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I have a lathe, milling machine and welder. I often end up buying tools after pricing materials. That doesn't even get into heat treating, etc. That said, I often make tools like @AndyBees in fact I have a larger wrench like yours in the pic, modified in exactly the same way. (KLR650...

If you're talking about the slave cylinder (02J), yes it should be installed and then bled. The throw out bearing is separate from the slave. (operated by a lever that the slave pushes). The Bentley gives a how-to with a pressure bleeder. But it can be done with a helper, or a mityvac as...

I would check the coolant sensor for that first code. Or just replace it, clear the code and see what comes back.

You can pull the bad one, read it (post #2), put it back in so she'll run, and get the correct replacement. Since it's summer, you should be okay for a bit. If what you have works/worked, I would just replace with like and not open the BEW GP can o' worms. Signed, a guy with at least 3 sets...

I think one of the gurus around here really likes Schaeffer 5W-40. Which would be fine, but it's almost harder to find than the German stuff.

Does Germany even have oil wells? They probably don't have tons (gallons) of Rotella laying around like we do either. :) If there was something really special about German oil, you would be able to find out about it from the triboligist nerds. (Don't take that as me saying German oil is bad...

If it shifts good not running don't worry about the shift linkage. I would look at the brake fluid level next and see if it looks low.

It just occurred to me, to check the brake fluid res. If you have a slow leak, I think the first thing to go is the clutch. (It draws from higher up in the res. than the brakes).

Besides the advice above, I would get someone to move the shifter while you watch the mechanism on the transmission. You should be able to tell if it's trying to move things, even if it's not able to move them. That will rule out any issues and you can move on to more complicated things. You...

I'm running a stage 1 tune with a stock clutch. Seems fine to me, but I'm an old guy. I just drive it and tow my trailer around. :)

I've pulled my little trailer all over the place. (similar to your set up & weights, although I've pulled much heavier as well) Hook it up, be safe (and make sure everything is good to go with the trailer) and pull it wherever you like. :) About the only thing you'll notice is mileage, but...

I wasn't paying attention to your location, you have emission testing in CO, don't you? That might be a problem. (hopefully someone with direct experience can chime in). I think (if you keep it) it will give you a little faster heating in the winter, emission control, and I don't think it...

I re-installed one on my car originally (during a turbo replacement). And then removed it completely later. It's not the most fun (either way - remove or install). Lots of sharp tinny parts, and the bracket Oilhammer mentions. I think I put one on it early and had to fabricate a tool or two...

Why on earth would Shell care one bit about some silly VW car spec? VW owners aren't their target audience. (They are targeting OTR trucks with 20 gallon sumps, guys that buy drums, not little store bottles). I believe getting the VW Cert would cost them money, and that wouldn't be a good...

The doors come off really easily. No pounding or pulling required. Just undo the electrical harness. IIRC it's just a 10mm bolt and the hinges lift off. I think it's under a little plastic cap.

If you are worried, pop the VC, run the lift pump with a power supply and have a look at the injectors. The other common "fuel in oil" spot for the BEW is the tandem pump.

My favorite experience was just like you say, save an old heavy duty bag. (Lesson: make dagnabit sure that there aren't any holes in it). I get green coffee beans in nice HD ziplocks, so I have a bunch and use them for storing all kinds of car/tractor parts. But the coffee seller punches...

This post is worthless without a link/pic.;) Never heard of one, I want to see it, and perhaps purchase one. (we still have the car). Do you remember the brand or anything? :)

The wife's car is a B5.5 1.8T Passat, I defy you to find a worse filter to change (See also @oilhammer 's post above). It's a spin on. Great candidate for a remote filter setup, but you would have to run it back to the cargo area for any room. :mad: I cuss and spill oil every time on that...

Just so you don't worry about the oil pan, my son's '03 left this trail for about 5 blocks home. Then dumped a big puddle on my concrete... :mad: This was with a Panzer plate. (although the car was stupidly lowered). He's back to stock height (2 oil pans later). :) I don't think the oil...