Fixing the car a scammer sold me

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In this video I get scammed out of £3,500 buying a VW Golf 2.0TDI and then spend a spectacular amount of time and effort attempting to fix it.
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[@electroid8119]

One problem is that people buy these new/nearly new on the notion that they are "super reliable" and then do ZERO maintenance for years. This is the end result.

[@bertone122]

Newer=better 😂

[@doveronefoxtrot4417]

​@@bertone122Or buy a Honda. They are quite literally bombproof even with 200.000 miles on the clock. Get in and go. If he had these kind of problems with one, he'd know instantly, it's had a hard life.

[@WildDisease72]

Ya anyone buying Toyotas Hondas, if your not changing oil, the thing is as good as junk

[@Sim-po1mc]

imagine not adding oil to your Honda each month or less, who had it knows 😂😂 @@WildDisease72

[@ASDASD34RDFS]

thats what happened to my volvo I bought. Was very clear once I got into it that the previous owner 100% believed that because its so reliable you do not need to do anything. Yippie to me who was now stuck with actually replacing everything.

[@Alexander_l322]

That bloke who pulled up behind you thought he was going to have a dogging session 😂

[@911engineguy]

hhaa, thats what I thought!

[@naomibriff]

100% 🫣😂

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

In broad daylight??!! The cheek 😂

[@GedNEUK]

😂 I thought I was the only one with a filthy mind lol.. cos I thought to myself.."..wait - is that guy parked there for what I think he's parked there for?.. " They say God loves a trier tho !

[@ererwereqreqrqer]

Thats exactly what i thought and was going to comment 😂😂

[@rhyslambert613]

I find these videos extremely cathartic to watch. I've just spent hours and hours trying to do something fiddly on my car, and seeing someone else go through the same struggles and annoyances makes me feel like less of an idiot 😂

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

Haha glad I can be of service

[@nathe12345671]

@@NotEconomicallyViablethis video made me subscribe 🎉

[@successor15]

Exactly this - I am the same! Good job mate, I've subscribed too!

[@stuzbots-shed]

>>I find these videos extremely cathartic... Me too. With shittier weather and more swearing, it would have been like watching myself on almost every job that begins with a misguidedly optimistic "I've got an hour spare. I'll just quickly fix this...."

[@stephenboitoult8774]

I've spent 50 years in the motor trade and now retired, happily! Modern-ish stuff like you are dealing with here is WHY i'm happy not doing it any more. I told all my customers when I gave it up that, if they owned anything less than 30 years old, I wasn't interested! Now I get to work on fun stuff that isn't un-necessarily complicated. I can still tinker and have fun but all the pressure (and contortionism) is a thing of the past and i'm happy. And, believe it or not, i'm still really busy! Of course I do now have ever present rust control issues, but I regard that as a small price to pay compared with the complication, expense and downright orneriness of more modern vehicles! It's good to see you learning (sometimes the hard way) how everyday cars are thrown together with no thought for how they can be maintained. Kudos from an old pro for your patience and "never say die" attitude! Subscribed!

[@marinesole2]

Ong only cars I be trustin now that are new is nissans performance cars like 350, 370 and gtr

[@phrg8332]

​@marinesole2 this is such a stupid comment, still conplicated due to emissions and nissan (like every other manufacturer) being too cheap to make some parts right

[@alexiaofarc2739]

@@marinesole2 New? 350 is 20+ years old now 😂

[@r2dlee953]

as a mechanic 100% agree 20 to 30 years older Ill happily work on it anything newer id rather stick my balls to a wall

[@jamespn]

For a minute there, I thought the seller was the grim reaper.

