Fixing the WORST car I've ever owned

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

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[@212MPH]

Haha Basildon or Southend hospital for the babies birth? All the best 👍

[@Anthologylife14]

Mk4 too!

[@christopher9727]

Jesus Christ is the only hope in this world no other gods will lead you to heaven There is no security or hope with out Jesus Christ in this world come and repent of all sins today Today is the day of salvation come to the loving savior Today repent and do not go to hell Come to Jesus Christ today Jesus Christ is only way to heaven Repent and follow him today seek his heart Jesus Christ can fill the emptiness he can fill the void Heaven and hell is real cone to the loving savior today Today is the day of salvation tomorrow might be to late come to the loving savior today Holy Spirit Can give you peace guidance and purpose and the Lord will John 3:16-21 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. 18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. 19 And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. 20 For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. 21 But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God. Mark 1.15 15 And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel. 2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. Hebrews 11:6 6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. Jesus

[@HonourablePigeon]

KZbin's most relatable diy mechanic returns to our screens, and leaves us wondering if his wife might be the most patient person to have ever lived. Good luck with the projects, and the baby, Nino!

[@robgraham9234]

She’s pregnant, he’s lucky to still be alive 🙀🙀🙀

[@kar428]

She’s the real hero here

[@itsmephil2255]

Poor Naomi she REALLY must love Nino 😂😂😂

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

Haha you guys kill me. Thanks for the good wishes 🤝

[@neilstanghanstanghan4980]

Well done Nino, I love your videos. I so feel your pain and frustration when just about everything goes against you!

[@alandmunk3h]

What I love about this is that I identify so much with the: * upside down * knee on the tiny stone * arms turning to noodles * mental exhaustion * physical exhaustion * breaking stuff I'm trying to fix * frustration * distracted * taking 3x times as long as I thought I feel for you mate. Bang up Job.

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

🤝

[@davidlang3625]

You forget having to go back to the parts shop yet again for something else you didnt think that you would need😀. I can relate to all of the above as well plus all Nino's noises! Great job Nino, that was some serious work you acheived.

[@GT380man]

@@davidlang3625He is definitely v good at noises.

[@KeyBrosUK]

This is so accurate😂😂

[@lea-rw5cb]

So true 3 hr job takes 6 lol keep forgetting tools out shed even though I've had a week to prepare them 🤣🤣🤣 best one was putting wheel on then realising I hadn't put calliper pins back in!!!

[@steveg2203]

I stopped buying VW's a few years back, everyone gave me trouble. I bought a Honda and haven't had any problems.

[@geoffreyhallam6228]

I know what you mean. I'm currently running a 16 year old VW Polo 1.2 which everyone says won't do over 100k without the engine breaking. 123k in on original engine and, fingers crossed, all is good. The good thing about VW is parts are plentiful and cheap.👍

[@stefan_sth]

My last VW was trashed 2009. Bought a Fiat (made in Turkey). At 320.000 km the gearbox "broke". Strut bearings are always a problem. No other problems though. Really reliable and affordable. Was surprised but now I know that Fiat is better than VW.

[@matthewstevens7486]

Just a suggestion, when you have seized bolts, once they start to move, go backward forward in small amounts to help clean and free the threads, don’t just keep undoing.

[@chrisaris8756]

If you still have dpf problems take the car and get it Terracleaned. Costs a few quid but had an amazing effect on my XF. Even the wife noticed

[@KeyBrosUK]

@@chrisaris8756if you have dpf problems cut the stupid thing out and turn it off in the ecu, since the whole thing is pointless anyway! Your engine and wallet will thank you😅

[@bikerlad3138]

@@KeyBrosUKhaha we do this over here all the time and egr delete

[@KeyBrosUK]

@@bikerlad3138 where’s that mate usa? Good on you. I do it to every diesel slow fast old new doesn’t matter i say get it out the way and have a much better flow = more reliable! It’s funny when people say “but oh the environment” they just don’t know what a regen actually means😂can’t believe gov forced them to even come up with it in the first place most pointless things ever the engines themselves are very clean now I’ve had a lot of fast diesels and even stage 2 with straight pipe none of them have ever rolled coal. Little bit on wide open but driving normal you’d never even know they were diesel if you didn’t know about cars. We are all being ripped off by our own governments and no one is doing anything!

[@alan6832]

My favorite way to learn is from the mistakes of others, not from the pros who make it look easy.

