Curbside Mechanic, dude, just like other reviewers I'm giving you two thumbs up not only for pulling this job on the curbside but also coming up with a very good video while you're at it AND trying to help responding every question. The latter part, very unusual. The info you dished out is very helpful for me as am gearing up to do the job this weekend for the first time in my MK4 Jetta TDI.
@SivaFolsom
2 жыл бұрын
Bro, you are an inspiration! Doing on the curbside with traffic flowing by! Amazing. I'm going to replace my son's 2000 Golf MK4 2.0L clutch with stage 2 one.
@curbsidemechanic3229
2 жыл бұрын
Thank You @NatureCrazy, I enjoyed installing the new clutch on my Mk4 2.0, check it out for some more motivation kzitem.info/news/bejne/lqdn2ouKm51jjIo
@SivaFolsom
Жыл бұрын
@@curbsidemechanic3229 Finally got around to doing the clutch on 2000 Golf MK4. Your video was very informative and helpful. Thank you!
@curbsidemechanic3229
Жыл бұрын
@@SivaFolsom I'm glad you were able to get that taken care of for your son. It has been a minute but it is done. Just remember the main part of any task is the starting point. Even if the task seems overwhelming, simply starting makes it a little easier.
@spifflifkin
Жыл бұрын
Great video! I'm looking for a VW so I've been watching random videos on KZitem. I'm glad I found yours! If I get one, this is exactly how I will have to work on it.
@curbsidemechanic3229
Жыл бұрын
That's Awesome Vawesome, I look forward to hearing about your future VW adventures. I have had so much fun in the many VW platforms that I have had a chance to drive. Keep me posted.
@stevepope5484
2 жыл бұрын
This is the way a man does a video! I am impressed. Right on the dang street too!
@curbsidemechanic3229
2 жыл бұрын
Curb Side LOL 😆 @steve pope
@nikolaiwebber9982
4 ай бұрын
that sucks it was the wrong part, lmao. I love the shot at the end of you workin til late
@willcorley3305
3 жыл бұрын
Great step by step vid… best I’ve found thankyou
@robertcravens1857
Жыл бұрын
Great video. Good, clear camera views and great audio. Thank you
@curbsidemechanic3229
Жыл бұрын
Thank You Sir
@McFrank_
Жыл бұрын
I have a very important question. I’m stuck getting the actual trans down. The flange to the passenger side axel is getting caught on the back of the flywheel. How do I get that around the flywheel and past the subframe on the driver side? Do I just drop it straight down? Because, it gets caught on either of thise.
@curbsidemechanic3229
Жыл бұрын
Hello McFrank. To be honest with you, I just raised and lowered the actual engine block until the transmission came out.
@willisgraham
Ай бұрын
Yep, that was a massive struggle for me as well
@seant4028
2 жыл бұрын
Dude, this was amazing.
@BaylessAuto
7 ай бұрын
I’ve pulled mine a few times on a lift figured on the ground would suck didn’t look as bad as I though tho.
@dre4011
3 жыл бұрын
Subscribed dawg (Fellow VW enthusiast & tech.)
@michaeljohnston6856
4 жыл бұрын
Good video. I'm about to do timing chain guides on a vr6 I just bought. I'm worried and then I see you doing this on the side of the road lol
@curbsidemechanic3229
4 жыл бұрын
Mr Johnston I am glad you liked the video. This shows with the proper tools and a little know how, you can do it. Yes I'm on the side of the road. I am the Curbside Mechanic LOL. I will be doing the timing chain on my VR6 soon.
@curbsidemechanic3229
3 жыл бұрын
Mr Johnston, how did the timing job on the VR6 go?
@mohammadahmad9551
2 жыл бұрын
Great Video, Camera angles and explanation, well done brother. Is it the similar process for the Auto transmission ?
@curbsidemechanic3229
2 жыл бұрын
Thank You. The removal is the same.
@freddievilla6471
4 жыл бұрын
Good vid!!!👍👍👍. Getting ready to replace flex plate on sons car😞. Your video gave me the courage to tackle it myself 😀
@curbsidemechanic3229
4 жыл бұрын
That's What"s Up @Freddie Villa. Just take your time when doing it, Take pictures of what you're working on so you can see how to put it back on. Comments like this make me glad I started making these Videos.
@fastboatster
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for a video, great job, sucks that your new clutch did not fit
@curbsidemechanic3229
3 жыл бұрын
I wanted to let you know I had to swap Fly Wheels to get it to fit. It was a great upgrade. Hey we Live and we Learn.
@t-shirtdudes212
8 ай бұрын
Awesome video! Would automatic be the same thing?
