You need to hit the lower control arms with a wire wheel to knock off surface rust. Then apply a product like POR15. Works well. UK cars get crushed with rust
Theres quite some play between the control arm bracket and subframe. I rekon that kit wouldve worked if you fitted with all bolts for steering,arb, control arm etc loose.
I am trying to fit them same brakes to my mk5 GTI but having problems with the the rear caliper carrier not being able to tighten down due to the carrier hitting the disk before it’s tight do you think you could help me by giving a link from where you got the rear disks from or a part number I think they might of gave me the wrong disk thanks 👍
I didn't use a dead set kit in the end, I just could not get it to fit. Have you change the bolts on your subframe & torqued to spec? Is it definitely your subframe that is creaking? some times it can be a faulty drop link. I stripped all my front suspension & then put it all back together & this cured all the issues I had🙂.
@@aguycalledjoe7802 done subframe bolts , drop links , ball joints and new shocks and top mount , still creaks with s clunk so am thinking there is an issue with my prop shaft as mine is the mk5 r32
Right so you have replaced all of the obvious stuff. It is so hard to say but maybe it is your subframe. I have literally just bought an R32 so i will have to research the obvious faults
@@aguycalledjoe7802 as also mine is dsg , when sat in neutral i can hear a grumbling noise coming from under the gear stick as also passengers can feel the clunky sound coming from the foot well
Does it clunk whilst driving? I just remembered, my GTI clunked in the passenger footwell so i installed a Whiteline anti lift kit & it stopped. I also installed inner tie rods because i had a slight knocking from the center & that also stopped. This may help with your issues with your car
@Newb_S I do not want to call the manufacture out because I might not have installed the kit properly at the time but it is listed in the description in the part 1 video if you want to take a look? I hope this helps.👍🏿
You need to hit the lower control arms with a wire wheel to knock off surface rust. Then apply a product like POR15. Works well. UK cars get crushed with rust
you need to use a different nut for the ball joint the part number is WHT000785 because the alloy hubs and steel hubs use different ones
@muhammadkhan3557 yes good shout mate, I'm ahead of you on this one. I upgraded these nuts along with a few other parts some time back. Thanks bro👍🏿
What a transformation Joe the hard work has paid off , your car is stunning 👌👋👋
@smallmick6586 thank you very much👍🏿
Brilliant work looking amazing
All your hard work is paying off
It’s going to make it a pleasure and fun to drive. Superb Vdub:)
Thank you
@jonathonbrett-qn1ic thank you very much. I seriously can not wait to get it out on the road👍🏿
Thanks for the great vid joe keep up the good work looking mint 👌
It has been tough one but thank you very much 👍🏿
get the tyrol sport dead set kit i have a spare one if you’re interested
I bought a dead set kit & I could not get it to fit but my car is sorted without using the kit.👍🏿
Theres quite some play between the control arm bracket and subframe. I rekon that kit wouldve worked if you fitted with all bolts for steering,arb, control arm etc loose.
Possibly & may try it again one day 🙂.
need new bolts for the control arms there stretch bolts
@adellisdevelopmen6593 yes I used all new bolts👌🏿.
@@aguycalledjoe7802 hood wasnt sure most people dont
I am trying to fit them same brakes to my mk5 GTI but having problems with the the rear caliper carrier not being able to tighten down due to the carrier hitting the disk before it’s tight do you think you could help me by giving a link from where you got the rear disks from or a part number I think they might of gave me the wrong disk thanks 👍
Hi @yusuferdinc8922, sorry I don't think I can help you with this one because I bought my disc & calipers from a guy who was breaking a car
@@aguycalledjoe7802 thank you anyway 👍
I need the dead set kit for mine , its creaking so ordered the new subframe bolts , if i new where you was located would asked for a hand 😅
I didn't use a dead set kit in the end, I just could not get it to fit. Have you change the bolts on your subframe & torqued to spec? Is it definitely your subframe that is creaking? some times it can be a faulty drop link. I stripped all my front suspension & then put it all back together & this cured all the issues I had🙂.
@@aguycalledjoe7802 done subframe bolts , drop links , ball joints and new shocks and top mount , still creaks with s clunk so am thinking there is an issue with my prop shaft as mine is the mk5 r32
Right so you have replaced all of the obvious stuff. It is so hard to say but maybe it is your subframe. I have literally just bought an R32 so i will have to research the obvious faults
@@aguycalledjoe7802 as also mine is dsg , when sat in neutral i can hear a grumbling noise coming from under the gear stick as also passengers can feel the clunky sound coming from the foot well
Does it clunk whilst driving? I just remembered, my GTI clunked in the passenger footwell so i installed a Whiteline anti lift kit & it stopped. I also installed inner tie rods because i had a slight knocking from the center & that also stopped. This may help with your issues with your car
Nice job thanks fir the information what would you say the problem is with mk5 loosing coolant???
@craennefh2689 if you can not find the coolant leak in the obvious places then you might have what i would describe as the coolant leak from hell 🙈
How much do you think you saved on labour
🤣🤣 probably not as much as I would like to think but I did this more for the experience. Some parts of job I liked more than others🙂
Nice job
Thank you! Cheers!
Which make of deadset kit gave you the issues ?
@Newb_S I do not want to call the manufacture out because I might not have installed the kit properly at the time but it is listed in the description in the part 1 video if you want to take a look? I hope this helps.👍🏿
Bushings should always be torqued with the car on the ground and suspension loaded. Otherwise they are going to twist and wear out really fast
@diogo1966 good advice, makes a lot of sense & will bare this in mind. I can only compromise as a DIYer.🙂👍🏿
@@aguycalledjoe7802 same here. Just learning as I go a long