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8885
Not enought heat? Have I done something wrong? Mine puts out lots of heat. Usually run it at 1/2 way on the valvle and no fan. hmmm. I did not use the ...
douglas woolcock
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Dec 1, 2006
5:50 pm
8886
Hi guys, My 96 Passat TDI 1 z, has 175 k miles. I changed injectors and timing belt, and now I noticed pump leaks quite a lot.. So, what can I do? Is it worth...
Constantin Sfatcu
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Dec 1, 2006
11:45 pm
8887
I found the link I was looking for if anybody is interested. http://www.ntnoa.org/enginebreakin.htm David R. San Francisco, CA ... Give ... down ... looking ...
David
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Dec 1, 2006
11:48 pm
8888
Costica, most likely the pump only needs seals, the shaft bushing in the TDI pump is a lot larger than the older VW pumps so doesn't usually wear out. I'd say...
Karl Mullendore
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Dec 2, 2006
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8889
I should have been more specific about the pilot bearing availability issue. It is only the discount shops in town who claim unavailability. The VW dealership...
world grease
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Dec 2, 2006
2:36 am
8890
You really should have the right part. It's not like a waterboxer pilot bearing is unattainable. Shall I mail you one ? Scott www.turbovans.com...
Scott Daniel Be bol...
turbovan2001
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Dec 2, 2006
3:11 am
8891
Scott, in William's application there actually is no 'right' part, because the bearing won't be seating in a VW crankshaft, but if I understand correctly, in...
Karl Mullendore
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Dec 2, 2006
4:32 am
8892
Thnx karl, I was wondering about that, I was just going off his interest in finding a stock pilot brg. Can't imagine a ball bearing with the same ID and OD at...
Scott Daniel Be bol...
turbovan2001
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Dec 2, 2006
6:18 am
8893
Your help is much apprciated, I have a 96 Passat TDI 1Z engine 175K miles. The fuel injection pump seperation between the main block (cylindrical body) and the...
Constantin Sfatcu
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Dec 2, 2006
6:21 am
8894
Hi Karl, Thank you for all the info/advice for timing and now for this leackage. I will write you a p-mail in regards to this pump. Costica ... in the ... wear...
Constantin Sfatcu
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Dec 2, 2006
6:26 am
8895
Is it leaking between the aluminum pump housing and the cast iron piece on the back? If so just buy an O-ring kit and change the big O-ring that seals the 2 ...
juliemarcryan@...
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Dec 2, 2006
7:29 am
8896
Hello my name is Jim, I just pulled my 1.6 td out of our 83 vangon westy and want to install the 98 1zahu motor. Are you using the tdi flywheel and pressure...
jameslecrone
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Dec 2, 2006
1:56 pm
8897
I had what I thought was a pilot bearing failure and looked into a solid bearing. The problem is that the crank shaft hole is only like 15mm and the input...
Matthew
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Dec 2, 2006
3:49 pm
8898
I believe what William is doing is fitting a bearing into the flywheel instead of the crank end, many 'other' European/Asian cars are set up that way. In stock...
Karl Mullendore
thewestfaliaman
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Dec 2, 2006
4:15 pm
8899
That definitely sounds like the seal on the upper cover and/or electronic throttle section. Both can be replaced with the pump in place. The first thing to do...
Karl Mullendore
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Dec 2, 2006
4:55 pm
8900
Lukas (Germany), if you're still in the group, please email me, I'd like to finish my end of the deal we started long ago on the Croma pump you sent to me. ...
Karl Mullendore
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Dec 2, 2006
8:12 pm
8901
Hi Jim, 1. The easiest clutch combination (I am using it) is TDI flywheel and presure plate, Vanagon Bearing and disc. 2. For oil pump pickup tube and pump:...
Constantin Sfatcu
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Dec 2, 2006
8:27 pm
8902
Hi Karl, You are correct, the seal between electronic throttle section and the pump leaks.(the seal on the upper cover was rteplaced last year) So, would you...
Constantin Sfatcu
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Dec 2, 2006
8:33 pm
8903
I spoke with Jim today and got a few things worked out. :-) Re: the AC compressor, if you don't want or need it, it's actually quite easy to lose it, some...
Karl Mullendore
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Dec 2, 2006
8:52 pm
8904
Constantin, I get the seals directly from a VW dealer as needed, none in stock at the moment. Karl...
Karl Mullendore
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Dec 2, 2006
8:54 pm
8905
Please see #### David Marshall http://www.hasenwerk.ca http://www.fastforward.ca Box 4153, Quesnel BC, Canada V2J 3J2 On Sat, December 2, 2006 ... my 1.6 td...
David Marshall
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Dec 2, 2006
10:06 pm
8906
I had pretty good heat in my wbx before ALH conversion, and now merely warm. What I don't understand is that the temp guage looks to be in the same place as...
macjackphd
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Dec 3, 2006
1:24 am
8907
Here's a few links that will help anyone out there with a leaking TDI IP. The top and middle seals are relatively simple and can be accomplished by most folks...
Justin Soares
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Dec 3, 2006
1:26 am
8908
Is the coolant flowing through your heater core the same direction as before ? Is the coolant flowing through your radiator the same direction as before ? The...
Scott Daniel Be bol...
turbovan2001
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Dec 3, 2006
3:19 am
8909
MSJ, I agree. I had great heat with my W-boxer too. Not anymore. I can think of one reason that the temperature of your TDI might not be the same as the...
Vincent
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Dec 3, 2006
3:54 am
8910
Hmm. alot to check out and get some data with. rear heater core should be "on", for hearting the cabin, no? Calibration of dash guages could very well be...
macjackphd
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Dec 3, 2006
4:06 am
8911
... as before ... Honestly, not sure. Tried it both ways with an unnoticeable change. ... before ? Yes. ... Completely removed. Doesn't exist anymore in my...
Vincent
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Dec 3, 2006
4:14 am
8912
Today I cleaned up the vanagon diesel bellhousing that I plan on using for my 1z conversion. I was surprised at the amount of pitting and corrosion, it looks...
Zach
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Dec 3, 2006
6:29 am
8913
If you want more front heat, which I imagine you wish you do, then you'd cut coolant flow to the rear heater, naturally, by the valve on the rear heater. Do...
Scott Daniel Be bol...
turbovan2001
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Dec 3, 2006
7:19 am
8914
Two questions: I have heard people say the later style engine hanger bars ae "better" but why exactly is this true? Does anyone have these for sale? How much?...
Zach
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Dec 3, 2006
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