Fixing Our Cheap MK7 GTI

This is a MK7 GTI we bought for 3,000 Dollars that supposedly needed an engine. In our last video we replaced the spool valve and got the car running properly. Now its finally time to fix the rest of the car! Core support, ruined interior, headlights, wheels, and much more have to be done to get this car ready to sale!
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[@Deutscheautoparts]

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[@Microphunktv-jb3kj]

16:55 - lmao... in east europe ull find ur car on bricks in the morning if u dont have wheel locks

[@NyksWyldMynd]

The Scotty Kilmer comment killed me. So accurate! Lol

[@BrakRulesAll]

I just watched Scotty claim that the Audi 2.0 from a '15 A5 (in other words another EA888 variant) was "the worst engine they ever made." Yeah right Scotty. Dude has a billion subscribers because of clickbait titles and crap like that.

[@l33tnobody1337]

@@BrakRulesAll I thought the guy was a meme. Didn't expect anyone to actually listen to the bs he spews seriously

[@r65-h4g]

scotty is trash but they are a shit engine though

[@l33tnobody1337]

@@r65-h4g I think they're a lot better than the rep they get. Gen 1 and 2 have problems but Gen 3 and 4 are perfectly fine if you treat them right. Also they made A LOT of them over the years in different variations in pretty much every car the VW AG made in the past 17 or so years when they came out, so even if you see a lot of them broken online there are millions more out and about with no or barely any issues.

[@swankestmule]

Charles pulled one on his recent video too, haha

[@jeffreymoore4132]

Paul's non-ending positivity is the best part of these vids, and the reason I keep coming back for more.

[@sgoel01]

It’s definitely worth the Paul install option

[@dorkultra]

imagine selling your car to paul, only to get every single mistake pointed out to the internet audience lol

[@snailedEJ1]

"Old cigarette butts....from Scotty Kilmer..." freaking gold! 😆

[@Mr.bartz84]

Yay a full length video from Pauly d!!!

[@Deutscheautoparts]

Thanks for the love I really appreciate it

[@Mr.bartz84]

@Deutscheautoparts goes both ways, you and Charles hold up us vag lovers. I know the time and effort these in depth videos take and we love and appreciate them.

[@wsDiA_vd]

Scotty about to post 30 videos on why you give the worst advice ever. Love the content, super nice to watch on a sunday!!

[@guilhermesoares861]

Did my second engine swap (2013 VW CC VR6 4MOTION). Thanks to you and Charles!!

[@alanperry8676]

Last December I was doing course check in my Mk7 GTI for a stage rally at a ski resort in BC. The snow was lower than usual and I discovered a some large concrete thing under the snow. It was an inch or so higher than the bottom of the car. The front bumper did a big ripple that broke most of the plastic bits under the bumper cover. It also pushed the core support up and destroyed it bottom half but not before it broke a lug off of the end of the intercooler. I watched Paul's old intercooler video many times to figure out how things went together to repair things. A few years ago, a guy doing a GTD conversion on a Mk7 TDI gave me the TDI bumper cover so I installed that on my GTI while I repair the GTI bumper. Then I realized that the ramp angle on the TDI bumper cover is better for the gravel road driving that I do, so I left it on the car. I have all of the parts but I still haven't repaired the GTI bumper.

[@vaughan2203]

Thanks for the time, effort and money that go into these videos, Paul. It's just mind-blowing to see how someone has mistreated their major expense as you pull it apart for us to see. The level of "onion" (as in: layers) of neglect on that GTI was pitiful. I can only imagine the inside of their house. 🤮

[@StaticVapour590]

I have noticed that you discontinued the "Paul install option" :D

[@billynguyen710]

Shout out to you guys for bringing this Mk7 back from the dead! Looking forward to this build.

[@bjsmithart]

This makes me so sad seeing that car in such rough condition. I traded my MKVI 5 years ago and it was pristine after 8 years. I miss it.

[@aroundomaha]

Mk 7 is a sweet spot for value. Love this series. The interior of this car looks like a yeti drove it lol.

[@sixpots]

5:07 "it is slightly bent; as long as it's not leaking it's fine" thanks, Dr P

[@Hawk7886]

Damn Paul, the "no glove, no love" campaign was definitely not about pregnancy and was 100% about preventing disease. When I was growing up, goth girls smoked cloves. I also unironically enjoyed them.

[@Deutscheautoparts]

What’s your stance on healing crystals?

[@themachine8009]

I was thrilled when u mentioned Scotty 😂😂😂.

[@jsr3793]

I really, really, really, REALLY need to stop watching these videos. You and the Humble mechanic keep making me want to buy a cheap VW and fix it up like a hero (chump). Also a lot of those plastic pipes for the turbo system are made in Charlotte NC near the Steel Creek area.

