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Fri, Feb 27 2009 9:20 AM Updated DIY guides index

old_n07

Golf IV GTTDI 1.9 ASZ 130PS

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I've been back as far as page 10 in this section and indexed the guides below, after that loads of the links and pictures are dead.

MK IV

Electrical
	General	Crimping and Soldering - DIY Terminal tool - Testing
		Understanding the charging system
	Bora Vents	Wiring loom
	Cruise Control	Foxy's Guide - Guide 2 - 1.8T loom
	W8 Light	Wiring loom and W8 Install 1 - Install 2
	Aircon Fan fix	Fix the Aircon fans on a climate equiped MK4
	USB Socket	Installation in Ashtray
	Aftermarket central locking	Retro-fit
	Wiper stalk with MFD control	Retro-fit
	Emergency unlock switch	Installation
	Changing alternator	4Motion
	Keys	Sync Remote - Coding with VCDS
	Parking Sensors	Installation

Lighting
		Angel Aye EL wire install
		Rear interior courtesy light bulb change
		Door Handle LED
		Remove rear lights
		HID Kit install
	Joey Mod	Guide 1 - Guide 2
		Headlight bulb Change
		Boot light upgrade
		Manual aircon bulb replacement
		LED puddle lights
	OEM Xenons	Rheostat Mod Guide 1 - Adapter + rheostat Guide 2 - Early to Late model Xenon upgrade

Audio
		Stereo upgrade
		Choose and design a sub enclosure
		Building a Sub Box
		How to choose and install car stereo amplifiers
		Changing MK4 speakers
		Ipod in armrest (links to vortex)
		MFD install + CD Changer move
		Fibreglass pods

Interior
	Window regulator	Repair guide 1 - guide 2
	Aircon recirc flap motor	Removal and replacement guide (pics towards bottom of thread)
	Clutch Pedal	Repair broken pedal
	Heated Seats	Element repair - Retro Fit - Installing Kufatec loom
	Trim	R32 trim install (contains external links to Vortex)
	Glovebox	Latch repair
	Bora vent installation	Fitting guide 1 (external links) Guide 2 on Vortex Removing Bora Vents
	Speedo	Cluster removal - Removal Video's - Chrome rings
	Gear knob	Beetle Turbo gear knob
		LED alarm cap swap
	Seats	Clunking recaro fix - Removal and dismantle - Rear Seat back
	Black headlining	DIY Guide
	W8 Light	Colour coding
	A pillar pod	DIY two guage pod
	Bora boot lid trim removal and light fix	Removal
	Arm rest	Retrofit
	Dashboard	Remove the dash + dash trim
	Fitting aftermarket guages	Guide
	Door lock modules (from Vortex)	Removing the module : Repair

Exterior
	Trim	Sharan Badge
		De-badging
	Spraying	Colour coding (Guide 1 - Guide 2 - Guide 3) - Bonnet - Front Grille
		Side skirt fitting
		4Motion rear valance installation
		Front bumper and grille removal Guide1 - Guide 2
		De-locking
		Bora rear badge
		Fitting Polo\Lupo 6N2 Stubby Mirrors
		Mirror Housing
		Bora GLi valance fitted to a Golf
	Auto Dimming side mirrors	Installation
	Rear wash wipe	Repair - DIY washer repair

	Misc	DIY Stubby aerial

Chassis and Suspension
	TT\R32 Quickrack + Subframe	Install 1 - Install 2
	Front ARB	Fitting 2WD
		Fitting 4WD
	Rear ARB	Fitting 4WD 1 - 4WD 2
	Suspension Bushes	Front wishbone bush replacement - Powerflex Bush install
	Coilover install	Bora 4motion - 2WD Paltform
		Front wishbone 2WD removal
		Lower ball joint removal

Engine + Gearbox
	Vacuum Pipework
	Turbo Pipework	Finding Boost leaks - Fitting a Samco kit
	Throttle Body	Cleaning 1 - Cleaning 2
	MAF	Clean1 - Clean 2 - Install
	Forge DV	Installation Guide
	TIP	Fitting Guide
	Air filter swap	Video (Youtube)
	Oil change (Pella oil extractor)	Video (Youtube)
	Boost guage	Install (external links) adjustment
	Secondary air pump	Repair
	Turbo upgrade KO3 to KO3S	Upgrade
	Changing alternator	4Motion
	Timing belt	Change (PD Engine)
	Auxillary Belt	Change (Petrol)
	Gearbox removal and clutch change	Elsawin guide
	Gearbox linkage adjustment	5 Speed
	NOS	Fitting Guide
	Sticking turbo vanes	How to cure
	DSG Air intake	Installation
	Temperature sender	Change 1 (1.6) Change 2(AGU 1.8T)
	EGR	Allard Delete Pipe
	Driveshaft	Removal and service - CV Boot Renewal
	Lambda probe	Swap 1.6
	Clutch Change	DIY Style Clutch swap
	Oil catch tank install	Petrol version

Exhaust
		4Motion style tail pipes
		Downpipe installation
		Fitting a turbo back SS system

Brakes
	Brake fluid change \ Pressure bleed	Guide 1
	Painting	Guide1 - Guide 2
	Discs	Rear disc swap R32
	Pads	Changing front and rear pads
		Brake pedal switch adjustment

Wheels
		RC center caps
		DIY Repair
		Servicing your wheels
		Polished lip

External Links
	Foxy's Web site
	VW Vortex How to guides
	Scottish Vag how to's

MK 5

Electrical
	Multi Function Steering Wheel	Installation
	MFD2 retrofit	Installation
	Dension Ice link Installation	Installation

