This man's work ethic is something to behold. His knowledge and physical ability to drop out the gear boxes like they are paperweights shows just how strong he is. Most people would say this is a two man job. He does it all himself and makes it look easy. The price quoted for the work done was extremely reasonable. It was a pleasure Kevin I will be recommending you to friends and family. Anyone that is in need of a clutch replacement do not hesitate to choose this man.
Thank you for your beautifully informative videos, clear camera shots of everything, no crappy commentary and best of all, no annoying music in the background! Everything I needed to see. Cheers Feller👍
I don’t comment on a lot of videos. Just wanted to say the amount of respect I have to do this out in the cold bashing knuckles mobile let alone in making a RUclips vid in a parking lot! Absolutely Amazing, great work keep it up!
I just wanted to thank you for giving me a guide for this job, I cannot describe how appreciative I am to you. I finished and my brakes were stiff so someone is coming to handle that but I saved a lot of money doing this whole job myself. Thanks again friend. The brake booster line came loose when the engine was lowered. Thanks so much brother. Wish you the best out there.
Excellent video with no BS music or waste-of-time intro where we're all forced to stare at your face. This man is extremely skilled. I drastically underestimated the weight of my trans and ease of reinstallation after watching this 😂. Stellar. Your one hour to my 3 days is outrageously funny.
After watching all through im so glad most all VWAG vehicles in fwd form are the same steps for replacement. Your skill is as if your worked the line and angles are amazing. Glad to have stumbled on this video because this work is what i strive for on my own cars. Very clean and precise so props to you 👏
I used this video, along with a couple of others, as a guide to replacing the DMF and clutch in my 2008 Golf Plus 1.9TDI. It's a very straightforward job, the real issue is the weight of the gearbox. I had no idea of just HOW heavy those things are until I'd reached the point of no return getting it off. Gravity helps getting it out, but it also made it impossible for me to lift it back into place while lying on my back, so I had to call a mobile mechanic to do that part for me. One of those low-profile transmission jacks aimed at DIYers would have made it a one-person job - or months in the gym building up muscle tone :)
No talking, and excellent video angles, unbelievable! Thanks for sharing this I watched the whole thing and was in amazement! Yet at the same time I think I could do it if I had the same tools and parts shown in the video. My vehicle might be slightly different but this was quite inspiring all the same. Thanks very much.
Well done Kevin. I like the way you positioned the camera on every nut and bolt you removed so it is clear to anyone who needs to attempt this job. I found this video while searching for info. My daughters VW Bora 1.9TDi has just lost 1st & 2nd gear. Looks like it's a common fault with a rivet shearing on the 1/2 selector drum, this means the box has to come out to fix it.... your video is most helpful, thank you.
I had to comment on this Great lad. I remember doing gearboxes by hand. I had to laugh when the right leg goes up while manoeuvring the box, that’s exactly what I did and it brought a huge smile to my face. Love your videos. I love the great camera work. No need for commentary as it’s all to be seen. Brilliantly done fella.
Oh cool, it only takes an hour. I’ll go start on mine now 😅 This is a beautiful video and I very much enjoy watching a master at work. Thank you for taking the time!
@@seth7683 oh man, I’m well aware that this is not something to knock out in an hour, was just being funny. It was the first major repair my Jetta needed so I just took it to a VW specialist here in town. I’d probably still be working on it if I’d tried it myself ☠️
Nice job. Years ago I replaced the clutch on a 1985, 1.6 diesel. What you did here was way more work than what I had to do. I like the way you don't waste time with a torque wrench...just do everything up tight 😃
Cooool! What a job mate! As always, love watching you working. I did a small welding repair earlier for a friend, he's really happy with the fix. It's very satisfying completing a good job, mending something broken and not let it go to a scrapyard. Know matter how old the vehicle is surely scrapping them is more detrimental to the planet, keeping making new ones like. Keep it going Pal, top work.
Really helpful video Kevin. Replaced the clutch on my Bora V5 using this as a guide. I wasn't strong enough to benchpress the gearbox back into place like you did! Had to get some help.
