How To Remove A VW Front Seat ~ Salvage Yard Tips

In this DIY and Drive video, I will show you how to remove a Volkswagen front seat. This mostly applies to the 1998-2005 Passat, and very similar the 1999-2005 Golf, Beetle and Jetta. That is the B5, B5.5, and MK4 Volkswagens. This may apply to other VW and Audi cars as well

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  • Tools you need to the front seat
  • Positioning the seat properly
  • Removing the trim covers (if needed)
  • Electrical connector removal
  • Taking care removing the seat
  • and more


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Viewer Automotive Questions ~ Podcast Episode 172

Today I am back in the shop studio, and I will be taking your automotive questions. If you have a question about a car, car repair, DIYs on your car, Volkswagen, mechanic’s tools, or anything car related, ask it up. If you have a car question for a show like this, email me Charles(at)Humblemechanic(DOT)com.  Be sure to put the phrase “Question for Charles” in the subject. That is the best way to avoid the spam monster. If you don’t get your question on this show, email it again just to be sure.

Sponsor of the Day CRP AUTOCRP deals in a ton of OE automotive parts. They also make the factory DSG fluid for VW. Having them as a sponsor will give us access to more information about fluids than I would ever get from VW. I am really excited to have them as a resource of information. To learn more about the great products they have, check out CRPAutomotive.com 

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  • 1:55 ~ Does brand of engine oil matter?
  • 5:45 ~ Becoming a mobile mechanic
  • 8:18 ~ Using the proper fuel
  • 10:09 ~ Is the VW 2.0t TSI a good engine?
  • 13:44 ~ Are DSG shuttering issues normal?
  • and more


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How To Properly Check A Serpentine Belt

As a professional mechanic, there are many items we check on cars. We not only look for broken or failing car parts, but we look for maintenance items as well. Over the years serpentine belts and “V-belt” have been a common part that require maintenance. Back when I first started, a simple visual inspection was all that a mechanic really needed to spot a bad serpentine belt. Today that is not the case. New compounds used to make belts, have not eliminated the need for replacement, but have made checking the belts a little more challenging. Today find out why.

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Join David from CRP and I as we discuss:

  • How we used to check serpentine belts
  • What is different about today’s serpentine belt
  • How serpentine belts wear today
  • How to properly check serpentine belts
  • The tools required to checking a serpentine belt
  • New belt vs worn out belt.
  • Get a tool by emailing info@crpindustries.com and request a Contitester.
  • Serpentine belt rollers and tensioners
  • How rollers can fail
  • Why it is good to replace as a pair
  • and more


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How To Remove A VW Alternator ~ Salvage Yard Tips

In this DIY and Drive video, I will show you how to remove a Volkswagen alternator. As I mention in the video, you will need to remove the serpentine belt, and the belt tensioner. Luckily I have a video on how to remove a VW serpentine belt tensioner. This car is a 2.0 Jetta MK4. And while I am using this one for the demo, the strategy used can be applied to many other Volkswagen and even Audi cars.

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Viewer Automotive Questions ~ Podcast Episode 171

Today I am back in the shop studio, and I will be taking your automotive questions. If you have a question about a car, car repair, DIYs on your car, Volkswagen, mechanic’s tools, or anything car related, ask it up. If you have a car question for a show like this, email me Charles(at)Humblemechanic(DOT)com.  Be sure to put the phrase “Question for Charles” in the subject. That is the best way to avoid the spam monster. If you don’t get your question on this show, email it again just to be sure.

Sponsor of the Day CRP AUTOCRP deals in a ton of OE automotive parts. They also make the factory DSG fluid for VW. Having them as a sponsor will give us access to more information about fluids than I would ever get from VW. I am really excited to have them as a resource of information. To learn more about the great products they have, check out CRPAutomotive.com

Help Support The Show Many of you have asked about supporting the show. For that I thank you. For now, the best things you can do are SHARE THE SHOW, and shop with my links on Amazon. You will not spend any more money that you would normally. Here is the Amazon link ~ Humble Mechanic on Amazon or you can check out some recommended tools I have listed below. Join me as I take you questions on:

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VR6 Block And Bearing Inspection ~ White Wookie

Next up in the “Project White Wookie”, we focus on the bottom end of the engine. I will be mounting up the Eurowise VR6 stand mount, removing the oil pan, removing the oil pump, and inspecting the bearings. As we go through the VR6 engine, we are doing several inspections to avoid a potential engine problem down the road. I will also be adding a few go fast parts. So I want to be sure the engine is in top shape. It is important to perform vehicle maintenance before performance.

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The Road To SEMA 2016

The SEMA Show 2016 is an amazing car show. I along with other automotive Youtubers had to pleasure of making the drive from LA to the SEMA show, in an event we call “The Road TO SEMA 2016”. This SEMA road trip consisted of an automotive museum tour, a local car show, a fan get together, and fun times with great people. Shout Outs For The TripRoad To SEMA

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