Welcome to the Humble Mechanic Video Podcast. This is the show were we talk about many areas of the automotive industry. Everything from being an auto tech, buying tools, earning money, talking to customers, and more. If you are not a mechanic, tune in to learn the ins and outs of the industry. It can help you find a good tech, and help avoid getting ripped off.

diverter valve failure

How The 2.0T Diverter Valve Fails ~ Video

diverter valve failure

This is the 30th video in our “How VW Parts Fail” series. This is also a failing part that I get asked about all the time. We are looking at the failure of Volkswagen Diverter Valves. This part may also be called “Turbo Recirculation Valve”, “Turbo Cut-Off Valve” or even “Blow Off Valve”. We will also talk about how “Blow Off Valve” is not exactly wrong, but it’s not right either.

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:

  • Why a Diverter Valve is not a Blow Off Valve
  • What is a Diverter Valve
  • Where is the Diverter Valve located
  • How the Diverter Valve works
  • How the Diverter Valve Fails
  • Symptoms of a failing Diverter Valve
  • Diagnosing a bad Diverter Valve
  • Can you DIY the Diverter Valve
  • Tips for replacing the Diverter Valve
  • The “Rev D” Diverter Valve
  • How to replace the Diverter Valve
  • Thanks To Apex Tuning for hooking me up with the parts
  • and more

Trouble viewing? Watch “How The 2.0T Diverter Valve Fails ~ Video” on YouTube.

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.diverter valve failure

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How VW Parts Fail ~ In Tank Fuel Pumps

Failing VW fuel pump

We are back talking about how Volkswagen parts fail. This is video 29 of examining how Volkswagen parts fail. I take the really commonly failing parts, break them open and show you what happens. I also want to mention that you should not be scared off of owning or buying a VW. Anyone could do these types of videos on any make. I do how VW parts fail because I work at a VW dealer 🙂

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:

  • What is a VW in tank fuel pump
  • Where is the VW fuel pump located
  • How does a VW fuel pump work
  • Symptoms of a failing VW fuel pump, other than “my car will not start”
  • Ways to diagnose a failing VW fuel pump
  • Can you DIY a VW fuel pump
  • Tip to keep a fuel pump from from failing (maybe)
  • 2.0t fuel pump (the one I show in the video)
  • 2.5 fuel pump (one of the more common failing pumps)
  • and more

Trouble viewing? Watch “How VW Parts Fail, In Tank Fuel Pumps” on YouTube.

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.Failing VW fuel pump

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Westling Machine Aluminum Socket Tray Review ~ Video

aluminum socket trayToday I will be reviewing the 1/4″ drive socket tray from WestlingMachine.com . I have been looking for a good quality socket holder for years. Sadly most of the socket holders are plastic and do not seem to hold up well. At least with the abuse that I put them though. I use my 1/4″ drive sockets all the time. That means having a good quality way to store them is vital.

Join me today as we dive into:

Trouble viewing? Watch “Westling Machine Socket Tray Review ~ Video” on YouTube.

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.aluminum socket tray

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Failing VW parts

How VW A/C Compressors Fail ~ Video

vw POOR AIR CONDITIONINGToday we are back with more failed VW parts. We are right in the middle of a pretty hot summer. With a hot summer comes failing Air Conditioning. One of the most common things we are seeing fail is A/C compressors. We are doing several a week. The most common seem to be on 2.0t TDI (engine code CJAA) and 2.5 engines. It is not the only thing that I see cause poor air conditioning, but it is common.

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:

  • What is an A/C compressor?
  • The 2 main styles of compressor
  • Ways that a/c compressors fail
  • Symptoms of a failing A/C compressor
  • Diagnosing a bad A/C compressor
  • Is replacing a bad A/C compressor a DIY
  • Replace the compressor or repair it?
  • and more


Trouble viewing? Watch “How VW A/C Compressors Fail ~ Video” on YouTube.

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.vw POOR AIR CONDITIONING

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Touring The New Shop and Studio

Touring The New Shop and Studio ~ Video

I AM BACK!!Touring The New Shop and Studio

Happy Monday everyone. I am super pumped to be back. I hated putting the show on hold for so long. It was really the only way I could get all the work on the new studio done. I really am having a hard time explaining how much I love this new setup. It will give me the opportunity to do more videos that you guys have been asking me for. And with better quality. One thing I didn’t mention is the plans for the floor. At this time, I don’t know what I want the floor to look like. So for now, we are leaving the floor as is.

Sponsor of the Day.
CRP Automotive has been a very important part of this shop remodel. With their help we were able to do all this cool stuff. Now that the shop is ready, I can get deeper into DIY videos, parts reviews, and even make the failed parts videos better. CRP deals in the highest quality aftermarket parts. Check them out at CRPAutomotive.com

Join me as we tour:

  • Studio location
  • Spot open for your suggestions
  • Shout out to Jason from Engineering Explained
  • Cabinets from Lowes
  • The Cabby, aka Project “Luv A Dub”
  • The signs hanging in the shop
  • Future upgrades coming
  • Wheel all the things
  • EricTheCarGuy Meetup
  • Beer of the day
  • and more

Trouble viewing? Watch “Touring The New Shop and Studio ~ Video” on YouTube.

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This is the old setup for the studio

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How VW throttle bodies fail

How A VW Throttle Body Failed with VAG-COM Demo ~ Video

How VW throttle bodies failToday we are looking at more failed Volkswagen and Audi parts. This part is not the most common failing part, but they do fail. In addition to the normal flow of a failed parts video, I have added some basic Vag-Com diagnostic DIY. These failures can occur on just about any generation of Volkswagen or Audi.

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:

  • What is Throttle Body
  • Who can control the VW Throttle body
  • How does a cable driven VW throttle body work
  • How does a VW drive by wire throttle body work
  • How a VW throttle body fails
  • Symptoms of a failing VW throttle body
  • How to diagnose a failing VW throttle body
  • Vag-Com Demo of Throttle Body
  • Throttle body locations
  • Can you DIY a VW throttle body
  • Tips on ABA throttle body replacement.
  • and more

Trouble viewing? Watch “How A VW Throttle Body Failed with VAG-COM Demo ~ Video” on YouTube.

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 throttle bodies fail

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failed VW Turbo

How VW Turbochargers Fail ~ Video

Failed VW Turbo

Golf R Turbo Upgrade

 

Hey everyone. We are back talking about more failed Volkswagen parts. Today we look at how VW turbochargers fail. I have been trying to get my hands on a bad turbo for a long time. This one is extra cool because it is a bad turbo from a MK7 GTI!

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:

  • MK7 GTI Turbo
  • Miles of this VW turbo failure
  • What is a VW Turbocharger
  • How does a VW Turbocharger work
  • How do VW turbochargers fail
  • Symptoms of a Failing VW turbocharger
  • Diagnosing a failed VW turbocharger
  • Time to failure
  • Is this a DIY repair
  • VW Turbo Upgrades
  • and more

Trouble Viewing? Watch “How VW Turbochargers Fail ~ Video” on YouTube.

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.Failed VW Turbo

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