@curbsidemechanic3229
8 ай бұрын
There are a few small differences but this video should walk you through that process kzitem.info/news/bejne/2IqP23t9bZubmqwsi=WyNH7bLl5omaw9X9 Thanks for watching.
@karbide3084
3 жыл бұрын
Great video 👍 Saw quite a bit of fluid leak out when you popped off gearbox. Also a lot of oil/grime on the flywheel. Is it possible something was leaking into the bell housing, causing the clutch to slip? Curious how it drove after you cleaned and put same clutch back in?
@curbsidemechanic3229
3 жыл бұрын
Hey @scud, great question. You are very observant as well. The fluid dripping was coolant but there was a lot of grime that could have been cleaned up also. I never changed the rear main seal nor have I ever replaced the valve cover gasket on this vehicle. She is leaking from somewhere but it has never pooled up in my parking space. She drove like crap after I reinstalled the clutch. It took off fine but if I attempted to accelerate quickly, it wouldn't catch. I did remove the flywheel from a scrapped 1.8t block and replaced everything. I believe it was a Spec Stage 2 Clutch that I installed. It is very responsive and aggressive. There is no easing off the line when the light changes. It's more like gas it and Go Go Go. Thanks for your feedback.
@karbide3084
3 жыл бұрын
@@curbsidemechanic3229 Nice, about to replace the clutch on my daughters 08 rabbit. Will check out stage 2
@curbsidemechanic3229
3 жыл бұрын
@@karbide3084, If she is not going to be racing or going to the track with the Rabbit, I would just get a regular OEM style clutch.
@karbide3084
3 жыл бұрын
@@curbsidemechanic3229 Well this will be the 2nd clutch in 4 months. First time it failed the same day we bought it.. I had the used car dealer replace it. I'm sure he just used the cheapest one he could find. She learned how to drive on a stick so, I'd like to think it's not her driving. To be honest this car has been nothing but probs.. I wanted to get her an accord 🤷♂️
@curbsidemechanic3229
3 жыл бұрын
@@karbide3084 LOL Welcome to the club. If you do get her a stage 2 clutch, I'm sure she will appreciate it. Once you get all the kinks from the previous owner worked out of the way, You will have a good, reliable and fun vehicle. Keep it in the VAG Family.
@dyllman98
3 жыл бұрын
Hey man long story short axle blots left the chat and cracked my entire case on my 02J 5 speed. I did the single mass flywheel conversion before on my engine. I see the spec stage 2 you used without the flywheel. Wondering if it would fix my single mass flywheel??
@IaMaPh1991
Жыл бұрын
Was this an automatic or manual? And are there any differences in the process between the two?
@curbsidemechanic3229
Жыл бұрын
This particular vehicle was a manual. There are a few small differences between the two. I know the shift towers are different on removal and you have to align the torque converter on the installation for the automatic transmission.
@theindicacharmer1001
4 жыл бұрын
Much easier to drop the transmission if you also take the axle flange on the passenger’s side off! Done two of them now.
@curbsidemechanic3229
4 жыл бұрын
Noted. I just replaced my clutch again so I hope I dont have to do this any time soon...
@theindicacharmer1001
4 жыл бұрын
@@curbsidemechanic3229Right? Its such a pain!
@curbsidemechanic3229
4 жыл бұрын
@@theindicacharmer1001 It was so worth it. I recently installed a Spec Stage 2 Clutch and changed my Flywheel. I am so Lovin It 😎
@dre4011
3 жыл бұрын
Yup....had to do it in my Mk2 as well....thanks for reminding me b/c I'm actually dropping the 02J in my Mk4 tomorrow! -LUK kit also getting new K03S replacement turbo & new wheel bearings plus the 5/8" drop kit from ECS with new strut bushings/bearings ..already on H&R "SuperSport's"
@thethree300exriders
Жыл бұрын
Would this be the same process on a 2004 volkswagen golf with the 1.9 TDI?
@curbsidemechanic3229
Жыл бұрын
I have yet to work on a TDI but I would imagine the process would be similar IJS
@thethree300exriders
Жыл бұрын
@Curbside Mechanic it most definitely is I followed this video step by step and was able to remove the transmission. I didn't notice if you completely removed your transmission mount or not but I left mine on and I'm sure it would of been easier if I removed it. As well as the pasaanger side axle cup I left mine on.
@vsalva
3 жыл бұрын
Hey Great Video. Would these steps be similar for an automatic transmission?
@curbsidemechanic3229
3 жыл бұрын
@Victor Salvatierra The bolt patterns for the transmissions are the same. The difference would be in removing the shift towers. When reinstalling the transmission on the automatic it's a little more difficult to realign it because of the Torque Converter. kzitem.info/news/bejne/2IqP23t9bZubmqw
@vsalva
3 жыл бұрын
@@curbsidemechanic3229 great thank you for info imma try it lol...
