Vw

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Thu Nov 09, 2006 5:04 pm

2000 Jetta here. I was thinking about getting a Chiltons manual and trying some repairs on my own. I already know this idea is too stupid to consider yet here I am considering it anyway.

Heres my list of to do's

-shocks

-windshield wiper linkage replacement

-engine shroud (underneath)

Mechanically speaking I fall somewhere between inept and generally incompetent. Anyone care to talk me out of it ?

lady cop · Post by **lady cop** » Thu Nov 09, 2006 5:05 pm

nah, i need a good laugh.

valerie · Post by **valerie** » Thu Nov 09, 2006 5:11 pm

1st 2 wouldn't probably give you much trouble... but the last might.

Some of those things get really almost "fused" and are hard to break

free unless you have some powerful tools...

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Thu Nov 09, 2006 5:33 pm

Diuretic;454445 wrote: I'd do it even though I have less psychomotor skills than the average gibbon.

I can buy stuff which needs assembly and make it work even though I have several pieces left (I reason that I have discovered deliberate redundancy in some products) that I could fix someone's car and not worry about having a few bits left over. Of course I suppose something from IKEA and your average car might be a bit different. But it's still the same principle so I'd give it a go.

Yea ok. Your hired.

NOT:rolleyes:

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Thu Nov 09, 2006 5:58 pm

Diuretic;454460 wrote: Why not?

Nothing personal. Just that whole spare parts thingy is all.

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Thu Nov 09, 2006 6:28 pm

Actually thats me after attempting to change a burned out brake bulb.

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Thu Nov 09, 2006 6:50 pm

Diuretic;454531 wrote: But your VW would work and you'd still have some spare bits lying around. Maybe even a couple of extra wheels you can store in the garage. I'm sure it would work just fine with two if they were mounted diagonally.

Ok well you seem like you know what your doing. Ill get back to ya. Later. Im not sure when though. It might be awhile.:-3

Bez · Post by **Bez** » Fri Nov 10, 2006 2:48 am

Nomad;454435 wrote: 2000 Jetta here. I was thinking about getting a Chiltons manual and trying some repairs on my own. I already know this idea is too stupid to consider yet here I am considering it anyway.

Heres my list of to do's

-shocks - YOU NEED SPECIAL TOOLS FOR THESE !

-windshield wiper linkage replacement - A BIT FIDDLY

-engine shroud (underneath) - NOT TOO GOOD FOR YOUR BAD BACK

Mechanically speaking I fall somewhere between inept and generally incompetent. Anyone care to talk me out of it ?

I've done a 'mental' "Risk Assesssment" and ....do it ONLY if you've got:-

A lot of spare time

Alternative vehicle in case it takes a long time to do

The correct tools

Good manual dexterity

A lot of patience

Adequate health Insurance

Enough savings to pay for a PROFESSIONAL if it all goes horribly wrong.

cherandbuster · Post by **cherandbuster** » Fri Nov 10, 2006 3:09 am

Bez;454666 wrote: I've done a 'mental' "Risk Assesssment" and ....do it ONLY if you've got:-

A lot of spare time

Alternative vehicle in case it takes a long time to do

The correct tools

Good manual dexterity

A lot of patience

Adequate health Insurance

Enough savings to pay for a PROFESSIONAL if it all goes horribly wrong.

Superb advice as always Bez

buttercup · Post by **buttercup** » Fri Nov 10, 2006 2:29 pm

I had my first few driving lessons in a jetta :-4

cherandbuster · Post by **cherandbuster** » Fri Nov 10, 2006 2:31 pm

buttercup;455370 wrote: I had my first few driving lessons in a jetta :-4

Any good stories about 'back seat action'? :guitarist

buttercup · Post by **buttercup** » Fri Nov 10, 2006 2:37 pm

ive never done it IN a car, always prefered the bonnet :sneaky:

buttercup · Post by **buttercup** » Fri Nov 10, 2006 3:45 pm

Ah to be young again Diuretic :-4

buttercup · Post by **buttercup** » Fri Nov 10, 2006 4:01 pm

Thats why i keep telling you australia might be too hot for me :wah:

buttercup · Post by **buttercup** » Fri Nov 10, 2006 4:05 pm

:wah:

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Sat Nov 11, 2006 5:28 am

Ok people this wasnt supposed to be a porno thread ok ? God !

CARLA · Post by **CARLA** » Sat Nov 11, 2006 10:16 am

Nomie don't attempt #3 leave that to a professional. :driving: It you don't have a lift for the car so you can work under it you won't get far with the shocks either. :rolleyes:

What's the cost to have all three done by a mechanic??? :driving: Save yourself some agony, and frustration VW's are a not fun to work on, well at least the old bug weren't.