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by mycoleptodiscus
Mon Aug 14, 2006 9:18 pm
Forum: Want to Buy - Sell - Trade
Topic: WTB fuel water seperator
Replies: 2
Views: 1794

I have one

I have one in my basement. email me at mycoleptodiscus@yahoo.com
by mycoleptodiscus
Fri Jul 14, 2006 9:03 am
Forum: TDI Only Forum
Topic: Ref TDI Power Problem Weird
Replies: 6
Views: 6169

Problem

I have the exact same problem. 2X over. I used the non-diesel MAF last year and it fixed the problem right away. I'm now having the same problem now, replaced the MAF and it's still acting up :( I'd replace the MAF. Last year I didn't have a MIL or any codes. Last year I cleaned out the intake as we...
by mycoleptodiscus
Sat Jan 21, 2006 8:31 pm
Forum: Biofuels Forum
Topic: B-100, and use in cold weather
Replies: 5
Views: 4434

Biodiesel

NO on the the biodiesel. I'm in MN and B100 plugged the fuel filters in both my 2000tdi and '85 Volvo diesel. The story is told in my BLOG www.volvoturbodiesel.blogspot.com You need some sort of tank/fuel filter heating for winter
by mycoleptodiscus
Fri Jan 20, 2006 9:41 pm
Forum: TDI Only Forum
Topic: Oil Type for Diesel
Replies: 3
Views: 6035

Oil

I use Castrol Syntec 5W-50
by mycoleptodiscus
Fri Jan 20, 2006 9:28 pm
Forum: TDI Only Forum
Topic: Ever try ATF in your fuel?
Replies: 5
Views: 6048

I beg to differ

ATF has a high detergent content and acts like an injector cleaner. 1 pint per tank of fuel is just fine in my opinion.
by mycoleptodiscus
Fri Jan 20, 2006 9:22 pm
Forum: TDI Only Forum
Topic: TDI Glow Plugs
Replies: 6
Views: 15202

if you are at all handy...

2000 Jetta TDI 105k miles. The glow plugs are a piece of cake to do. All you need is metric deep-well sockets from Sears. They are about $16 ea. Replace ALL of them while you're at it. $60 is CHEAP for car repair. The harness is cheap as well from VW, $40 or so. You need to cut off the terminals tha...