Overdrive0902
Active member
Hey all,
I am new to TDIs as I recently purchased an 01 Jetta ALH with an automatic trans. I bought this car as a project for a commuter vehicle. It was in rough condition but the engine sounded fine.
I changed the engine oil, fuel filter, flushed the trans, new air filter, new maf sensor, started with a 1-2 second crank. The temp never rose so I replaced the thermostat/drained flushed coolant. In addition, I installed a pd150 intake manifold and deleted the EGR/ASV. Uploaded a Malone stage 1 tune w/EGR deleted. Then the last time I started the car long crank 3-4 seconds, the exhaust was smoking white strong diesel smell... then click click rattle rattle dropped valves....
Moving forward I replaced the head with a brand new AMC, new Mahler turbo, (idParts)timing belt kit with tool kit, new buzzken turbo back, bosio dlc 520 nozzles. Check piston protrusion with my deck bridge/dial (within spec). I chose not to replace the piston rings (could still see some cross hatching in the cylinders)
I imagine the previous owner had a run away type event. The ASV was clogged, I dumped about a cup of oil out of the intercooler (which cleaned prior to reinstall).
Finally.....went to prime the IP and bleed the injectors got the engine running and steady haze of white smoke (fuel smell). have VCDS the IQ is jumping any where from 0-10. I adjusted the pump close to center line. The next day stated it up to recheck and the line was too advanced to graph.
My assumptions
.1 bad injectors
.2 bad IP seals
.3 bad sensor
No codes present...
I apologize for any gaps in the time line I'm rushing to type this prior to my night class.
I am new to TDIs as I recently purchased an 01 Jetta ALH with an automatic trans. I bought this car as a project for a commuter vehicle. It was in rough condition but the engine sounded fine.
I changed the engine oil, fuel filter, flushed the trans, new air filter, new maf sensor, started with a 1-2 second crank. The temp never rose so I replaced the thermostat/drained flushed coolant. In addition, I installed a pd150 intake manifold and deleted the EGR/ASV. Uploaded a Malone stage 1 tune w/EGR deleted. Then the last time I started the car long crank 3-4 seconds, the exhaust was smoking white strong diesel smell... then click click rattle rattle dropped valves....
Moving forward I replaced the head with a brand new AMC, new Mahler turbo, (idParts)timing belt kit with tool kit, new buzzken turbo back, bosio dlc 520 nozzles. Check piston protrusion with my deck bridge/dial (within spec). I chose not to replace the piston rings (could still see some cross hatching in the cylinders)
I imagine the previous owner had a run away type event. The ASV was clogged, I dumped about a cup of oil out of the intercooler (which cleaned prior to reinstall).
Finally.....went to prime the IP and bleed the injectors got the engine running and steady haze of white smoke (fuel smell). have VCDS the IQ is jumping any where from 0-10. I adjusted the pump close to center line. The next day stated it up to recheck and the line was too advanced to graph.
My assumptions
.1 bad injectors
.2 bad IP seals
.3 bad sensor
No codes present...
I apologize for any gaps in the time line I'm rushing to type this prior to my night class.