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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Golf mk3 how to guides + info => Topic started by: bored_Welsh_lad on 04 July 2007, 10:19
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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**
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CAN SOMONE STICKY THIS PLEASE! VERY GOOD LINKS! :cool:
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Nice one, cheers
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TOP STUFF, this will help a lot of people
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wow, very nice. now i just hope the links dont die :angry:
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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?
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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:
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sorry ive just got on here... id say to use some etch primer so it takes to the stripped wheels
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I occasionally help someone with a mk3. Very useful, thanks :smiley:
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wow that de-arching the gti looks really good, will give it a go. thanks! :)
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I love you for this thread <3
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If you do the switchblade key conversion, can an alarm guy make the remote work your central locking, alarm etc....!!!!
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heres another list/site thats handy.. http://www.gti-vr6.net/library/FAQs.html (http://www.gti-vr6.net/library/FAQs.html)
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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
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Superb list, thanks a lot mate.
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Some of these are superb.
Does anyone know how to replace you aerial base though?
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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
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It is. How easy is that to get off?
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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
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Thanks paul, that will come in handy if it comes to that
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hello after any tips on removing my doors from my 3 door mk2 golf? :laugh:
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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!
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Some great guides there :smiley:
thanks
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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
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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:
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SUPERB Guide mate..
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2.0L Basic Tuning Guide has this one vanished wanted to have a look at this one :cool:
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Guys can some1 help me find a guide on how to do the single wiper conversion - the link doesnt work!
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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!
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Link broken on door card removal :sad:
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Been looking for a how to for cleaning the throttle body... Does one even exist? :shocked:
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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)
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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
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This does need a sticky!
To the top!! :cool:
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Just thought Id re-bump this seeing as it's so damn useful and covers a few things Ive been asked recently. :smiley:
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How do you save forum quotes like the diy guide
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How do you mean?
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Anyone seen a starter motor rebuild/recon thread? I really don't wanna pay out for a new one!
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Hi cant get the clearing service codes link to open?