MK3 VR6 DriveShaft Flange Removal/Special Tool Fabrication!

My oil leak got worse so had to replace the differential oil seal on the 01M transmission whilst it was still on the car.
I had planned to do this when I removed the transmission to do the timing chain but this couldn't wait.
It was hard to film but hopefully there's some useful info in here.
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[@CamelGarage]

What size and thread pitch is that threaded rod you used? I’m looking at doing this myself soon.. thank you!

[@ymist]

did not show the most interesting thing - how and with what to unscrew the bearing housing?

[@slipperyslope3912]

What thread and pitch is this? Kinda hard for us to replicate without that info...

[@EXOVCDS]

Even with a hoist, not that fun to do. I have no luck with seals myself... cam, crank or other. It's usually the second seal that I install without damaging it. :) Thanks for the shout out! I've been swamped with messages these past few weeks... hitting 100k can wait another 3 years! Let's get you & Steve up to 10k first!

[@Badgertronix]

+Thomas EXOVCDS If you get enough subscribers you'd be able to employ a blonde, Swedish assistant to help out and hold your wrenches ;)

[@EXOVCDS]

+Badgertronix LOL... I think I should start there! She would generate views, heck... I'd subscribe to myself and watch!

[@JeroenPigmans]

Do you have the part number from the seal kit?

[@Jay_Dewit]

I’m here because my mechanic told me that the “driver side transmission output flange” axle screws have been cross threaded on my MK 7.5. Is this the part be is describing?

[@SteveRobReviews]

Fantastic , two bodges in the same vid. Nice tip on changing the clip. They do make a special tool to install the others but your idea way better. I think I'll have to think of something to get Thomas to 100K , wonder if he'd shave his legs:) 👍👍

[@Badgertronix]

+STEVE ROB if you help him to 100,000 i'm sure he would do something unique....

[@walterhassard8257]

Thanks for the instructions to make that tool . Doing the seals on t4 098

[@ziggassedup]

I'm glad you showed this in case I come across this issue.

[@wysetech2000]

I replaced one of those seals myself a couple of years ago and believe me when I say I feel your pain in the cock. I'm sure that I invented some new curse words on that one. I don't think that anyone would pay me enough to do another one. Keep your chin up with the baby as it will get better. I know as It took a while to get my wife trained.....LoL.

[@Badgertronix]

+wysetech2000 haha she's doing a great job but somehow all of my time for doing jobs has disappeared. Never doing one of those on the car again.

[@joebrown1209]

Is this all the same for the mk3 1.8 golf

[@loafboy123]

Life saving video man, phenomenal job

[@Badgertronix]

Awesome, glad it helped you out

[@leohobbleohobb3781]

if it is front wheel drive and you say it is not the transmission oil?If it is a manual gearbox they share the same oil Not separate on automatic as it looks like they must be separate i guess.Red hydr oil on automatic.

[@Badgertronix]

01M trans has a separate front diff that runs either gear oil or transmission fluid depending on the year

[@markotoole7937]

Great video bud. Was the circlip with the ears 1"? I'm about to do this job and that original circlip looks a pain in the balls.

[@evingibson5211]

How is the circlip helping as its thinner than the original one, I'm also doing my seal and is a pain with that circlip

[@Badgertronix]

I think they're the same

[@wyattoneable]

That's a lot of work for an oil seal. Good thing you could do it yourself or that would have cost you bundles. Love the stickers. Best to you and your family.

[@Badgertronix]

+wyattoneable Thanks. Turned out to be a much bigger job than I had planned but another job done.

[@rondou4212]

Great video but I’m concerned about the clip you’re using it’s thinner than the original

[@Badgertronix]

Been on 3 years so think it worked out well

[@gerardoroque7629]

what kind a problem you solve whit that?

[@Badgertronix]

The one in the video 🤔

[@SasukeGarage55]

It this the same process for a 1998 vw jetta 2.0 4cylinder? I'm having trouble in the passenger side?

[@Badgertronix]

+Sasuke garage I'm not certain, but I think it should be the same

[@SasukeGarage55]

Badgertronix I hope so to

[@rhkips]

The lack of space is what makes doing those seals such a pain in the butt. I can't recall if the Golf/Jetta has the same 9kg cast iron brick bolted to the subframe by the right side axle flange, but if it does, and you have to do that side, don't lay under the thing while you unbolt it. It really, really hurts. ;) Good job with the improv tool there! Looks like it might just work better than VW's option, since yours gives you some space to get fingers and pliers in on that circlip. :D

[@Badgertronix]

+rhkips It was miserable doing this job. I had been staring at it for months hoping it would be ok until timing chain time. Also meant I had been thinking about my makeshift tool for a while and I have to say it is pretty perfect! I know that big iron brick you are talking about but thankfully it isn't present on mine :) Hopefully that's it for maintenance on this car for a while, looking forward to driving it.

[@rhkips]

Badgertronix Haha, I envy you and your lack of a chassis brick! I tried leaving it off, but the resulting cabin noise was so awful that I cut my errands for the day short to come home and bolt the bloody thing back on. I'm still ignoring my timing chain, pretending it'll fix itself, despite it now showing signs that it's close to giving up the ghost. I did, however, do that IAT sensor swap I mentioned before. I'm impressed by the results--much better response around town and on the highway once the engine is up to temperature. If you're at all curious, I could shoot a quick video tomorrow documenting the conversion?

[@Badgertronix]

+rhkips I'd be keen to see that IAT trick. I think I have a new later type one on my parts shelf for some reason.

[@telmopinto6843]

Hi. What was that manual that you were consulting in the video? Where can i buy one like that to an audi a3 1996 8l?

[@Badgertronix]

+Telmo Pinto that's the Bentley Service manual. Available from Amazon and other online retailers. There should be one for your car

[@telmopinto6843]

Badgertronix thanks. I can't find it for my car.

[@jaimereyes7480]

Thanks for the video. Was given a bw golf for free and the only issue is all the cv axle/driveshaft bolts are broken in that flange. Wasnt sure if it was removable

[@Badgertronix]

You don't need to remove it to get broken bolts out

[@jaimereyes7480]

@@Badgertronix Probably a bit easier with it off the car. Haven't had a chance to try anything. What do you recommend. The bolts are broken pretty flush.

[@Badgertronix]

@@jaimereyes7480 left handed drill bit did it for me when I snapped one off

[@jaimereyes7480]

@@Badgertronix Way easier than I thought it would be. All 6 came out in a matter of minutes.

[@hermanflores5822]

What was the tool called?

[@Badgertronix]

What part of it?

[@Fmiguelify]

what size is the triple square

[@Badgertronix]

+Fmiguelife not sure. 6, 8, 10 - whatever fits

[@pdpablovega2912]

Bbs rx2 ?

[@Badgertronix]

+lito vega correct 😎

[@candypius6104]

yeah

[@Badgertronix]

+Candy Pius 👍