I Bought a Wrecked 6 Speed Manual VW GTI for $1,700 at Auction and Rebuilt it in a Few Hours!

[@RichRebuilds]

It's so good to have my best friend back making videos again.

[@Samcrac]

Same

[@MichaelLeeW]

@rich rebuilds shut it elon said you need to be quiet!

[@organiccold]

Haha Hi Uncle Richie

[@Lovin_NY93]

Uncle Rich, why did Elon sue you? He just wanted to make cars again.

[@chrisrobles2012]

@Rich Rebuilds , So with your other best friend Elon moving to Texas, will you be moving as well?

[@alhowry6548]

Daytime running lights are on for safety. I drove 50 k miles per year as a salesman in Ohio for over 20 years without any accidents. I think it helps other drivers see you coming. I never worried about the cost of a few bulbs .

[@t0ker464]

I agree, I drive with all my lights on no matter what

[@XxXLOLMarioXxX]

It's so people can distinguish a parked car and a running/moving car.

[@finncarlbomholtsrensen1188]

In Scandinavia it is a law that cars have daylight lamps on, at any time while driving. And the price for the use of mostly LED lights is minimal for that. I can't even start my car without the lights turning on. If I wan't real light in my lamps I will have to turn it on, plus also my fog lights, if needed.

[@dschoas]

Especially helpful in misty or rainy conditions. In Sweden and Norway the lights are on by law.

[@noventay4]

@@dschoas sounds like a dictatorship

[@Samcrac]

Happy Mothers day to all the Moms! If you're watching this on Mothers Day, you are my HERO!!!

[@EliteGeeks]

Torque App is better than Carly and the OBD2 Adapter is just $12 to $60 to get it to work, can even use the Free Torque for 99.9% of the stuff needed, Carly wants a $60 Subscription per year and $79 for the adapter, that's insane for a Device that will just tell you codes and clear them. I get you want to make a buck, but look out for us, not them. You would get far more people to click an Amazon Link to buy a OBD2 Bluetooth device that's cheap to buy than dive into a Subscription

[@RoseUnseen]

Sammmmm !! I did the same thing but a golf manual 2012 , 48k miles for 5 k !

[@1millsr]

@m j they are still on. After turning them off he drives around and you see him pull up next to the VW Beatle. When he put the parking brake on the DRL's turned off. He just turned off the DRL light on his dash.

[@justinunger38]

you should seen my build suggestion

[@Samcrac]

@@EliteGeeks Torque does not scan every module in my BMW and Audi you're comparing 2 very different things here. Torque also offers 0 coding, I've been using Carly specifically on my German cars a long time because it's way better than anything else for is price

[@niklasrose9050]

"When you see leather in a GTI, it's always a loaded car"... and in this case that means: No Sat-Nav and no automatic climate control.

[@ukaszst3046]

In EU specs theres always „Climatronic”

[@simonlloyd7557]

yeah, just buy an Audi A3 S Line...Same transmission, brakes, steering, engine but much nicer styling and infinately superior interior. The VW looks really cheap by comparision.

[@Razboinik88]

Lol i came here to make this comment

[@mikep6726]

Yes!!! My A3 with the same specs is a so-called "S-Line "Special Edition"" and doesn't have steering wheel controls or nav unit

[@UNKNOWN-DK]

@@simonlloyd7557 I like Audi ( 1 x A2, 1xA3-8v, 2xRS4-b5) but if a young man chooses a golf GTI over something under an s3, then I can well understand why, the golf is a gti, the Audi is a wife car ……🙈🙈🙈😉☺️☺️😊 That being said, there is no golf that has such a poor body as a golf 5, damn it!

[@Conceptcreator]

daytime running lights are fine. Had several cars with it and really no issues with it

[@Kayshots]

Yeah their safer, We have LED day running lights, They give us that little extra view, Also at night with Xenon their on, But dimmed, It just gives us a little more view to the left and the right of the car at night because xenon goes straight

[@Psyke45]

ditto; They've been mandatory in Canada for decades now and I've never had issues with bulbs burning out on them and with most cars coming out with led lights for DRL's now days, it's even less of a concern. For that matter, I programmed my VW to keep even the rear lights on all the time; the safer the better. Hate to be one of those guys I follow who figure with their DRL's on at night all their lights are on but aren't.

[@howardbowen-RC-Pilot]

DRLs are mandatory in the EU and its a German car.

[@rpeel98]

It’s good but you really need to spray the inside of the boot lid

[@brogenville]

Richard Peel yeah, but then it wouldn’t be a true SamCrac rebuild.

[@argonsea9244]

Why? Plastic covers all of it...

[@MRRookie232]

Sounded like his friend was a on a budget. It looks fine as it is

[@BobPegram]

You can see the white sides when it's open. If you can see the white in the hatch, paint it. Having seen on You Tube what a good detailing can do to a car, if he has the $$ ($100 or a bit more), I'd do it. The red paint will just pop!

[@Yesthatsmyfirstname]

@@BobPegram I think once all the trim is in place you won't see that. Not sure how these look off the top of my head, but most hatches aren't exposed on the inside so the trim will hide the plastic.

