrigeration pipes , compressor and anything else etc , is to put those expanding ear plugs in them to stop contamination on the bench . Its super cheap and super quick idea !
I don’t even own a VW anymore but I like watching how you work. You’re thorough, informative, and sincere. I also really like the fact that you aren’t arrogant or condescending or act like we should know everything already. Keep up the great work!
As a self taught engine rebuilder, I love these kinds of videos. I’m always trying to pick up tips wherever I can. First engine I rebuilt was an Alfa Romeo 147 & I’ve never looked back.
Excellent mate
Kido did an excellent job. Kudos to her.
nothing like a bit of free labour , great job though .
fkup
Sean Moore well aren’t you a treat
I just pulled a 12v vr6 from a junkyard because mine spun a rod bearing. I cant wait for the tear down video!
A tip I learned from a diesel truck mechanic for seized or rusted hardware works fantastic.
-of course start with a dousing of rust penetrant
-start to loosen bolt/nut till it BARELY just loosens
-tighten the bolt/nut back up
-rinse and repeat till it is removed
Basically treating it like a tap so to say, in a little then back out, in a little then back out. If it still doesn't work, use the same technique with a bit of heat persuasion.
Can't wait to see these videos as it is revelant to my 24v mk4 gti. Kind of dreading doing my clutch on the garage floor😪
That’s solid advice. I do the same thing
Hi Charles,
I love the point on oiling fasteners before undoing them.
When a corroded fastener picks up and smears metal around it's done.
Oiling fasteners before undoing them prevents 99% of these accidents.
And again, using quality tools properly is correctly emphasized.
I like, looking forward to the rest of this build.
Best regards,
Duncan
South Africa
In the middle of doing the exact same thing on my 1996 Mk3 Cabby, it has been converted to AWD ( syncro, O2C transmission) and an OBD2 VR6. It's such a pain, trans needs a new 2nd gear synchronizer and the engine needs to be inspected for chains and lots of other things. Thanks for documenting all this Mr. Humble!
Thanks a rad build!
@@HumbleMechanic Thanks, I did not build it. It was built in 1999 by Denon Performance and Momentum Motorsports and was in VW Power the same year. Then it had a VR6 built to 3.1L of displacement, Shrick VSR manifold and a bunch of Jamex stuff. I still have the ugly heavy 17" Jamex wheels on it. I'll be documenting some of it on my terrible channel but the links following are from the channel my buddy and I had started (he has since past away). A short video of the cabby ua-cam.com/video/LLZ7-maXuYs/v-deo.html and something you may find funny ua-cam.com/video/Lka6javkTGA/v-deo.html
Cheers, I have worked at VW and Mercedes dealerships and I'm glad your out doing your own thing brother!
You're so easy to listen to, it's a real gift.
Thanks
So to recap: new, pro level videographer; surprise win with exhaust bolts; goldilocks intake manifold bolts; awesome shop space; cowl critters (been there); 20 minute engine removal😁. Really looking forward to the next one!
Very satisfying to get it all back together knowing you've addressed all the rust, leaves, critters, and poor workmanship. Thanks for sharing.
This is where the fun begins...
Also I hate those windshield wiper arms, I broke a windshield in frustration my first time. Now I make sure I apply a little anti-seize before putting it back on and it never gets stuck.
Thank you!!! Putting this on in the shop for all the guys on lunch break!
Stoked to see all this dude! I got a lot of learning to do 🤓
I always wanted the six speed manual golf vr6, but my wife doesn’t drive a stick. The Vr6 with the 6 speed is a blast to drive. Looking forward to this build.
Great vídeo! The help of the tiny humble mechanic makes it all better ☺️ reminds me of helping out my father around the shop
Ahhhh....memories of being a VW mechanic. Those Allen and triple square fastners can be a real pain at times.
Want to know what I think about the guest camera work? I thought, "Whoa, did Charles hire someone or did his wife help or- THE KIDDO???"
I agree with you Charles, professional work from the young one!!
I love you gonna keep watching, I removed my mk4 front end assembly after removing those fan relays etc and took the front end off complete with the condenser radiator and fan assembly with the front clip, didn't know that the first time, just want people to know that you can take off the whole front clip with everything out in one shot, I am not an expert just saying, you know a lot more than me, and I love you
Yep!! I don’t generally like to because it’s big and awkward. But it depends on what I’m doing
Kudos to the kiddo for her camera work!
Eric O like commentary during the removal!👍
Nice, Charles!
I was fortunate to come by a one owner 1990 BMW 535i with all of the work documented.
This is a great look at all of the potential issues involved in diving into a rebuild.
I love the procedure tips and the detailed explanation of the progress.
I, mean, really, this is good and applies to many other cars regarding technique.
Well done! :)
I've been praying to see a mk4 vr6 teardown I saw your teaser pics on Facebook and I was ecstatic. I definitely gotta get mine fixed up
I was actually looking forward to this video!! Very detailed and points on removals. Well done! Love this video!! Many thumbs up!
