Curbside Mechanic, dude, just like other reviewers I'm giving you two thumbs up not only for pulling this job on the curbside but also coming up with a very good video while you're at it AND trying to help responding every question. The latter part, very unusual. The info you dished out is very helpful for me as am gearing up to do the job this weekend for the first time in my MK4 Jetta TDI.
Bro, you are an inspiration! Doing on the curbside with traffic flowing by! Amazing. I'm going to replace my son's 2000 Golf MK4 2.0L clutch with stage 2 one.
Thank You @NatureCrazy, I enjoyed installing the new clutch on my Mk4 2.0, check it out for some more motivation ruclips.net/video/5q1tWTbk2YU/видео.html
@@SivaFolsom I'm glad you were able to get that taken care of for your son. It has been a minute but it is done. Just remember the main part of any task is the starting point. Even if the task seems overwhelming, simply starting makes it a little easier.
Great video! I'm looking for a VW so I've been watching random videos on RUclips. I'm glad I found yours! If I get one, this is exactly how I will have to work on it.
That's Awesome Vawesome, I look forward to hearing about your future VW adventures. I have had so much fun in the many VW platforms that I have had a chance to drive. Keep me posted.
That's What"s Up @Freddie Villa. Just take your time when doing it, Take pictures of what you're working on so you can see how to put it back on. Comments like this make me glad I started making these Videos.
Mr Johnston I am glad you liked the video. This shows with the proper tools and a little know how, you can do it. Yes I'm on the side of the road. I am the Curbside Mechanic LOL. I will be doing the timing chain on my VR6 soon.
Peace @wordplay1127 I have not had the pleasure of completing a manual swap yet but definitely more power to you. Let me know how it works out for you. What size engine is in your mk4? What's the name you call it?
Hey man long story short axle blots left the chat and cracked my entire case on my 02J 5 speed. I did the single mass flywheel conversion before on my engine. I see the spec stage 2 you used without the flywheel. Wondering if it would fix my single mass flywheel??
I have a very important question. I’m stuck getting the actual trans down. The flange to the passenger side axel is getting caught on the back of the flywheel. How do I get that around the flywheel and past the subframe on the driver side? Do I just drop it straight down? Because, it gets caught on either of thise.
Great video 👍 Saw quite a bit of fluid leak out when you popped off gearbox. Also a lot of oil/grime on the flywheel. Is it possible something was leaking into the bell housing, causing the clutch to slip? Curious how it drove after you cleaned and put same clutch back in?
Hey @scud, great question. You are very observant as well. The fluid dripping was coolant but there was a lot of grime that could have been cleaned up also. I never changed the rear main seal nor have I ever replaced the valve cover gasket on this vehicle. She is leaking from somewhere but it has never pooled up in my parking space. She drove like crap after I reinstalled the clutch. It took off fine but if I attempted to accelerate quickly, it wouldn't catch. I did remove the flywheel from a scrapped 1.8t block and replaced everything. I believe it was a Spec Stage 2 Clutch that I installed. It is very responsive and aggressive. There is no easing off the line when the light changes. It's more like gas it and Go Go Go. Thanks for your feedback.
@@curbsidemechanic3229 Well this will be the 2nd clutch in 4 months. First time it failed the same day we bought it.. I had the used car dealer replace it. I'm sure he just used the cheapest one he could find. She learned how to drive on a stick so, I'd like to think it's not her driving. To be honest this car has been nothing but probs.. I wanted to get her an accord 🤷♂️
@@karbide3084 LOL Welcome to the club. If you do get her a stage 2 clutch, I'm sure she will appreciate it. Once you get all the kinks from the previous owner worked out of the way, You will have a good, reliable and fun vehicle. Keep it in the VAG Family.
There are a few small differences but this video should walk you through that process ruclips.net/video/wTYuGG4ijgw/видео.htmlsi=WyNH7bLl5omaw9X9 Thanks for watching.
@Victor Salvatierra The bolt patterns for the transmissions are the same. The difference would be in removing the shift towers. When reinstalling the transmission on the automatic it's a little more difficult to realign it because of the Torque Converter. ruclips.net/video/wTYuGG4ijgw/видео.html
@Curbside Mechanic it most definitely is I followed this video step by step and was able to remove the transmission. I didn't notice if you completely removed your transmission mount or not but I left mine on and I'm sure it would of been easier if I removed it. As well as the pasaanger side axle cup I left mine on.