[@naomibriff]

Or a dementor 😂😂

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

haha

[@itsrobbo7135]

I've got to give you props for doing that egr valve on the floor like that with essentially basic tools and not much knowledge on that job. I'm a mechanic at a vag specialist and I'm the egr guy there. I do pretty much every single one that comes in which is probably on average one a week. I've lost count how many I've done. I'm fortunate I have a lift at work so I'm not laying on the floor and I can now manage to remove and fit a new one and have it running in about 2.5/3 hours just because I have all the tools needed and I know exactly what to take off. So massive props again for taking on that job on the floor like that. I know I wouldn't😂

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

Appreciate that mate. Just glad someone else out there knows all about that top-right torx that mounts the egr to the engine... haha

[@itsrobbo7135]

​@NotEconomicallyViable yeah that is the worst one to be fair! It always makes my hand cramp up undoing that one haha. I don't know how you did it but the way I do it is I remove the v band clamp from the dpf to turbo, remove a 13mm support bolt at the top left of the dpf and remove the two 13 mm nuts on the bottom bracket of the dpf and you can move it just enough to get your hand up behind it with a 1/4 drive rachet and t30 to crack it off. Hopefully you'll never have to do another one!

[@tommyd4829]

Hi mate…I’m no mechanic, my 07 plate seat Leon tdi that’s been a great work runner amazing car paid grand for it over year ago no problem s now stinking fuel on start and shut off and told it’s the EGR ….attempt to do the EGR valve myself ??? Silly question after watching this dude s video I guess?

[@itsrobbo7135]

@tommyd4829 I'll be honest mate if you don't have any sort of mechanical knowledge or the tools then this isn't a job you want to do yourself on the floor at home or something because it's an absolute ball ache of a job. Going off what you've said though which is vague I would suggest taking it to another garage and get a second opinion because the egr shouldn't be causing any sort of fuel smell on start up and turning off. All the egr (Exhaust Gas Recirculation) does is direct some of the used exhaust gases from the exhaust manifold back into the inlet manifold to be reused again. Coolant runs through the egr to cool the used gases down and that's about it. If the egr is faulty then you'll have an engine light come on and potentially a lack of power because of it but there shouldn't be a fuel smell so it might need a bit further diagnosis

[@tommyd4829]

@@itsrobbo7135 I’m confused lol but thank you for that mate your the 2nd person of knowledge that has basically said the same thing to me…👍 appreciated…no engine management, no limp mode , no lack power

[@frednetherlands887]

Nino, I admire your tenacity with all your projects!

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

Appreciate that 🙏🏻

[@jrgenlund1300]

As someone who has been exercising increasingly poor judgment on financial decisions involving cars, it is very comforting to watch your channel. Keep up the good work! :)

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

Ahh welcome to the club haha

[@zaink7037]

Been there myself. Car drove well and everything until the next day the engine would chug and run lumpy for a minute when cold. Found that an injector was leaking. Also the seller said he'll send the receipts of the "stated" work done on it to never get that. After a few months and work getting all injectors reconditioned it was one if the nicest cars I owned

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

Glad to hear there was a good outcome for you 👍🏻

[@rnldmanuel88]

I bought a mk5 Jetta from an auction without even looking at it. Luckily the car was in great shape.

[@TheBotleyBoy]

A low mileage, 1 owner Ford Focus diesel with full main dealer service history was the car that nearly bankrupted me. Somewhere on a scrapheap is one with a new DMF, clutch, and slave cylinder. The owner gave up when the turbo went two weeks after all that.

[@batchmotors]

these are really enjoyable videos. they're also super relatable. no one I know has a garage big enough to work on a car, so we've always fixed them on driveways!

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

Appreciate that mate

[@tracklizard4018]

Driveways? I see you're quite the aristocrat!

[@teagancombest6049]

​@@tracklizard4018 Do I wanna work on the dirt driveway? Or treat myself and work on the gravel one 😂

[@tracklizard4018]

@@teagancombest6049 idk the city will tow my car in 7 hours I have to go put it back together real quick!

[@kjeldlarsen912]

Nice to hear from you two again , I enjoy your work , thank you

[@Cheeky-fingers]

I bought a Jeep Cherokee from this most dodgy home car trader near Heathrow. Everything was the exact opposite of my instincts on buying a car. I felt I should of walked away. The price was too good to be true etc. However I test drove the car and it had such a positive feel. I a fit of haste I parted with my money with the seller telling me be sure I was happy with it. It drove the 50 miles home faultlessly. 9 years on we still have the car as a daily driver and it has only failed 1 MOT on a bulb. Sometimes dodgy sales go right. I still think the seller thought it had serious issues.

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

Glad you had a positive experience - could've been so much worse!

