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Title: DIY GUIDES... You will love me for this :D
Post by: bored_Welsh_lad on 04 July 2007, 10:19
Well... i have been building up a diy thread on ED38 and thought i would share it.. if anyone has any other DIY's they would like to share please add the link here and ill add it to the list.. nice one.


Electrical
Mk3 headlight pin wiring (http://www.clubgti.com/forum/showthread.php?t=33621)
Mk4 headlamps in mk3 (http://www.pocketrocket.ca/mkiv_headlights.html)
Relay/Fuse Positions (http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/ewinston/fuse_block.jpg)
Improving Central locking Working Distance (http://toddarea.freeservers.com/Keyless/ant_improvement.htm)
LED Dashlight Changes (http://www.dubdesignindustries.com/installation/golf-lcd.pdf)
MFA Hack (http://www.edition38.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=106217)
 Needles backlit  (http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=2772569&page=1)

Brakes
Front 2.0 Brakes by Dan Reed (http://faculty.ccp.edu/faculty/dreed/Campingart/jettatech/Howtochangefrontbrakepads.htm)
Rear 2.0 Brakes by Dan Reed (http://faculty.ccp.edu/faculty/dreed/Campingart/jettatech/rearbrakes/index.htm)
Creating a Brake Bleeding Kit By Dan Reed (http://faculty.ccp.edu/faculty/dreed/Campingart/jettatech/bleeder/index.htm)
replacing ABS sensor (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=57396.0)
312mm brake upgrades (http://www.the-corrado.net/wiki/index.php/312mm_brakes)



Interior
Creating Short Shifter By Dan Reed (http://faculty.ccp.edu/faculty/dreed/Campingart/jettatech/cutshifter/index.htm)
Chrome Door Pulls By Dan Reed (http://faculty.ccp.edu/faculty/dreed/Campingart/jettatech/jomde/index.htm)
Installing Air/Fuel Gauge By Dan Reed (http://faculty.ccp.edu/faculty/dreed/Campingart/jettatech/afr/index.htm)
Changing leds in switches (http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=1766647)
Removing the headling (http://www.diynexus.com/vw/mk3_remove_headliner/mk3_remove_headliner.html)
recovering the headlining (http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=2733846)
Wet Carpets (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=59014.0)
Stock grills with aftermarket speakers (http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=3090304)
Removing Door panels (http://www.icbm.org/erkson/personal/mycars/door_panel_removal.htm)
cluster needle swap (http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=2906010)
Installing Momo Steering Wheel (http://www.pocketrocket.ca/momo_wheel.html)
Replacing window Regulator (http://www.pocketrocket.ca/mk3_window_regulator.html)
Replacing Door Catches (http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=2390977)
Removing Standard Radio (http://gti-vr6.net/wiki/index.php?title=How_to_remove_stock_radio)

Engine
Installing a Camshaft By Dan Reed (http://faculty.ccp.edu/faculty/dreed/Campingart/jettatech/camshaftjob/camshaft.htm)
Changing the cambelt on a 2.0 (http://www.vwenthusiast.com/technical/TimingBelt/timingbelt.html)
 Timing up a VR6 (http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=1264409)
Installing a Chip (http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=3294676)
Replacing Snapped Dipstick Mount  (http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=3233751)
Checking your MAF is ok (http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=3290002)
Setting the Cable change on a VR6 (http://www.houseofthud.com/shifting_gti.htm)
Clutch and flywheel removal (http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=3035205)
Drilling your airbox (http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=3063843)
Full Tranny Change (http://www.copperli.lrehosting.com/transmission/Jetta%20tranny.htm)
Cam and Spring Replacement for VR6 (http://www.p-vector.com/bob/garage/vw/cams/)
VW Cutting out??Oil Light on?? (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=2080.0)
Changing gearbox oil (http://www.vwforum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=13963&highlight=diy)
PCV modifications (http://www.vaglinks.com/Docs/VW/MKIII/VR6/AAA/VW_1998_VR6_GTI-JETTA_PCV_Modification.pdf)
polishing VR6 Manifold (http://www.vaglinks.com/Docs/VW/VW_VR6_Intake_Manifold_Polishing_DIY.pdf)
Installing Bleed Valve (http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x130/cocoabchsurfer69/SBR-controller-cheat.jpg)
manifold polishing (http://www.clubgti.com/forum/showthread.php?t=82922)
throttle body porting (http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=2065316)
Oil change (http://www.pocketrocket.ca/24v_oilchange.html)
replacing the oil pump (http://www.pocketrocket.ca/oil_pump_windage.html)
Coilpack Repair(VR6) (http://www.pocketrocket.ca/vr6_coilpack.html)
Changing Fuel Filter (http://www.pocketrocket.ca/mk3_fuelfilter.html)
Porting Cylinder head (http://www.sa-motorsports.com/diyport.aspx)
Cleaning ISV (http://www.corrado-club.com/faq/detail_faq.CFM?FAQID=39)
Thermostat replacement VR6 (http://www.corrado-club.com/faq/detail_faq.CFM?FAQID=179)
Thermostat Replacement VR6 with pic (http://www.gti-vr6.net/library/engine/repl_VR6_therm_housing.html#mark3)
Draining Coolant (http://www.corrado-club.com/faq/detail_faq.CFM?FAQID=34)
2.0L Basic Tuning Guide (http://www.edition38.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=109190)
Throttle body alignment (http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=1210265)

