How To Chip a MK3 VR6 ~ DIY Video

MK3 GTI DIYToday I will teach you how to chip your MK3 Volkswagen. This process involves removing and installing the ECM of the car, as well as replacing the “chip”. This is also known as tuning the vehicle. We are going to be performing this VW DIY on my MK3 GTI with the VR6 engine. Not only does this ECM tune provide about 10HP increase, it deletes several emissions components.

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Join me today as we learn:

  • Tools needed for chipping a MK3
  • Removing a MK3 ECM
  • Disassembling a MK3 ECM
  • Removing and installing the ECM chip
  • Installing the MK3 ECM
  • Checking and clearing faults with VCDS
  • The things I messed up in this DIY
  • and more

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Autel MV400 Video Scope Review and Demo~ Video

Autel MV400 ReviewIt is Thursday, so that means it is tool review time. I will be reviewing the Autel MV400 Digital Inspection Videoscope, or as I call it, borescope. I have been looking for a good alternative to buying a really expensive borescope from the tool truck guys. I purchased this borescope for 3 main reasons:

  • Inspecting engine internals
  • Inspecting behind dashes and in air ducting
  • Looking for carbon buildup on direct injection engines

There  are a bunch of other uses for a camera like this. It is also nice because this borescope, videoscope, will record video and pictures on to a micro SD card. I used that feature to record the video you see in the demo. There are some things that I really like about this camera, and some things that make it just an okay borescope. I will say for the price $145.70 on Amazon, it is a good deal.

Join me today as we scope out this borescope:

  • Why I bought a borescope videoscope
  • What is in the box
  • Features
  • 4 LED lights
  • Good things about this borescope videoscope
  • Where this borescope videoscope is not good
  • Borescope/videoscope demo
  • Final thoughts
  • Buy the Autel MV400
  • and more

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If you have a tool or product you would like for me to review, use the contact me form. Or email me Charles(at)HumbleMechanic(dot)com, and put TOOL REVIEW in the subject.

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Touring The New Shop and Studio

Shop and Studio Remodel and Podcast Vacation

Hi everybody!

As you all probably know by now I am in the middle of a shop/studio remodel. This is something that I have wanted to do from the minute that we moved here. I am super excited to finally get going. There is a down side to this. I have to take a podcast vacation until work is complete. I was very conflicted on doing this. I hate to leave you guys with out a show for one day, but for what will be about two weeks STINKS! I made this choice to I can focus on getting the shop and studio done right the first time. FRFT (finished right first time) is very important 😉

I will be updating things as usual on the Humble Mechanic Facebook, as well as Twitter, and Instagram. So if you are not the social media type, now may be a good time join. If you find yourself needing a fix, grab a random video and check it out. You can also search a key work in the search box and go from there. I will also be checking my email as usual so keep the show topics, and questions coming. I may have to do a few Q&A shows to catch up, but that is AWESOME!

I hope that you are all having an awesome summer, and I am ultra excited to get back to the show. I also think you guys are going to love the new studio, and shop. And a huge shout out to CRP Automotive for helping me make this happen.

Once everything is all finished, I will be sure and give you the shop tour you have been asking me about.

One last thing.

I want to thank each and every one of you for being part of this community. You guys are the reason that I can keep the show going. I appreciate each and everyone of you.

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How VW Water Pumps Fail ~ Video

Hey everyone. Today we are looking at more Failed Volkswagen Parts. This video is about how VW water pumps fail. We are specifically talking about the water pumps driven by a timing belt. I have done a video about how the CCTA water pumps fail, if you want to check that out. The timing belt driven water pumps were very common just a few years ago. There are also serpentine belt driven pumps that will fail in similar ways.

Sponsor Of The Day
Today’s show is sponsored by Deutsche Auto Parts. They are the VW and Audi parts experts. They have great prices and awesome service. Plus they work really hard on a ton of VW DIY videos. Paul and the fellas at DAP are awesome. Also check out their new site at SHOPDAP.com

Join me today as we break down:How VW water pumps fail

  • What is a VW water pump?
  • How does a VW water pump work?
  • How do VW water pumps fail?
  • Symptoms of a failing water pump
  • Ways to diagnose a failing water pump
  • Average time to failure
  • Metal impeller vs Plastic
  • and more

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As always, your questions and comments are welcome.
Please post them below. If you would like to suggest a part of a show like this, email me Charles(at)HumbleMechanic(dot)com. Thanks again to Deutsche Auto Parts for being such a great sponsor.How VW water pumps fail

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Viewer Questions ~ Podcast Episode 61

Happy Thursday everyone. Normally we do view questions on Monday. But on Monday, I wanted to post a video about Women in the Automotive Industry, with some comments sent to me buy Audra from Women Auto Know. It is a really great episode of the Podcast, I highly recommend it. So I am taking your questions today on the Automotive Podcast.

Join me today as I take your questions on:

  • Rant about “Automakers making it illegal to work on your own car”
  • Issues to look for when buying a Jetta SportWagen
  • VW Passat electrical issues
  • Issues with MK5 R32 DSG transmission
  • Steps in modifying cars.
  • Struggles as a new technician.
  • and more

Trouble viewing? Watch “Viewer Questions ~ Podcast Episode 61” on YouTube.

As always I love to hear your thoughts. Please post them in the comments section below. Again, if you have a question for a show like this, email me Charles(at)humblemechanic(dot)com with Question for Charles in the subject. Also if you have an idea for a show you can email me, or use the contact me form!

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Viewer Questions ~ Podcast Episode 51

Happy Monday everyone! After a crazy week off, the automotive podcast is BACK! I really missed doing this show last week. I also missed you guys. It really makes me realize how much I love doing this show. So it is GREAT to be back rocking and rolling. Today I will be taking your questions that you sent to me to Charles(at)HumbleMechanic(dot)com and put Question for Charles in the subject line. As always, you guys send me awesome stuff.

Join me today as I take your questions on

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As always I love to hear your thoughts. Please post them in the comments section below. Again, if you have a question for a show like this, email me Charles(at)humblemechanic(dot)com with Question for Charles in the subject. Also if you have an idea for a show you can email me, or use the contact me form!

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Lava Soap Review

Lava Soap Giveaway on FACEBOOK!

Hey everyone! Thanks for playing in the Lava Soap giveaway. I did a Lava Soap Review a while back. When they asked me to review the soap, I asked them for something to give away to you guys. Well they came up big. Here are the important details

GIVEAWAY ITEMS

  • 1 bar of Lava Soap
  • 1 Lava Soap Hat
  • 1 $50 Walmart gift card

HOW TO ENTER

  • Share the video I posted on Facebook
  • Comment on that post that you shared it
  • Enter once a day Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
  • Giveaway will end Sunday at 7PM Eastern time

Details

  • Only 3 share per person
  • Must be in the USA
  • I am trusting you guys to be honest. I like you that much 😉

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