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If a wheel is stuck to the hub but good, just reinstall the lug bolts but leave them 1-2 threads loose from snug. Then drive around the block. You'll know when she breaks free.

I had the stiff poly insert in the dogbone of my 18T GTI. It was a nice improvement. I bought a stock replacement for the worn out dogbone in the TDI tho.

Dasher & Quantum were both called Passat in Europe, I believe (B1 and B2). The wagon versions of those cars were great.

I don't think it HAS to come off to R&R the clutch. But I removed mine because I didn't want to end up breaking it if the tranny slipped or rolled unexptectedly. It only takes a minute.

Not when the engine is resting on a jack, though. But yes that would be a good solution if you're using an engine support bar.

For the life of me, I couldn't get a solid hold on the pax flange bolt with the tranny in the car, so I left it on (didn't want to strip the head) and pulled the tranny anyway. The flange did indeed hang up on the flywheel, but with enough wrestling I got it down and out. With the tranny in...

Yes, the b!tch clips. I think its 42 Draft Designs that has a nice, clear photo DIY on how to remove them. I have it bookmarked at home.

Ok thanks for clarifying. I was hoping you might be able to fineagle it past the pillars, but it makes sense they need to come out. Not seeing how the parcel shelf needs to come out though.

Weren't hardwood floors inside trunks & hatches a thing in like the early 2000s? But this is functional (y)

Got the last two painted. Going to be too cold & breezy to clear today.

All four painted

Got the Duplicolor silver at an O’Reilly's. side by side with the Rustoleum: I can’t see a difference. Going to do the other two wheels today and shoot the clear after I get new charcoal filters for my mask.

Yes! I hate those big Avus caps. Tabs break, logo gets dented when trying to pop them on, and they are not cheap to replace. Ones that cover just the center hole are what I’m looking for. I think 60mm outer size would be good, and the skinny part of the clips is like 57mm. The ones I ordered...

Duplicolor vs Rustoleum wheel silver

Plus, on a B5 you can just swing the entire rad support open like a gate (A/C hoses bend at the "hinge") and have TONS of room to do the belt comfortably. No PIA frame rail or motor mount in the way.

'Twould. Four easy bolts. You're supposed to replace them, but I don't think its mission-critical. I noticed a distinct improvement in shifting, throttle response, and handling even after I replaced mine.

I'm doing this job (recovering the headliner) this summer. Sure, the staples I used to tack up the old saggy one have a certain Red Green allure, but alas I don't drive a K-car (or two duct taped together). So you don't need to remove the A, B, and C pillars to get the headliner out on a MkIV...

Back in the very early 80s my friend's sister had a 70s Camaro with an 8 track. She'd crank up Some Girls and Parallel Lines (Blondie) on that thing when she'd drive us around. I thought it was awesome lol.

No, not flippable like the 2-door seats are. If you need frequent access they would probably be a pain. If only once in a while, you could slide them all the way forward and crank the backrest all the way forward.

They need a bit of cleaning, but they're not filthy.