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by Typrus
Sun Dec 07, 2008 4:15 pm
Forum: TDI Only Forum
Topic: Synthetic Oil for TDi
Replies: 4
Views: 4977

We either run Rotella 5W-40 in our 1Z or we run Schaeffer's Supreme 9000. AWESOME stuff btw. If you can get ahold of your local rep, get some! Has a bunch of Moly and other anti-wear additives. Awesome stuff. Throw a bypass filter on and you can have 12,000 mile oil drain intervals. I also run the S...
by Typrus
Sun Dec 07, 2008 4:06 pm
Forum: TDI Only Forum
Topic: '96 Passat for $1400?
Replies: 6
Views: 5570

Voice o' B4 experience... At 1400. GET IT! I can't find one in any condition around here for less than $3000.... The door handles stink, the window regulators stink, don't mention the cup holders. Everything else is pretty sweet. We've got maybe 250k miles on the clock and she runs cherry. And then ...
by Typrus
Sun Dec 07, 2008 3:59 pm
Forum: VW Diesel (General)
Topic: internal injection pump pressure
Replies: 257
Views: 220288

I know this is the IDI section, but is this as vital on the 1Z IP? And would the adjustment be the same? If so.. I have some playing to do. Not to mention when I get the 1.5 IDI running. So would putting a feed pump of 4-6PSI (say, a Carter rotary?) badly effect things? I read that the effect on the...