Lbushey123@gmail.com
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I have a 2000 VW jetta 1.9 tdi. it has 230,000 miles on the engine. It has been a daily driver for 5 years or so and I love the vehicle. I went to the bank a couple of weeks ago and when I got back in my car it tried to start normally but being a diesel it sometimes doesn't start on the first try. I turned the key for a second time and the engine would barely turn over.
Couple of knowns:
1. the timing belt is not broken.
2. the starter is not stuck in the flywheel. I removed it and have tested it by connecting it to a battery and triggering it with a jumper. Seems to work fine.
3. I took the timing belt off to see if things turned freely and I can't turn the cam shaft at all?
4. I haven't pulled injectors to see if the cylinders are full of coolant but that is next on the list.
Any thoughts on what it could be or is it time to find a new old TDI?
Thanks,
Lou
Couple of knowns:
1. the timing belt is not broken.
2. the starter is not stuck in the flywheel. I removed it and have tested it by connecting it to a battery and triggering it with a jumper. Seems to work fine.
3. I took the timing belt off to see if things turned freely and I can't turn the cam shaft at all?
4. I haven't pulled injectors to see if the cylinders are full of coolant but that is next on the list.
Any thoughts on what it could be or is it time to find a new old TDI?
Thanks,
Lou
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