[@DenisEdwards-ls2de]

You should get you some 12x12 wood blocks to throw under car. That car come off them stands and new bady might not have a Daddy. Get some old rims welded together.. throw them under car. Just some back up working on your own.

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

Good advice

[@markoristic5416]

I like to repair and maintain my vehicles in my free time, otherwise I'm an international truck driver. I'm always annoyed about the space in the garage and that I don't have a big crane, but when I see you working outside in the open sky, I have no words but CONGRATULATIONS. Big greetings from Serbia and Keep it up

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

Appreciate that 🤝

[@miff227]

zdravo! Serbia is a beautiful country. I visited twice last year.

[@markoristic5416]

@@miff227 Thank you

[@lynjames4306]

Those panels could have been Repaired 😮

[@veteranmc8241]

I'm a qualified mechanic and would say you did very well indeed. I do this stuff at home too and can identify with your pain, especially the rain! and of course the pleasure in the end. What I would say for those doing it at home you spend a lot of money on tools for the job. Over the years more than the secondhand car. awesome

[@chileo1]

i dont understand why people dont just buy a used toyota every time

[@Parknest]

Nino, I feel your pain with the clutch change. I've done a couple of clutch replacements myself but it feels great once that gearbox is back on. Lining the gearbox up with the engine is like docking with the ISS. All the hard work was worth it in the end.

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

Haha 100% mate

[@simonbailey2151]

There are places to change and refit a gearbox but a gravel drive doesn’t seem to me like one of them.i admire your enthusiasm and lunacy. Best of luck with the projects and channel.

[@giovannifoulmouth7205]

you can do it on a ski slope if you're determined enough. I changed all my brakes in a train station parking lot lol

[@cristianandrei5462]

I've done it in my yard too, with no transition jack, it's harder but possible.

[@stuartbarber7784]

I love your work, my nervous twich came back after this video: Tiguan TDi 4 motion. Had to do the clutch cos I got scammed, slave cylinder also failed on the way home. Had to drop subframe / make an engine bridge, disasseemble 4Motion / remove gearbox / and retutn 3 incorrect clutch kits..... All done on a sloping rough driveway. I feel your pain ..... And Victory!! Huzzah!!

[@jonhluk]

Yeah.. that transfer box just adds another thing to get in the way

[@oilburner8548]

Well done you , I've done similar

[@oilburner8548]

Pull the other one

[@tomlensen8600]

The moment he celebrates and all the stress leaves the body en the pure rush of joy enters your body when everything works and you are not sure why it all worked but it did and you feel so good and proud of your achievement, a moment of pure exctacy and fulfilment just for yourself was so great to see on camera for another person. Great job madlad keep on going!!!

[@paradisekohchangstyle2150]

KZbin's favourite Jason Statham returns with some more auto panel body punches.👍

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

😂

[@MrValeDale]

More specifically Jason Statham in Crank

[@christopher9727]

Jesus Christ is the only hope in this world no other gods will lead you to heaven There is no security or hope with out Jesus Christ in this world come and repent of all sins today Today is the day of salvation come to the loving savior Today repent and do not go to hell Come to Jesus Christ today Jesus Christ is only way to heaven Repent and follow him today seek his heart Jesus Christ can fill the emptiness he can fill the void Heaven and hell is real cone to the loving savior today Today is the day of salvation tomorrow might be to late come to the loving savior today Holy Spirit Can give you peace guidance and purpose and the Lord will John 3:16-21 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. 18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. 19 And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. 20 For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. 21 But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God. Mark 1.15 15 And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel. 2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. Hebrews 11:6 6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. Jesus

[@Kwaq84]

What I would do when replacing clutch/DMF is replacing rear main seal. It may not leak (yet), but since there's access to it, I would do it. And as you experienced it yourself, removing all that stuff isn't a walk in a park.

[@ryandavies7174]

It really is amazing to see how far your abilities have come on since the beginning of this channel. Whilst taking the gearbox out on axle stands is daunting even for an experienced professional, you are just getting on with it and making it look easy. Honestly, you have inspired me to do so much more on my own car because of your persistency and whenever I think about giving up, I think 'What would Nino do?' and find the hammer! Honestly a pleasure to watch and always makes my day to see another video come out.

[@Fazer_600]

Sames, although its bikes for me. I should really get on with swapping that starter out on my triumph that i've been putting off.