This particular vehicle was a manual. There are a few small differences between the two. I know the shift towers are different on removal and you have to align the torque converter on the installation for the automatic transmission.
I have a mk4 golf and almost everything is the same but did you have to remove a little black clip that sits on top of the starter?? It’s giving be a terrible time
As a matter of fact, all you have to do is grab on the front end and pull forward while pressing down on the top. It should pop right open for you. I just replaced a friends starter earlier. I hope this helps you out @Michael Wilson
@C. Baseball I can probably get this job done in about 6 - 8 hours if that's all I focus on. It has gotten easier the more I do it. If it's your first time doing this you should be able to bang it out during a weekend.
2 Jacks (bigger is better) 2 Jack stands (bigger is better) 17mm Socket M8, 10, or 12 triple square (axles) Large Breaker Bar 27mm 12point Socket (axles) 16mm (lower trans bolts, axles shield and dog bone) Pliers or Vice Grips 10mm (battery post) 13mm (top starter bolts, dog bone, shift tower, and slave cylinder) 18mm Deep Socket (starter and top trans bolts) I'm just going off of memory. I hope thats everything. Try to follow this video and take notes as well. Good luck with it.
@@curbsidemechanic3229 I appreciate it I watched the video a few times just was on my way to the store and was gonna grab the tools I'm stuck out of town with a shot trans and found a local shop that had one so I gotta buy everything XD
If the Trans is stuck you may have to lower the block a bit to get some wiggle room. If you can find some thing to tie the axles up and out of the way for more clearance. I'm just going off of this small amount of info. Be Safe and I hope you complete this task successfully. Peace
Yup....had to do it in my Mk2 as well....thanks for reminding me b/c I'm actually dropping the 02J in my Mk4 tomorrow! -LUK kit also getting new K03S replacement turbo & new wheel bearings plus the 5/8" drop kit from ECS with new strut bushings/bearings ..already on H&R "SuperSport's"
Can you really remove the axels without disconnecting them from the wheels? This would save so much time if you don’t have to remove it from the wheel side.
@Z M 😆 Yes you can disconnect the axels without removing the center bolt from the wheel side. You are actually supposed to replace the bolt on the wheel side if you remove it. Just remove the 6 bolts from the transmission side and tie the axels up with some bungee straps or rope.
Curbside Mechanic, dude, just like other reviewers I'm giving you two thumbs up not only for pulling this job on the curbside but also coming up with a very good video while you're at it AND trying to help responding every question. The latter part, very unusual. The info you dished out is very helpful for me as am gearing up to do the job this weekend for the first time in my MK4 Jetta TDI.
Bro, you are an inspiration! Doing on the curbside with traffic flowing by! Amazing. I'm going to replace my son's 2000 Golf MK4 2.0L clutch with stage 2 one.
Thank You @NatureCrazy, I enjoyed installing the new clutch on my Mk4 2.0, check it out for some more motivation ruclips.net/video/5q1tWTbk2YU/видео.html
@@curbsidemechanic3229 Finally got around to doing the clutch on 2000 Golf MK4. Your video was very informative and helpful. Thank you!
@@SivaFolsom I'm glad you were able to get that taken care of for your son. It has been a minute but it is done. Just remember the main part of any task is the starting point. Even if the task seems overwhelming, simply starting makes it a little easier.
Great video! I'm looking for a VW so I've been watching random videos on RUclips. I'm glad I found yours! If I get one, this is exactly how I will have to work on it.
That's Awesome Vawesome, I look forward to hearing about your future VW adventures. I have had so much fun in the many VW platforms that I have had a chance to drive. Keep me posted.
This is the way a man does a video!
I am impressed.
Right on the dang street too!
Curb Side LOL 😆 @steve pope
Great step by step vid… best I’ve found thankyou
Great video. Good, clear camera views and great audio. Thank you
Thank You Sir
that sucks it was the wrong part, lmao. I love the shot at the end of you workin til late
Good vid!!!👍👍👍. Getting ready to replace flex plate on sons car😞. Your video gave me the courage to tackle it myself 😀
That's What"s Up @Freddie Villa. Just take your time when doing it, Take pictures of what you're working on so you can see how to put it back on. Comments like this make me glad I started making these Videos.
Dude, this was amazing.