[@Dvox_]

just realized this is how those massive fields of classic cars start haha

[@CM-ch5vc]

😂

[@carwashadamcooper1538]

If I had the space..

[@jackdunphey5973]

Samcrac has to be the most down to earth internet personality. Nobody else on youtube seems so genuine and good-hearted than him.

[@Andywinnipeg]

2005 I picked up myself in Wolfsburg, Germany my brandnew tornadored Golf GTI, pretty much the same spec, except the leather.Phanomenal car, drove it very often top speed on the german Autobahn, I sold it 12 years ago and still miss it today.

[@LoudGuitar14]

DRLs help you be seen by other traffic. It really does help keep you safe

[@mennoboon8037]

The hood needs some polishing i think, but its a nice car😊

[@meximan25]

DRLs should be standard. They might be an inconvenience for changing bulbs but offer much more visibility

[@neilmurphy845]

Ya why he do that theres nothing wrong whit them and if they do burn out just use the normal ligyts

[@rcairforceone]

DRLs are required by (federal) law

[@wwgbert]

Well the DRL Light was bothering him, you know just like the pesky seatbelt light, who needs either? Sarcasm. I live in the PNW, can't stand it when someone is driving grey or white cars in the fog with no lights on, really dangerous. Otherwise nice build on this VW.

[@racerboy2212]

rcairforceone DRL’s are required by the Feds to be made with the new car from the factory but not required for you to use.

[@bakedbean67]

@@rcairforceone No US federal law on DRL. NHTS determined not enough of safety benefit for regulation

[@Cmez872]

At-least it’s a finished project

[@CodeDonut]

nah. he forgot to transfer the rear wipper xD

[@rsxking2004]

Reason why I stopped watching him

[@rokuandriod6742]

He didn't do the grill either

[@_justsomedude]

Also left the inside of the hatch white

[@smelltheglove1726]

LOL, he filmed the Focus RS during this segment

[@rustalphamonologon161]

Timing Belt + Timing Chain should be one of the first things you HAVE to do!

[@steveaustin447]

@@ericjay71 It has as t belt and yes it should be done asap

[@shaneswanson1938]

@@ericjay71 Yes nearly is the key word.

[@mhmmaustin]

These having faulty timing chain tensioner. I just got one and thought I could get away with replacing just the tensioner but it needed a whole new chain because it had stretched. If you’re all the way in there might as well do the chain too even if it isn’t stretched

[@KandRbar]

The cylinder heads I’ve replaced would argue with your statement.

[@Charlie_Crown]

@@mhmmaustin agree, false economy otherwise 👍

[@Whisper_Pickle]

I had the same car with the same problem when I lived in Germany. Luckily mine was repaired under the extended warranty but the dealer did a crushed-walnut cleaning of the valves and then replaced the intake. What a HUGE difference it made! Such a great car in the twisties and on the Autobahn.

[@FoxMccloud42]

Used bodyparts are really cheap in germany. Most of them are from trading in for a new car (send your car to recycling and and get a discount on your new one). You can get a nice trunk for a golf 5 for around 50 euro (55 usd).

[@kiwi5279]

“It’s not a VW unless it has a check engine light on” As a VW owner this is too true

[@Supermaschinist12]

I owned a MK5 GTI EU Spec. Yes, definitely is :D

[@szczerzo]

As an owner of 4 european golfs (mkII and mkIII) I NEVER had a check engine light. Ok, watched the gnarly stuff. 158k miles. Yup. German engineering can fight with gas for so long.

[@nicholasbragg8340]

Conor what year?

[@kiwi5279]

Conor I have a beetle and it’s constantly coming on either from a misfire or a issue with the cooling system

[@shaneyg1988]

If you own a VW and never seen a check engine light you need to check the bulb 😂😂

[@isaiahgrube]

I get the daytime running lights, cause when it’s getting dark or cloudy or foggy or whatever, some people don’t turn their headlights on so it’s hard to see them

[@michaelkenefick]

My 2006 Chevy HHR I have only had to replace one head lamp since I have owned it. I have replaced two brake / turn signal lights. So Sam leave the lights alone.

[@timbotha4422]

I think its because he lives in sunny florida so its not that necessary

[@peterborak3695]

DRLs make cars more visible in all conditions. It’s a safety feature.

[@rich_edwards79]

Yes, they're mandatory now in most of Northern Europe (including the UK as of 2017). Probably not necessary in Florida however.

[@vasky22]

The problem is that most DRLs are only headlights. If it is foggy/rainy or just plain overcast, you want brake lights too. But DRLs don't help with that.

[@dantesinfernopurgatory7826]

The FSI engines of that period had issues with cam followers, high-pressure fuel pump (cam actuated), and carbon issues (the direct-injection elephant in the room). Make sure you upgrade the cam followers, upgrade the fuel pump with the APR version, and invest in a catch can (after checking and/or cleaning carbon buildup). They were also timing belt models, so make sure the timing belt service was done (every 60,000 miles with the OEM (plastic impeller) water pump, every 80,000 miles with the aftermarket (metal impeller) water pump).

