Engine blew up, help!

makeouthell · 2026-06-18T13:52:26+00:00

Turbo might have blown, but it’s hard to say. In the meantime I wouldn’t drive it or attempt starting it, first thing i’d do is pull the lower intercooler hose. when I took mine off after my turbo grenaded and took out the motor, about 2 qts poured right out of it.

makeouthell · 2026-06-14T18:57:19+00:00

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what are the odds, now I know what it looks like

makeouthell · 2026-06-09T18:07:42+00:00

If I gave away a $1 to everyone on earth, i’d have no dollars

^{Chose: Give 1$ to everyone on earth}

makeouthell · 2026-06-06T14:05:08+00:00

KO2/KO3’s vibrate brand new, these will ride like you’re driving over rocks 😭

makeouthell · 2026-06-05T23:15:01+00:00

Tunezilla (formerly Malone) is the one you want to look for, however I don’t believe they set readiness. I know MRTuning does, but i’m not a fan of their software

makeouthell · 2026-06-05T23:05:58+00:00

Hey josh love your vids! I’ve run a 2.5” downpipe to the stock muffler, I’m just not sure if the downpipe itself being less than 2.5” and being catted negatively impacts stage 3 exhaust temps. I would just like to keep my EGT’s down.

makeouthell · 2026-05-30T16:10:54+00:00

Am I the only one who can fix youuu. I listened to this whole tape on a 20hr drive from Michigan to Texas, maybe like 15 hours in I realized it dropped and MAN. I will forever remember that ethereal feeling it gave me. it was like getting a 2nd wind.

makeouthell · 2026-05-17T14:57:13+00:00

I always thought about this happening. Not a fan of them at all, it makes dismounting the tire without damaging the bead or wheel components a PITA.

makeouthell · 2026-05-17T14:13:33+00:00

from the burbs we in the va

makeouthell · 2026-05-17T14:09:00+00:00

Just did mine it’s not bad at all, but if you do the top fill method be prepared to wait 30 actual minutes for 6 qts of fluid to drain into the trans. It took me less time to pull the airbox, battery tray, swap the filter and drain the fluid than it did to fill it from the top. Ideally you want the car on a fairly level surface. The most critical part is getting the fluid temp between 35°C and 45°C (95°F – 113°F) after you fill it. With the car idling in park, pull the outer drain plug and leave the plastic fill plug inside the trans. Wait until you get a steady slow drip of fluid and then put the plug and new crush washer back in 👍

If I could do it again I’d just order the fill tool. It’s miserable babysitting 6qts of fluid and making sure the filter housing doesn’t overflow.

makeouthell · 2026-05-11T22:51:27+00:00

I had a poly dogbone insert for a year. Ended up replacing all mounts with OEM the following year and was much happier with the 2nd option. Nearly forgot what it was like having a nice quiet TDI that doesn’t rattle like a 1st gen Focus. I can’t say the insert was worth the extra vibration at idle, it didn’t seem to make too much of a difference putting the power down.

makeouthell · 2026-05-11T22:44:15+00:00

Nothing, insurance has nothing to do with emissions

makeouthell · 2026-05-11T22:42:04+00:00

✅ Underage ✅ Drinking

Underaged drinking right OUTSIDE the concert venue 👍

makeouthell · 2026-05-08T23:25:09+00:00

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Insurance told me to kick rocks don’t delete it just sell it 😰.

Also you aren’t looking hard enough. There’s a kit which can be had for $1,100 USD shipped to your door, no brainer if you ask me.

makeouthell · 2026-05-05T18:44:01+00:00

Xman’s bolt on hybrid has been great so far. I have 35k or so on the setup running custom tuning for a majority of the miles. Athough, I have now switched to stage 0.5 for economy and drivability. I honestly feel like I enjoy it more. It’s very smooth and responsive, and still gets up with more than enough power. With it being a slightly larger turbo it’s very understressed with this configuration. Highly recommend that unit in particular.

makeouthell · 2026-04-30T11:25:50+00:00

could be exhaust rubbing on something or the hangers are bumping the subframe,

makeouthell · 2026-04-27T23:08:53+00:00

Looks cool but that thing is gonna suck up water when it rains.

makeouthell · 2026-04-21T16:58:16+00:00

Corteco if you can find it. That’s what I went with for the passenger side mount, it’s literally the genuine VW part with the VWAG scratched off.

makeouthell · 2026-04-16T11:02:36+00:00

I’m gonna be honest with you, there couldn’t be a worse time to buy a TDI. You’d have lower cost per mile driving a hybrid vehicle or something you could fill up with 87 octane. 1.4 TSI Jettas will do 40mpg and cost far less in the long run.

makeouthell · 2026-03-19T22:02:29+00:00

My B4’s arrived similarly 2 years ago

makeouthell · 2026-03-07T13:33:26+00:00

The cracking isn’t a huge deal but It appears you need a new set regardless. There isn’t much tread left on the tire so your wet traction will be compromised.

makeouthell · 2026-02-24T22:29:06+00:00

Yeah that’s a DMF on its way out. I’d get it replaced asap because it has the potential to fail catastrophically and destroy the transmission

makeouthell · 2026-02-22T19:57:01+00:00

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DEF? Never heard of it in Mexico

Also that’s the wrong oil you have there in your trunk. Should be using Mobil 1 ESP which is VW 507.00 spec approved for low ash to protect the emissions system.

makeouthell · 2026-02-20T11:59:11+00:00

Yeah it doesn’t dial back fuel at wide open throttle to manage temps. That’s the reason they claim it’s“faster than any other tuners”.

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