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

Really appreciate that 🤝

[@xanynews]

Great video, and a smart trick I learned from a friend and mechanic. When you are working on the brakes hydrolics, depress the brakepedal and lock it in place before you start. That way you block the master cylinder whitch will let no fluid thru the brakelines. There"ll be next to no spilled brakefluid on the ground. Works great:)

[@izzy031096]

Greta tip!

[@evilution_ltd]

Step 1 - remove the entire car from around the clutch. Glad to see you didn't get far with the DPF cleaner. You really should back flow them with the cleaner or it can push the crap even further into the filter.

[@johnwilliams2646]

Your patience and perseverance in the face of adversity is remarkable, in English, well done you’re a star.

[@eduardolucas9896]

Great job there mate.. very hard to do all of this alone. Cant agree more nothing beats working on cars

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

Thanks, Eduardo. It really is the best thing

[@jens-s12]

Cars an Bikes, yes... this allways calms me down (ok somtimes i get loud ;) )

[@hellobirdiecreative]

Until you’re underneath them laying in a puddle wondering what the hell you’re doing with your life

[@GT380man]

@@jens-s12+1 on bike tinkering, for me. I like that there’s nothing you can’t tackle on a bike, if you’re brave enough! And you’ve a good chance of doing it inside, whereas having a big enough garage to get the whole car under cover is less easily done. Who else remembers changing a clutch while parked outside a row of terraced houses?

[@christopher9727]

... Jesus Christ is the only hope in this world no other gods will lead you to heaven There is no security or hope with out Jesus Christ in this world come and repent of all sins today Today is the day of salvation come to the loving savior Today repent and do not go to hell Come to Jesus Christ today Jesus Christ is only way to heaven Repent and follow him today seek his heart Jesus Christ can fill the emptiness he can fill the void Heaven and hell is real cone to the loving savior today Today is the day of salvation tomorrow might be to late come to the loving savior today Holy Spirit Can give you peace guidance and purpose and the Lord will John 3:16-21 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. 18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. 19 And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. 20 For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. 21 But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God. Mark 1.15 15 And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel. 2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. Hebrews 11:6 6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. Jesus

[@martincoutts6747]

Great job, I admire how to stay so positive in the face of all the problems that come along. Well done

[@osolvang]

I'm so happy to see others struggle with car maintenance like I do 😅😅

[@GTAVince]

You are not alone 🥳

[@GheGho]

I think my wife and your wife share their patience with us. Mine goes "as long as you are happy" whenever I ask about getting a car.

[@grippingyarnsuk]

You’re lucky !

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

Sounds like a keeper

[@izzy031096]

What a woman

[@Thatslovelythat]

Your videos real are the best around, the feel good factor when watching your hard work pay off is just immense, I had a similar win recently, daring to get my campervan working since watching your videos, and I only went n bloody did it, so thank you for the inspiration man! Cheers!

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

That's so cool to hear 👍🏻

[@ariorobotics8583]

Get an aygo. It’s surprisingly fun, cheap to maintain, and relatively forgiving. Except for the size, I don’t think there’s anything one can regret about the car.

[@DominicLee94]

The satisfaction that comes from these types of jobs is something many will never understand! From the relatability, to the struggles and successes it’s what keeps us all here, thanks for another well put together video Nino!! Also when I say relatable, not all of us have a sister on speed dial for parts 😝

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

Appreciate that mate 🤝

[@StrangledAnalogy]

No better relief as a shade tree mechanic when you are done, it works and you havent created any other issues that need to be fixed. Love the video. Cheers.

[@forgottenknowledge8917]

I bought a high km Volkswagen Caddy 1.9 TDI (BSL) It's practically a Golf and Touran. The thing with these high mileage cars is you will need to replace many parts. I've replaced too many parts to list, lol

[@FourIntoOne]

Nice one. I did my mechanical apprenticeship in the eighties. I hate working on modern cars like this as I cannot stand how complicated they are, so I don't work on them. I now only do what I really like doing which is working on classic cars and bikes - and there is no way I would now do what you just did laying in the mud and sh*t so fair play to you! 👍

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

I'm slowly going backwards to simpler cars - these things are too complicated like you say.

[@TheMustangtaz]

The shots of you walking to and from the shed are HILARIOUS! You definitely have to keep those up in future episode! Congrats on the repairs though. Some tough jobs you've done there. You should be really proud you did them solo.

