FINDING MORE ISSUES WITH MY WRECKED VW GOLF R
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Head to squarespace.com to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code - matarmstrong So i bought a wrecked VW Golf R MK7.5 and ive now started to reassemble it, but only to find more issues & potentially a big problem for the engine. I still have the airbags to do before i can get this thing on the road and start to modify it. But i just feel there will be more surprises on the way
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The video documents the ongoing reassembly of a wrecked VW Golf R MK7.5, with the host describing a range of new issues uncovered after reinstalling the front end and attempting to bring the engine up to temperature. Early on, the engine starts and runs, but there is concern about coolant leakage from two radiator pipes due to crash damage, which could complicate cooling and risk overheating. The host notes the coolant system and radiator pack being reconnected, then examines a suspicious oil sump that appears to be leaking from the metal replacement, suggesting it may have been changed after the accident and could be the source of future oil leaks. A key discovery is the potential for more damage as the suspension, especially the tracking, appears bent and requires realignment, with measurements showing the alignment is marginal and improving but not perfect yet. The narrative continues with a plan to drain and reseal the sump, inspect for further engine damage, and install a used but solid suspension leg from a breakers yard, all while juggling the practicalities of DIY repairs and the pressure to keep the project on track. The host experiments with wheel alignment using improvised methods and then transitions to a plug for Squarespace, illustrating how he would launch an online store to monetize parts and scraps from the Golf, including a mocked up product page for a bent suspension component and a domain name concept. After securing some replacement pipes and confirming the sump is now fitted, the episode emphasizes running the engine again to verify no immediate overheating or leaks, and planning the day’s next steps to address additional leaks, the airbag removal later in the sequence, and the eventual transport to a dent repair shop for a body color transformation. The video closes with the Golf mounted on a trailer for transport to a dent shop, and the host reflects on the progress, acknowledging there is still extensive work ahead before the car is road-ready and visually uniform, while continuing to document the journey for the audience.
Topics · autos & vehicles · car repair · video logs & vlogs · modification & tuning · project car series · vehicle restoration · car maintenance · suspension & alignment
Questions answered
- What are the immediate concerns about overheating and the head gasket risk once the engine warms up?
- The host notes that after starting the engine, they need to run it to temperature to check for overheating. Cooling system leaks from damaged radiator pipes and a questionable oil sump seal raise concerns that the engine could overheat or develop head gasket issues if coolant and oil mix or if the cooling system cannot maintain proper temps.
- What steps are being taken to address suspected oil and coolant leaks?
- The plan includes draining and resealing the oil sump, replacing suspect pipes with parts from a breakers yard, and rechecking the cooling system after the sump is sealed. The host also plans to confirm no further damage by monitoring the engine as it runs and looking for new leaks.
- Why is the car being moved to a dent repair shop, and what will be done there?
- The car is transported to a dent repair shop to have the exterior dings, scratches, and scuffs addressed and repainted, resulting in a uniform, single-color finish before further interior work or airbag installation proceeds.