God bless you man. Tomorrow i will attempt to change the clutch with my friends help. I am sure that your knowledge, portrayed in this video will aid me.
This is soooooo helpful. I'm a 70 yo and I will be doing this job soon. I have the confidence of a 2003 TDI ALH timing belt so I'm ready. It is surprising how forgiving the motor mounts are. I'm going to support the engine just the way you have but will use a strap of some kind and my cherry picker engine lift to support the transmission as I guide it out and down. Thank you so much for sharing your excellent work!
Maaaaan Kevin... how your vid came in clutch today!! (pun intended) I had my father help me and it was quite a process but you on your own! I salute you my man!
Comunque complimenti per la tua abilità e la tua professionalità..... Al freddo e nella pioggia sei un GRANDE. veramente...e ti auguro tanta ma tanta Salute
Just blows my mind that someone can do this type of work, let alone do it using a mobile setup! I know nothing about cars, so if I was asked to just 'locate' the clutch I'd probably be around at back of the car. Great work! It's also impressive that he can remember where all those bolts go back to!
Thanks for the video! After watching this i was able to swap clutches,flywheels and slaves. On fabia vrs and ibiza tdi. I even went as far as putting short shifter on. Splitting the 02m box and doing 4th gear support mod and doing the shim mod to stop play. THANKS! 😊
Great job Kevin. Looks like this vw gearbox is heavier to lift than on other cars. Brake/clutch fluid seen better days, it is black looks like it's never been changed.
Excellent! Thank you very much, Kevin! Will be helpful when I do my TDI. I had a feeling you might have to drop the oil and remove a cup to drop it past the subframe, Although, it shouldn't be too different to my 1.8T.
Thanks mate for inspiration. I'm just doing sealant replacement and i couldn't figure out how to make 90° after 60nm on flywheel. When i was trying to hand wrench the bolts the whole engine was tilting even though of using two pry bars. I just marked stripe on spline base and did 90° with ugga dugga 😝
You did a great Job there Kevin interesting how the removal process is still pretty much the same on the much later VW group fwd cars. Imo that rear main seal looked a bit suspect especially with the age of the car.
Thanks for putting this out there.. only diff on the mk4 left hand drive is the location of master and the slave/throw out but think we got this after watching you manhandle this task.
Nice finally a video with out narration on what being OBVIOUSLY done. My only critique or cringe points were the impacts of rotation before the tool was seated 😂 I get your a pro but dang those are some risks if that's a Milwaukee haha
I had a feeling that replacing all the fasteners and torquing everything was overkill. Probly could've saved a mint on my clutch job. Like how those half shafts came right out of the hubs. Mine are frozen solid. Thanks for the guidance!
Salut Kévin je vient de retomber sur ta vidéo par contre ont s'en lasse pas en tout les cas moi car même si tu ne dit rien pendant les vidéos que tu réalise ton travail tu le fait avec passion mes quel talent que tu a sinon encore merci à toi pour ton partage force à toi. José.
Incredible vídeo. I have two questions. In minute 32, you have used red grease, for what?? And whats the company-model of your battery impact tools? Thanks in advance
that's a good one on the 1.9 TDI I've seen you do , one you did you got a mini grinder out too cut the clutch bolt holes out for access, why do you use rubber grease over copper grease? as copper grease is for metal too metal for high temps
Hi, think you are very good with clutch change and stand on no matter what the weather is like. I see there was a small oil leak from the seal on the crankshaft. Do you replace the seal on the crankshaft when you have the gearbox and flywheel off if there is a leak or does someone else have to disassemble everything to replace it?
Great video glad I found it. I’m about to take on changing mine. Im quite handy on the tools but not done one of these before so will help if I get lost. Btw where abouts are you based?
friend takes a starter bolt and cuts the nut end off so he can thread it into the top of the block at the end when the trans is up, so you can slid the trans onto it and slide the trans forward
A short question, I have a Sachs clutch kit for the vw ASZ engine, 131 HP. What do you think, will it fit the 101 HP AXR? You are the only one who knows exactly how things are going. I am waiting an answer, thank you!