[@razboinicudintitan]

European Golf 5 owners: I want DRL, I'll just code it America: Ok, lets just turn off the DRL because it's annoying

[@MrHuismeester]

Americans are funny....

[@breolino]

19:08 I think that that DRL are still on 😂

[@xerexon2k]

You can be fined in some european countries for not having lights on during the day.

[@mikesanto69]

@@MrHuismeester Yes we are!!!

[@garys9694]

My Insurance gives me a break for drl.

[@Cal94]

I always run full lights, night or day. It increases your visibility to oncoming traffic if you have the sun behind you or if you're exiting a dark area like a tunnel. And lights are consumables anyways, so I don't mind using them, for their intended purpose. Also, it may sound like a contradiction, but by making a habit of turning lights on when starting the car, you by necessity also make a habit of turning lights off with the engine before getting out. So once the habit is ingrained, you decrease the odds of ever forgetting to turn off the lights, and stranding yourself with a dead battery

[@jdbop9714]

As a volkswagen user, i also run full lights 🤣🤣 @calvin w

[@donjohnson487]

There’s a reason why DRL are mandatory in a lot of European countries, it’s safer for the driver and pedestrians

[@nakedbandit]

As a cyclist, I completely agree. Lights being on make it easier to see a vehicle approaching from behind with a quick head turn.

[@Smithy1789]

Yea I disagree with you turning them off, very bad idea. They’re mandatory here in the UK.

[@M_773]

@@Smithy1789 UK has much tighter roads as well, US has long wide roads. He should leave them on though

[@PropanePete]

Yep, I really notice the DRL's every time we go to Europe or the UK and pick up a hire car. I reckon they're a great idea, especially on those grey days so common over there. Also starting to see DRL's here in Australia on some of the later model cars.

[@awahady6864]

He didn't turn them off completely he just turned off the light on the dash. ya all chill out

[@ColeSpolaric]

Holy crap, Crac finished a car for once! Still waiting on the Ford focus to be finished lol.

[@rokuandriod6742]

No he didn't.. The honey comb grill wasn't replaced lol

[@Labergemusic]

Pfft the Fiesta ST was completed too LOL

[@boharihamen]

Me too. Ford Focus looks nicer imho

[@marquisethomas5611]

@@Labergemusic because rich rebuilds basically forced him 😂

[@MyJarrus]

I know exactly why its clicking it happened on my golf although everything was functioning perfectly the clicking was annoying, so I found a second clutch pedal with clutch slave cylinder and the clicking got fixes Im pretty sure it was only the clutch slave cylinder but as the clutch pedal used was only 30 quid here in the UK i just changed the whole thing, also very easy to change GUYS LIKE THIS SO HE CAN SEE THIS COMMENT

[@eshawn1216]

Thats crazy because im experiencing issues with my 06 mk5 gti and i think its my clutch slave cylinder. I cant find any videos of how to repair it though.

[@jacobshapiro7599]

@@eshawn1216 get a shop manual, that’ll tell you, or do it old old school style by being neat, staying organized so you know how it goes back, and figure it out by doing it alone. 😂 don’t go blind in though, find another vw owner that has done that job before (and will actually respond LOL) and get some advice, best of luck!

[@bradarthur3603]

Sam this video had it all, cheap awesome car, you getting dirty and fixing stuff, and best of all....completing it. Awesome job!!! I'm always amazed how you find these gems with no hidden frame damage or anything.

[@nik0189]

You have to change timing change. It could break any time. Clearly heard on frst start after intake manifold changed.

[@MichaelB5522]

I was nearly sick when that happened. Bad memories

[@moniack]

At least pull the inspection plug to see if the tensioner has been charged.

[@PeterFeltersnatch852]

Correct.. check that timing chain ASAP

[@adhizzle9985]

@@moniack Where? that's for TSI only I believe.

[@jlatt0319]

Yea def check timing chains my 2009 gti tsi timing chain was stretched a whole long at 97k almost bent valves caught it just in time had jumped 2 teeth but the intake cam adjuster kept it in time luckily but it can only adjust up to 30 ° one way I was put 6°which is dangerous territory. He def needs to check them at 160k good Call

[@porthose2002]

I love the long exotic builds, but I really appreciate you sharing builds like this because it shows that it is possible to get a vehicle like this for a very reasonable amount of money. This is much closer to what I'd likely choose were I to do one of these rebuild projects. Thanks, Sam!

[@gsboxerpilot71]

Killing me !! Repaint the new hatch before replacing it!

[@datkuntryboi3852]

Man you just made my evening. First off I will be purchasing the Carly. I own a 2006 MKV gti and it has been doing this very same thing. I changed the spark plugs and coils which helped a little but not much. And it has since acquired the blinking check engine light. So now thanks to you I am positive, that it's the problem. Thank you thank you thank you. I love my little gti.

[@Holmie_Bytes]

I just bought non-running mk5 GTI (black, manual, 4dr) for $1k with insane high miles and I thought it was a steal…. You whooped me with this one for $1,700 needing as little as it did! Hats off

[@nicolasfremat6748]

With a shortshifter, the gearbox Will react even better ! Keep an eye on your headliner ! This is a very common issue on this car ! You also need to check the camfollower of your high pressure fuel pump ! Thumbs up from Belgium !

