Tuesday 29 November 2016

How To Remove A VW Front Seat ~ Salvage Yard Tips

In this DIY and Drive video, I will show you how to remove a Volkswagen front seat. This mostly applies to the 1998-2005 Passat, and very similar the 1999-2005 Golf, Beetle and Jetta. That is the B5, B5.5, and MK4 Volkswagens. This may apply to other VW and Audi cars as well Help Support The Show Many...


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Monday 28 November 2016

Viewer Automotive Questions ~ Podcast Episode 172

Today I am back in the shop studio, and I will be taking your automotive questions. If you have a question about a car, car repair, DIYs on your car, Volkswagen, mechanic's tools, or anything car related, ask it up. If you have a car question for a show like this, email me Charles(at)Humblemechanic(DOT)com.  Be sure to...


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Thursday 24 November 2016

How To Properly Check A Serpentine Belt

As a professional mechanic, there are many items we check on cars. We not only look for broken or failing car parts, but we look for maintenance items as well. Over the years serpentine belts and “V-belt” have been a common part that require maintenance. Back when I first started, a simple visual inspection was...


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Tuesday 22 November 2016

Viewer Automotive Questions ~ Podcast Episode 171

Today I am back in the shop studio, and I will be taking your automotive questions. If you have a question about a car, car repair, DIYs on your car, Volkswagen, mechanic's tools, or anything car related, ask it up. If you have a car question for a show like this, email me Charles(at)Humblemechanic(DOT)com.  Be sure to...


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Sunday 20 November 2016

VR6 Block And Bearing Inspection ~ White Wookie

Next up in the “Project White Wookie”, we focus on the bottom end of the engine. I will be mounting up the Eurowise VR6 stand mount, removing the oil pan, removing the oil pump, and inspecting the bearings. As we go through the VR6 engine, we are doing several inspections to avoid a potential engine...


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Tuesday 15 November 2016

How To Remove A VW Serpentine Belt Tensioner ~ Salvage Yard Tips

In this DIY and Drive video, I will show you how to remove a Volkswagen serpentine belt tensioner. This car is a 2.0 Jetta MK4. And while I am using this one for the demo, the strategy used can be applied to many other Volkswagen and even Audi cars. Help Support The Show Many of...


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Monday 14 November 2016

Viewer Automotive Questions ~ Podcast Episode 169

Today I am back in the shop studio, and I will be taking your automotive questions. If you have a question about a car, car repair, DIYs on your car, Volkswagen, mechanic's tools, or anything car related, ask it up. If you have a car question for a show like this, email me Charles(at)Humblemechanic(DOT)com.  Be sure to...


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