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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 ?

nah, i need a good laugh.

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...

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:

Diuretic;454460 wrote: Why not?






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

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

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

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.

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

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

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


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

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

Ah to be young again Diuretic :-4

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

:wah:

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

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.