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

Appreciate that 🤝

[@MikkoRantalainen]

17:20 At least older VW cars allowed dropping the subframe around 5 cm simply by losing 4 big bolts that attach it to the body of the car. That was typically just enough for many maintenance jobs.

[@goclunker]

Hey, just a tip: put some silver anti seize on the disc retaining screw threads and only tighten them finger tight. They do not need to be tighter. They are only there for keeping the disc on during disassembly and reassembly. you will never have a problem with them again in any car as long as you live as long as you follow that procedure

[@vinegar008]

Glad everything works out. Last time I did a clutch on a jack stands, it took me 11 hours. Fitting the gearbox back onto the engine wasn't easy AND I do not have a transmission jack like yours. Anyway, AS FOR THE BONNET: To get the sticky residue off, the best tool is WD40. WD40 will melt away the residue doing minimal damage to the clear coat.

[@Narendra--Modi]

I feel the pain, i removed my A4 avant gearbox in the winter 3 years ago, I still got evidence of cuts and bruises. Had to get rid of it due to ULEZ and got myself 05 Honda Civic for £1,300, no wrenching needed peace of mind. When you got a load of bangers, best to have one Toyoya or Honda as a backup reliable.

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

A Toyota or Honda as a backup is a great idea. Great work on the A4 gearbox

[@bobsteel2654]

😂 100 percent correct - beautiful toyota auris that never let's me down - surrounded by pug van and nissans that need work all time 😂😂😂😂

[@chrishamel3001]

I can totally relate when I replaced my clutch, flywheel and bearings and motor mounts. Took me forever to get the transmission in and when I did, I realized it was impossible to get the rear engine mount back in. Ended up having to drop the subframe the next days. Drove it gingerly for a while after for clutch break in and now it drives like a dream. I have no other backup car and winter was coming. Looking back, a mechanic was willing to do the job for 1000$ (about 600 GBP) and shoulda jumped on the deal. Still, I learned a whole lot, nearly cried in despair a few times and nearly cried with joy once the job was done. I can totally relate to that mix of pride, ecstasy and relief for a job that had to get done be well done.

[@chrishamel3001]

Changing a clutch on the ground is not for the faint of heart. My car also has 3/4 engine mounts connecting to the tranny so once the tranny is out and the engine is on jacks, there’s no towing the car anymore and no way out! Know what you are getting into before you attempt this and a transmission jack that you can orient is pretty much a necessary tool for this job.

[@Gixxer983]

I gave up on volkswagen long time ago. Same horror stories like this car. Now we drive Renaults at our house as dailys. Change oil and put gas in it. No problems. Havent had to replace a tie rod end in 3 years. They just built well. Passes MOT every time. No rust, no electrical issues.

[@roconnor01]

I owned VW's ever since I passed my driving test,30 years ago, but gave up on the brand 5 years ago, for many of the reasons you highlight in this video. It was like losing an old friend, but for the sake of my sanity and wallet,I knew that there would have to be a parting of the ways. A family member constantly banged on about Toyotas,and how reliable they were. I never really fancied them, perceiving them to be rather fuddy-duddy, but when you are stuck on the side of a fast A road in the rain,reliability suddenly becomes rather appealing. To cut a long story short, I dipped my toe in the water and bought a very cheap, high mileage Toyota Auris with 130,000 miles on the clock. I deliberately opted for a high mileage example to see if Toyota's supposed reliability had any merit to it. I ran that car for 2 years, and it never missed a beat. I now have a 2022 Toyota Corolla, and whilst it is not as sporty as a Golf, it never lets me down. I am now a Toyota convert !

[@BatFastard01]

I was just about to type, " I'm sure he's got an engine lift. Use that to get the gearbox back in. " Then at 21.41, there's the engine lift!

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

😃

[@TonysTechAndCars]

Thats funny. My parents has the same MK6 golf, and that too is the worse car they have ever owned. I think they build all the MK6 Golf 2.0 TDI's on a friday. EGR issues also (now deleted), duel mass flywheel deleted because that also was broken as well as loads of other issues. And its low milage and in good condition and looked after.

[@DeanofMachines]

The first time my 2.0 TDI wagon had catastrophic engine failure, i wanted to be the hero and fixed it all! 25k later it did it again and I took a $10,000 loss. Worst car I ever owned.

