Recent content by rkovacs

I started having issues starting my 2005 Jetta BEW wagon 5-speed a few months ago. It sounded like it was skipping teeth on the flywheel or something but would start. It gradually got worse and I finally decided to replace the starter with a new (reman) one. Well that actually made it much...

You will need the pull the plug out and read the number off it, really the only way to tell. It could be 5V or 7V depending on the programing of the computer. You will need a deep socket 10mm. The last flash was for the 7V and I don't know if the dealer will do it for free any longer since the...

I have so many mods over the years I have forgotten some. I bought my car with 74K miles on it, always used "diesel" 5w-40 oil and my stock cam was totally shot by 160k miles. Replaced it with the Colt 2. Still looks like new at 363k miles now. I used to run a high concentration of Bio-Diesel...

Bumping to the top, I will pay the shipping.

I neglected to change out my rear main seal when I did my clutch a couple years ago and now I suspect it has started to leak a little bit. What issues might I see by letting this continue besides the occasional drips on the driveway? I really don't want to have to take the transmission out again.

I vote for the VNT17 (for longevity) and the South Bend Stage 2 Daily. The clutch sounds and acts the same as the stock except it will handle more power. I didn't notice the lag with the VNT17, but then again I am making a lot more power too. At times I thought I was going to get killed pulling...

Just did my front springs to the VR6, Koni struts, replaced the control arm bushings, sway bar bushings, etc. I would check all the bolts and make sure they are tight.

I had the same thing happen to me taking the family on vacation pulling a trailer. Made it to the destination about 200 miles later. Researched what the issue might be, decided to leave the trailer down where we were and drive the 300+ miles back home several days later. I replaced my cam and...

I have the same pan on my 05, and it is dented probably much worse than that after hitting a rock. Been driving it like that for 100K miles. Now I have the Panzer plate. I had thought about taking the bottom half of the pan off and hammering it out but it has been low on my list. I inquired...

Used KP39 off 2005 BEW with 267.5K miles, I upgraded to a VNT17 last year. Engine was not using any oil and there is little to no shaft play and good actuator. $200 OBO I have pictures upon request.

Would that be June 7th?

Figures, I will be out of town this weekend. I also have some stuff I want to sell, PM me if you are interested in a stock BEW turbo (250K miles), upgraded to bigger turbo but worked fine.

Ditto what LNXGUY said, you need to take all the plumbing out and clean it after a failure to prevent junk/ shrapnel being sucked back into the turbo and or engine.

I have a strong suspicion I have a leak or 2 (holes) in my stock SMIC. Looking to upgrade it but keep the same location and look. I have found several aftermarket SMIC out there for the 1.8t gasser and hear they fit but use regular hose fittings with hose clamps vs the clip on BEW style that I...

AARodriguez (fixmyvw.com) has been very helpfull and is a great resource for the TDI community. I now purchase all my parts thru him as he has the best prices and somewhat local for me. Recently purchased a VNT-17 and PD150 injectors (used but tested) for way less than anywhere else. I found...