[@GTIClubsport]

I used to love my 2.0 TDI it was a real trooper - only problem I had with it in the three years was a bad MAF sensor. Really enjoyed the video and your sense of humour keep it up!

[@nevillewilliams3666]

You've done a fantastic job there and I love your tenacity and will to stay with it until you conquered all. Very well done👍🏾

[@michaelhayes1205]

I've watched quite a few of your posts and I really enjoy them. I enjoy the honesty. Doing things yourself and as cheaaply/economically as possible. As a man who has done his fair share of tinkering (ever since a young lad with my father). Things he instilled in me - the basics 1. Look after your tools, keep a track of them when working, keep them clean and functional and store them safely, accessibly. 2. Wear overalls or old clothes. 3. Very importantly - wash/clean your hands whenever moving inside car to check or test. 4. Protect seats from dirt, oil/grease stained clothes. I mention this as I've seen you a number of times jumping into the vehicle mid task to check or test something with filthy hands. On completion of the task the interior of the car is no doubt the worse for wear. Simple hand washing would go a long way to ameliorate this. Sorry if that sound critical. I do enjoy your content, the tasks you undertake and the adventures you take us on. Informative and entertaining.

[@whatwhatyep]

Ameliorate. Thought that's an odd typo surely he meant eliminate. Nope that is what you meant. I wonder. Have you ever said that in a conversation or is this the first time you've managed to find a use for it? Etymology is one of my interests and this is a new word to me. 😊

[@TheDWGThe]

This was a great video man, will fully be watching this channel grow and grow

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

I appreciate that!

[@likewewereus]

Hey mate, you've earned yourself a subscriber! You're doing literally what I've done for past few months, your car even has the same engine! It's always like this, the list goes on and on! Happy to see somebody as clueless as me throws themself into the hardest jobs! Anyways, after replacing the egr I think it will be worth it to have a look at the inlet manifold and the throttle valve! It's fairly easy to remove and you will be surprised what you might find there...

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

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[@abbashussain4688]

Came across your channel today and I think it’s great👍🏻. Keep up the work and keep the videos coming.

[@johnnyb9620]

Well done you for fixing all the issues, sort of at least. It takes a lot to dig into it and not give up. Even though you're somewhat experienced by now it can be daunting as hell. If the problem with the lights arises again, maybe check the wiring loom for any chaffed, bent, or otherwise damaged bits. It might sometime be that, which is why some cars may "fix themselves".

[@christhompson4161]

Agree, wiggle tests on harness , poor earths/ grounds and loose connectors are a good start. And a wiring diagram, but they don't give those away......

[@letni9506]

Had this problem with a Clio. Took a lot of messing about and time to realise it.

[@benjones1180]

How have I only just found this channel , love it

[@DinoM123]

Awesome job, I love it! So cool, you just bought it, no matter how smart (or unsmart? :D) the decision was. That's just what makes life fun, isn't it? When I needed a new car a few months ago, you really inspired me and I went out an bought a cheap Volvo V70 with over 300.000 km on the clock from a dealer who wanted to export it. There was a lot needed doing and at first I was really pissed off by it, but all in all it was so much fun and I learned a lot. This summer I took it for a few huge road trips through Europe for over two months. Slept in it for many nights and put over 15.000 km on it within these few weeks. It was absolute fun and now I have a beautiful Volvo in pretty good condition, on which I'm starting to know every single bolt. Now I've been working with cars for quite some time, but "rescuing" a car which was meant to be scrapped is just something else. Thanks for the inspiration! Just like before under you videos you get some oil-advice, as I work with engine oil analysis every day: Make sure you use an oil with VW 507.00 specification, I recommend you pick a 5W-30 instead of a 0W-30. Also make sure to change the oil more frequently than you would in other VW cars. Due to their high EGR-rates and frequent DPF regeneration they tend to bring lots of soot and fuel in the engine oil which really boosts engine wear. I recommend you do an oil change every 6000 miles. This way the oil doesn't accumulate too much soot and fuel which helps keep the engine clean.

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

This is my favourite comment. The Volvo sounds amazing and the fact you took it on an epic road trip is incredible

[@iRobertRS]

this is me when i work on my car, complaining all the way but also cheering haha good work and hello from Australia!

