wonneber
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- Oct 12, 2011
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- Monroe, NY, USA
- TDI
- 2014 Jetta Sportwagon,2003 Jetta 261K Sold but not forgotten
Because we are men and if it isn't broke we have to mess with it.
what is considered high mileage for ALH?
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WildChild80
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- Nashville, AR
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- 2001 Jetta TDI 2000 Jetta TDI 2000 New Beetle TDI ALL 5 speeds
Tim Allen...MORE POWER!!!!!Because we are men and if it isn't broke we have to mess with it.
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IndigoBlueWagon
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If you spoke to as many people as I who've "improved" their TDIs only to have to correct their work, you might think differently.Because we are men and if it isn't broke we have to mess with it.
There are things that make these cars better, and none of my TDIs are bone stock. The oil pump mod probably can't hurt, but I doubt you'll see any measurable improvement in longevity, either.
Rrusse11
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"And I replaced the oil pump chain and tensioner in my Wagon at 300K miles. From the looks of the one that came out, it was a waste of money." IBW
Had a conversation with my guru this morning on this while we collectively struggled with getting my alternator out to replace the pulley. After mine was done they had to do the same to a 2.5 gasser beetle convertible,,,, sheesh, lots of extra chassis bracing for the convertibles.
"What for?" was his response. "Just let the engine warm up before you
start working it hard."
He also made some comments on 5w 40 oil, it sticks to the lower bearings when shut off, 5w-30, not so much. Rebuilding various motors at 300k+
he could tell which motors used which oil, and whether or not they were regularly maintained.
Had a conversation with my guru this morning on this while we collectively struggled with getting my alternator out to replace the pulley. After mine was done they had to do the same to a 2.5 gasser beetle convertible,,,, sheesh, lots of extra chassis bracing for the convertibles.
"What for?" was his response. "Just let the engine warm up before you
start working it hard."
He also made some comments on 5w 40 oil, it sticks to the lower bearings when shut off, 5w-30, not so much. Rebuilding various motors at 300k+
he could tell which motors used which oil, and whether or not they were regularly maintained.
WildChild80
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- Nashville, AR
- TDI
- 2001 Jetta TDI 2000 Jetta TDI 2000 New Beetle TDI ALL 5 speeds
I just pulled apart an engine with 205k, rod bearings had significant wear...I can imagine it wasn't maintained very well either, it doesn't look like it.
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richmondvatdi
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- Feb 5, 2005
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- Chesterfield, Virginia
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- 2005 Passat Wagon 5-speed,2003 Jetta GL Wagon, 2003 Jetta GLS Wagon, 2013 CC 2.0T
Update
I decided to replace the oil pump. The pump that came out of the car at 366,000 miles looked brand new. I was also very surprised to see that the plastic tensioner that has had a chain rubbing across its face for 16 years had almost no noticeable wear. That to me is amazing.
I'm glad I decided to go with the BRM sprocket along with the pump. At least with the sprocket "upgrade" it doesn't feel like the pump was a complete waste of money.
I decided to replace the oil pump. The pump that came out of the car at 366,000 miles looked brand new. I was also very surprised to see that the plastic tensioner that has had a chain rubbing across its face for 16 years had almost no noticeable wear. That to me is amazing.
I'm glad I decided to go with the BRM sprocket along with the pump. At least with the sprocket "upgrade" it doesn't feel like the pump was a complete waste of money.
52172
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Im at 480k on my fourth TB replacement and car runs exellent still. Im running castrol 0-40 with ms02 every oil change since i bought the car at 130k. These cars are freaks literally! Im about to do my fifth timing belt and serpentine belt. Alt was replaced at 280k starter about the same time. Im gonna take her up to 600k miles. Gonna change the gear oil with refline mt90 for the third time and tranny is still rolling just fine!