[@paulwisdom5383]

The man who invented the tornador was definitely an angel from God 🤣

[@noelodb]

Paul is me every time I work on my GLI I laugh at the pain I have to go through 😭😂

[@sheldoncastro95]

Hey Paul can you do a deep dive into internal engine oil leaks? I know the Valve guide seals are a common leak point and I’m wondering what goes into this repair and what the other causes of oil burning on startup could be. Love the videos!

[@tkorte101]

Possibly a hit and run perp that did a backyard cosmetic fix to cover tracks.

[@klubstompers]

Oil on the seat, is so the floor boards don't rust out.

[@rossbowman202]

Happy Father's Day Paul and DAP family. The car is coming along nicely.

[@street_wise_gamgee]

first mod for a vw any vw ever wheel stud conversion get rid of the goofy lug bolts. best mod i ever did to my mk4

[@Moonplant432]

Good thing you have a warehouse full of parts!

[@UhOhUmm]

If there is one good thing about Volkswagen is that you are never short of spare parts. Even buying them straight from VW is not insanely expensive.

[@Moonplant432]

​@@UhOhUmm I agree. My Golfs and Passats have been very reasonable to maintain. My A6? Glad it's a CPO!

[@andrewg2322]

Display engine is the shop MVP 🎉😂

[@TheV6Guy]

Nice. Standing by for next MK7 vid

[@ryanbeck4826]

Sitting idle at the end with a CEL man I miss my CC 😂😂😂

[@nobatteriesincluded3968]

2 kinds of cars in the world Volkswagens….and the rest 💯🔥🔥🔥

[@rkan2]

Volkswagens and Audis

[@Wolfpack310]

Ad one is38 , intercooler, downpipe and you get 400ish hp. Nice suspension and breaks . You got a funny capable mk7

[@tally5k339]

And if the fog lights don't work, you got yourself a DIY Clubsport build!

[@jondiaz3475]

I was just thinking about this project the other day, and bam!, new content appears. 😊

[@-bruce4809]

Golf R brakes, GTD grill and atlas wheels is hilarious.

[@DeanandLisa1803]

We have the OSIR front mask to APR intake on our MK6 GTD stage 2. Sounds great 👍

[@jg2382]

Yes! Grateful for these videos! Love Paul on camera

[@ObsidianB8]

loving this build, gunna need more of this paul, also love the atlas wheel trick for vw, if i get my wife a vw this fall ima have to do that, if i can fit them of course

[@cruisey9857]

I love watching Paul’s total train wreck videos, cuz it’s brings me comfort in knowing a professional is as jank as I am when working on VW’s 😂

[@bora20high]

18.55 Looks like a Scirocco, but the VW badge is wrong. On the Scirocco, the emblem is on the hood.

[@jessestevenson8041]

Holy even tire wear Batman!

[@llamatherama256]

17:18 What do you mean no traction? They are clearly slicks. They are getting all of the tration. /s

[@robertpettit5394]

When they started cleaning the interior, I could smell that car.

[@HarryTwatter]

I would have never done with, but glad you did

[@2810Mad]

The last time I came this early, your mum didn't make me any cookies

[@mastercricket7626]

And neither will Paul 😂

[@erikvoelkle8222]

Clove girl is a healing crystal girl 😂😂

[@adrianr514]

Tornadors are great with hair but y’all really need to invest into a Lilly brush.

[@4GuitarTrance]

Neatness is a great quality! Considering that fact, you will NOT be making anyone a great wife, or husband, or anything else. Cleanliness is next to Godliness. Judging by those standards, hell is just around the corner for you, my friend! 😛 I enjoy the vids... and this one is no exception!

[@WPman911]

Lilly brush for that dog hair, could have saved a lot of time and effort.

[@DanDan_and_the_boys]

I bet you anything that dollar was used to do things that involve powder and a rolled up dollar to improvise as a straw 😂 considering he found it between the seats rolled up like that. Seems like activities a fella would enjoy in his golf.

[@Rockport1911]

The previous owner didnt loce the GTI that much, but he sure loves his dog. You could build a whole new dog with that amount of hair :)

[@bertchalmers]

Skankiest rolled up dollar = lowest rent powder connoisseur

[@kilovwdude6457]

That connector advice is good I’m gonna email y’all I need to replace a connector for my a3s taillight

[@alpha2turbo]

Oh damn, I've been running Atlas Prismas for 4 years now.

[@petecurran3995]

It's transforming into a proper beaut, boyos! 👌🏻💪🏻

[@hectsanchez3844]

My steering wheel is very heavy it has the red steering wheel light. Vw cc 2012

[@Slipperystick73]

Wish we got those wheels in Australia!!!!

[@Callmedreads93]

Would love to work with you guys there 🤘🏻 videos are A1.

[@WolfCommander]

Yeah this is why some people shouldn't work on their old cars. Just doing things to the car, just to do them, not worrying about quality/longevity.

[@smplyizzy]

Nice project. Nice results

[@mmccorm11]

Nice racing slicks!