[@justin6604]

Stumbled across your channel today and love the videos! Much love from Hawaii.

[@jamesf9647]

Moans n groans...(17:27) Fantastic.. I can so relate to this noise which emits from myself in the same frustrated tone when often laying under something and is such a pain and deep regret in actually starting the job... But an even greater satisfaction when it all comes together and actually works 👍👍keep it up.. Love it.

[@danieleaton1399]

Great work trying to fix it all yourself, the egr is just the black part at the end but would also remove throttle body and the metal pipe as clog with soot , have done this before

[@L-231]

Had or I mean have the same problem on my Audi A4 B6 with the front blinkers and some of the front lights not working. Then one day they suddenly work for maybe 10 minutes and then again they go dark for the rest of the day... Great video buddy, waiting for more!

[@Drywaller]

amazingly well put together man. subbed.

[@samoopsd]

Found this channel from the audi estate, just watched the range rover and now this, will be binging more, subscribed too!

[@LukeNixsound]

I had the same problem with the egr valve in my A3, but after seeing how difficult the replacement would be to fit, I decided to take it to an Audi specialist and they replaced it for £750. Kudos to you for replacing it yourself. Great videos mate, really enjoying them

[@aima2346]

A cheaper and better way is to use EGR blanking plates and have a tuner turn off the EGR in the ECU. EGRs can are bad for the engine, so it's better not to have them. They cause carbon buildup, making the engine less efficient, and can increase wear.

[@LukeNixsound]

@@aima2346 I would like to have done that. I understand the benefits that blanking it off would have brought, not least of which would have been increased performance. However, it's an MOT fail and I didn't want to run that gambit

[@jonathanbrickell6902]

Goddam. Well I will be. A car channel that is actually a gods honest car channel. A genuine guy just trying to enjoy and do cars, balance work and home life, keep the good lady in his life on his side and not leave him for someone who has a sensible hobby like gardening, or pottery, or crosswords. I have messed with cars for years, got the scars and the divorce to prove it and its great to see how ballsy you got by getting around this bavarian shopping cart and its list of problems. Kudos sir. Really enjoying your channel. PS even when the golf was almost breaking you, Jag looked lush parked there. ;)

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

This is my favourite comment. Thank you!

[@paultaylor9652]

Classic Nino, never change. You make excellent videos for us every day, normal people. Also, get some work gear for scrabbling under cars matey.

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

Thank you mate.

[@jihopablopark3770]

Hello, new subscriber here. Thank you for the good content. Just to share an experience. I recently purchased a neglected Bmw x5 e70 and started fixing it. And literally a few things started working on its own: Ex: Rear door lock switch, S mode gear box (this was a huge one), fuel tank sensor, and a couple of things more. Guess we were just lucky with a few things. Great job man! Love your videos!

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

My favourite thing when a car fixes itself haha. Thanks for the kind words mate 👍

[@AJ-lg9ig]

You just gained another subscriber, first time watching your videos and thoroughly enjoyed it.

[@willswheels283]

I bought a car off a guy who runs his own you tube channel and the ad gave the impression that all the car needed was a “service” and that the previous owner had the car for 10 yrs, leading me also to think it had been lovingly maintained…Nope, he’d practically ran it into the ground then decided to sell when he knew it needed about a £1000 worth of work..I feel your pain Nino!

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

Cowboys, cowboys everywhere!

[@sheffcitys2forgedinsteel255]

4:43 I think the weirdo who pulled up was hoping you was Dogging , if you get me 😂😉

[@Alexander_l322]

I commented the same thing. He was probably well up for it 😂

[@naomibriff]

We thought the same 😂

[@sheffcitys2forgedinsteel255]

Yeah that's why he was smiling and waving, hoping that you too was going to give him the nod, to come and play if you get my drift 😉

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

In broad daylight?? Does he have no shame hahaha

[@MrHead65]

Bless you, not only were you able to sort it out, you also had the energy to put the camera in the right place! I would have sacked that off within minutes! 😂

[@itsmephil2255]

A video with so many funny moments and all with a happy ending Nice 1 Nino 👍

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

Thanks, Phil, once again 👍🏻

[@tomclare1333]

Not the happy ending the old fella down the country lane was hoping for though. Great videos, keep up the good work!