Kevin, another wonderful job and informative video. I do have a question. I did the clutch job on my 2000 golf 2.0 mk4 following your videos. I drained and filled the gear box once before and again when I replaced the clutch. On both occasions it only took one and a half quarts of fluid, not 2 quarts. My question is, do I need to fill from the reverse sensor to get in the additional half quart? I know you're the most experienced person who can recommend the best solution for this issue. Thanks for your continued instructions.
Yes. Sometimes if it’s not on a flat angle it will spill a bit. So reverse switch or my preferred method is through the breather at the top of gearbox. But you need a syringe for that.
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This man's work ethic is something to behold. His knowledge and physical ability to drop out the gear boxes like they are paperweights shows just how strong he is. Most people would say this is a two man job. He does it all himself and makes it look easy. The price quoted for the work done was extremely reasonable. It was a pleasure Kevin I will be recommending you to friends and family. Anyone that is in need of a clutch replacement do not hesitate to choose this man.
But as far as reusing one time stretch bolts and not using a torque wrench?
Fancy replacing my clutch on my mk4
@@MyGoogleRUclips lol
@@MyGoogleRUclipswhat bolts was stretch bolts?
@@MyGoogleRUclips clearly you think you know a lot but you know nothing
Thank you for your beautifully informative videos, clear camera shots of everything, no crappy commentary and best of all, no annoying music in the background! Everything I needed to see. Cheers Feller👍
I don’t comment on a lot of videos. Just wanted to say the amount of respect I have to do this out in the cold bashing knuckles mobile let alone in making a RUclips vid in a parking lot! Absolutely Amazing, great work keep it up!
Parece que le comieron lA lengua los ratones a este cuate,😋
I just wanted to thank you for giving me a guide for this job, I cannot describe how appreciative I am to you. I finished and my brakes were stiff so someone is coming to handle that but I saved a lot of money doing this whole job myself. Thanks again friend.
The brake booster line came loose when the engine was lowered. Thanks so much brother. Wish you the best out there.
Excellent video with no BS music or waste-of-time intro where we're all forced to stare at your face. This man is extremely skilled. I drastically underestimated the weight of my trans and ease of reinstallation after watching this 😂. Stellar. Your one hour to my 3 days is outrageously funny.
After watching all through im so glad most all VWAG vehicles in fwd form are the same steps for replacement.
Your skill is as if your worked the line and angles are amazing.
Glad to have stumbled on this video because this work is what i strive for on my own cars.
Very clean and precise so props to you 👏
Sunday Morning - Coffee and watching a professional fixing stuff - Much appreciation from all of us who fix things 👍🏼
Excellent mate. Hope the content is up to par for your Sunday
Respect for attaching gearbox yourself
Hi Kevin, Yet again, sheer perfection on every clutch kit you install.
Thanks mark. Really appreciate the feedback
I used this video, along with a couple of others, as a guide to replacing the DMF and clutch in my 2008 Golf Plus 1.9TDI. It's a very straightforward job, the real issue is the weight of the gearbox. I had no idea of just HOW heavy those things are until I'd reached the point of no return getting it off. Gravity helps getting it out, but it also made it impossible for me to lift it back into place while lying on my back, so I had to call a mobile mechanic to do that part for me. One of those low-profile transmission jacks aimed at DIYers would have made it a one-person job - or months in the gym building up muscle tone :)
I have just finished my mk4 off behind my house and this helped a lot for bits I wasn’t sure about. great work mate👍🏻
I'm sure most of us winced when you were edging that heavy gearbox out! Great work again. That looked some job compared to others I've watched.
No talking, and excellent video angles, unbelievable! Thanks for sharing this I watched the whole thing and was in amazement! Yet at the same time I think I could do it if I had the same tools and parts shown in the video. My vehicle might be slightly different but this was quite inspiring all the same. Thanks very much.
I've replaced my clutch working on the ground like this before. I was sore for a couple days. I'm amazed that you get up every day and do this.
