Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
08-08-2022, 10:51 PM
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Replies: 2
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Based on the fact that oil consumption has not...
Based on the fact that oil consumption has not increased at all, I would be looking at fuel injection related causes in addition to burning of oil. With diesel fuel it can be a little hard to tell...
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
08-05-2022, 05:26 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 144
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
08-05-2022, 05:18 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 95
Does it start better if you jiggle the...
Does it start better if you jiggle the transmission gear selector around? If the park-neutral safety switch is going out that can sometimes be a sign. Or this can also be the sign of a dying...
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
07-24-2022, 01:47 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 6,001
For just one reference point:...
For just one reference point: https://forums.tdiclub.com/index.php?threads/engine-replacement-reassembly-on-my-%E2%80%9897-a3.519664/
Here is a thread on a similar design early generation VW TDI...
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
07-24-2022, 12:55 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 6,001
Have you tried testing with a temporary...
Have you tried testing with a temporary mechanical gauge to be sure of the actual pressure? Even if you replaced the sensor, the gauge could still be faulty and/or mismatched to the sensor if the...
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Forum: Member Showroom
07-01-2022, 11:51 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,935
I checked it out. Skilled and brave work. :)
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I checked it out. Skilled and brave work. :)
Not sure I would have that kind of success but I guess the first question is what kind of shape the head is in now. I'm hoping to get it apart this...
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
07-01-2022, 11:46 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,754
Yeah, I agree, it sounds like the only option...
Yeah, I agree, it sounds like the only option left may be to try a different known good pump.
Or another option that could be easier if another known good pump is not easily found: If you have a...
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Forum: Member Showroom
06-28-2022, 08:29 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,935
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Forum: Items Wanted
06-22-2022, 07:26 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 950
Doesn't sound too bad. There's a mobile glass...
Doesn't sound too bad. There's a mobile glass guy I have used here before who does a good job. I need him to come over and put a windshield in my old beater Jetta TDI anyway so maybe can see if he...
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Forum: Items Wanted
06-22-2022, 07:25 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 950
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Forum: Member Showroom
06-20-2022, 05:28 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,935
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Forum: Items Wanted
06-20-2022, 05:16 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 950
I have a 760 sedan parts car I got last year...
I have a 760 sedan parts car I got last year that's a turd, but the glass is all OK! https://d24t.com/showthread.php?t=2197
The rear quarter windows are all yours if you want them. Not sure how...
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
05-29-2022, 08:47 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 515
US source for MLS head gasket
Has anyone (looking especially at Pinzgauer owners) purchased parts in the past from this company?
https://swissarmyvehicles.com/pinzdiesel/engine
Their diesel parts section lists many parts that...
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
05-28-2022, 04:53 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,754
Very nice looking car in your photos. And yes,...
Very nice looking car in your photos. And yes, hope you and your family are in a safe place from the violence in Ukraine. We in the US have been paying close attention to the war there and are...
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
05-24-2022, 07:08 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,754
Welcome!
Looks like very nice work you did...
Welcome!
Looks like very nice work you did on the engine.
Uneven engine speed is often caused by air getting into the fuel system. Are there any places where air could be getting sucked in,...
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Forum: Performance and aftermarket
05-23-2022, 08:11 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 979
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
05-22-2022, 01:49 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 510
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Forum: Parts for sale
05-22-2022, 01:48 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 3,451
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
05-22-2022, 01:48 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 633
Personally I cannot dispute your mechanic's...
Personally I cannot dispute your mechanic's analysis, if he says it is normal then it could be, but I can say that I have never heard a timing belt make that kind of noise before.
In my point of...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
05-22-2022, 01:42 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,242
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
05-15-2022, 11:47 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,372
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
05-10-2022, 02:00 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,372
Great news. :cool:
Yep it seems like...
Great news. :cool:
Yep it seems like you are definitely on the right track. Although you have already made a massive improvement by doing some timing adjustment, like you said, the timing is...
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
05-10-2022, 08:12 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,372
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Forum: Items Wanted
05-10-2022, 07:54 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 985
The tools do show up on ebay from time to time...
The tools do show up on ebay from time to time but can never predict when they will, and it's usually a single one-off tool at a time rather than a full set. Certainly can happen though. Best way...
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
04-23-2022, 12:26 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,067
If your engine has mechanical valve lash...
If your engine has mechanical valve lash adjustment (shim discs on top of solid lifters), don't forget about getting hands on the tools and parts for that as well. :)
The lash clearance should...
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