[@glenns7866]

Having done an egr on my 1.6 tdi octavia, i applaud you for doing it on the drive. mine was bad enough on a ramp, and ti wasn't cheap either...

[@andrewandronicou4280]

Great video you learn by your mistakes and that must have cost a bomb Good luck can't wait till the next one

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

Didn't cost too much, but definitely more than I wanted. But then this channel is called Not Economically Viable...

[@Gcartyy]

These videos are great! Can tell you’re gonna grow this channel fast

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@stevie007]

Really impressed with your excellent presentation and top-quality content/editing so I subscribed 👌👌

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

Thanks for that. Great to have you on board 👍🏻

[@morgangale1388]

keep smiling mate your doing well bloody nuts and very brave

[@alanpickering4497]

I feel your pain and ptsd with vws. I went in from underneath and removed driveshaft first as I was changing dpf too - but over a period of a fortnight as I found it too hard on my mental health at one sitting or lying. You did well

[@s1_auds]

Hi! Nino, I have just found your channel and I will definitely be sticking around 👍 This was quite an enjoyable watch in terms of seeing you try to tackle troubleshoot what is wrong and fixing it yourself. I've just watched the £1,000 Range Rover videos. Again, those were quite good, the state of the car when it arrived though... wow .

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

Awesome, thank you!

[@Stark16905]

Great video, I admire your determination. I own a couple of Audi of similar age and in the last couple of years I have been replacing discs, calipers, wheels bearing etc. I have being buying them from Ebay as the they are so much cheaper than my local parts store. I was dubious about Ebay parts but after quite a few miles now everything appears to be all good. I have aslo owned a Range Rover in the past and I wish you luck with that. Thanks again for a great video. 😊

[@sanjmistry]

You are a star !!!!! shame about the scammer... hope the golf keeps going...

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

Thanks mate. Hopefully it's good for a few more months at least

[@infodumpspam]

@@NotEconomicallyViable So how much was the final amount you've spent on the car (not including man hours you've spent ahahah)

[@sunbeam8866]

Congrats on the VW. Hoping now it doesn't 'unfix' itself. I've got a soft spot for old British iron, having owned a Super-Minx, Cortina GT, and a Sunbeam Alpine, back when they were old enough to be bought dirt-cheap, but young enugh to still be 'EconomicallyViable'. Wish cars today were as easy as those to work on! 🙂

[@tomjohntig]

I am a new sub and have just finished watching this and the Claudia Audi videos and I love it I am now going through your videos to enjoy true life motor mechanics thanks and keep them coming. Tom

[@MrRobMetal]

as a mechanic that works at a shop that has specialized in german cars, i can give you this tip: when working on a german car, it looks all complicated and hard to reach at first. there is always an intended process of getting to the part that needs replacing. take a step back, take realisation what is around thats in the way, instead of becoming fixated on that hard to reach bolt or clamp. like these EGR jobs become very very easy to get at, once you take the RH CV axle out(5minutes with an impact) . ive even gone as far as removing the subframe (as it takes just 20minutes with hand tools, 13mm 16mm and 18mm sockets) makes it so much easier. anyway! hats off to you sir!

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

Good to know 👍🏻

[@glenmcaliece5330]

@@NotEconomicallyViable😊 As an Aussie newcomer to your channel, I congratulate you on the approach you have taken! It seems that all modern vehicles are built with this amount of complexity !Access to components is common problem!In some cases having to drop the subframe carrying the engine (as suggested previously ) is the only way to go! We had to do this to replace the brake mater cylinder on a Volvo V70XC cross country! I am currently trying to come with a solution to replace a broken headlight on a Volvo S40 without having to remove front mudguard and radiator! Both of these cars are pre 2000 models! I would hate to think how complex todays cars would be to identify and resolve issues! Todays servicing seems to rely on electronic diagnostics and replacing faulty components with new items! The days of home mechanics are quickly disappearing!!

[@owensteele1645]

I knew I was in for a treat tonight. This video pops up on my screen, meanwhile, High Peak Autos buys a dirty, damaged, rusty and broken Polo.