Good to see an in depth engine bay teardown. Good luck on the rest 👍
Man im sooooo excited for this build, that said 100% right choice on the blue R32 for OEM+, that cars a beauty!
Thanks!!! I’m super excited too
Man, I love this type of videos. Awesome!
Glad your doing this series, my 03 gli needs some serious surgery. Timing chain rattling now so it's time to build her.
Love a VR6. Love a HumbleMechanic video.
Kiddo nailed the filming Charles!!😎😎😎🤘🏻🤘🏻🤙🏼
Fantastico, little woman taking after Dad on the camera, fair play, glove a great idea Charles:):)
Wow, that thing is a fright pig! (still better than the first two VW's I owned where you could watch the ground go by through the floor...
4:32 so what exactly was that stuff coming out? I don’t think it was refrigerant was it? Or just air pressure?
Learn something new every time I watch your videos. Great stuff!
I love that Neil Fallon is a VW guy. Keep up the good work!
great upload and great little helper. Love the production quality and the camera ring you had in background. So much easier doing this with a lift and engine hoist than at home with floor jack and engine dolly. Cheers and Regards sire.
Doing this in an apartment garage is gonna be a pain.
Yep. And so worth it
I've done subframe, struts, coils, shocks, brakes, tandem pump, rotors, pads, and other miscellaneous things in my apartment garage but, NO way would I attempt a motor in my mk4 TDI golf.
Travis bennett funny enough, VW engines are pretty easy to pull
I know it’s an old video but I’m looking for more help on detaching the prop shaft from the trans. Any videos show this process specifically?
When you run into anything seized like those rusted bolts. Try a torch next time! It works like a charm.
The rust on this car is nothing compared to the MK2 Miata I used to own, on that car some of the fasteners didn't even look like fasteners anymore and I was seriously concerned about going underneath without tripling up on axle stands. Very interesting video Charles, the kiddo did great
Awesome Charles!! Can’t wait to get my motor back!
Wait, is the car/motor in the video yours that he has been working on?
As always Charles, another great video. I will be following every step.
Thanks for listing the tools that you use and where to get them. It is helping me build my own shop.
The whole car needs to be dipped in WD-40. Ha ha.
I hope VW is watching and takes action with their rusting parts.
Nickle, Stainless, Zinc, and Titanium are our friends.
I like the glove trick! Personally I usually use either saran wrap or a glove whatever I have laying around, I mean there’s been a few times I’ve used plastic grocery bags & zip ties lol whatever works right. But more often saran wrap these days due to gloves being semi scarce and sometimes a little more pricey when you do find them. Can’t beat 300 sq. ft. of saran wrap for $3 lol. But either way anything is far better then nothing, I hate cleaning up rusty coolant yuck mess off my floor. Also I wrap connectors too if there going to stay open for a little while since I live in an area where any metal left unprotected will absolutely corrode, pretty quickly. Just saves me from having electrical connection issues when the project does go back together.
Great video Charles 👍 keep up the good work
I would love to see Larry Kosilla detail this when your all done!
I love it when you work on an old car and you find a part where the previous mechanic has either not had the right tool or a bolts broken and you then decipher their mind set on how they came to zip tie it all back together. Saying that i removed a brake disc using an angle grinder once to cut the stay nut out and ended up cutting the hub as well 🙈
Living the south as you do (and thus unaccustomed to dealing with rusted cars), this is giving me cold sweats. Never, ever buying a car that lived up north...
Also, I think this is the first time I've ever seen you without a hat. You look 10 years younger without it!
Yeah I’m no fan of rust. But the deal was too good. Lol
@@HumbleMechanic Mk4 R's are worth a stupid amount of money right now, so you definitely won't lose money on it even factoring repair costs (well, depending on how you value your labor time), and you'll probably make a good bit once you fix it up and sell it sometime down the road...
But sometimes I wonder if you can really put a price tag on sanity, hahaha. Dealing with rust and rot seems like one of the most soul-sucking facets of mechanical work/restoration.
Good Job to your Girl!
Thanks Charles I enjoy your Engine Tech! 👍
Everything about every video you make is so wholesome!
Well done to your new camera person!
Excellent job. This car was really neglected
Amazing stuff charles , can't wait for the vr6 teardown...👍😎
Enjoy the videos... Do you occasionally sell the cars after you fix them? Thanks.
Very much looking forward to how the SAI is programmed out. Hopefully the programming is similar to my B5 Passat.
Great video Charles. Well documented. I'm sure you'll make an episode tackling those rusted bolts with some different techniques to extract them - all us technicians "enjoy" that part of the job! Breaking open the F up drawer! On another note, when will we see you and Aaron Kauffman in the same shop on a project?? Hahaha.
Hahah yeah we will be dealing with more rust on the back suspension. And it would be cool to work with Aaron
Thanks Charles for the great VW content. Looking forward to seeing where this festy R32 goes.
Great video char👍👨🔧
Love the videos and the tip about using a glove for hoses was awesome. However, could you improve this tip further by cutting off each finger etc and putting these over a hose each to get 5 uses out of a single glove?