Subscribed dawg
(Fellow VW enthusiast & tech.)
Good video. I'm about to do timing chain guides on a vr6 I just bought. I'm worried and then I see you doing this on the side of the road lol
Mr Johnston I am glad you liked the video. This shows with the proper tools and a little know how, you can do it. Yes I'm on the side of the road. I am the Curbside Mechanic LOL. I will be doing the timing chain on my VR6 soon.
Mr Johnston, how did the timing job on the VR6 go?
Thanks for a video, great job, sucks that your new clutch did not fit
I wanted to let you know I had to swap Fly Wheels to get it to fit. It was a great upgrade. Hey we Live and we Learn.
Salute my brother about to make my mK4 a manual.
Peace @wordplay1127 I have not had the pleasure of completing a manual swap yet but definitely more power to you. Let me know how it works out for you.
What size engine is in your mk4? What's the name you call it?
Great Video, Camera angles and explanation, well done brother. Is it the similar process for the Auto transmission ?
Thank You. The removal is the same.
I’ve pulled mine a few times on a lift figured on the ground would suck didn’t look as bad as I though tho.
Hey man long story short axle blots left the chat and cracked my entire case on my 02J 5 speed. I did the single mass flywheel conversion before on my engine. I see the spec stage 2 you used without the flywheel. Wondering if it would fix my single mass flywheel??
I have a very important question. I’m stuck getting the actual trans down. The flange to the passenger side axel is getting caught on the back of the flywheel. How do I get that around the flywheel and past the subframe on the driver side? Do I just drop it straight down? Because, it gets caught on either of thise.
Hello McFrank. To be honest with you, I just raised and lowered the actual engine block until the transmission came out.
Great video 👍 Saw quite a bit of fluid leak out when you popped off gearbox. Also a lot of oil/grime on the flywheel. Is it possible something was leaking into the bell housing, causing the clutch to slip?
Curious how it drove after you cleaned and put same clutch back in?
Hey @scud, great question. You are very observant as well. The fluid dripping was coolant but there was a lot of grime that could have been cleaned up also. I never changed the rear main seal nor have I ever replaced the valve cover gasket on this vehicle. She is leaking from somewhere but it has never pooled up in my parking space.
She drove like crap after I reinstalled the clutch. It took off fine but if I attempted to accelerate quickly, it wouldn't catch. I did remove the flywheel from a scrapped 1.8t block and replaced everything. I believe it was a Spec Stage 2 Clutch that I installed. It is very responsive and aggressive. There is no easing off the line when the light changes. It's more like gas it and Go Go Go.
Thanks for your feedback.
@@curbsidemechanic3229 Nice, about to replace the clutch on my daughters 08 rabbit. Will check out stage 2
@@karbide3084, If she is not going to be racing or going to the track with the Rabbit, I would just get a regular OEM style clutch.
@@curbsidemechanic3229 Well this will be the 2nd clutch in 4 months. First time it failed the same day we bought it.. I had the used car dealer replace it.
I'm sure he just used the cheapest one he could find. She learned how to drive on a stick so, I'd like to think it's not her driving. To be honest this car has been nothing but probs.. I wanted to get her an accord 🤷♂️
@@karbide3084 LOL Welcome to the club. If you do get her a stage 2 clutch, I'm sure she will appreciate it. Once you get all the kinks from the previous owner worked out of the way, You will have a good, reliable and fun vehicle. Keep it in the VAG Family.
Awesome video! Would automatic be the same thing?
There are a few small differences but this video should walk you through that process ruclips.net/video/wTYuGG4ijgw/видео.htmlsi=WyNH7bLl5omaw9X9 Thanks for watching.
Hey Great Video.
Would these steps be similar for an automatic transmission?
@Victor Salvatierra The bolt patterns for the transmissions are the same. The difference would be in removing the shift towers. When reinstalling the transmission on the automatic it's a little more difficult to realign it because of the Torque Converter. ruclips.net/video/wTYuGG4ijgw/видео.html
@@curbsidemechanic3229 great thank you for info imma try it lol...
Would this be the same process on a 2004 volkswagen golf with the 1.9 TDI?
I have yet to work on a TDI but I would imagine the process would be similar IJS
@Curbside Mechanic it most definitely is I followed this video step by step and was able to remove the transmission. I didn't notice if you completely removed your transmission mount or not but I left mine on and I'm sure it would of been easier if I removed it. As well as the pasaanger side axle cup I left mine on.