Kevin is the man for the job "the professional" 🙏🍻🍻
Thanks mate. That’s God’s plan for me I suppose.
@@WMCS 🙏
Well done Kevin. I like the way you positioned the camera on every nut and bolt you removed so it is clear to anyone who needs to attempt this job.
I found this video while searching for info. My daughters VW Bora 1.9TDi has just lost 1st & 2nd gear. Looks like it's a common fault with a rivet shearing on the 1/2 selector drum, this means the box has to come out to fix it.... your video is most helpful, thank you.
This is by far the BEST video I've seen on you tube for a step by step I just really wish he would of told a listing of tool needed for job...
I had to comment on this Great lad. I remember doing gearboxes by hand. I had to laugh when the right leg goes up while manoeuvring the box, that’s exactly what I did and it brought a huge smile to my face.
Love your videos. I love the great camera work. No need for commentary as it’s all to be seen. Brilliantly done fella.
Thank you. Really appreciate the feedback 🍻
Thank you for this video. It motivated me to finally perform a DMF replacement after it was sitting in a garage for over a year.
Dang. It rattled that long and didn't fail?
No me canso de ver tus videos,estar siempre ,bajo lluvia,frío,hay q estar,y lo bien q haces los trabajos ,muchas felicitaciones,desde argentina
Hola una pregunta no sabes si el embrague q cambia es el bimasa?
Bonjour chef et merci.
Encore une belle vidéo,
Et prend Bien soin de toi
Oh cool, it only takes an hour. I’ll go start on mine now 😅
This is a beautiful video and I very much enjoy watching a master at work. Thank you for taking the time!
It took THIS guy an hour. How long did it take you? 30 min jobs are always one rusted bolt away from becoming all nighters for me
@@seth7683 oh man, I’m well aware that this is not something to knock out in an hour, was just being funny. It was the first major repair my Jetta needed so I just took it to a VW specialist here in town. I’d probably still be working on it if I’d tried it myself ☠️
Nice job. Years ago I replaced the clutch on a 1985, 1.6 diesel. What you did here was way more work than what I had to do. I like the way you don't waste time with a torque wrench...just do everything up tight 😃
That’s it. After a while you get to know how tight it should be. A bit like going from leaner driver to driving everyday.
Cooool! What a job mate! As always, love watching you working.
I did a small welding repair earlier for a friend, he's really happy with the fix.
It's very satisfying completing a good job, mending something broken and not let it go to a scrapyard.
Know matter how old the vehicle is surely scrapping them is more detrimental to the planet, keeping making new ones like.
Keep it going Pal, top work.
Definitely agree with you. Thanks for the support
Really helpful video Kevin. Replaced the clutch on my Bora V5 using this as a guide. I wasn't strong enough to benchpress the gearbox back into place like you did! Had to get some help.
That’s it mate. Main thing you took that first step.
You're a very good mechanic.
God bless you man. Tomorrow i will attempt to change the clutch with my friends help. I am sure that your knowledge, portrayed in this video will aid me.
This is soooooo helpful. I'm a 70 yo and I will be doing this job soon. I have the confidence of a 2003 TDI ALH timing belt so I'm ready. It is surprising how forgiving the motor mounts are. I'm going to support the engine just the way you have but will use a strap of some kind and my cherry picker engine lift to support the transmission as I guide it out and down. Thank you so much for sharing your excellent work!
When you do it, don't reinstall your rims the way he did lol
84$ hf engine support helps alot
Maaaaan Kevin... how your vid came in clutch today!! (pun intended) I had my father help me and it was quite a process but you on your own! I salute you my man!
la chance que tu as eu !! il s' est mis à pleuvoir à la fin des réparations ! bravo ! good job
Cest vrai. 😆🍻
Comunque complimenti per la tua abilità e la tua professionalità..... Al freddo e nella pioggia sei un GRANDE. veramente...e ti auguro tanta ma tanta Salute
camera angles very impressive. Thanks for providing this.
Just blows my mind that someone can do this type of work, let alone do it using a mobile setup!
I know nothing about cars, so if I was asked to just 'locate' the clutch I'd probably be around at back of the car.
