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DavidR8's shop shenanigans

Susquatch said:
Both.

But also beginning to realize how futile sabotage seems to be. You are increasing your output exponentially while we are using linear methods to slow you down. It isn't working. So I'm considering other methods now. Giving serious consideration to getting the municipality to designate your area as a recreation only park - no work allowed.
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He's already got the front yard set as natural. Looks like wooded field. We just get the rest of the property also allocated that way.
 
Good body goes a long way.

Most VW engines are fairly reliable, clutch and transmission not so much.

Check the cooling fan.

I have never changed a clutch on a FWD vehicle, RWD is pretty simple just 10 easy to access fasteners + shifter and the transmission is out. FWD looks to be a bit of a nightmare in comparison.

Good video... I like this guys video style....
 
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slow-poke said:
Good body goes a long way.

Most VW engines are fairly reliable, clutch and transmission not so much.

Check the cooling fan.

I have never changed a clutch on a FWD vehicle, RWD is pretty simple just 10 easy to access fasteners + shifter and the transmission is out. FWD looks to be a bitf a nightmare in comparison.

Good video... I like this guys video style....
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I like his style too.
Apparently the trick to getting it out easier is to drain the transmission oil which lets you remove the left side axle flange which I think is what caused that fellow a bit of grief.
This guy is quite something to watch.
 
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I don't recall draining the oil or taking an axle flange off when I did ours, but I did replace the dual mass flywheel with an aftermarket solid one after the original one failed. Ours is a tdi mind you.
It's a fun little car to drive when it is working, it is just that I seem to spend an equal amount of time working on it, but, dammit I am going to win one day..... :rolleyes: :)
 
Where the hell do you find a 2002 that isn't completely rusted through? Not in Ontario, that's for sure. Impressive.

My buddy had a late 90's Golf in the early 2000's. I've never seen a car with so many electrical gremlins before in my life. Fun little go cart to drive though.
 
David said:
I like his style too.
Apparently the trick to getting it out easier is to drain the transmission oil which lets you remove the left side axle flange which I think is what caused that fellow a bit of grief.
This guy is quite something to watch.
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Interesting video. Looks like the guy has done this countless times. Interesting that the only thing he uses a torque wrench on is the wheel studs. I'm fanatical about using a torque wrench for flywheel and pressure plates, etc.

Replaced the flywheel as well and the new flywheel is interesting seems to have some sort of flex plate arrangement, I've never seen that before. Apparently clutch failures on these vehicles is quite common, I wonder how many of those failures are due to stupid drivers riding the clutch?

I launched my Hi-Po 289 countless times at 7500RPM on slicks, broke axles, differentials but the stock 101/2" K-code clutch never slipped or failed. Top loader was not even stressed with the modest 400HP that little engine was making.

I don't miss working outside, and I certainly don't miss dropping and lifting a transmission onto my stomach. If I were you I would rent/borrow or steal and transmission jack;-)
 
Dan Dubeau said:
Where the hell do you find a 2002 that isn't completely rusted through? Not in Ontario, that's for sure. Impressive.

My buddy had a late 90's Golf in the early 2000's. I've never seen a car with so many electrical gremlins before in my life. Fun little go cart to drive though.
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Our 2002 is also pretty much rust free, and don't get me started on the electrical gremlins ..... The turbo let loose the last time I had it out, the motor itself survived the event, so I guess I will be back under the hood again soon enough. :rolleyes:
 
Dan Dubeau said:
Where the hell do you find a 2002 that isn't completely rusted through? Not in Ontario, that's for sure. Impressive.

My buddy had a late 90's Golf in the early 2000's. I've never seen a car with so many electrical gremlins before in my life. Fun little go cart to drive though.
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The west coast is a haven for rust free cars :)
 
ShawnR said:
Do you work? or sleep? or have been cloned? Geez man....:-)
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I know eh......

He makes the rest of us look REALLY BAD. A few of us have tried putting salt on his tail, but you have a point. Maybe we should focus on figuring out what his success factors are and go after those instead.
 
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