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Have you been able to ride compare the ride of the Reds to that of the Special Actives in a Mk4? I don't know how much valving difference there is between the FSD and Special Actives, if any.

BTW, is yours a wagon or hatch? The wagons have another cause of sunroof leaks that doesn't seem to be as widely known as the hatch's tray cracks and projecting weld issues.

Regarding the click/snap and, possibly, the clunk, you might look at the LCA rear bushings. Because you replaced these, its unlikely that this is the problem (and definitely not the problem if you have TT bushings), however the click/snap is the exact description of a dry and hardened LCA rear...

I see that you are (or were) using an 8-bolt 5-cyl. DMF with the SRE PP. Does that have better shudder resistance with increased torque than the SRE (or stock) DMF?

These?

While there is a special VAG tool for this purpose, this works just as well.

I think it's named correctly as an oil separator, not a pressure regulator. It's perfect for an open CCV system with its easily accessible filter element, but not appropriate for a stock closed CCV system unless you accept the risk of a runaway caused by a (unlikely) blocked/restricted air intake.

Just aftermarket or OE dealer units too?

Timeless wisdom from "The Gumball Rally"...

Mine did NOT have oil temp coded, but DID have DTE coded. Go figure.

Interesting data point; 1st leaking head gasket report I've seen.

You have to add the option to your MFD settings menu in the MFD (NOT instrument cluster display) via VCDS if it hasn't already been added. To check if oil temp has been added to the menu: in MFD, car/setup/multifunction display/oil temperature (make sure it's checked). In VCDS: Instruments-17...

Melted DPF pressure sensors?

And show them specifically where it is likely chaffing per the video.

Did you look into this issue as the cause?