I have slowly been building up a list of DIY's for 1.8T engines that are available in a wide range of models from VW and Audi. Most of these DIY's will work with all engines, just the location or removal of the part may be different. For example the 1.8t Jetta, GTI, Golf engines will correspond and look the same as the pictures in the DIY's whereas the passat and A4 audi engines will be turned counterclockwise 90 degrees. So some of the parts (like the Maf Clean DIY) will be located in a different area.

As for tools, almost all of these DIY's can be done with normal everyday tools that should be in your toolbox already and if you don't already own the tool, a torx bit set for example, buy it. A one time 10-20 dollar expense for tools that will last a lifetime is worth it compared to dealership labor cost at $110 an hour. Also if you have a Harbor Freight tool store in your area they are great for cheap tools. I follow a few personal rules for the tools I buy from them, 1) Don't use cheap tools for high torque situations and 2) don't use anything from there that you are depending on to keep you safe, jack stands, ect. Besides for that plenty of great tools can be bought from that store for cheap. For some of the DIY's specialty tools are needed and they are high priced. These tools can be rented for free from auto part stores (more on that here, Doing your own car repairs). So if you're only doing a car brake job once then there is no point in buying the $65 caliper resetting tool. The only specialty tool in my diy's that would actually have to be bought would be the cam chain tensioner which can be bought on ebay for ten dollars.

Hopefully these DIY's help you learn a little and most importantly save you some money! Money money money mohneey!

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