[@rickrolled09]

I wish we had junk yards like this in the UK.

[@simondarrie666]

Most definitely mate we have the worst scrap yards in the uk just junk old novas ford escort

[@MrFdfdffdf]

@@simondarrie666 In Slovenia in most cases you aren't even allowed to browse through cars freely...

[@simondarrie666]

@@MrFdfdffdf we are allowed to look around but there is nothing like what's over in copart there boats jetski etc

[@neilmurphy845]

Ya or in Ireland

[@CameronL211]

At least y’all have r32’s and r34’s as well as the Ford Focus Rs mk2’s

[@Dave16bit]

Everyone in the UK turns the US spec running lights on 😂😂👌🏻

[@Viewer19]

BC its always overcast or raining there

[@anthonyg4671]

@@Viewer19 no it's not that's bollocks

[@anthonyg4671]

many come on automatically .

[@Code_Monkey]

I swapped my DRLs from the default (headlights, Bi-Xenons) to the fogs on my '07 MkV GLI (Fahrenheit #101), because I didn't want the dang Xenon bulbs blowing out after a few years. LOL!

[@Viewer19]

@@anthonyg4671 Every UK YT channel I watch shows otherwise. So does interactive weather maps clouds and rain day after day

[@roadstaz]

I had a 2005 MK5 GTI before. DSG. That thing is amazing. One time drove it through a flood. Like proper flood high up to the hood and literally floating on water at times, it still runs. Thats crazy! Kinda missed it actually.

[@yankees29]

I just drove my Hyundai through a flash flood the other day. It somehow made it. I saw a Niassan not make it……Damn Hurricane Ida remains.

[@usmpiano]

DRLs can be an absolute life saver. I've been saved from hitting cars in long flowing straight areas because I could see the headlights. I wish every car had them like Canada and EU require. I would NEVER suggest to disable it. Sorry it bothers you, but it's a GREAT safety feature.

[@williamlloyd3769]

Totally agree

[@MrDemonchild71]

Daytime running lights are a safety feature, why would you want to turn them off?

[@marwanalaassar183]

even that way he didnt turn them off lmaooo. he just turned off the light on the dash

[@StalePhish]

@@marwanalaassar183 Maybe I missed something but he was talking about turning the actual lights off so that the DRL bulbs wouldn't die from running all the time. I keep my DRLs on and even my headlights on during the day on cars that allow the setting to stay on. For stupid stuff like that, no reason to decrease your safety for the off chance a bulb will die. I would be more people break DRLs in crashes than the bulbs just dieing. I've personally never had a DRL go bad.

[@markb3756]

@@marwanalaassar183 I noticed that as well. When he pulled it out of the garage either the DRL'S or the headlights were on. He seems to be one of those people who take as many short cuts as possible.

[@OMGWTFLOLSMH]

@@StalePhish - They won't go bad because they run at 50% less voltage.

[@TonyRule]

@@OMGWTFLOLSMH No, they don't.

[@mfoxo]

The fact that Sam takes time out of his busy schedule to do stuff like this for his buddies makes him my favorite KZbin Car dude!

[@1203wer]

Daylight running lights is a safety feature

[@brantleyhudson2892]

Daytime Running Lights are a safety feature. It makes your car more visible and has been shown to reduce daytime frontal collisions.

[@richardcole6690]

Don't care

[@brantleyhudson2892]

@@richardcole6690 you should probably care about safety.

[@fiatlux4265]

Great vid - owner of a 2012 Mk6 GTI 6sm on Stratified, also rear end damaged but was certified rebuilt; because of its salvaged/rebuilt title, the cost dropped dramatically, was able to grab it for well under $10k! 78k miles, came with near $5k in performance aftermarket parts (ECS tuning full exhaust system, IE intake kit, COBB tuner w/ Stratified, Stage 1/2/HB, etc maps, silicone hoses throughout, etc etc), was a steal imo! I've been rebuilding my beloved 04 BMW E46 M3 to bulletproof her, in the meantime the GTI is a perfect grocery-getter hatchback, just really super fun to drive with aftermarket upgrades and a great tune! Happy driving, DAS AUTO! ;)

[@leoncarsxd2914]

“Let’s take it for a quick spin see how it drives” *revs car to 5.000 rpm*

[@SilentRoses]

@Vincent The Farmer Why did he only rev it to 7 rpm?

[@Brian-ud8bu]

@@SilentRoses Probably because the rev limiter kicks in @ 7k or it does on my Mk7.

[@dima_maghreb26]

@@Brian-ud8bu r/woooosh

[@mphilechirwa9652]

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[@vidproject]

@@dima_maghreb26 this isn't reddit.

[@andrewdipietro4538]

Did anyone else cringe when the fork lift picked the car up?

[@mandc20022]

Yes, but copart makes them do that

[@CM-ch5vc]

typical salvage yard behaviour

[@toddsmith8608]

Yes, I cringed but they've probably already moved it around 3 or 4 times like that already.