[@FR8MES]

An inch is a lot, like 3inches of snow is intimidating 😂

[@basedemt6608]

I absolutely loathe VWs/Audis, legitimately. But my God you and Charles/HumbleMechanic are both so entertaining I find myself subscribed and eagerly awaiting content about VWs/Audis. I always enjoy watching you especially because sometimes it seems like you hate these cars more than I do. And I really respect that.

[@MrPhilipp4u]

Boy did this became a pretty G̶T̶I̶ GTD

[@sebastianlorenzo4935]

Nice work Pauly !!!

[@grippgoat]

Was that just compressed air and some kind of diffuser nozzle to dislodge the pet hair from the seats and carpet?

[@BeholdAtlas]

I cracked my tuner lug socket and discount tire gave me one for free. But I have storm S1s on my Mk7.5, they might be a little rare?

[@JohnDoan-iu7sm]

Looks like that dollar might have been used for some extra curricular activities.

[@DerSpuk73]

New video from DAP ! Must see ❤

[@dylanTV7700]

I feel like every car Paul buys automatically needs a core support 😂

[@waynemcwagon4286]

I have oil in cylinder 4 only no idea why I mean I'm replacing the pcv but I'm sure I need piston rings the cylinder was filled with oil it seems

[@BetterCallGatto]

i didnt know that Steve Buscemi work on cars 😂

[@Fatcamp_tig]

17:00 the man knows how to fuck up someone’s day or two haha

[@andybils6141]

Was your camera man Nathan on a KZbin channel called The Boo Review?

[@ThatNewYorker]

Mannn I just got a GTI 3 weeks ago. New into the VW world, I keep popping the EPC code for knock sensor low input and resetting it with my ODB11 but it keeps coming back 😂😭. What should I do?

[@pebjr6621]

Hey Paul, whats the part number for the GTD grill? I have a 2015 MK 7 Golf TDI that it would look good on..

[@Cristian121212100]

I could use a gtd grill for my mk6 wagon lol, my cluster died and I imported a gtd cluster from Europe

[@Michaeltje89]

13:50 No, That's the new VW anti rust preventive...

[@2stroke438]

That dollar was definitely used for snorting coke

[@mastercricket7626]

Idk , everyone on that damn meth and fet now days , sad .. I can think of a million part better to buy than to waste money on drugs

[@SH-zv2wy]

Would love to see a junk car to track (road course) build; street legal but gutted, with upgrades.

[@JdmZack]

The Mk7 is so unreliable even the seats leak oil!

[@rasklaat2]

Can't you replace those broken off plastic brackets with steel ones to hold the headlights in place? All you need is just a small piece of steel sheet cut and bent to shape and bunch of screws.

[@mikebroom1866]

What is that white cone thing that loosens the dog hair?

[@efteline]

Can I put gti springs on my tsi struts? Golf 7 1.8 2016

[@kylemann2933]

Can you do a video on the MK7 gti sunroof issues?! I have this really annoying creaking sound coming from my sunroof anytime it’s cold out and not sure how to resolve the issue, not sure if this is an issue on this mk7

[@snowj720]

I'm going to say it's pretty safe to say that based on that rolled up dollar bill you may find some Bolivian marching powder in there too

[@Deutscheautoparts]

We talking about booger sugar?

[@snowj720]

Don't act like you don't know about drugs when you do😘

[@I1S1337]

this Car needs AMMONYC to come rescue it :P

[@abielcojan6400]

What kind of wheels were on the GTI? The first beat-up set. I really like them.

[@tommypaddack]

They go by the name Bathurst, they're OEM VW 18x7.5 wheels that came on the MK6 GLI Autobahn

[@lexxon4life804]

Wow now I want to buy one lol I love Volkswagen and I still need to check out ya store I want to upgrade my muffler for my Tiguan r line

[@mstar501]

Great work. Did you also clean the sunroof drainage pipes?

[@tombo6291]

Should use textile cleaner on the seats

[@carsonscherer4611]

Anyone know what the white tool he's using to get the dog hair out is called? Is it just a compressed air hose? I reeeeeeaaaally need to get the hair out of my carpets

[@MaxGillard-03]

you guys don't have GTDs in the US?

[@cruisey9857]

Can we get some details on that dog hair removal process? Cuz I’m in this boat and it’s sinking. Also, can DAP get rad core support for a mk5 2.5?

[@eduardosq99]

17:13 How on earth you get a wheel like that. Is literally a slick ffs.

[@Sleepy335i]

That looks soo good

[@simon_96]

Starving children could've eaten those coins!

[@spinnetti]

Nice!

[@blitzrc4713]

No jokes about why the note was rolled up?😂

[@littlsuprstr]

Looks great.

[@RickGTI2019]

I think that was porcupine needles, not pooch hair. Such filth ! Nice job. Thanks, RickGTI….. 🌴

[@dinerohines9264]

What’s the best way to do a sai delete