[@goclunker]

So you don’t know what you’re doing then? It cost you 15000$? Woof

[@DeanofMachines]

@@goclunker no no, it lasted 25k miles.

[@EndstyleGG]

@@DeanofMachines Do you happen to know what caused it?

[@DeanofMachines]

@@EndstyleGG Oiling issues, first time was lack of maintenance by previous owner, second motor had the upper oil cooler o-ring fail. Pumped out all the oil during a road trip.

[@donSparda]

Holy cow, Dean is here! :D

[@beerstudd]

This is so real! I feel all the frustrations. So many other repair videos make it look so easy and don’t ever take into account the physical exhaustion involved.

[@Hunkeykung]

Exactly this. Did my first brake job yesterday and I am still sore lol

[@AlfiesJourney]

Been waiting ages for your next video

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

More to come!

[@LiveShamzTv]

I owned a MK6 Golf (CAYC Engine) and it was by far the worst car I have owned. So many issues, similarly to yourself I was also sold the car with a EGR fault which had been cleared prior to buying and testing the vehicle. I fixed the EGR with a Ridex branded one for £130, rather than taking to a garage, but was a PIA. I then had other issues such as a constant whine of the headlight adjuster, adjusting 24/7 even when stood still. Then was new calliper at the same time, as the seal was shot on one side so yeah, very similar to your experience. Next issue was a dodgey bonnet latch which would open on it's own. Window reg was squealing a crazy amount, so replaced the window regulator. I no longer own the car, and do not wish to ever purchase a Diesel or Golf Diesel again.

[@tvdel]

You need a garage or workshop

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

Agreed

[@michaelcroutear2222]

This was motivating and relatable to watch. Ive spent plenty of time in the rain fixing cars, but its so satisfying when they get a new lease of life. My A4s just hit 270k and certainly viable to keep going.

[@NarcFreedom]

The fact that this came from a scammer has little to do with the fact that it’s junk. It’s a VAG product and worse that it’s of this era.

[@ChristopherSmith-qn4zr]

I don't there was a scammer. Just his wife with a hoodie on

[@adhizzle9985]

Yet millions of people keep driving them past 200-300,000 miles with good care. My 07 gti has 260k miles Had a toyota camry and a celica, both ate oil and were usually reliable for the most part. A bit slower though. Current 07 camry eats 1 quart a week, my gti is about 1 quart a month. 500+ miles a month

[@izzy031096]

⁠@@adhizzle9985What motor in that camry? Surely it’s leaking not burning that much. Would be smoking a fair bit if so.

[@izzy031096]

@@adhizzle9985I’ve had tonnes of Toyotas and a fair few VAG products as well: Polo Gti 1.8t, A3 1.8t wagon, S3 2.0t, and both mk4 & mk5 R32’s. All of the VAG stuff was solid, far more so than people give them credit for. But they are certainly more fragile than the Toyotas (performance models incl). I had 10x more CEL’s with the VAG cars, DSG issues on the Mk5 at 110k. Same same with oil leaks and usage across the lot. My S3 leaked and burned like a sieve though… But so did my Prado (given the Prado had twice the kms 200k vs 400k). All in all the Mk4 was the best VAG car I owned, didn’t have an issue with that at all and drove it all over the North Island of New Zealand. That was the only one I would consider was on par with Toyota’s build quality and reliability.

[@dreamcrusher112]

@@adhizzle9985 diesel vag cars were horrendous.

[@MRVWolfsburg]

I've had many vws all old made it upto a mk4 golf and realised they changed the recipe for the worse my old mk1s and mk2s never had issues .

[@rickfeenstrastaff7409]

Your effort and Persistence in Making Things Right Again were Heroic! Good on you for not giving up! I admire the VW line and am grateful to you for saving this one from the Boneyard. Your lovely Wife also deserves a gold medal for her patience!

[@chrislambe400]

Well done mate, I reemeber changing the gear box on my Golf 6 Plus some years ago. Forgot to firmly reconnect the reverse gear sensor and wondered why traffic was being impolite while I was "clearly" reversing. Bench pressing the new gearbox into place for 30 minutes lying on the ground was the most fun.

[@paulmcdonough1190]

My favorite car show, how he tackles these repairs is so admirable. That and he is able to laugh at himself is great to watch.

