Mk4 (99-04) 1.8t 5/6 speed manual transmission & clutch replacement DIY

[@Carsnoml101Gaming]

Gorgeous

[@TheRollingTimes]

you too baby girl

[@spupidtwins6017]

Thank you I haven't been able to find this video for my vw beetle but it looks to be the same process good to know how to do it

[@TheRollingTimes]

@@spupidtwins6017 very similar, all the core parts are the same! Chassis just slightly different!

[@robertsrepairmobileservice9104]

Hi, Have a 2006 Bettle 1.8 turbo in my shop. Clutch hydraulic system do you want to pressurize up. My thoughts is the clutch fork it's too far away from the slave cylinder shaft. Meaning that the clutch fork is either bent or needs bushings or both. My question is can that fork be removed without removing the complete transmission???

[@WilliamAlexy-g5n]

do you have to drain the oil to replace the main seal? and do you have to re-seal the oil pan to do this as well? or can you just re seal the part that bolts directly to the rear main seal?

[@TheRollingTimes]

@@WilliamAlexy-g5n i guess you dont have to drain the oil but some will come out when you remove the seal if you dont. You can remove just the rear main seal/housing without dropping the pan and usually seal it back up by cleaning and using some RTV, however the proper way and to ensure there will be no leaks would be to replace pan gasket at the same time. Hope this helps!

[@WilliamAlexy-g5n]

@@TheRollingTimes thanks man, what method did you use when you replaced it? did you drop the whole pan, or do a quick swap

[@TheRollingTimes]

@WilliamAlexy-g5n its been 5 years, ive done them both ways. For a customers vehicle I would probably estimate the pan gasket too. For my personal vehicle id probably just send it if pan gasket was dry.

[@WilliamAlexy-g5n]

@@TheRollingTimes also, there are a few mentions of uncommon socket sizes, but Im having trouble understanding what you meant in the video. what size socket do I need for the flywheel bolts? did you say 6 xzn?

[@TheRollingTimes]

@WilliamAlexy-g5n xzn or triple square are the same thing. I believe the pressure plate to flywheel bolts are 9mm 12point socket. The flywheel to crank bolts are probably xzn/triple square if they are factory. Aftermarket would usually be 12point 16 or 17mm. All of that hardware should be replaced, however if you choose to reuse it I would at least use blue loctite.

[@alejandrodelazerda1633]

Sup Zack(h)…what size was the axle bolt you used ?

[@TheRollingTimes]

@@alejandrodelazerda1633 sorry its been so long im not sure

[@kikibermudez6152]

I’m trying to do it myself but I’m in dirt what what you recommend I lay down to hold my jack stands for like a few days till I replace my new transmission

[@TheRollingTimes]

@@kikibermudez6152 you could try using some wood under the jackstands although I wouldnt recommend jacking a car up in the dirt. Its unsafe and could give out without warning.

[@kikibermudez6152]

@@TheRollingTimes yea sucks cause if it rains it will sink so I may just pay someone to do it

[@TheRollingTimes]

@@kikibermudez6152 take it to a trusted shop if you can!

[@kikibermudez6152]

@@TheRollingTimes they asking too much when I only got the car for 500

[@TheRollingTimes]

@@kikibermudez6152 well its at least $500 in labor and thats at a shop thats not charging enough. Nothings getting cheaper in this world.

[@dumpstuntin]

Sound like you’re from Philly my guy.

[@TheRollingTimes]

Not far from Philly lol

[@tomleo3880]

Your the mannnnnm

[@TheRollingTimes]

Thanks, glad this video helped you and thanks for watching our channel!

[@thatt_black_r]

man ik this from a long time ago but u didnt need to drop the ball joint to get that axle out🥲

[@TheRollingTimes]

There are multiple ways to perform the same job, and multiple factors I consider when taking stuff apart.

[@thatt_black_r]

@ no i know, i could just hear the pain in your voice when u said you snapped the bolts 😂