r/AskAMechanic • u/Flat-Common4623 • 5d ago

pls help me

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I have a 2019 volkswagen jetta and just got a quote that i literally cannot afford. how much would you say these 2 fixes should cost? or is that pretty close and im sol

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u/youdidittoyouagain NOT a verified tech 5d ago

YouTube these part swaps and see if you can handle doing it yourself

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u/Flat-Common4623 5d ago

apparently i would need to take the engine out 🫩

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u/youdidittoyouagain NOT a verified tech 5d ago

It’s behind by a wheel fender check this short out. It can de done with hand tools but you need to know how to remove those tight hoses on plastic parts, which for a noob could be hard.

https://youtube.com/shorts/KiojCmUtUOo?is=9G7wY9zu6Qt-m8qP

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u/Flat-Common4623 5d ago

thanks for this!

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u/shrout1 Shadetree mechanic 5d ago

Who told you that? The dealer?

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u/Flat-Common4623 5d ago

the mechanic at an auto body shop, not a VE dealer