[@agpe15]

Everything you've talked about is why I got rid of my MK6 Golf. I knew it was coming after I started to get different issues such as the Air conditioning packing up, and the rear brakes seizing on. I had to renew both rear calipers, discs, and pads when that happened, and I'd just had enough at this point. EGR, DPF, Injectors, DMF. They're all common MK6 TDI issues. I also had issues with the car getting up to temp and staying there. VAG Group - Never again, the reliability is a complete myth.

[@stefan_sth]

VW reliability was a fact. Ended with the nineties. Took a lot of people a long time to realise that those times are over.

[@gungadin406]

I used to get the wife involved in the early days . I used to put a beam across the bonnet landings and get my wife to take up the slack on the rope after lifting the gearbox by hand a few inches at a time. Once I had the gear box located, it was my wifes job, to take up the slake on the rope again and then put the first top bolt or bolts in place whilst I held it it place. I worked for myself doing cars for a living for many decades. I am retired now and we are still married. Best of luck to you feller, that did not look easy on that dirt, I have done it on the road, but that has got to be much harder. In my opinion VW's and most European cars have been crap for the last 20 years.

[@Kenny_Ded]

Nice to see another non-mechanic rolling around in the gravel outside, scrambling to beat the sunset, with the rain as his arch nemesis and nearly crying from exhaustion of the struggle. I can relate to this so much. Subscribed.

[@sinediss]

lmao mine is reliable af.. ive got 2.0 tdi... did dpf delete and everything is working fine :) .. btw getting dpf off there is easy and you can do it pretty much from under the car.. without loosing out the frame . ... and the clutch change get me and my friend like an hour... so easy!

[@22Archives]

This chanel deserves way more subscribers for the entertainment itself yet alone education!

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

Appreciate that 🤝

[@kevingibson7924]

I just found your channel a few days ago and I’ve already binge watched every video! Instantly became one of my favorite channels. I really hope you get to go full time soon so the videos are more frequent because I absolutely love them! Keep up the awesome work man.

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

🤝

[@garry_potta]

I had a golf 2.0tdi 2004. Most expensive car i ever owned. 2 steering racks, wheel bearings, a piece snapped off the corner of the engine so needed replacement motor, the list was endless and eventually the headgasket went

[@mikenmarianne]

I have laughed my way through this episode. I did the clutch on my son's car last year, there were two of us, the gearbox fell off the trolley jack about 5 times trying to get it past the subframe. Well done doing it on your own.

[@TheVic256]

I can literally feel the frustration myself, watching you working on the car - The feeling that the dead stuff is really not dead but mocking you and doing anything possible to obstruct you reaching your goal :D

[@KJ-yr4wd]

Absolutely well done and especially the conditions you worked in. 'Never again' are the exact same words I said myself when I once replaced the clutch on my old 2.2 diesel honda civic. The weight of the bell housing was extremely heavy and such a relief when you get that first bolt back in.

[@4rd612]

I replaced the clutch on my ford fiesta with my dad, we only had a few axle stands and a trolley jack... A few pieces of wood to take the weight of the gearbox and little patience led to me lay on the floor pressing the gearbox back into place with my dad guiding from above.. I completely can relate to that sigh of relief when you first feel the splines connect and you get a good push. It's such a good feeling, but like you said, one to never feel again 😂 Nice work mate, loving the videos

[@ceirwan]

Fantastic. I can relate to this so much, the tools that aren't quite correct but you make them work, sat on a damp driveway, the swearing, everything takes twice as long as expected, getting distracted with fixing other stuff while in there. Unlike most these videos where someone is working on a ramp, in a workshop, everything very clean, tons of help etc.

[@barryramsurn6815]

That was a challenge but you did an admirable job ... all in the open air and singlehanded. Inspiring. Well done.

[@yvindpetterson8598]

Thank you! Good til see you again. Nice video on a not so nice car….your videos are actually of the few I watch and enjoy from beginning to end!

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

Appreciate the support once again mate 🤝

[@and3583]

It's a shame about volkswagens, used to be so reliable. I bought a Polo from a big retailer, nothing but trouble. It randomly cut out all the time, there was a sensor telling the ecu that it was -86⁰. Every new sensor did the same. My dual mass flywheel stopped working, it wouldn't go up the slightest hill. 3 years old, kept costing arms and legs 😮

[@stefan_sth]

Volkswagen in the 90s were OK. Not any longer. When the bean counters took over in Wolfsburg, the road downhill started.

