A couple more questions: With the PD engine, is the oil filter still a cartridge filter and can I still change the oil without climbing under the car with my...
I'm not sure what the filter is called, but it is not the metal lined canister--you remove the cap to get to the filter. And yes, you can change the oil ...
Hi Donald, I had a similar problem with my 2001 Jetta. The problem in my case was twofold. First, I'd recommend that you check the fuel lines to the filter and...
Having difficulty getting my 2000 Jetta TDi to start this morning. Last year I purchased a brand new battery. The largest cranking amps I could buy at the...
Having difficulty getting my 2000 Jetta TDi to start this morning. Last year I purchased a brand new battery. The largest cranking amps I could buy at the...
Having difficulty getting my 2000 Jetta TDi to start this morning. Last year I purchased a brand new battery. The largest cranking amps I could buy at the...
Thanks John I'll look into that. Did you see signs of leaking fuel from these hoses? Donald To: VW-TDI@yahoogroups.com From: jrewing@... Date: Wed, 2 Jan...
2006 jetta tdi, 2 winters, started every time.Couple weeks ago, coming home, too tired to fuel, had 1/4 tank, and it was going to get to below 5F. Put 12oz or...
That sure sounds like no glow plug preheat. Enough cranking and the engine will eventually heat enough to give a rough fire (and lots of sooty exhaust) until...
Good Afternoon All, I have an 04 Jetta TDI and have had something more like a diesel exhaust smell but still similar to the one here. Mine only occurs at...
Thanks for all the help! It served especially well to educate my friend, who is not a DIY diesel owner. He had the car towed to a dealership 35 miles away, and...
No, there was no sign of leakage and the chaffing had barely gone through the outer layer of the hose. I just assumed it was okay until I was desperate to try...
Got this 3 times now. Anyhow, do you put an additive in your fuel? If not, use Powerservice White, available at most Wal-Marts. My 2002 Jetta would start at...
I was looking under my 2001 Jetta for a good place to hide the mechanic's key (auto door lock issues persist), and while doing so, noticed an extruded...
It is a fuel cooler. Paul L Fisher TDI-less. For now. Check out my website: http://www.paul-fisher.com Get Amsoil at 10% off of list! http://tinyurl.com/27ys6 ...
Hi All, I've got a 2002 Bora 150 TDi, and it's tyre time. At the moment it's on Toyo Proxys, and as far as I can make out from the history, it's been run on...
No codes? Sounds like retarded timing, but I dunno how that could happen on a PD motor. I'd suggest checking over at the TDIClub.com forums, that will get you...
You must have an automatic. :) They have fuel coolers because the autos have a bigger 11mm plunger in the pump and therefore generate more heat. ... [Non-text...
What do I do to get the starter to crank faster on a severely cold morning? Once I get the engine turned a few good turns, with a lil bit of speed, she starts...
Of course the easy answer is replace it, but I've read on the TDIClub forums about people who took theirs apart and cleaned/lubed the pinion gear. What's the...
I live in Alaska and I have started my '98 TDI Jetta at -43 F. I do not garage my car. I routinely put in DeLo synthetic oil which I think has a 0W-30...
Holy moly, now that is COLD. How do the plugin heaters attach? Are they magnetic? Unfortunately the newer cars (post 99.5) don't have provisions for a block...
It was below zero here in NH this morning and with two GP cycles it started right up. I use Powerservice regularly (year round) in my car, which is a Golf with...
I have a new problem. Yesterday when I went to open my hood the safety release came off in my hand. Now I can't get the hood open! I fussed with it for...
Plug in heaters attach by using automotive silicone. Cut duct tape (yes a nother use) about 1 ft lengths. Slather the entire heater with silicone in about...
I'd recommend staying away from the silicone attached oil pan heaters which are known to cause engine fires with the belly pan. A coolant heater is by far the...
My check engine light came on and I brought it to a shop for a diagnosis. $100 later they tell me I have a bad glow plug, they wanted another $250 for parts...