Suspension
Installing Polybushs into lower arms by Dan Reed (http://faculty.ccp.edu/faculty/dreed/Campingart/jettatech/polybushings/index.htm)
Installing Coilovers in a mk3 (http://www.ottawa-vdubbing.com/info/techtips/coilover/index.htm)
Changing Rear beam bushes the correct way (http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=3242686)
Front suspension rebuild (http://www.vaglinks.com/Docs/VW/MKIII/VW_MKIII_Total_Front_Suspension_Rebuild.pdf)
Rear Shock Replacement (http://www.vaglinks.com/Docs/VW/MKIII/VW_MKII-III_RearShockAndSpringReplacement.pdf)


Wheels
Painting your wheels by JeepsterUC (http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=3300137)
Wheel Bearing Replacement (http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=2750141)
Painting your wheels thread 2 (http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=2952633)
 The ultimate Wheel Thread/What wheels fit/What offset (http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=3040577&page=31)
wheel scuff repair (http://www.vaglinks.com/Docs/Misc/audiworld.com_WheelScuffRepair.pdf)

Exterior
Smoothing Front Bumper (http://www.vforvortex.com/2007/04/i-love-me-shaved-front-end.html)
Installing bumper lip (http://www.vforvortex.com/2007/04/vr-euro-lip-install.html)
Installing Hoodstruts (http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=3242734)
Vento/Golf front end swap (http://www.diynexus.com/vw/mk3_front_end_swap/mk3_front_end_swap.html)
removing bumpers (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=57399.0)
headlights now blackened (http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=3000249)
Removing the vw badge on rear (http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=2992446)
Tinting your fogs (http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=2766271)
Installing Single Wiper (http://www.icbm.org/erkson/personal/mycars/bonrath_install/index.htm)
De-arching Gti bits (http://www.clubgti.com/forum/showthread.php?t=21249)
Vento conversion (http://www.clubgti.com/forum/showthread.php?t=16248)
OEM style badges (http://www.eurobadgez.com/vw_oem_badges.html)
Flushing boot and bonnet (http://www.pocketrocket.ca/hood_tailgate.html)
Fixing Saggy Doors (http://www.pocketrocket.ca/mk3_sagging_doors.html)
Replacing SideSkirts (http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=2663397)
Tinting Taillights (http://www.corrado-club.com/faq/detail_faq.CFM?FAQID=121)
Textured bumpers mod (http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=1499821)
Dont have a welder?.. want to flush your boot...  (http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=2964022)
Ghetto tinted fogs (http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=2623810)
Ghetto turbo conv.. haha cheap as chips (http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=2014013)
Tinted Tails (http://www.corrado-club.ca/mods/tailtints.html)
Headlamps tinted? (http://www.pocketrocket.ca/joeymod.html)
Beesting Aerial Seal (http://www.edition38.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=112143)


Misc.
Etka Style Manuals (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=54388.0)
Tyre Size Calculator (http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html)
Clearing Service Codes (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=8052.0)
Paint Codes (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=58234.0)
Difference in Engine mounts (http://www.brokevw.com/020mount.html)
Basic Turbo knowledge (http://www.vaglinks.com/Docs/Misc/BasicTurboTech.pdf)
german plate legalities (http://www.clubgti.com/forum/showthread.php?t=90226&highlight=german+plates)
Creating a Switchblade key (http://www.pocketrocket.ca/switchblade_key.html)
OBDII Error Codes (http://www.pocketrocket.ca/error_codes.html)
Mk3 8v Gti Information thread (http://www.edition38.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=113955&hl=cage)
The mk3 Interior Thread (http://www.edition38.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=101349&hl=cage)