[@mikesanto69]

As long as he had the forks on the jack points you shold be ok but yes it made me pucker too

[@TheSoonToBeTrucker]

No really much they can do if you drive it out after you buy it, because it's no longer their property and you can do what you want with it.

[@simondarrie666]

Great work there sam, she came out amazing for a cheap wee hot hatch, the only thing that would annoy me is everytime you open the boot or if you live in the usa open the trunk you would see the white , just be my OCD, much love from Scotland and stay safe guys 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇺🇲 Oh and nearly 1 million subs much deserved bro

[@sebastiancasas9150]

I had a 2007 VW GTI Fahrenheit Edition (numbered 270) DSG. One of the best cars I’ve had owned. It was very nice to see this video. Keep it up!

[@jasonk9779]

Daytime running lights do make a difference for safety, you should use them.

[@lumns]

When i had my mkv gti - i changed my drl to my fogs

[@mashood6120]

0:16 "car owner virus" I saw what you did there. lol

[@poiiihy]

ohh hahaha i didn't notice 🤣

[@Yesthatsmyfirstname]

I missed this 🤣🤣

[@longearduck44]

Finally someone noticed! Haha

[@mashood6120]

@@longearduck44 haha

[@ojevweoride929]

The Germans are very good at building great cars. Also great at making them very complicated to work on.

[@Fekillix]

Maybe more complex, but I love how cleanly laid out and modular everything is.

[@Max.Mustermann.]

oh yes... i own a VW Fox got into an accident right front bumper trashed headlight trashed right fender trashed... everything fine with that all just screwed on ... but the headlight "frame" is bent and i have to replace it too its screwed on with 3 screws "easy fix i thought" yeah well no... they spotwelded it to the right fender and behind the bumper ... why not just screw it on there.. some good old bolds and nuts

[@satankitty8051]

I had a VW. It was a great car, it was very comfortable. The alternator went on it, I had to pretty much take the whole front end off to replace it. Then the radiator went and then the valve cover gaskets started to leak. It was a pain in the ass to replace everything that needed to be replaced.

[@0farmerjohn0]

Ojevwe Oride Not complicated for the Germans.

[@johannkuhn5685]

The first time a friend and I pulled the intake manifold in my 2.8 Z3 it took us 4 HOURS to get it out. It has a hidden bolt that attaches the manifold to the block, and you can't see it without pulling the DISA flap (variable intake geometry for non-BMW people), idle valve and throttle body. But now that I know how it's put together, I can do it myself in maybe 30 minutes, possibly less.

[@sethpenner7478]

This guy looks like a knock off adam sandler with those glasses on

[@shitcreekwarrior8794]

Yesss

[@raidenout1515]

Yeah but at least he’s real instead of starting the vid trying to be cool with some yo yo yo what up KZbin b.s.

[@skatesneakerlover]

@Donna Peroche Agree with you completely. Talks too much and half-job Harry. Nasty piece of work.

[@marquisethomas5611]

Been saying this

[@marquisethomas5611]

He looks like one of them dumb tourists from lil & stitch

[@CatonsvilleCentralRwy]

Sold my ‘06 2 door t-red with K04, intercooler, full exhaust - basically full bolt ons to a college friend last year. Had 205,000 miles on it at the time and ran great. Still runs good for him now. Damn that was one hell of a car. Although I couldn’t do autobahn because gotta have them plaid seats!

[@sdrgaming665]

Had my MK5 when it was 4 years old. Had it 4 years and only thing it ever needed was a new battery.. sold it with 90k on it. Good memories. Fully loaded and one of the best cars I’ve ever owned until my MK7 R

[@mrkthmn]

“Everything is Golf R except the drivetrain!” Isnt that kinda the point of getting a golf R? Sound like the people that take a stock V6 mustang and making it look like a GT.

[@kpb711]

And the fact the bumper is not fitting the fender properly

[@HisaoNakaii]

tbh the Golf R's bodykit looks really dope, i wouldn't mind it on a non-R car.

[@Priest_Of_Zebak]

Deadddddd

[@rambow70]

The mk6 rabbit is pretty cool though, it's a 5 cylinder and sounds amazing. Maybe he wanted that instead of the turbo 4. I thought long and hard about getting a mk6 rabbit instead of my mk7 GTI.

[@aizazrehman5153]

C200 owners converting them to C63's and getting beaten by a Civic is always fun to look at

[@JeffLMisc]

nothing like seeing those manual loaded VW's, i feel like i was lucky to find my loaded manual TDI Jetta. Nice car, Mike got a great deal there!

[@Zeem4]

I've spent many happy hours driving a 2011 Golf Bluemotion estate/station wagon (same PQ35 platform as the Mk5), which also made the same clicking noise from the clutch pedal. It was really annoying but the car didn't belong to me (it was a work vehicle), so I've no idea what the cause was. I'd guess it was something to do with the switches for the "press clutch to start" or the auto start/stop functions.

[@jfan4reva]

That would have been my guess - a noisy interlock switch.

