DIY Guide - not modifications but servicing

[bstardchild]

I don't want to appear patronising here but we have a few people on the forum who lack experience in working on cars

I've replaced my rear wheel bearings on the MKIV 1.4 8V today and I took a few pics as I went along

The intention was to do a how to guide but before I spend a load of time doing it I thought I'd ask if people are interested or think I'm wasting my time......

The poll is to see if anyone is interested

The other question is where do I post it?

In the DIY section or in the MKIV section?

[Si_GTi]

Whilst I wouldn't be confident in performing such a task under my own steam (I think I fall under the "few people on the forum who lack experience in working on cars" umbrella, I'm not ashamed to say!!), any and all DIY guides are good to see, as you never know when you might need it! I say do it and post it in the DIY section, natch.

Cheers

[bstardchild]

Whilst I wouldn't be confident in performing such a task under my own steam (I think I fall under the "few people on the forum who lack experience in working on cars" umbrella, I'm not ashamed to say!!), any and all DIY guides are good to see, as you never know when you might need it! I say do it and post it in the DIY section, natch.

Cheers

Thanks - seems to be mixed opinions on it judging by the poll...... Anyway it's done and in the DIY section - comments good or bad appreciated

[carmadaaron]

definately works in the DIY section mate

[ste mk1lx]

top work bstardchild and it's benificial to the owner's of the earlier models too (identical rear brake set-up)

[bstardchild]

top work bstardchild and it's benificial to the owner's of the earlier models too (identical rear brake set-up)

Thanks - I didn't know if it was the same set up - I saw the mes Tahrey made of his drum brakes once and it didn't look the same at all

[Si_GTi]

Who voted "waste of time" on the poll?

[bstardchild]

Who voted "waste of time" on the poll?

Someone who has been there and done it!!!!

Someone who would rather not share knowledge - you know "knowledge is power - power is everything"

Or as I believe - someone with a sense of humor and fun

[Tahrey1043]

When it comes down to having the opportunity to put something like that up, and you can choose to do it or not do it, I'd say "do it" every time.

If anyone doesnt like it they dont have to bloody read it now do they? That's what the subject lines on the threads are for (I regularly skip threads that have headers tell-taling that it would be a waste of my time ie how to fit side-skirts )

But if someone DOES need the guide, and it's not there, that's worse

The internet is a big place but it can still be incredibly frustrating trying to find a guide for something but it not being there as someone hasn't thought it worth the while to post up (or post properly)

Go for it dude

How many spanners would you give it out of five, by the way?



PS I hope my brake shoe nightmare report serves as a timely warning for folk searching the web on how to replace theirs --- get some specialised tools!
/Goes off hunting for gasket, piston ring, de-greasing alternators guides

[SiDaBa]

I think it's a good idea. I know many people wouldn't be brave enough to try things, but then again if there's a write up to things like this more ppl may give it ago.

Anyway it's these kind of things that make this forum what it is. A great way to find out information on things like this!!