Great work! It's also impressive that he can remember where all those bolts go back to!
Thanks for the feedback. Much appreciated 🍻🍻
it is the best ! he goes to it straight away without wasting time or stopping to think about it nor hesitate.
Thank you for this video, its helps me much. Last weekend i repla ceclutch release bearing. Nice work!
Excellent video as always. 😀👍
Awesome man,nice work!!!!
Interesting classic car and engine and bodywork in good condition! Good work on the golf my friend
Wouldn't call it a classic it's just av mk4 golf
Another quality vid and job. The electric rachet is a nice tool. I wouldn't mind a cheap version for my DIY stuff
Thanks for the video! After watching this i was able to swap clutches,flywheels and slaves. On fabia vrs and ibiza tdi. I even went as far as putting short shifter on. Splitting the 02m box and doing 4th gear support mod and doing the shim mod to stop play. THANKS! 😊
Hard at it as always 👍👏👏
Great job! This video helped me a lot! Thank you very much!
Nice to see an old mk4 1.9 getting some love. Most of these seem to get binned once the flywheel needs doing
especially since khan(t)'s ulez expansion
Plenty of neutral drops there - good stuff, Ray would be impressed!
Great job Kevin. Looks like this vw gearbox is heavier to lift than on other cars. Brake/clutch fluid seen better days, it is black looks like it's never been changed.
It was a heavy box. Much heavier than the later ones. Brake fluid was as black as a moonless night.
@@WMCS arounf 45kg. Try a Mk5 DSG - they're 90kg!
Excellent! Thank you very much, Kevin! Will be helpful when I do my TDI. I had a feeling you might have to drop the oil and remove a cup to drop it past the subframe, Although, it shouldn't be too different to my 1.8T.
Always remove the back flange. Otherwise it’ll get stuck and makes the job unpleasant
@@WMCS I don't think you need to drop the oil - the flanges can come off without any loss of oil.
ottimo lavoro sei molto bravo e competente in piu senza la macchina alzata sul pone.
Well done getting those dogmount bolts out without them snapping!
Thanks mate for inspiration. I'm just doing sealant replacement and i couldn't figure out how to make 90° after 60nm on flywheel. When i was trying to hand wrench the bolts the whole engine was tilting even though of using two pry bars. I just marked stripe on spline base and did 90° with ugga dugga 😝
There is no waste in this samurai's movement. I watched a beautiful martial art for an hour. I pay tribute from Japan.
That is it mate. The art of cultivating rock. 🍻
Amazing competent job
You did a great Job there Kevin interesting how the removal process is still pretty much the same on the much later VW group fwd cars. Imo that rear main seal looked a bit suspect especially with the age of the car.
That’s correct. That was my thought. It might leak at some point I think.
Thanks for putting this out there.. only diff on the mk4 left hand drive is the location of master and the slave/throw out but think we got this after watching you manhandle this task.
I watched the whole video, I wanted to see how will you manage to work alone, salute boss, from South Africa, Soweto, salute man
That intake assembly is crazy! Must be some euro emissions garbage.
Great video!
You did a great Job there Kevin
Thanks mate.
Nice finally a video with out narration on what being OBVIOUSLY done.
My only critique or cringe points were the impacts of rotation before the tool was seated 😂
I get your a pro but dang those are some risks if that's a Milwaukee haha
I had a feeling that replacing all the fasteners and torquing everything was overkill. Probly could've saved a mint on my clutch job. Like how those half shafts came right out of the hubs. Mine are frozen solid. Thanks for the guidance!
you have a excellent portfolio
Thank you Pedro
no swearing, amazing!
Great video. Thank you!
Just THANK YOU, nothing else matters!
Excelent travail chapeau
Merci beaucoup.
Nice Golf IV! GJ!
Nice work 👍🤘
Great job,taking down trans alone and than lifting it 👍👍👍
Loading procedure is skillful and daring at the same time (electric tool looding screw)
Nice catch can.
