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- Tue Nov 05, 2013 9:23 am
- Forum: VW Diesel (General)
- Topic: What's it Worth? 84 Jetta Turbo Diesel
- Replies: 3
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Re: What's it Worth? 84 Jetta Turbo Diesel
Yep. Just did the re-ring since everything was still so close in tolerances. I understand it needs a lil work, but damn. I prob have 5 grand wrapped up in her. I was figuring at least 2-3k.
- Mon Nov 04, 2013 10:32 pm
- Forum: VW Diesel (General)
- Topic: What's it Worth? 84 Jetta Turbo Diesel
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1443
What's it Worth? 84 Jetta Turbo Diesel
Hey guys, Just curious what my Jetta is worth on the market, since i'm gonna sell it. You fellow VDiesel'rs get first dibs... 300,000 miles on car 7,000 miles on rebuilt engine & 5 spd. trans. Very little rust, was professionally undercoated years ago. http://imageshack.us/scaled/thumb/51/4vha.j...
- Wed Feb 22, 2012 11:17 pm
- Forum: VW Diesel (General)
- Topic: Mystery Power Surge & Vaccum Question
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1364
Re: Mystery Power Surge & Vaccum Question
No injection pump mods. Rebuilt to factory settings yet. BTW - She let me sit tonight. Going 50 lost all fuel. Turns out the pump solenoid wire broke. Rigged it to get me home. I'll replace the wire and connector this weekend, but maybe that was screwing with me too! The braking isnt spongy, or does...
- Mon Feb 20, 2012 5:39 pm
- Forum: VW Diesel (General)
- Topic: Mystery Power Surge & Vaccum Question
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1364
Mystery Power Surge & Vaccum Question
Heidi Annes been running really well now, but i have noticed some inconsistent tiny power surges while driving with consistent rpm's/speed. Nothing huge, just tiny power INCREASES of maybe 50 rpm that last for anywhere from a half second to 1 second. Hard to dianose. She's a 84' 1.6 TD, 2,000 miles ...
- Thu Feb 02, 2012 10:48 pm
- Forum: VW Diesel (General)
- Topic: Another tach question
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1498
Re: Another tach question
I love my Autometer Diesel Sport Comp Tach. It comes with the leads and pickup to wrap around your alternator, so you don't need a W terminal. Then just fire her up and calibrate it through the back. Done!
- Thu Feb 02, 2012 10:43 pm
- Forum: VW Diesel (General)
- Topic: Ever had this happen? Belt Woes
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1344
Ever had this happen? Belt Woes
Heidi Annes been running good lately with her new rebuild and new timing belt. The other day I started her up (it was 60 degrees outside), drove 300 yrds, pulled out onto the main road and stomped on it. The belt let out a huge SCREEEEETCH! Smoke started rolling out from under the hood. She smoked t...
- Thu Jan 19, 2012 5:27 pm
- Forum: VW Diesel (General)
- Topic: MASSIVE Blowby/Oil on new engine
- Replies: 30
- Views: 7968
Re: MASSIVE Blowby/Oil on new engine
Thanks guys. I installed the insert. I used a brand called Fix-A-Thread made by Alcoa fastening systems. I stacked 2 inserts in the hole. Torqued the head to 100 ft. lbs. Took it for a test drive and everything seems to be running good. Normal water temp. Even up the mountain it didnt get any hotter...
- Thu Dec 15, 2011 12:24 am
- Forum: VW Diesel (General)
- Topic: MASSIVE Blowby/Oil on new engine
- Replies: 30
- Views: 7968
Re: MASSIVE Blowby/Oil on new engine
Update: Today I started putting her back together with the new head studs. Upon torquing them in stages, I was at 75 ft. lbs. when the last one pulled loose in the block threads. Oh the aggravation!!! This is the same location of the bolt that was extremely loose before, so I think I found the culpr...
- Mon Dec 05, 2011 10:28 pm
- Forum: VW Diesel (General)
- Topic: MASSIVE Blowby/Oil on new engine
- Replies: 30
- Views: 7968
Re: MASSIVE Blowby/Oil on new engine
Hopefully, from what I've been reading it seems like the stock stretch bolts are the weakest link.
- Mon Dec 05, 2011 10:05 pm
- Forum: VW Diesel (General)
- Topic: New dumb question - Lug Bolt Threading?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 823
New dumb question - Lug Bolt Threading?
What is the thread of a normal VW lug bolt for the wheels? I had one thread screw up, so I thought I would re-thread it with a die. A 12mm 1.50 doesn't exactly fit, neither does a 1.75. WTH. I'm really perplexed. LOL.
- Mon Dec 05, 2011 9:57 pm
- Forum: VW Diesel (General)
- Topic: MASSIVE Blowby/Oil on new engine
- Replies: 30
- Views: 7968
Re: MASSIVE Blowby/Oil on new engine
Ok. Thanks for the info man 53. Must be fun at 22 psi! Must be a hydraulic block too with a metal hg. I heard of guys converting a metal hg to operate on a mechanical block with cutting the other main oil passage off, but that sounds like alot of work. I'm set at 10psi for now, but would like to eve...
- Mon Dec 05, 2011 6:41 pm
- Forum: VW Diesel (General)
- Topic: MASSIVE Blowby/Oil on new engine
- Replies: 30
- Views: 7968
Re: MASSIVE Blowby/Oil on new engine
The stock vw head bolts and procedure is retarted. Even many VW diesel veterans I've been talking to have had past problems with them. I'll have to wait and see what the ARP's call for, but I thought I read in another forum that most guys were torquing them once to 110 ft. lbs. Then again, alot of t...
- Mon Dec 05, 2011 4:08 pm
- Forum: VW Diesel (General)
- Topic: MASSIVE Blowby/Oil on new engine
- Replies: 30
- Views: 7968
Re: MASSIVE Blowby/Oil on new engine
A new set of ARP Headstuds are on there way. Santa's coming early this year!
- Sun Dec 04, 2011 9:12 pm
- Forum: VW Diesel (General)
- Topic: should my intake have pressure?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2190
Re: should my intake have pressure?
Invest $60 and upgrade to the G60 rubber one piece valve cover gasket, studs, and nuts. Well worth the investment! Make sure your valve cover is straight too, and don't over torque it. Just snug it.
- Sun Dec 04, 2011 1:10 pm
- Forum: VW Diesel (General)
- Topic: exhaust volume?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1118
Re: exhaust volume?
While checking the gaskets, check your intake and exhaust mainfold bolts. I've had mine back out before and start leaking. These diesels are rattle traps and most bolts shake loose over time. I added either lock washers to all my bolts, or a combo of that and blue locktite, for particular areas, lik...