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Yuppers.... assuming you can track the fluid back to one or both of em...you'll have to have a look.

Here's a good site on repairing them:

http://www.brokevw.com/020flange.html

Very tidy work...thanks for posting!

In my mind you're trying to snug her down as gently as possible... so I do the first 1/4 turn across all ten bolts, then go back and do the next 1/4 turn... rather than two 1/4 turns one right after the other on each bolt.

Some pictures that may help:

http://vincewaldon.com/index.php?option ... &Itemid=28

Yup.... that's the right test (although I dunno why they have you remove the line to the stop solenoid) and you should see the glow plugs come on for 20-30 seconds with the temp sender disconnected. Only caveat: there are two identical temp senders... one for the glow plugs and one for the temperatu...

This style of puller is another option:



Works well for me... particularly if I've used the correct torque when I tightened 'er down in the first place.

I read it as:

"I would consider 'lugging' to be when the RPMs are low enough to cause a noisy vibration....."

IIRC it's a scan from the packing slip that came with a ZEXEL seal kit... no legend that I can find, unfortunately.

Yup, good catch. The drive shaft / plunger shaft can be aligned two different ways... the correct way is noted in red on this exploded diagram:

Good catch... unlike the other warning systems (oil, temp) where the circuitry is part of the cluster the upshift has a relay controller module of its own, as Quantum TD posted. Some folks probably delete that too.

The upshift light algorithm appears to be: signal an upshift if over 2000ish RPM and: - not at full throttle - not at idle throttle (eg, coasting down a hill) - not already in 5th gear So the system has 4 inputs: - switch on the transmission, combined with the backup light switch, that signals 5th g...

TylerDurden wrote:
Q:
Best method to install the parts?

TIA

Shop vac on the upper coolant flange (the one that goes the rad) works a treat by holding that nasty t-stat in place with suction.

The answer to that is another 15-20 horsepower at the wheels. Trust me, I have one. And if you're like the guy I know with the NA version... your fuel economy stayed the same (or got slightly better) at same time. I had the TD version...drove it for two years and then sold the car so removed the pu...

The Bentley is actually pretty specific on the correct adjustment proceedure for the rear bearings: Adjusting Rear Wheel Bearings The rear wheel tapered roller bearings must be adjusted to work smoothly and minimize wear. This adjustment must be made any time the rear brake drum or rotor has been re...

Great idea... Mity Vac's have a thousand uses !!!!