Sempre complimenti bravissimo
Gracie
That gearbox weights like a ton, and he moves the gearbox like a balloon, oh god
Salut Kévin je vient de retomber sur ta vidéo par contre ont s'en lasse pas en tout les cas moi car même si tu ne dit rien pendant les vidéos que tu réalise ton travail tu le fait avec passion mes quel talent que tu a sinon encore merci à toi pour ton partage force à toi. José.
Wow!
This dude is baddass!
There is nobody like this in the US.
Thanks for the feedback
Doing this on my tdi 4 motion, so I will be dropping the centerdiff attached to the gearbox. Glad I have a transmission jack!
Was it a solid or dual mass flywheel that you put in ?
Is it just me or did you leave the plastic cover cap thing on the end of the clutch release bearing?
This guy is the SAS of mechanics
thank you for this vidéo
Great work again Kevin . Wheres best for good quality clutch and DMF kits ?
Very good work
Thank you
what's the purpose of the red grease? great videos!
What a professional!!!!!!!
Thanks for the feedback
Hi. Can you comment please on how many hours labour (approx) this should take to do all in please for the same model golf tdi, thanks!
Incredible vídeo. I have two questions. In minute 32, you have used red grease, for what?? And whats the company-model of your battery impact tools? Thanks in advance
Super, Top, Excellent 💪👍👍👍👍
that's a good one on the 1.9 TDI I've seen you do , one you did you got a mini grinder out too cut the clutch bolt holes out for access, why do you use rubber grease over copper grease? as copper grease is for metal too metal for high temps
Hi, think you are very good with clutch change and stand on no matter what the weather is like.
I see there was a small oil leak from the seal on the crankshaft. Do you replace the seal on the crankshaft when you have the gearbox and flywheel off if there is a leak or does someone else have to disassemble everything to replace it?
Thanks 🇳🇴
Out of curiosity, what sort of dough does this job cost..(Ballpark) on a 03 golf..??
Great video glad I found it. I’m about to take on changing mine. Im quite handy on the tools but not done one of these before so will help if I get lost.
Btw where abouts are you based?
Köszönöm!
Ur a God
friend takes a starter bolt and cuts the nut end off so he can thread it into the top of the block at the end when the trans is up, so you can slid the trans onto it and slide the trans forward
and its thumbs up from me buddy👍and thumbs up for the vdub👍
Thankyou Mike. Hope that was a good viewing. Same as your son’s one ..?
@@WMCS no mate my son's one is 1.8t gti 20 valve but that golf you showed was the same lump i put in my caddy out of mk4 golf👍
Nice👍🏼
Good Job!!!!!
Thank you.
A short question, I have a Sachs clutch kit for the vw ASZ engine, 131 HP. What do you think, will it fit the 101 HP AXR? You are the only one who knows exactly how things are going. I am waiting an answer, thank you!
1.9TDI PD like mine ATD 101KM can reach 500 000 miles with no problem. Last good cars... BTW great skills man
Do you know wich diameter do I have to use for vw bora 1.9 tdi 90 cv (1j2) 1999, 220mm, 228 mm or 230 mm?
Thank you
WHy do you drain the gearbox oil? It doesn't leak out when you disconnect driveshafts, or even remove flanges.
It’s a good service to do, probably was time to change it anyhow, plus makes the transmission a little lighter.
U worth some money in this job fast as f***k
Gran trabajo 👏 👍 cuantas horas tardas en el golf?
Kevin, another wonderful job and informative video. I do have a question. I did the clutch job on my 2000 golf 2.0 mk4 following your videos. I drained and filled the gear box once before and again when I replaced the clutch. On both occasions it only took one and a half quarts of fluid, not 2 quarts. My question is, do I need to fill from the reverse sensor to get in the additional half quart? I know you're the most experienced person who can recommend the best solution for this issue. Thanks for your continued instructions.
Yes. Sometimes if it’s not on a flat angle it will spill a bit. So reverse switch or my preferred method is through the breather at the top of gearbox. But you need a syringe for that.
@@WMCS hey, thanks Kevin. I'll try that. I think I've seen you do it.