@zfunk9
Жыл бұрын
Can you really remove the axels without disconnecting them from the wheels? This would save so much time if you don’t have to remove it from the wheel side.
@curbsidemechanic3229
Жыл бұрын
@Z M 😆 Yes you can disconnect the axels without removing the center bolt from the wheel side. You are actually supposed to replace the bolt on the wheel side if you remove it. Just remove the 6 bolts from the transmission side and tie the axels up with some bungee straps or rope.
@wildmike9383
4 жыл бұрын
I have a mk4 golf and almost everything is the same but did you have to remove a little black clip that sits on top of the starter?? It’s giving be a terrible time
@curbsidemechanic3229
4 жыл бұрын
Yes, it holds all the wires in place. You should be able to pop it open with a screwdriver if I remember correctly.
@curbsidemechanic3229
4 жыл бұрын
As a matter of fact, all you have to do is grab on the front end and pull forward while pressing down on the top. It should pop right open for you. I just replaced a friends starter earlier. I hope this helps you out @Michael Wilson
@wildmike9383
4 жыл бұрын
Curbside Mechanic Bettt And hell yeah your Videos are tight bro they help for sure. 👌much appreciated from the vw community
@octaviosalinas7795
3 жыл бұрын
I got everything inbolt but i can't take the trans out it guet stock on the flywheel whit the axel
@curbsidemechanic3229
3 жыл бұрын
If the Trans is stuck you may have to lower the block a bit to get some wiggle room. If you can find some thing to tie the axles up and out of the way for more clearance. I'm just going off of this small amount of info. Be Safe and I hope you complete this task successfully. Peace
@opriego8132
3 жыл бұрын
Hey Homie, do you have the part number ID and vendor of the Flywheel?
@curbsidemechanic3229
3 жыл бұрын
Yes I do. This was an FX STAGE 2 CLUTCH KIT+HD FLYWHEEL from gripforce -clutches off of EBAY. The item # is 401592133196.
@nr_exodus8929
3 жыл бұрын
Could I bug ya to get a tool list for just dropping the trans out? What all did you need?
@curbsidemechanic3229
3 жыл бұрын
2 Jacks (bigger is better) 2 Jack stands (bigger is better) 17mm Socket M8, 10, or 12 triple square (axles) Large Breaker Bar 27mm 12point Socket (axles) 16mm (lower trans bolts, axles shield and dog bone) Pliers or Vice Grips 10mm (battery post) 13mm (top starter bolts, dog bone, shift tower, and slave cylinder) 18mm Deep Socket (starter and top trans bolts) I'm just going off of memory. I hope thats everything. Try to follow this video and take notes as well. Good luck with it.
@nr_exodus8929
3 жыл бұрын
@@curbsidemechanic3229 I appreciate it I watched the video a few times just was on my way to the store and was gonna grab the tools I'm stuck out of town with a shot trans and found a local shop that had one so I gotta buy everything XD
@curbsidemechanic3229
3 жыл бұрын
@@nr_exodus8929 where are you located? Are you on the North East Coast?
@ricardosantillan2739
2 жыл бұрын
Nice video buddy I will change my transmission soon cause I fuck the dog bone support and u video will help a lot thanks bro cheers
@c.baseball3819
3 жыл бұрын
How many hours did it take you? Approximately
@curbsidemechanic3229
3 жыл бұрын
@C. Baseball I can probably get this job done in about 6 - 8 hours if that's all I focus on. It has gotten easier the more I do it. If it's your first time doing this you should be able to bang it out during a weekend.
@wildmike9383
4 жыл бұрын
Did you take the axles all the way out???
@curbsidemechanic3229
4 жыл бұрын
No, I just removed the 6 bolts and tied the axles off to the side. No need to remove the axle nuts and worry about having to replace them.
@user-ef5ye8wb2r
3 жыл бұрын
Hi sir Is this legal in your counry? Well if it is i should move to america
@edgarvazquez6082
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, it’s legal
@curbsidemechanic3229
3 жыл бұрын
LOL I Hope It Is. I Would Hate To Incriminate Myself In Any Way :-)
@pgdmed
4 жыл бұрын
I need you here in Florida
@curbsidemechanic3229
4 жыл бұрын
I'm Not Sure Why, But I'm Wondering If I Need To Take A Vacation? What's Going On @MOBILE COLLEGE?
@cptsiskosf
3 жыл бұрын
You're in the dmv?
@curbsidemechanic3229
3 жыл бұрын
No, but I'm not far from that area.
@mcqueencastillo
4 жыл бұрын
How much for this job
@curbsidemechanic3229
4 жыл бұрын
@mc Medina, Do you need this type of work done on your vehicle?
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