[@MrAvant123]

I am 64 now so beyond doing this sort of thing, but all of your efforts do resonate with me- been there done that (albeit on simpler cars). You are a bit of a hero in my book ! You should now have a nice sorted Golf. BUT - next time buy better and know the weaknesses in the car you're buying, DMF problems write off a lot of these cars.

[@JamesChurchill3]

The worst experience I've had with a vehicle in my life was a 9N Polo, so many mechanical issues in such a short space of time, it's amazing that there are still any older VWs on the road at all, the computers seem to be programmed to die after 10 years. The engine in mine was also the problematic BMD engine which eats valve guides for fun, those failed requiring a head rebuild. I gave up on saving it after the engine started to eat itself a few months after that. You are a much more patient man than I am.

[@cameron6860]

older vags are probably the most common older cars you see on the road cause most of them refuse to die 🤣

[@1gerard47]

Your enthusiasm is astounding, 46 years on and still on the tools ,im not enthusiastic as you as i do it for a living.

[@markadams1330]

Love the Channel, here is a small token of appreciation

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

Thank you so much, Mark 🤝

[@fsul8536]

As someone who works on my own car this channel is so relatable. The first thing to check when dealing with stuck brakes is to make sure the slide pins are not frozen. As for the DPF if its blocked with sooth use on car dpf cleaner it's foamy comes in a can with tube that you stick in oxygen sensor hole or pressure sensor if blocked with ash then you have to remove it off the car and reverse flush it.

[@marklennon1416]

Absolutely LOVE these repairs, you have a great attitude and work ethic .....gives the rest of us driveway mechanics HOPE. ! Well done ( done similar down here in OZ )

[@kw4n1987]

As a complete DIY'er who often has no idea what I'm doing and to the smallest budget possible, I find your videos so inspirational. Keep making these and may all your future bolts be unseized!

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

As soon as you realise nobody really knows what they're doing along with the fact you can get the official workshop instructions for almost any vehicle everything gets clearer lol

[@TheAndy1268]

You're a hero, Nino. All that work without having any sort of garage, so it's all out in open weather. You had no training, but you deliver proper results despite all of that. And on top of that, you're an honest, genuine guy that I'd love to have a chat and a beer with at least twice a week. Best wishes to you and Naomi for your first born. May it all go smoothly for you. 😊

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

Thanks mate 🤝

[@colinevans7134]

Your doing fine, you are determined, take your time and your learning all the time, I was just like you but in the 1980s the cars was easier, today if you get stuck you have the internet and forums to find out. Best luck with the newborn coming and what a nice family you are. ❤ Colin from Croydon Surrey

[@bainsk8]

Just done pretty much the same, drivers wing, gearbox and clutch replace. Refurbished both front callipers, new hoses and fluid change. Just have oil change and filters left to do. Good job you did there, well done. 👏

[@adesaint8880]

You’re a legend. Your videos are very inspirational and comforting knowing I’m not alone struggling with old cars on the drive. Many thanks.

[@galaxyb1103]

Great work! , couple of tips to make your work easier as I also discovered, some small changes go far: use foam mats while under car, makes for more comfortable work, use gloves for better grip and protection, get an electric ratchet to speed up the work.

[@steveb2986]

Through all the thrown spanners and curse words, when you turn the key and everything just works as it should, it immediately makes it all worth it. Good work

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

It does indeed 👍🏻

[@christopher9727]

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[@ColinBoswell]

Fit a conventional flywheel if you can get it, much cheaper and less chance of failure again.

[@scottschoenfeld476]

Congratulations on the baby! Being a dad is the most rewarding thing I’ve ever done. Thanks for all the fun content, you’re doing great. And please tell the Mrs thanks for letting us borrow you for the occasional video. Good luck you three. All the best.

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

Haha appreciate that mate 🤝

[@Smithstar1976]

Absolutely brilliant love your channel it’s like watching me 20 years ago it’s so good when the job turns out right keep up the good work 🎉

[@andyjohnson4367]

If you have any further dpf issues there's a fantastic video on here from a guy down under who tests the best chemicals to clean it out. In short those cleaners like wynns only remove soot. To remove the metal salts that build up (and aren't removed by the regen process) you need to flush with 2 molar hydrochloric acid. Obviously the dpf needs to come off the car. Worked wonders for me. Just remember to wear proper ppe. The acid is nasty stuff.

