What does it sound like when the starter goes on my VW TDI 1998? I turned the key this morning and it started to turn over and then I heard a whine? Is there...
I've got almost 110k miles on my 03 Jetta TDI and it just started making a squeeking or squeling noise at idle. It disappeared just off idle. I took it to...
I own a 2000 TDI jetta with 157,000 miles. I too hear that whine from the starter after I release the key from the start position after the engine turns over....
Should you take it to another mechanic? The answer is almost always yes when you're talking about the stealer! You could certainly get a better price (and...
The pulley can be obtained for less than $80. A reman alternator starts at @ $180 and sometimes includes a new pulley. A knowledgeable mechanic can to the...
I had a couple of questions about the injection pump that I did not see here or at tdiclub.com. I have a 2003 TDi Golf with 185,000 miles. I had it parked...
Just like George, my 01 Jetta has been making the noise following ignition for about 2 years. Hasn't gotten worse, doesn't sound as bad as others in my area...
My starter on my 99.5 is makes a whining noise too just after the engine starts. I believe the starter is sticking in gear with the fly wheel after it starts...
I think you are right! ... From: Tad To: VW-TDI@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, January 07, 2009 3:27 PM Subject: Re: [VW-TDI] STARTER Sounds like maybe the...
... dealer fixed it (replaced alternator pully) for $ 135 tom ... always yes ... better ... the ... In fact ... slipping ... may be on ... but the ... might as...
Does anyone have any experience with CNG or propane injection on diesels or gas engines? I have read that regular diesels can run up to 70% CNG or propane by...
I can't remember the price off hand, but I think that is a weird pulley that takes a special tool to change. Also, I think that is the pulley that only turns...
It does require a special tool and it is "clutched" so that is only engages in one direction. The reported design reason for this is that the TDI can make...
MORINING GANG // Randy Check your alt. to see what amp and brand it is 90 or 120 Bosch etc.We then can get realistic pricing .Dealer list on a pulley is...
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I've read about people doing propane injection (as a sort of diesel equivelent of nitrous) on the TDIClub. On Wed, Jan 7, 2009 at 6:17 PM, Collingwood Ted < ...
At 125,000 miles my '98 NB TDI is overdue for strut (front) change. I have seen the entire assembly- including a new spring, bearing etc.- available in the...
I just wanted to add that the car wouldn't start. Everytime I turn the key it just whines. The noise is coming from the front of the motor down low. Thanks...
Well that's a different story - the first step when troubleshooting a faulty starter is to give it a few good whacks with a hammer. No kidding. ... [Non-text...
I had a similiar issue some time back (although I didn't have as much sitting time involved). The leaker turned out to be the thermostatic T fitting in the...
One word...Bilstein..the last set of struts you'll buy for your TDI again. _____ From: VW-TDI@yahoogroups.com [mailto:VW-TDI@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of ...
Agreed - replaced the junk OEM struts on my 01 Golf at about 40k miles and still going strong over 100k later. Of course now the bushings, ball joints and...
Don't do that! You will shatter the magnet and it will not work. Paul L Fisher TDI-less. For now. Check out my website: http://www.paul-fisher.com Get Amsoil...
You mean he might break his broken starter? No big loss... The idea behind the "percussive maintenance" is to break loose a stuck solonoid or pinion. ... ...
Bullydog (www.bullydog.com) used to sell a propane injection kit for the 90hp TDI engine that was in my 2001 VW golf. It was on the list of wants but was...
My 03 bug TDi, 155K, makes a similar noise. Mine is typical of the noise I have heard from many other Bosch starters as the bushing in the drive gear, bendix,...
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