Recent content by jokila

I use Irwin bolt extractors which let you hammer the tool onto the bolt head. I've been able to remove any stuck valve cover bolt like that. At least you are going to have a clean manifold when you get done.

I guess the online sites like idparts are not reasonable to you? Might need to find a salvage yard.

Valve cover bolts problem - check Harmonic bolts problem - check That's why I make customers buy a set of each for timing belt jobs. Never have a problem if I did the work last though. As to the balancer spray penetrating oil in there as much as you can and spin it if you can. Once it's moved a...

I don't know the mechanics of how it works, but as I understand it the ECU communicates with the cluster to see if it's allowed to run the engine. It takes about second or two for that interrogation to take place where then the engine is shut off (if the code doesn't match) and the error is...

If it were that simple, people could steal cars easy enough by swapping ECUs. The cluster is what holds the security code regardless of the ECU you install. You could delete the immobilizer and carry on.. https://kermatdi.com/i-421-immobilizer-delete.html

It was intended to be funny and temper his approach to the advice he was already given, like from Oilhammer.

Are they ALH TDI helos? Didn't think so.

No one knows what your parts cost and if they weren't free it's an expensive way to troubleshoot. You understand the concept?

Check inner CV joints if it does that on acceleration.

Snug.

Until he posts a pic of the pump pinned while the crank is at TDC, I am skeptical if the pump is at its TDC position. Wouldn't be the first time this happens while we all are throwing advice at the problem.

It should start if the injectors are bled. You should be seeing fuel spew out of them if you loosen the nut. If you don't mind, set the crank at TDC, then take a pic of the injection pump pinned. Take it from above the pump right over the postage stamp size smooth flat spot on top of the...

Start your own thread and if you want to refer to this thread, paste the link in your post.

The selector ring tabs have fallen out of position. I do see the clip ring still in place. I would disassemble the gear and see what is amiss. Also, you can use this link for how to swap out the 5th gear. Very helpful information on the whole gear area that could give you insight to the problem.

I am going to assume you mean it won't start, but it cranks, even though you say it won't crank. As ToxicDoc say, they are two different things. I think the fuel lines are bleed well based on what you have said. Go and check injection pump timing. 1) Set engine to TDC 2) Take off timing belt...