**Ive got tonnes to add but if anyone has any good suggestions can the pm them to me or add them to this thread and ill keep updating them**
Title: Re: DIY GUIDES... You will love me for this :D
Post by: bored_Welsh_lad on 04 July 2007, 10:20
UPDATED **
Title: Re: DIY GUIDES... You will love me for this :D
Post by: otter gti on 04 July 2007, 11:47
CAN SOMONE STICKY THIS PLEASE! VERY GOOD LINKS!  :cool:
Title: Re: DIY GUIDES... You will love me for this :D
Post by: Rideandy on 04 July 2007, 12:19
Nice one, cheers
Title: Re: DIY GUIDES... You will love me for this :D
Post by: Gurm X on 04 July 2007, 13:19
TOP STUFF, this will help a lot of people
Title: Re: DIY GUIDES... You will love me for this :D
Post by: Aaron-B on 04 July 2007, 14:24
wow, very nice. now i just hope the links dont die :angry:
Title: Re: DIY GUIDES... You will love me for this :D
Post by: Aaron-B on 04 July 2007, 14:36
one question about the "how to paint wheels" topic. What paint/primer should i get if i were to do this? That was obviously done in america so they have different paints. Anyone?
Title: Re: DIY GUIDES... You will love me for this :D
Post by: Aaron-B on 04 July 2007, 22:22
one question about the "how to paint wheels" topic. What paint/primer should i get if i were to do this? That was obviously done in america so they have different paints. Anyone?
:laugh:
Title: Re: DIY GUIDES... You will love me for this :D
Post by: bored_Welsh_lad on 05 July 2007, 08:35
sorry ive just got on here... id say to use some etch primer so it takes to the stripped wheels
Title: Re: DIY GUIDES... You will love me for this :D
Post by: Simon8v91 on 05 July 2007, 09:27
I occasionally help someone with a mk3.  Very useful, thanks  :smiley:
Title: Re: DIY GUIDES... You will love me for this :D
Post by: bunter on 10 July 2007, 17:20
wow that de-arching the gti looks really good, will give it a go. thanks! :)
Title: Re: DIY GUIDES... You will love me for this :D
Post by: blinky88 on 04 August 2007, 19:38
I love you for this thread <3
Title: Re: DIY GUIDES... You will love me for this.....
Post by: jaybee on 08 September 2007, 18:32
If you do the switchblade key conversion, can an alarm guy make the remote work your central locking, alarm etc....!!!!
Title: Re: DIY GUIDES... You will love me for this :D
Post by: boneybradley on 20 March 2008, 23:01
heres another list/site thats handy.. http://www.gti-vr6.net/library/FAQs.html (http://www.gti-vr6.net/library/FAQs.html)
Title: Re: DIY GUIDES... You will love me for this :D
Post by: thesoulbrother on 05 September 2008, 11:57
http://faculty.ccp.edu/faculty/dreed/campingart/jettatech/tierods/tierods.htm

this is great.. inner track rods.
well worth a sticky
anyone know of a similar thing for an exhaust manifold mk3 8v..

cheers
Title: Re: DIY GUIDES... You will love me for this :D
Post by: ShoCk on 22 November 2008, 08:30
Superb list, thanks a lot mate.
Title: Re: DIY GUIDES... You will love me for this :D
Post by: admc6 on 24 November 2008, 16:35
Some of these are superb.
Does anyone know how to replace you aerial base though?
Title: Re: DIY GUIDES... You will love me for this :D
Post by: Paul86S2 on 24 November 2008, 16:45
Some of these are superb.
Does anyone know how to replace you aerial base though?
If its the roof mounted ariel it attaches under the roof lining with a nut.

Paul
Title: Re: DIY GUIDES... You will love me for this :D
Post by: admc6 on 24 November 2008, 16:50
It is. How easy is that to get off?
Title: Re: DIY GUIDES... You will love me for this :D
Post by: Paul86S2 on 24 November 2008, 18:55
It is. How easy is that to get off?
Should be able to get to it by just removing the edge trim at the top of the boot area.

http://www.diynexus.com/vw/mk3_remove_headliner/mk3_remove_headliner.html

Above link might help but start at the back and only remove the trim you need to.

