Fixing Everything on This MK5 R32… Before a 1,000-Mile Shake…
We spent $11,000 fixing this MK5 Volkswagen R32—then drove it 1,000 miles to Wookies in the Woods.This R32 got a full mechanical rehab just in time for one of the biggest VW events in the country. In this video, we break down every fix, every surprise, and struggle.Whether you own a VW R32, love MK5 Volkswagens, or want to see what it takes to prep a 16-year-old hot hatch for a long-distance drive, this one’s for you.
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Everything Wrong with MK5 R32 https://youtu.be/RHc03nMKmFU
Replace MK5 Door Latch https://youtu.be/LuOJhZaGwnw
Replace Wiper Motor ~ https://youtu.be/g5RLlz-lz84
How To replace CV Boot
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~~~~TIME STAMPS~~~~~
0:00 MK5 Rehab intro
0:10 Wookies in the Woods Prep
1:13 Audi S5 Seats In MK5 R32
3:25 Remove Cluster In MK5 R32
3:58 Replace MK5 CV Boot
6:05 Rebuild MK5 R32 Front suspension
7:52 Replace MK5 Wiper motor
9:13 Replace MK5 R32 valve cover gasket
13:25 Rebuilding Mk5 R32 rear suspension
18:09 New MK5 R32 Wheels
18:42 Fix broken Ignition coil connector
19:50 Replace MK5 Engine mount
20:36 MK5 R32 water pump leaking
21:56 MK5 Door Latch
23:15 MK5 R32 seat upgrade
23:58 MK5 Transmission mount
25:49 Replace MK5 Front wheel bearing
26:51 Where the mk5 went all wrong
28:54 MK5 R32 rear swaybar
30:08 MK5 Failed AC Compressor
31:15 Full MK5 R32 maintenance
39:41 Failed Rear Caliper 🙁
40:32 Failed rear wheel bearing
42:00 Heading to @MilltekSport for new MK5 R32 exhaust
42:00 HOW MUCH THIS REBUILD COULD COST!!!!
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