[@GT380man]

Crikey, acid to regenerate the DPF? I believe you, I just wouldn’t have guessed it. Most crap that accumulates in motor & drive train components will come off with powerful, organic solvents, ranging from white spirit to aerosol brake & carburettor cleaner. Sometimes, high heat, sufficient to burn off residues (so long as the components can tolerate it). I’ve come across aqueous solvents only on the basic not acid end, the old warm caustic soda soak for two stroke exhausts. Incredibly messy and can be spectacularly dangerous to skin, lungs and especially eyes, but boy, it really works. Can you educate me a little on the hydrochloric acid application here? My daughters 16 plate Polo diesel still seems good at 70k miles but I’ve never considered if there’s some preventative maintenance I ought to be scheduling. Cheers!

[@DerekObrien-tk7we]

A very honest and real life account of a diy mechanic brilliant love your channel it will be big

[@darby1canardly]

Thanks

[@imbe.]

This project looked very worrying at first. You kept diving into big functions of the car with out testing any of the previous work. its like up keeping the constant anxiety to finally start the car. But you mad lad did it. Very cool!

[@RN_SX]

lad, new here to your channel about 10 minutes in and I can already tell your some funny bloke 🤣

[@SimonWilliams-r5b]

Great effort!!! Love the fact you will literally put your hand to anything 👌🏻.Throughly enjoyed this video.💯

[@99coolerking]

Wow man. You have got some BALLS! I only found you yesterday and watched the Range Rover fiasco, then watched the golf (scamming bast*@d) and you nailed it. No expensive tools but balls of sterling. I'm hooked and will kerp tuning in and liking 👍. Congratulations on the newborn BTW. Live long and prosper.

[@adrianemerson]

I can feel your frustration. Been there in my years of home mechanics. Great work!!

[@guillemlluciagris5072]

Oh man... I have a 2007 Skoda Octavia RS TDI which shares a lot of components and the layout is the same. It has well surpassed 300k km and the DPF was tired. Have just spent a whole weekend under the car taking the DPF out, emptying it, and refitting alongside all subframe bushes and rods. All I got left is a good remap (DPF off, EGR off and a Stage 1) to bring it to +200hp and make it quick and reliable. Being under the car sometimes you feel like in the 4th circle of hell, but once it's all done and the engine starts right up... Nothing beats that feeling! Great video

[@WilliamStevens007]

Thats a bloody good job you have done with that, you should be very proud of yourself.

[@ronanoloughlin7516]

I felt your pain, followed by your immense satisfaction, whilst you basked in the fruits of your labour! Great job!

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

Thank you!

[@salty8627]

First video that I watched of yours. The joy of when you fix your own car, nothing compares! Earned a sub! hopefully many more vids like so ! keep it up!

[@kevinhaigh3962]

Absolutely hate people ripping people off 😢, and you seem such a lovely person and just getting on with it not letting it get you down mate well done honestly, and you're good lady right behind you excellent, not taking the p do you wish you kept the jaguar you raffled off, best wishes to you and your nearest and dearest have a fantastic weekend enjoy ❤

[@DRAINTVofficial]

i used the same dpf cleaner on the car. it works so much better when the exhaust is little warm from my experience. once all the liquid has gon tru turn the car on and hold the revs at 2k. works like a charm

[@kazfarooq1737]

I have a 1972 N600 and I absolutely love it. Had a classic mini too. Honda more fun in terms of its engine but mini was better to handle. Thanks for video.

[@AntonioSantos-ej8zr]

Wow, I admire your patience and determination, I feel your pain , I have been there before. Well done and the absolute best of luck with the car. Also I wish your all the best for your child and your understanding wife. God bless.

[@295walk]

I'm 2 mins in. I detest these car issues on cars loaded with all kinds of problems. Stop stop stop people and throw it away so nobody else suffers either. I will continue watching til the end.

[@omni010485]

Congrats on the job ! I felt that pain when I almost cried fixing front triangles on a seat Toledo from 2002....

[@PaulRansonArt]

Watch some KZbins like Williams Mobile Cluch Service - he does cluches day in day out. He has some natty foam mats he uses under the car. Maybe invest in a sheet of plywood too. Nothing worse than trying to use a jack on stony ground. But as you say. Its so rewarding when a plan comes together.😃😃😎😎Hope the missus is OK