My name is Charles. I am a Volkswagen technician, and have been a mechanic, a grease monkey, and a car enthusiast for many years. I started this site mainly to connect with my customers in a way that I can’t in the shop. However, it’s my hope it can also serves as a community forum to share information, impart a little wisdom, and have a little fun. Let’s get started.

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How To Assemble an Engine Block

How to assemble an engine block

When it comes to building an engine block, there are some rules. Rules that should always be followed. Building an engine block is not really a “HARD” task, it’s really just nuts and bolts. But if we cheat, or ignore the rules, ignore the process, we can set our engine up for failure. I had […]

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Turbo VR6 Project Update ~ A Ton of Progress

MK3 Turbo VR6 GTI

Today we get an update on the progress of the MK3 GTI project car. This is a VR6 engine rebuild, paired with a turbocharger installation. Plenty of parts have been replaced on the VR6 as well as painted or powder coated. This is a quick update showing some of the engine assembly that has taken […]

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Viewer Car Questions ~ Podcast Episode 200

car questions

Today I will be taking your car related questions. The topics we cover are, car repair, DIYs on cars, Volkswagen, mechanic’s tools, and anything car related. To ask 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 so you can […]

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Rattle Can Paint Your Engine Bay

Painting Engine Bay

Painting an engine bay is pretty easy. For this job I decided to use spray paint from a rattle can. Rattle cans are cheap, and if you prep well, you get great results. The more parts you remove, the easier all of this becomes. I decided not to remove the brake booster and wiring harness. […]

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Free Sonic Tools and Toolbox

Free Sonic Tools

You read the title right Free Tool Box and Tools! ! I am giving someone my Sonic Tools S10 VW Tech toolbox full of tools. As many of you know, I just expanded to the Sonic Tools S12 Tech box. This means the S10 has got to go, and one of you folks are going to win […]

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