Looking foward for the complete teardown, i'm currently removing a 2.0 ABA from my mk3 and it would be nice learning some tips and tricks from a pro!
How do you remove the transfer case and transmission from the vr6. I have the newer 3.6L VR6, the setup is almost the same just the cv axles don't have bolts on them they just go in and hold on with a ring.
This is going to be Awesum following this great project..bring it on
Thank you!
Does dismantling an engine and transmission with gear engaged affect either of the two? The job was to replace the main seal (between engine and gearbox). It's still dismantled. The engine is not at TDC, new seal is yet to be installed. It's said to replace the seal when engine is at TDC.
How to avoid any damage? Kindly respond soon.
Engine - VW 1.6 MPI
Great video! Perfect info for when i do my R32 rebuild.
Ahh those hood pulls are the freeaking worst! i had two golf mk4's, and both of the pulls broke of even when is was super easy on it..
HahAHa that take of your kid following you remind me of the intro to ALF. Anyhow, I am old... I know. Exellent video mate!!
Great video as always. P.S. thanks for the live stream shoutout :)
Loved the update. I always learn some new tactic when I watch these videos! Already anxious for the next one :D
Where can I get the HD cardboard for the floor? I am on my last piece from a lot of large boxes and Im getting nervous.
I am SO looking forward to these videos!
When you disconnect the condenser, if you look closely, you can see refrigerant leaking out. They look like heat waves in the video.
Hello sir I had a question from you is there any way to find crankshaft slack with out measuring hour or plastic gauge thank you
I'd help you in a heartbeat...love mid-night projects. I have particular love for VW but work, I do enjoy...mosquito bites and all. Nothing like burning midnight oil on a passion.
cant wait second video of engine exploring :D great job man keep it up !!!
Another great fluid stoppage option is to use tire valve stems on the lines. I like how they are tapered and can fit a virity of line size's
I'm just glad this r32 is in good hands.
That's really awesome Charles, thank you for sharing, although I think you may be copying my moves brother. I've just done the same time my A4, B6 3.0, except the engine is still in the Chassis.
That’s awesome
Excellent recording.
Hey Humblemechanic, I've got a 2004 Dodge Intrepid SXT. I'm having a problem with getting the nut off of the power wire on the starter. The mounting bolts for it came out easily, however the power wire is the only the giving me problems. Their isn't alot of room to get a breaker bar in there. Plus the nut has started to strip. What do you suggest I should do about it? Everything else on the car is pretty much okay and I only have to buy a few parts for it.
Zig'sFixes break it, the new one comes with one lol
@@austinrivers9938 Thanks! I just had my mechanic replace it. Seems like he did the same thing you were talking about. It turns out that the Positive jump post was really corroded. After I cleaned it the car starts up without a problem.
For extra saftey i would put 2 screw drivers thru the chain next to the hook. The chain can not slip then
Great video as always
Best UA-cam videos. Thanks Charles
Thank you
Charles you are an amazing technician and an amazing person. Props for the great videos 👍🏽 do you have any videos about the vw 1.8T 20v engine and their common problems?
Thank you for this great video man you are the best 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻😎😎 i hope to more videos of the R32
I'm nervous just looking at this good job Charles
Wicked just what the doctor ordered 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼
Man, that’s a tight engine compartment.
Going well Charles, good luck with the rest.
Do you have a video on deleting the SAI on the 24v VR6? It is kinda hard to find good info on these, 1.8 info is available.
Great video but I did find Kido's cameo the most entertaining. A star in the making. Make sure she knows righty tighty lefty loosey and you can expand your labor force with cookies. Lol.
Anyone know where I can get t25 screws for the bumper parts and fender liners? I'm rebuilding a jetta and a lot of those torx are missing
Dealer for new, junkyard for not new
The fact that this car has been neglected so much.. I’m excited to see what’s in store to come for it 🙂
The mini Charles cam!
Great video 😊😊
Midst an engine rebuild myself. It's a 2.0tfsi cdnc from an a4 b8 any tips?
Two things I learned. 1) I learn best from my mistakes, and 2) pulling an engine in this car only takes 20 minutes. 😂 If we go with my lifted race car idea, most of that won’t go back on. The parts shelf is a brilliant idea. Thanks! ~Dave
If you do it the way junk yards do, it can be done in a few minutes.
Awsome upload thankyou
Just a quick question if you don't mind. Does the cv off the mk3 golf vr6 manual fit the automatic ? I am struggling to get hold of some driveshafts for the automatic mk3 golf vr6 1995
I really wanna know how much is it to rebuild a vr6 engine if I want someone professional like you to do the job?
Hi Charles, thanks for all these great videos. A bit off-topic for you but I am doing a head job on my 2008 Passat (T2.0l.)The car has approx 135 000 miles on the odo. I can't believe how much carbon is has built up on the intake and valves! My question is simply: Would you install an oil catch can ?
4:32 yea you see the refrigerant leaving the ac.