bsm/upgrade/delete/tensioner
Just got a 2005 B5 TDI BHW in SE Michigan. Is there any register of the VINs that have had BSM gear upgrade or delete (oilhammer, mogolf, whitbread, lug_nut, or others)? Previous owner(s) unknown and/or don't have track of this. Dealers may not know (not done the work) or have interest. I will try to track owners through secretary of state register but might not get much. Mine is WVWCE63B75E090448. Will try the dipstick method to check. Would rather not drop the pan just to find out if easier way extant. 170k miles but not noisy beyond diesel clatter. Have read through the pertinent threads but may have missed an item or two.
Had b5 1.8t atw prior with 350k and intimate with belts, control arms, etc.
Just got a 2005 B5 TDI BHW in SE Michigan. Is there any register of the VINs that have had BSM gear upgrade or delete (oilhammer, mogolf, whitbread, lug_nut, or others)? Previous owner(s) unknown and/or don't have track of this. Dealers may not know (not done the work) or have interest. I will try to track owners through secretary of state register but might not get much. Mine is WVWCE63B75E090448. Will try the dipstick method to check. Would rather not drop the pan just to find out if easier way extant. 170k miles but not noisy beyond diesel clatter. Have read through the pertinent threads but may have missed an item or two.
Had b5 1.8t atw prior with 350k and intimate with belts, control arms, etc.