[@user-de2nn9mn7o]

You need a ramp dude, that’s the key to make things easier, oh & never buy a car if someone down a doggy lane, or anywhere that the car is not registered at, gotta love your perseverance in keeping motors alive

[@daverobotham5079]

Nice work and love the vids. I had a 2010 golf with nothing but issues. Now its going, get rid before something else goes wrong. Looking forward to the Range Rover episode.

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

Yeah I think I should get rid of it - feels cursed

[@sks6763]

Hoping the ad revenue from this video has helped with paying for some of the car. I've always liked the look of these, but after seeing the body control module, I am thinking "nup, not worth it". Subbed for this video, thanks for the entertainment.

[@stephenward8707]

Great video , glad you sorted the golf it looks a great car again ....

[@ewanstewart8011]

You two are a class act and that’s a fantastic result on Naomi’s new to her car 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍🏻

[@YuranFlow]

Love the video! Subbed for the crying about getting underneath the car knowing you'll be out after at least 3 hours😅

[@thejudge-kv2jk]

Not sure buying without even seeing or driving was your best move. Still - made a good video! Liked.

[@mikeolly67]

I had a similar experience with EGR valve and cooler on a 2014 Volvo V60, a replacement was £100’s , so I removed it, soaked it in oven cleaner and then power washed it. The whole process took a full day and lots of swearing, but it fixed the issue and cost me next to nothing. A lot of people assume an EGR has to be replaced , it’s less messy and time consuming to do that and that’s why it’s costly, but with some time and effort they can be cleaned.

[@UNFILTEREDANDUNCUTT99]

Great video great work well played.. but how was the car worth £3.500 in the first place even if it had zero faults ?? I can pick these up in mint condition for far less money 💰 3.5 is a ROBBERY 🤯

[@SuperCholdi]

I had one of those on an '09 plate from new; it had similar mileage to yours when I gave it back three and a half years later (company car). It never put a foot wrong, it was a great car. I would occasionally look it up online and see what the MOT history was like (yeah I know, nerd alert). It got up to about 220,000 miles and then disappeared around 2017. Best of luck with it.

[@Segadora93]

Light coding. You can retrieve that by dumping adaptions from the BCM module + the module coding. Then you add that to the new module and you are good. What VW will do is run some SVM coding by ODIS that resets the module configuration to factory. Who knows if that was the issue, sometimes issues fix themselves.

[@ferithedataguy]

If one owns a scanner, the scanner shall be present at every viewing and shall be used for it's intended purpose prior to agreeing the sale. I myself have also learned that the hard way :D :D :D

[@craigelmer8566]

Agree. Opl scan tells you when the last DTC clear was done, the owner was shocked when I asked why the DTC was cleared about an 15 mins prior to me turning up 😂

[@terryatkinson3182]

Once bought a 405 diesel that was running when I picked it up.... Next morning you'd think I bought a tractor, the smoke and clatter from the engine 😂

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

Haha words to live by

[@jamesgallagher1992]

​@@craigelmer8566class🤣🤘

[@Poodz_]

100%, live and learn. I bought myself one after buying my first lemon.

[@simonmccaughey2075]

Again gotta say you're such a likable person and your video content is enjoyable. Going to have to subscribe now I suppose.

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

I appreciate that!

[@peaweedea]

Love the Roman’s text reference, you must be well acquainted with the Good book to add a quote like that. Every blessing to You & Niomie and the future Parenting.

[@Blackhart50]

I’ve been waiting for next video because I love this channel great

[@Conservator.]

24:20 The worn out light stains on the black steering wheel have been touched in at the same time. 🤣

[@Ja5onB0urn3]

Mate, you’ve got a keeper there! Cars not bad either! Looking forward to more content. 👌

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

hahaha

[@lukebarber4904]

First time watching the channel. I thought it was a 500k subscriber channel due to filmmaking quality! Well done mate, easy subscribe.

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

Appreciate that, mate 👍

[@williambeard5526]

I have the same car well GT GTD. Had it since 12 months old. I love it even in its old state I LOVE IT. I have a number plate light warning that comes on randomly every 1 maybe 2 yrs apart. Check the bulbs and they work. Strange little gremlin.