[@kevin18228]

Had this noise on my 2010 Wolfsburg Jetta as well! I miss that thing :(

[@mmanda515]

"How involved is the swap?" ... "... 'Eh, just a couple bolts" My face watching the ACTUAL switch-out? A "couple"..... Like the little kid in Home Alone... WOW, that seemed WAY more intricate & a pretty involved process. Thanks for sharing. While I personally, would've prob just left the back since the lights weren't broken & everything seemed to still work + didn't look that bad (same w/ the grill) I get that's just me & the owner is an enthusiast who wanted it all done & polished up. Having the back to do anyway tho, I prob. would've taken the opportunity to just paint the entire thing BLACK instead, (anything but red, tho that's just 'me') what an amazing find! Phew, SO nice esp considering $$ ..... Mike is a lucky dude, that's for sure. Your fix made it an even better & entirely different run... Bet she really zips around now! :) ENJOY.... stay safe & be well.

[@vshipka]

I have my DRL on for 8 years and no bulb changed still. It is a safety future after all. I agree. In Europe we drive them for 500 000 KM and still have not changed a bolt in the motor. Just regular maintenance. And i speak for all models of Golf. I must say it is a very nice and durable auto.

[@CjuliusDK]

The click sound on the clutch: All VW manuals has it (it is used for signaling cruise control). Some are more noisy than others. Not sure if it can be replaced though.

[@9OrangeLetters]

I had 2 VW manual diesels and drove 5 (4 diesels and a Mk6 GTI), never noticed the click before Sam pointed it out.

[@MyChoski]

204k on my MK5 GLI and ive never heard that clutch click once.

[@levileuven6891]

I have the same click on my Audi A3

[@Dyesnipa]

this and trouble going into reverse

[@darkme777]

I've got the Scirocco from 2009 and also had a golf 6 from its first year.. never heard a click, always had cruisecontrol.

[@lordwalker71]

Daytime running lights are a safety feature and should not be turned off.

[@Internet_Spy]

Safety for what? Who? Those who are so lazy they can't be bothered to move their hand to the swtich?

[@watchinthebay5624]

for rainy or overcast days they are very handy. not every driver is quick to the switch during the day

[@larsbr4519]

In Sweden it mandatory by law to use daytime running lights, since 1977, and in EU since 2011.

[@BenState]

no one's ever asked Sweden for any opinion.

[@rolandm9750]

Don't forget Canada since 1990. It's weird driving in the US and some cars don't have 'em. Of course Audi, etc. made them fashionable so more cars have it there now but for *looks* not for mandated safety reasons! Also GMs, because GM started putting them on since the 90s there too though people intentionally disable them lol. Meanwhile, reverse cameras and TPMS have been mandatory in the US for some years now. Weird.

[@bojidarmartinov5949]

Not in every EU country..

[@larsbr4519]

@@BenState no one's ever asked for your opinion. And it was not an opinion it was information, a BIG difference :-)

[@Jester-Riddle]

Yet another of the many pointless and wasteful edicts of the EU ... There is a manual switch if you need lights ... just wasting incandescent bulbs ... all part of EU green hypocrisy ...

[@stephangizzo3545]

sam just got my carly diagnostic tool. so far i am very happy. diagnostics are great. thank you!!!

[@dr.taubensohn1856]

I have the same gti since 2014. Bought it with 66k kilometer and now at 164k. Great car , drove to russia greece sweden all over europe and it still runs great 250 kmh on the autobahn. Just normal service and 1 clutch in 7 years. Will not sell it for the low prices they are listed now (about 4000 euro in germany like mine)

[@drake6143]

No reason to turn off DRLs, frankly that's a stupid thing to spend time on.

[@stressballer]

I had the same thought - turning off DRL is such a stupid thing to do. Keeping them on is SAFER for everyone.

[@MrEeeaddict]

@@stressballermuh freedumb!

[@DigitalN]

On the mk5 the DRL’s are the xenon headlights, so it’s quite a good idea to swap the DRL lights to the fog lights or turn them off completely

[@jfan4reva]

I would never turn DRL off because my wife is always telling me to turn on the headlights whenever it's like an hour from sunset. With DRL, I can tell her that the headlights are always on. Also, living in the flatlands to the central US, DRL lets you spot cars so far away that you wouldn't even be able to see them otherwise. Of course, if you live in a hilly, mountainous, tree-infested part of the country, it's not as useful.

[@funbox2882]

I've seen so many people with DRL on and not turn the headlights in the dark, that's dangerous in my eyes

[@LucasMcDonald]

DRL's give likea 3% reduction in accidents, not a huge deal but ill take any points i can

[@DasArab]

And yet every year people drive at night without their lights on due to DRL's. Would have been simpler to just make it law that you drive with lights on all the time.

[@jens2443]

@@DasArab In sweden we have cars that always turns on the lights. Some you can turn it off and some not.

[@ralphlongo1975]

People have grown used to it, when it first came out it was a major deal. But when every vehicle has it then it just blends in to the background again.

[@typxxilps]

That is deadly for motorbicycle driver that get the attention here due to their lights on during day. If everybody has lights on there is no warning that a motorbike seems to come ... Here you can drive as fast as you can and then a light on a bike can be the saver for the driver cause everyone knows that this light can be here in a second ... not 3 seconds of a car ... that uses lights on day.