Exterior
	Side Skirts	Fitting
	Front end conversion	Swap
	Carbon look grille badge	Mod

Brakes
	Brake Disc swap	Rear

Interior
	Gear knob	Change

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Fri, Feb 27 2009 9:30 AM Re: Updated DIY guides index

haf1zur

Golf IV R32 3.2 240PS

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nice one

would be handy to reference one for all

Golf R32 MKV Exhaust and Intake Manifold, R32 MKIV Gearbox,

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Fri, Feb 27 2009 2:09 PM Re: Updated DIY guides index

Dent Reform

Golf IV V6 2motion 2.8 24v AUE 204PS

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Mods can we make this a STICKY please?????

Top work Neil and i know you have spent all day sifting through this instead of working Whistle

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Fri, Feb 27 2009 2:13 PM Re: Updated DIY guides index

hotboy836

Golf IV TDI 1.9 ATD 100PS

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love it

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Fri, Feb 27 2009 2:16 PM Re: Updated DIY guides index

ruebix

Golf IV GTI 1.8T 20v AUM 150PS

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Top work, that'll be really useful!

Fri, Feb 27 2009 2:21 PM Re: Updated DIY guides index

s.g

Golf IV V6 4motion 2.8 24v AUE 204PS

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excellent, top work

thanks very much.

Fri, Feb 27 2009 2:22 PM Re: Updated DIY guides index

Chris.

Golf IV 1.4 16v AXP 75PS

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Central Armrest Install Guide

Might want to add that to the awesome list.

Great work!

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Fri, Feb 27 2009 2:38 PM Re: Updated DIY guides index

Antvw

Golf IV 1.4 16v AXP 75PS

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Thanks, great idea! Yes

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Mon, Mar 2 2009 1:35 AM Re: Updated DIY guides index

old_n07

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Chris.:

Central Armrest Install Guide

Might want to add that to the awesome list.

Great work!

Updated the first post Yes

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Mon, Mar 2 2009 1:53 AM Re: Updated DIY guides index

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Fantastic! Thank you very much for doing that Neil.

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Mon, Mar 2 2009 2:23 AM Re: Updated DIY guides index

Ballesteros

Bora Highline TDI 1.9 ASZ 130PS

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Cheers for taking the time to do that.

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Mon, Mar 2 2009 2:41 AM Re: Updated DIY guides index

sb1967

Golf IV GTI 1.8T 20v AGU 150PS

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very helpfull cheers Wink

Tue, Mar 3 2009 1:35 AM Re: Updated DIY guides index

old_n07

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Updated with the heated seat loom install Yes

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Mon, Mar 9 2009 2:54 AM Re: Updated DIY guides index

old_n07

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Updated

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Mon, Apr 6 2009 11:42 AM Re: Updated DIY guides index

Aidy310

Golf IV TDI 1.9 AGR 90PS

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Somebody Was Bored lol I was Looking For a how to clean Manifold guide but there must not be one lol

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Mon, Apr 6 2009 12:10 PM Re: Updated DIY guides index

GOOF72

Golf IV GTI 1.8T 20v AUM 150PS

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Great post Neil Yes

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Thu, Jul 16 2009 3:23 PM Re: Updated DIY guides index

Foxy

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Guys I have managed to find a free hosting service - you can see my website again, HERE

See my website again: http://www.foxytech.hostcell.net/

Mon, Jul 20 2009 3:02 PM Re: Updated DIY guides index

Johnyd

Bora Highline TDI 1.9 ASZ 130PS

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Foxy:

Guys I have managed to find a free hosting service - you can see my website again, HERE

Excellent web site Foxy great guides Thankyou !! :-D

18" A8 reps, AMD Remap, Coilovers and a few other little mods.

Mon, Jul 20 2009 3:05 PM Re: Updated DIY guides index

Johnyd

Bora Highline TDI 1.9 ASZ 130PS

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Sorry old No7 your how to's are the dogs danglies also

18" A8 reps, AMD Remap, Coilovers and a few other little mods.

Wed, Sep 16 2009 7:50 PM Re: Updated DIY guides index

brad1707

Golf IV 1.6 8v APF 100PS

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can someone add this too it, its a guide on how to paint interior parts, just so i can find it when i need it... CHEERS

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Thu, Sep 17 2009 5:36 PM Re: Updated DIY guides index

Foxy

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Neil - my site link is out of date dude on your awesome list.

See my website again: http://www.foxytech.hostcell.net/

Fri, Sep 18 2009 2:57 AM Re: Updated DIY guides index

old_n07

Golf IV GTTDI 1.9 ASZ 130PS

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Foxy:

Neil - my site link is out of date dude on your awesome list.

Updated Yes

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Fri, Sep 18 2009 4:20 AM Re: Updated DIY guides index

Gavin N.I.

Bora S TDI 1.9 ATD 100PS

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Great Idea but some of the pics form the guides are missing and are vital tools for the guides??

^^^ Click here to see the build for this...

Fri, Sep 18 2009 5:06 AM Re: Updated DIY guides index

old_n07

Golf IV GTTDI 1.9 ASZ 130PS

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Gavin N.I.:

Great Idea but some of the pics form the guides are missing and are vital tools for the guides??

That is due to the OP having moved or deleted the pics so nothing can be done really, you can try contacting them to see if they have them.

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