Paul
Title: Re: DIY GUIDES... You will love me for this :D
Post by: admc6 on 24 November 2008, 20:10
Thanks paul, that will come in handy if it comes to that
Title: HELP
Post by: zecho on 23 January 2009, 22:41
hello after any tips on removing my doors from my 3 door mk2 golf? :laugh:
Title: Re: DIY GUIDES... You will love me for this :D
Post by: ryanr32 on 29 January 2009, 15:40
for gods sake DO NOT do the tint your headlights got the heat gun on for a couple of mins and the glass expolded needed 12 stitches down my hand be warned!
Title: Re: DIY GUIDES... You will love me for this :D
Post by: gazpowells on 08 February 2009, 07:40

Some great guides there  :smiley:

thanks
Title: Re: DIY GUIDES... You will love me for this :D
Post by: Greg on 07 May 2009, 13:34
Damper/spring replacement guide with lots of pics i wrote a while back if you think its worthy of 'the list'....

http://blackgolfgti.blogspot.com/2006/04/suspension-replacement.html

Title: Re: DIY GUIDES... You will love me for this :D
Post by: shepgti on 08 May 2009, 17:44
Damper/spring replacement guide with lots of pics i wrote a while back if you think its worthy of 'the list'....

http://blackgolfgti.blogspot.com/2006/04/suspension-replacement.html



very clear and precise guide. nice one :cool:
Title: Re: DIY GUIDES... You will love me for this :D
Post by: Stokie Mac on 14 March 2010, 19:52
SUPERB Guide mate..
Title: Re: DIY GUIDES... You will love me for this :D
Post by: rsmithone on 26 April 2010, 11:02
2.0L Basic Tuning Guide has this one vanished wanted to have a look at this one  :cool:
Title: Re: DIY GUIDES... You will love me for this :D
Post by: N900 MJT on 20 May 2010, 13:09
Guys can some1 help me find a guide on how to do the single wiper conversion - the link doesnt work!
Title: Re: DIY GUIDES... You will love me for this :D
Post by: Jack3559 on 03 September 2010, 20:39
http://www.tigerstyle.co.uk/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=42733&sid=a3453e2715a9ed74671fe0cf7d3945a1

This is a good steering wheel replacement one for a polo replacement wheel!
Title: Re: DIY GUIDES... You will love me for this :D
Post by: randomman on 12 September 2010, 09:47
Link broken on door card removal  :sad:
Title: Re: DIY GUIDES... You will love me for this :D
Post by: willSE on 12 November 2010, 10:35
Been looking for a how to for cleaning the throttle body... Does one even exist?  :shocked:
Title: Re: DIY GUIDES... You will love me for this :D
Post by: dom on 12 November 2010, 10:44
Been looking for a how to for cleaning the throttle body... Does one even exist?  :shocked:

Theres a brief guide here by Khare, it's very easy to do which is why there isn't a more comprehensive guide.

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=142244.msg1295850#msg1295850 (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=142244.msg1295850#msg1295850)
Title: Re: DIY GUIDES... You will love me for this :D
Post by: jonnypolish on 18 February 2011, 08:37
Did my brakes all round yesterday and found that you dont have a guide for 288's!
So here's one  :cool:
http://www.gtishrine.com/brakepads.php
Title: Re: DIY GUIDES... You will love me for this :D
Post by: Jack3559 on 13 April 2011, 11:01
This does need a sticky!

To the top!!  :cool:
Title: Re: DIY GUIDES... You will love me for this :D
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 06 May 2011, 20:20
Just thought Id re-bump this seeing as it's so damn useful and covers a few things Ive been asked recently.  :smiley:
Title: Re: DIY GUIDES... You will love me for this :D
Post by: sportsman on 18 May 2011, 20:01
How do you save forum quotes like the diy guide
Title: Re: DIY GUIDES... You will love me for this :D
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 18 May 2011, 21:29
How do you mean?
Title: Re: DIY GUIDES... You will love me for this :D
Post by: DanChave on 24 October 2011, 11:35
Anyone seen a starter motor rebuild/recon thread? I really don't wanna pay out for a new one!
Title: Re: DIY GUIDES... You will love me for this :D
Post by: drc12369 on 25 November 2012, 21:19
Hi cant get the clearing service codes link to open?