[@805NAVE]

In all my Lexus and Toyota’s, you can turn off DRLs or leave them on if you want.

[@sthr2110]

Those RPM's are increasing very quickly, as though the clutch is lightly slipping.

[@generalshark2833]

St Hr aren’t they fwd?

[@futbolplaya07]

St Hr it’s secretly an LFA

[@Jp88552]

General Shark they still have a clutch 😂😂😂

[@Jp88552]

also that’s because the wheels are spinning

[@user-zj2mb3sp3x]

wheels were spinning, the gti doesnt have much traction. especially with stock-ish tires

[@LLUKS9777]

Great to see Mike back in a GTI MKV he used to help me with mine all the time and I still drive it. Cheers Mike, awesome new ride.

[@lyfandeth]

Nice job, Sam. Red paint always fades in the sun, you'd need a custom match to get any closer. 158k and it probably will need a clutch, unless it had one done, and replacing the O2 and TPS sensors if it has those original too. Makes a huge difference.

[@jonswenson]

This is one of my favorite rebuilds and you didn't even have to do a lot. Awesome job Sam. You need to slap a samcrac window sticker on each of your rebuilds so people can spot them in the wild.

[@tonyford7987]

Sam actually finished something 😱. Oh no didn’t paint inside the hatch 🤣🤣🤣🤣or the grille 🤣

[@dusaintel]

Nice two tone trunk hatch. White and red looks good 🤣😂👍

[@terlaluanjay]

8:15 wait a second, thats a toyota soarer 🧐

[@paulsz6194]

ZepTob Gurning or it could be a Lexus sc400 with Toyota badging...😉

[@zedeg94]

@@paulsz6194 Looks like it's right-handed, so probably, it's Soarer after all)

[@Sh4rkeBotxD]

After my dad passed he left me one of this two door. I’m glad I found your channel im not fan of European cars but it was his baby and I’m happy is a little unique car.

[@RobHTech]

Those two bolts: The stupid thing is designed to be accessed through the holes. The hole is created by an extension of the material. Back when I was fixing Dubs at the dealer, if you knew anything about VW, you had a bunch of torx tools, esp. really long shank ones, on your first day. --You don't nec. need a grabber. You need the correct tools and then life is easy.

[@anyimegamagyi]

But Sam, who will paint the inside of the boot ?!?🤷🏼‍♂️

[@rolandm9750]

Think the answer to this is, "it's a budget rebuild"; otherwise single-stage paint wouldn't have been used either :P

[@paulsz6194]

Just find a black tailgate to it...

[@Moe2Tausend]

Also the tinted glass was not changed from the old one to the new. So low budget at its best

[@isionfire7845]

I an’t no hater but this fked up shit Bad painting and bad work While he is at it he should do it right instead this carapy job

[@instasingingvids3529]

Ramino Erina I would just spend a bit more and get a matching rear door for the vehicle

[@jay-em]

Great work Sam. These sorts of quick rebuilds are really satisfying to do (and watch).

[@FVPS904]

“How hard is this hatch to swap?” “Couple of clips, couple of bolts.” 3 hours later...

[@omercarrothers7537]

You just described doing almost any project.

[@charlesschluessler546]

Mini coolers are just as bad, if not worse. Absolutely no room to work.

[@invinciblenowyt]

17:33 it’s not annoying. For example here in switzerland it is the LAW to always have lights on. It is so that you always have visibility, especially if it gets dark all of a sudden, which is when a lot of accidents seemed to happen, as people couldn’t see as they wouldn’t briefly turn the lights on for short tunnels or other dark areas. This is why it’s a law here and why you should NOT turn it off. It’s a safety feature.

[@ericsutherland461]

I had a MkV with 180,000+ miles. Finally wrecked it but it was solid. Watch the sunroof drains - tend to clog and leak. And I grabbed the manual before junked it.

[@krispy9585]

When he said the grill was cracked I couldn't unsee it

[@Code_Monkey]

That clicking is OK. With nearly 160K on that clock, I *highly* recommend you throw a full set of ignition coils on that puppy - trust me. That is, unless y'all got a complete maintenance history w/ the GTI...

[@indahooddererste]

and the cam chain i guess too

[@wburger2178]

DRL reduce the chances of accidents by 5-10%. So leave them on.

[@bryanviper]

Not worth it, replacement bulbs are $200 Cnd at the dealer +$50 to install + tax. Almost a $500 bill if you do both, turned mine off years ago after one of mine burned out shortly after buying the car used.

[@jake8471]

​@@bryanviper Day time running lights are mandatory in Canada.

[@seymourskinner2533]

bryanviper yeah much cheaper to hit someone or have them hit you

[@seymourskinner2533]

bryanviper yeah much cheaper to hit someone or have them hit

[@bryanviper]

@Unintended Consequences Like I said OEM Bulbs from the dealer, the hid ones. I know you can get them cheaper but you are still paying $100+ for them once shipped/tax etc. No need for these lights to be on during the day which Is why I turned them off. However if it gets dark due to a cloudy day or something I will turn it on.

