Everything Wrong with a 25yr Old NEGLECTED Volkswagen ~ MK3 GTI
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I’m Charles, helping you keep your VW/Audi out of the shop and on the road. I’m a Master Certified Volkswagen Technician with over 20 years of hands-on experience fixing VWs, mentoring new techs, and sharing real world advice you won’t find in a manual. On this channel, I show you how to tackle everything from full engine rebuilds and tricky diagnostics to basic maintenance you can actually do yourself. I break it down step by step so you can build skills, save money, and keep your car running right. Whether you’re a mechanic, thinking about becoming one, or just want to know what’s going on under your hood, you’ll find straight talk, detailed repairs, tool reviews, and stories from the shop. Subscribe for videos that show the real side of car repair, not the sugar coated highlight reel. Head to HumbleMechanic.com or check out my social links below to stay connected.
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This MK3 GTI VR6 has some issues. In this video we figure out why this GTI is overheating, and where the GTI's coolant leak is coming from. The MK3 GTI VR6 is from a SUPER COOL ERA of VW. We deep dive into all the issues that are common to MK3 GTIs. Now the real question, is it worth saving, and what should we do with it?? Turbo VR6 GTI Build ~ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZ7c5EtQgg0&list=PLwfzU5uvU-lJpDFuyOTudNRrlTdTRihqk ~~~~ Recommended Tools ~~~~ Impact driver ~ http://amzn.to/2HsxS2H Small Impact driver ~ https://amzn.to/2DZdsMN Electric ratchet ~ http://amzn.to/2FydxMS Magnetic tray ~ http://amzn.to/2FEpQ6g Basic hand tools ~ http://amzn.to/2GnjF7K Box wrench set ~ http://amzn.to/2FzoJch ScrewDriver set ~ http://amzn.to/2FEjcgd Shop towels ~ http://amzn.to/2FC7UgM Torque Wrench ~ https://amzn.to/2I7ke5h Allen Sockets ~ https://amzn.to/2GlcnAz Torx Sockets ~ https://amzn.to/2pL0SfL ~~~~ Playlists ~~~~ Humble Mechanic Podcasts ~ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwfzU5uvU-lKLEvGiyabJxxazND2S7lC- Project White Wookie ~ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwfzU5uvU-lJpDFuyOTudNRrlTdTRihqk Failed VW parts videos ~ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwfzU5uvU-lIxxNMAO-nNe4c3Liohrrr- Tool and Product Reviews ~ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwfzU5uvU-lKA_oaxAkY0KKTvS4cxuPA7 How To videos ~ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwfzU5uvU-lKM-_ShLfG-IrNqklIp0_To MK1 VR6 Swap Videos ~ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwfzU5uvU-lKJ09uR9evf987LmSuijY-p ~~~~ Be sure to follow me at ~~~~ http://humblemechanic.com INSTAGRAM ~ http://instagram.com/humblemechanic/ FACEBOOK ~ https://www.facebook.com/HumbleMechanic TWITTER ~ https://twitter.com/HumbleMechanic Amazon Store ~ https://www.amazon.com/shop/humblemechanic disclaimer: The content of this video is available for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for the professional advice of a mechanic who has personally inspected your vehicle, nor does it create a relationship of any kind between the Humble Mechanic and you. Every situation may be different, and the Humble Mechanic does not make any warranties, whether express or implied, as to the accuracy, fitness, or applicability of the information or automotive parts portrayed in this video to any project and makes no guarantee of results. The Humble Mechanic and any sponsors of this video will not be liable for any damages related to personal injury, property damage or loss of any kind that may result from the use or reliance on this video and/or any automotive parts represented in this video. You are using the information and automotive parts portrayed in this video solely at your own risk.
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