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by EcoTX
Mon Apr 18, 2016 9:51 pm
Forum: VW Diesel (General)
Topic: Fuel Leak Question
Replies: 7
Views: 6822

Re: Fuel Leak Question

I sold him one, PM'd him last night, sent this morning, he should have it by Thursday!
Hope you get it up and running good.
by EcoTX
Wed Apr 15, 2015 5:05 am
Forum: Want to Buy - Sell - Trade
Topic: FS: MK1 Diesel Non AC kits
Replies: 0
Views: 45897

FS: MK1 Diesel Non AC kits

Up for sale are 3 kits to convert your MK1 1.6D / 1.6TD to Non-AC. 2 are complete and 1 is just a bracket and alternator which I will sell separately or together. All 3 alternators have been tested and are 100% functional. **These kits require the 30mm water pump hub for the WP pulley.** Belt size t...
by EcoTX
Tue Dec 16, 2014 5:40 pm
Forum: VW Diesel (General)
Topic: Starter Bolts
Replies: 11
Views: 5349

Re: Starter Bolts

Yea looks like ECS got that wrong.
Either way sounds like you got it figured out.
:D
by EcoTX
Tue Dec 16, 2014 2:33 pm
Forum: VW Diesel (General)
Topic: Starter Bolts
Replies: 11
Views: 5349

Re: Starter Bolts

The VW part number for that bolt is N0447601

ECS shows it as a M10x1.25x135...
http://www.ecstuning.com/ES5393/

I would just order one from the dealer if you have one close...no shipping charge, just go pick it up when they get it in, usually next day.
by EcoTX
Tue Nov 25, 2014 9:34 am
Forum: VW Diesel (General)
Topic: Castrol LL03
Replies: 10
Views: 3074

Re: Castrol LL03

There's nothing wrong with cold oil pressure @ 100 psi, it is quite normal.

That T6 5w40 synthetic is an excellent oil to use for your engine.
by EcoTX
Sat Apr 19, 2014 10:26 am
Forum: VW Diesel (General)
Topic: Remove power steering
Replies: 11
Views: 4676

Re: Remove power steering

LOL Well I am in Central / South Texas so many would argue AC is a MUST HAVE, but I have gotten by with the windows down. As long as you are moving and not sitting in traffic, it really isn't too bad. I can live with more creature comforts when I get old and grey, or have kids to haul around.... I'm...
by EcoTX
Sat Apr 19, 2014 12:15 am
Forum: VW Diesel (General)
Topic: Remove power steering
Replies: 11
Views: 4676

Re: Remove power steering

I installed that power steering loop thing from EAA on my MK2 about a year and 10k miles ago. Parking lot maneuvers, making a 3-point turn, basically anytime the car isn't moving or just barely rolling it is pretty tough to turn, but nothing ridiculous. I'm a scrawny skinnny dude and I don't even no...
by EcoTX
Mon Dec 23, 2013 4:10 am
Forum: VW Diesel (General)
Topic: Water Pump and Crank Bolt Sizes
Replies: 8
Views: 2003

Re: Water Pump and Crank Bolt Sizes

I've ordered lots of bolts and stuff from these guys, they are great for metric stuff.

Here's grade 12.9 allen* head bolts, M8x1.25 in varying lengths

https://www.belmetric.com/8mm-coarse-an ... 2_956.html
by EcoTX
Mon Jan 28, 2013 12:34 am
Forum: VW Diesel (General)
Topic: Correct injection pump cover gasket from Bosch kit?
Replies: 5
Views: 2368

Re: Correct injection pump cover gasket from Bosch kit?

I've never cut anything off a gasket and no pumps of mine are leaking. I've found myself using the round one on MK1 pumps, and the molded fit one I use on the MK2 pumps. They seem to work and seal just fine for their specific application. I don't know where this cutting business came from, but I do ...
by EcoTX
Wed Jul 18, 2012 6:21 pm
Forum: VW Diesel (General)
Topic: 1991 sticky ignition/accessory switch
Replies: 4
Views: 2099

Re: 1991 sticky ignition/accessory switch

I tried this exact same thing when I wired in my radio to key power. My ignition switch is also "hit and miss" in all positions, likely from being old and worn out. So I just decided to wire the radio up to the constant 12V source that the cigarette lighter uses. Then you can turn on/off t...
by EcoTX
Tue Jul 03, 2012 1:01 pm
Forum: VW Diesel (General)
Topic: 85 Diesel Jetta at Wide Open Throttle
Replies: 21
Views: 9530

Re: 85 Diesel Jetta at Wide Open Throttle

Hello Rick, glad to try and help another fellow VW IDI diesel lover. I'm not an elder by any stretch of the imagination, but I can give you a few things to check out and maybe determine if something internally is wrong or not. The only two things externally on the pump that control the fueling are t...
by EcoTX
Wed Jun 27, 2012 7:36 am
Forum: VW Diesel (General)
Topic: VE injector pump assembly pictures.
Replies: 104
Views: 362704

Re: VE injector pump assembly pictures.

The only washers I'm aware of that aren't copper and used for sealing are these.. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v55/dedfrog/image001-3.jpg You need one of the little concave ones that go on the roller ring assembly? (Bottom right of picture) I also have one from a spare pump I can send you if yo...
by EcoTX
Tue Jun 26, 2012 11:50 pm
Forum: VW Diesel (General)
Topic: Quick question on 107A leaking pump seal
Replies: 5
Views: 3048

Re: Quick question on 107A leaking pump seal

Yep that was my experience with my car after it sat in a barn for 5-6 years. My throttle shaft seal started leaking, replaced it. Then the seal between top half and bottom half weeped. Then the distributor head O-ring started leaking so bad, I was only getting about 20 MPG highway . :shock: I took i...
by EcoTX
Sun Jun 24, 2012 11:34 pm
Forum: VW Diesel (General)
Topic: To charge or not to charge.
Replies: 3
Views: 2008

Re: To charge or not to charge.

I've experimented with propane in my R12 system on the ECOdiesel. Other than the leaky high pressure hose, it has a rebuilt compressor, new expansion valve, and all new o-rings. It worked EXCELLENT for about a week till it leaked all out. I was getting 30-50 for vent temps, and it was the best week ...
by EcoTX
Sun Jun 24, 2012 10:47 pm
Forum: VW Diesel (General)
Topic: 1.6 TD SWAP HELP
Replies: 1
Views: 1368

Re: 1.6 TD SWAP HELP

Taken from http://tomsebooks.com/newpoweroldcaddy.htm A great read with lots of pictures.... "The fuel filter requires relocating also. It will reside on the forward side of the same strut tower in a position similar to that of the Jetta." http://tomsebooks.com/images/vw%20084.jpg http://t...