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Hello - I've been looking to buy a Q7 (TDI of course) for a while now, but wanted to know if anybody has compared the Q7 against the MB GL 350 BlueTEC. I have a 2013 Touareg TDI, so I sort of know what I'm getting into w/ the Q7. I've read lots about the pano roof and Air Suspension on the...

Hi - I am shopping for a Q7 TDI. Is there a way to check the VW claims portal and determine if a current owner has received the restitution payment on a specific vehicle? I've been to the VW claims portal, but don't see if there is a way to determine if the payment has already been settled...

Oh man...those were good days Romad...I enjoyed kicking it in the sun for a few hours at those GTG's. I wasn't aware of how/why these GTG's stopped.... Hows the wagon treating you? I just fixed a boost leak on my lower intercooler pipe and now it drives pretty good...not perfect...but way...

Yikes...was somebody hedging against this one?

Any ideas on what the "fix" entails?

Congratulations Matt! I know you've been wanting to do this for years now.

Here is a pretty good youtube video on strut replacement. and Wingnut's write up here I think the top nut is a 21 or 22 mm

Unplug the MAF and see if it performs better. If so, replace it

I did. I paid $200 shipped. It was more than I thought it would be, but worth it.

Check your Anti Shudder Valve is operating correctly or isn't stuck in the closed position. Clean the EGR Valve and IM if it is getting stuck. Here are some troubleshooting steps for you: http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?t=199398

Clean out your IM to start. These instructions should be close enough to your car: http://pics2.tdiclub.com/gwillie/VW/Sballintake/INTAKEMAN101b.htm

put a WTB ad in the classifieds section if you really want these pieces. many people take the silly plastic engine cover off as it's dead weight and I'm sure somebody will be happy to sell you theirs. You'd be looking for an engine cover for a 2004 or 2005 (BEW engine code). This is very easy...

BSLick - You aren't the first to do this nor the last. Do a search for "Reverse Polarity" TDI. Hopefully you just blew a bunch of fuses. If its not already at the dealership, you can check all the fuses one by one. You may have more than one fuse box, so be sure to check them all. Check...

Congrats. These arm rests don't stand up too well to the test of time. There are a couple bolts that hold it in place that may have worked themselves loose, or could be a broken hinge or latch. http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?958556 DLC - Data Link Connector or Diamond Like...

I'm going to throw in a vote for a 97 (if you can find one) because they don't need to be smog certified in CA. I have 2 A4 (one ALH and one PD)...I'd go with ALH with 2003 being the last year before the PD if you decide on the A4 platform