[@81jovic]

I can fill your pain, mate 😢😂 I have done the EGR myself on my driveway..... but in the end, I was so proud of myself and will not do it again, even for my father! Well done 👏 also looks like you are doing it with some kind of positive attitude 👏 I was in a bad mood and pain 😢....

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

Haha I'm glad someone else knows what I went through. Never again!

[@MyJon64]

Glad it's all sorted. BCM's and Ecu's are where I'm also defeated. I've a 11 plate Ford Focus sat on my driveway with similar issues! It's been sat in the same spot for 5 years!

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

I don't get why they do it. What was wrong with a couple of wires, a relay/fuse, and a bulb?

[@MyJon64]

@@NotEconomicallyViable to keep the mad world economy turning over! Back in the day I was for ever keeping high mileage Cavaliers and Sierra's Taxi's on the road with very little effort. The same can't be done today, certainly not without software and a computer!

[@forestranger312]

That roundabout was revolutionary as one of the first trials of having one main roundabout served by a separate roundabouts at each road meeting it. Locally it was known as the magic roundabout. I found it easy quite natural to negotiate but thousands of people didn’t so they never caught on.

[@davidholgate5472]

As an ex mechanic I know all too well how much more difficult everything is when on the floor on your back so kudos to you chap for having a crack. I do however recommend some sort of eye protection I’ve learned this the hard way. My right eye has never been the same since rust got it’s way in there it’s always bothering me and slightly out of focus

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

Thanks for the advice 👍

[@thechurchofsupersampling]

Love my old TT, wasnt cheap but still on 58k miles, fingers crossed its good for the next 8 years hopefully, hasnt missed a beat besides a battery and did 1st year mot with a few advisories

[@person4402]

Lol! This the same struggle I have with my Golf MK6 whenever I take something on. I feel like pulling my hair out but it's got to be done!

[@Ragnar8504]

According to the manual that's the "bulb out" warning light and I know a 2009 Golf Plus (mostly MK 5 Golf guts) that has that light coming on sporadically (like you're driving to a restaurant, light is on, you get some lunch and once you get into the car to drive back home the light is no longer on). So yours might return too. The current owners bought the car used in 2017 (even had a pre-purchase inspection by the local equivalent of the AA that gave the car an excellent bill of health) and it's had quite a few strange issues, like the battery being drained only when it's both very windy and raining heavily at the same time.

[@jasonlewry3307]

Yes Nino…. Top work with the VW. Usually need VAG COM to code modules and was about to post to try disconnecting the neg overnight when the module decides to play ball. Locking it and leaving it may have achieved the same thing? Huge respect for the EGR patience! I have to admit that a blank off and remap to remove the EML has been a previous method…. It’s an MOT fail to remove one these days of course. I was about to buy an L322 5sc when a Cayenne popped up….did you do a Range Rover vid? Look forward to seeing that. Although it may end up being a box set 😅

[@paulwheeler1199]

Love your video's Nino. Keep them coming mate

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

Thanks, will do!

[@Ryankurwa]

Love it mate, wish I had room on the driveway to do this sorta thing myself

[@game4alaughman]

Nah you don’t 😂 just think yourself lucky you don’t have the headache/ nightmare of nearly dieing under that golf for 5 hours trying to get to them 7m Allen bolts, & if you do delete the bugger.. 👍

[@Ryankurwa]

@@game4alaughman yeah removing door cards on my ibiza was enough for me i think lmao

[@trevatkin4869]

Sadly there is and always have been a lot of dodgy geezers in the car game. It's so easy to get scammed. I feel your pain with the repairs. It's all so familiar. Brilliant channel by the way. That egr looked like an utter ballache.

[@jamesmacdonald3090]

Half way through I was thinking "you should try life with a Range Rover?" and hey presto! I have had several VW Golf and don't rate them personally, have had my L322 Range Rover for four years and love it! It does fix itself, tends to be small stuff. I also have a Chrysler 300c touring which I quite like, the owners club is useless unless you want to talk about body kits and 22" alloys, tumbleweed rolls across the plains if you post a technical question. Currently restoring an MGB for Wifey, fancy a P6 myself at some point, other than the FIAT 500 I have bought and fixed the same motors as you.... L322 becm is one bolt!

[@roystonvehicles9129]

You do really well sorting all that.