[@roystoys3099]

Scored An 07 GTI With 44K Miles In 2014 For $300 (Rod Thru Oil Pan). Bought A Brand New Engine From VW With 2Yr/24K Warranty For $3600 & Been Enjoying The GTI For An Additional 100K Miles With ZERO ISSUES!! GOOD FUN Cars!!

[@wolfgangvonberg5538]

I have a boosted Jetta I got for 1,800 input $160 in sensors and it runs perfect the car previously had 447 to the wheels on a dyno and it has miss fires and vacuum leaks and now it’s 100% and running perfect again pushing 23lbs of boost

[@YvanDupuy]

Sam, you're the king of light cleaning

[@Muchachito159]

This guy: built in hours Me: How many hours? This guy: 3000

[@tktspeed1433]

Few means 3 to 99 in law stuff

[@mikeh.8155]

Great job Sam - I love the low dollar finds and rebuilds!!!

[@michaelbooth1097]

Lights on is an amazing safety feature. Especially on car colours that can’t be seen. I don’t have this feature in my car but do turn the lights on. I have now less near misses or potential collision because I can be seen. The cost to change a light bulb compared to being hit or hurt is worth every penny.

[@allizdog1624]

I was able to get a MK4 GTI 1.8T 5 speed manual for $1700 and later one that same year I was able to get a MKV GTI 2 door in the Silverstone grey with the 6 speed DSG transmission for $1500, rebuilt both and they’re amazing cars!

[@toddpatt585]

I'd still put plugs and coils on it.

[@PeterFeltersnatch852]

Wtf? If it ain't broke don't fix it 🤣🤣 some people just like to throw money away 🤣☝️☝️

[@slscamg]

Maybe not coils but definitely plugs and a full fluid change. Oil, coolant and manual transmission fluid. I think he was trying to keep the cost down for the wow factor but I wouldn’t trust everything was done on schedule. Also it looks like the tires are close to being done. All in with a good set of tires I’d say this project is $4,000. Still a good deal.

[@colingoldthorpe5918]

I recall DOT officers complaining that i wouldn't shut off my lights when crossing the truck scale with DRL's because they were required by law in Canada. I think they are a good idea especially since riding a motorcycle!!!

[@pantone6160]

Really, not painting the interior of the trunk door.... what a messy job

[@lennysalvo6734]

totally agree. would have been so easy to do at that point. no brainer

[@imgumbydmnt]

The first thing you should do when you buy a modern used VW with a sunroof, is clean out the drains, I've had and seen quite a few get totaled when the floors flood and destroy the computers/harness under the seats.

[@jamesabarela]

Idk why, but I freakin love the stock rims on this car. I have always loved the look of the golf's. They are sporty nice looking hatch's!!!!

[@nicoo__m84]

Ooh drl makes cars look way newer tho, I like it on

[@NikkoCharger]

I just had to go look up the Instagram name "toprollking" from the replacement rear hatch, apparently the former owner is an arm-wrestling icon and he's also a youtuber.

[@Schaubnation]

That is from the other car....

[@dennisvandesteeg615]

Actually watching this in my '07 Golf GTI 😂

[@dennisvandesteeg615]

Oh, and my clutch doesn't "click"

[@frankfluent]

Watching in my 11' MK6 GTI

[@dennisvandesteeg615]

@@frankfluent even better :)

[@dennisvandesteeg615]

@MR. GALLARDO a lot of people watching these video's in their cars 😂 but nice one ^^

[@dirtydonsunny]

I have an '07 too, his engine looks completely different to mine does yours look like this? Where is the hpfp?

[@Bosco-knows-all]

Like a lot of these channels I like the fact that you show the cost it takes to obtain and repair these makes it more realistic for the average guy to understand the process but you sometimes forget to mention whether they come back with a clean or a salvage title which makes a huge difference in your ability to resell it and for what price please let us know what title conditions each car has so we know what we’re looking at

[@azynkron]

Having the lights on all the time is a great idea. The visibility of your vehicle is increased exponentially.

[@technoplanet1016]

Need to start actually finishing cars. It’s getting ridiculous now.

[@alexwise5459]

Hes much better than tavarish

[@Gzxs]

Alex Wise literally haha

[@bakedbean67]

Techno Planet : Whiney bitch Everyone else: Awesome another project car!!!

[@glossamano1899]

He’s waaaay better than Bruce Wilson.

[@mexicanspec]

Are you not enjoying his content?

[@thecarpinheck9224]

This is honestly amazing! I love your videos and can’t wait for more!!

[@Samcrac]

Thank you so much!!

[@boppo2780]

Thought rich rebuild was going to pop up somewhere since it was a salvage yard episode.

[@favorit601]

In Germany, this (not the GTI) was the no. 1 selling car of the time. It is said, the V Version of VW Golf/Rabbit/GTI is technically the best designed car of all versions from 1973 to 2020

[@Old_Man_Pete]

The click when pushing the clutch pedal in is just a switch, you don't need to push the clutch in so far after the 1st start. The switch is only used in the 1st start when it says push clutch to start.