jborcher
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I was just in my local VW dealership and they told me a new glow plug recall was issued today.
I'm thinking the shorter 09s may be a little bit safer in the long run.there must have been a good reason for vw to use the 09's over the longer 08's. for the 40 bucks it might be wise to use the latest 09's as the longer plugs might invite trouble. perhaps jborcher will post more info on what his vw dealership told him.
Are you implying that these other benefits are the result of new plugs and software? I don't see how GP mods relate to anything once the engine is at temp, so please explain.not only does my car start well, but the engine runs smoother since the flash. idle in gear has no objectionable vibration. checking the fueling at idle, with vcds, its even across all cyls now. mileage, on 3.50/gal fuel has improved s bit as well.
The dealer wasn't able to give me any details at the time, he assumed that was due to the fact that the recall was just issued that morning. I'm planning on taking my car in for the recall later this week as it still has the original ceramic plugs. I'll get more info at that time.there must have been a good reason for vw to use the 09's over the longer 08's. for the 40 bucks it might be wise to use the latest 09's as the longer plugs might invite trouble. perhaps jborcher will post more info on what his vw dealership told him.
If you take then out to check them, don't put them back in!Jborcher, my only concern is the mechanic at the dealer , who I will not be observing, might break off the ceramic bosch into my piston. Sure I can ask for all the old glows back for inspection and hope the 4 glows they hand me our out of my car but I'm going to hit them all today with penetrating oil and see if I can loosen them and pre-inspect them myself so I , at least, know the mechanic could get them out with ease and no broken off tail in the glow port. A friend of mine who has the large machines that rip trees out of the ground is up in the cold country. He says the following helps. After spraying the penetrating oil on the area - he uses his compressed air hose and hits the area near the threads. Say it helps the migration of the penetration oil.
Blair
Are you sure you are not in limp mode?Thundershorts, have you noticed any laziness in car's response, after the flash?
I had the transmission replaced shortly after the flash (3 days) and cannot say if the laziness was there before transmission swap.
Car runs very smooth after the flash, MPG is improved, but significant less power is noticed and this "not normal" acceleration (laziness).
The MAF was suspected, I replaced it but only a minor improvement was observed.
Dealer confidence? not so much.abctdi: Shouldn't be, the car returned 2 times from dealer (2 different dealers) where it was inspected and verified for errors.... First after the reflash, second after transmission replacement
I'm of the opinion that if they break one off into the cylinder the dealership will cover any work associated with it since it was a recall.Jborcher, my only concern is the mechanic at the dealer , who I will not be observing, might break off the ceramic bosch into my piston. Sure I can ask for all the old glows back for inspection and hope the 4 glows they hand me our out of my car but I'm going to hit them all today with penetrating oil and see if I can loosen them and pre-inspect them myself so I , at least, know the mechanic could get them out with ease and no broken off tail in the glow port. A friend of mine who has the large machines that rip trees out of the ground is up in the cold country. He says the following helps. After spraying the penetrating oil on the area - he uses his compressed air hose and hits the area near the threads. Say it helps the migration of the penetration oil.
Blair