[@ridgmont61]

Love your honest vids = new subscriber

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

Thanks 👍🏻

[@kevinthacker8349]

If I saw a car there that I was going to buy, parked there . would just drive past. Hope you learnt your lesson, the miss won’t let you forget this .

[@vdubrsr]

I know you've solved the EGR issue but just thought I'd mention I think I spied a Pierburg logo on that old unit you took off, Pierburg do make quite a lot of OEM parts but also sell aftermarket items. Not sure why there wasnt a part number to be seen unless there used to be a sticker. Anyway, nice work, have spent many an hour laid under a car on a drive wondering why I bothered to start a job 😅

[@GlamStacheessnostalgialounge]

Almost evert job I curse myself for not having a lift, then when I look at the prices and look where I can put it I go "oh right"

[@rodionzaspanov5889]

I'm sad I can't like your video 3 or 4 times :D Great job saving that Golf!

[@4th_Lensman_of_the_apocalypse]

My new car a MK1 225 TT which I bought 2 weeks ago fixed itself. The seller had warned me that there was either a thermostat or temp sensor problem as the car was running cool like maybe a stuck open stat. I drove it home 250 miles from the depths of North Norfolk to the darkest Southwest corner of Wiltshire and as he said at no point did it get up to normal running temp. Its not a daily driver so have taken it out just once a week at the mo. Anyway on Fridays ten mile drive the problem fixed itself and the car now running at normal temp! 👍

[@matt9855]

This channel is quality! 👏🏻

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

Thanks! 😃

[@richardmildon2020]

You’re welcome to that that’s why I don’t work on cars anymore well done

[@TheLongonot62]

Used to have a VW Touareg which threw up all sorts of random faults that appeared to be due to a 'kessy' module, plus a number of other issues, similar to yours and very difficult to track down - turned out to be a very slightly degraded 12v battery. New battery and all the faults vanished. We were informed that VW's can be 'sensitive' slight drops in the 12v battery performance.

[@masterp2179]

I own a 11plate VW Golf Mk6 1.6TDi (manual) black one like this for 9 yrs now! Problems I've had with so far hand brake issues due to a faulty calliper , EGR Valve replaced , injector no3 , oil leaks (from filter housing), new battery , rear wheel bearing & something I can live with it's module no:- (cant remember exactually) it's responsible to energise the car's electricity ... it hard to start in warm weather! It's coming up to 116k now cambelt + water pump renewal . I can honestly say it's never left me stranded. Been viewing a Mk8 2.0 automatic (life) spec ,Nice but expensive :(

[@Jimnymudhunter]

For future reference.. the tourqes bit can be used with 7mm 8mm or 10mm rachet spanner for tight to get to places.. hope that helps.. also id rip the bcm crap out and wire the lights to a new more simple way with a flasher relay and fuses etc.. it can be done.

[@mateopehar4369]

I love your channel bro I just subbed, greetings from Croatia

[@GermanAuto111]

I have worked for 5 years in VW, the body control model goes bad, but first try taking out the battery for 10 min and put it back, it should work for 2 days and if it works then for sure its the BCM

[@Omega-Investing]

Had the same problem with EGR's on my mums 1.2 tdi ibiza. Its just failed for the 3rd time. Stripped plastic gear always. Crap-made parts even from the dealer were not genuine as you showed here!

[@sayless9937]

this guy shows the actual reality of working on your own car lol as opposed to everything seeming to come off with ease and nice edited shots.

[@johnthorp3649]

That EGR valve takes the piss. My mate cleaned the one on my Toyota Verso when he did the last service, and it took him 15 minutes to remove, clean, and refit it.

[@pistonnerd]

New favourite car youtube channel, great work, Nino 😎

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

That's great to hear, thanks mate 🙏🏻

[@jtr159]

Bloody hell Nino! This was a great video start to finish. Nice seeing a semi-regular bloke successfully repairing a car in just one video. Do you reckon the missus would be ok with a new car every month? I'd wager you'd make back the money with the AdSense revenue (as long as you don't accidentally buy a car with nothing to fix...)

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

Haha cheers mate. Erm, so I have accidentally bought a car with no issues and I'm currently making a video on it - stay tuned!

[@sasindudinusha3847]

Love your videos mate