Was this an automatic or manual? And are there any differences in the process between the two?
This particular vehicle was a manual. There are a few small differences between the two. I know the shift towers are different on removal and you have to align the torque converter on the installation for the automatic transmission.
Hey Homie, do you have the part number ID and vendor of the Flywheel?
Yes I do. This was an FX STAGE 2 CLUTCH KIT+HD FLYWHEEL from gripforce -clutches off of EBAY. The item # is 401592133196.
I have a mk4 golf and almost everything is the same but did you have to remove a little black clip that sits on top of the starter?? It’s giving be a terrible time
Yes, it holds all the wires in place. You should be able to pop it open with a screwdriver if I remember correctly.
As a matter of fact, all you have to do is grab on the front end and pull forward while pressing down on the top. It should pop right open for you. I just replaced a friends starter earlier. I hope this helps you out @Michael Wilson
Curbside Mechanic Bettt And hell yeah your Videos are tight bro they help for sure. 👌much appreciated from the vw community
How many hours did it take you? Approximately
@C. Baseball I can probably get this job done in about 6 - 8 hours if that's all I focus on. It has gotten easier the more I do it. If it's your first time doing this you should be able to bang it out during a weekend.
Could I bug ya to get a tool list for just dropping the trans out? What all did you need?
2 Jacks (bigger is better)
2 Jack stands (bigger is better)
17mm Socket
M8, 10, or 12 triple square (axles)
Large Breaker Bar
27mm 12point Socket (axles)
16mm (lower trans bolts, axles shield and dog bone)
Pliers or Vice Grips
10mm (battery post)
13mm (top starter bolts, dog bone, shift tower, and slave cylinder)
18mm Deep Socket (starter and top trans bolts)
I'm just going off of memory. I hope thats everything. Try to follow this video and take notes as well. Good luck with it.
@@curbsidemechanic3229 I appreciate it I watched the video a few times just was on my way to the store and was gonna grab the tools I'm stuck out of town with a shot trans and found a local shop that had one so I gotta buy everything XD
@@nr_exodus8929 where are you located? Are you on the North East Coast?
Did you take the axles all the way out???
No, I just removed the 6 bolts and tied the axles off to the side. No need to remove the axle nuts and worry about having to replace them.
I got everything inbolt but i can't take the trans out it guet stock on the flywheel whit the axel
If the Trans is stuck you may have to lower the block a bit to get some wiggle room. If you can find some thing to tie the axles up and out of the way for more clearance. I'm just going off of this small amount of info. Be Safe and I hope you complete this task successfully. Peace
Much easier to drop the transmission if you also take the axle flange on the passenger’s side off! Done two of them now.
Noted. I just replaced my clutch again so I hope I dont have to do this any time soon...
@@curbsidemechanic3229Right? Its such a pain!
@@theindicacharmer1001 It was so worth it. I recently installed a Spec Stage 2 Clutch and changed my Flywheel. I am so Lovin It 😎
Yup....had to do it in my Mk2 as well....thanks for reminding me b/c I'm actually dropping the 02J in my Mk4 tomorrow!
-LUK kit
also getting new K03S replacement turbo & new wheel bearings plus the 5/8" drop kit from ECS with new strut bushings/bearings ..already on H&R "SuperSport's"
Hi sir
Is this legal in your counry?
Well if it is i should move to america
Yes, it’s legal
LOL I Hope It Is. I Would Hate To Incriminate Myself In Any Way :-)
I need you here in Florida
I'm Not Sure Why, But I'm Wondering If I Need To Take A Vacation? What's Going On @MOBILE COLLEGE?
Nice video buddy I will change my transmission soon cause I fuck the dog bone support and u video will help a lot thanks bro cheers
Can you really remove the axels without disconnecting them from the wheels? This would save so much time if you don’t have to remove it from the wheel side.
@Z M 😆 Yes you can disconnect the axels without removing the center bolt from the wheel side. You are actually supposed to replace the bolt on the wheel side if you remove it. Just remove the 6 bolts from the transmission side and tie the axels up with some bungee straps or rope.
You're in the dmv?
No, but I'm not far from that area.
Bora
How much for this job
@mc Medina, Do you need this type of work done on your vehicle?