Get a 12mm 12 point socket (99% sure it's a 12mm) and hammer it on the bolt head. This has got me out of a jam a couple of times because I usually make the mistake of using air tools on these bolts. Pull the lock carrier to allow enough room.
Congratulations on the successful swap, greentdi, this is a cool one! I wonder what changes had to be made besides engine wiring, fuel delivery, exhaust etc., specifically regarding comfort module functions. I am in a great position to make this swap with two fully functioning Beetles and you...
Mechatronics or clutch pack replacement is not an uncommon service at a dealership or independent shop well versed in late model VW and Audi cars, these are not as involved as any sort of transmission rebuild. Calibration can be done by anyone with VCDS.
Thank you, Jetaah. I forgot to even mention the soot in the fuel system, this car had it. I have seen it in other VE, PD cars without symptom so I'm not sure what to think about it. As for the "rock", I want to hear more from others, as well...
I had to dig up this old thread because it was difficult to find any information about this failure. Does anyone have any further input as to the cause of injector bores wearing out? I have seen this first-hand with the symptom of MAF sensor fault and misfire when warmed up on a BHW. The...
An old Tech Tip advised to use 3M "Window-Weld", the urethane adhesive used to install front windshields and fixed window glass. The stuff is messy if you get it in the wrong place but those rails would never come loose again. Whatever adhesive you use the channel and rail should be cleaned of...
It is recommended that all glow plugs be replaced at the same time, but be sure you are replacing the right glow plug. The cylinder assignment is backwards so a fault for cylinder 1 glow plug is really cylinder 4, closest to the firewall.
The repair wire 028 971 782 A has a spade connector on one end, but the factory harness is a long, solid wire straight to the GP module. A proper butt-connector or solder repair is required to replace the glow plug connector. Glow plug circuit faults before and after steel glow plug upgrade...
The thermostat housing has two tabs that hold that t-stat and seal for installation. These tabs often break off when removing the housing because an old thermostat will be wedged in the block by the old, squished o-ring. If these tabs were not accounted for by the mechanic replacing the...
The O.P. did not specify front or rear door window. The window pin only applies to the rear door window regulator. If the regulator will only move a few inches with a crunching sound at all points of movement the regulator has failed, front or rear. If the regulator moves freely but the glass...
A mass air flow SENSOR fault is typically the first fault that comes up if a camshaft lobe has worn excessively. If the fault is accompanied by a loud "droning" exhaust noise through the intake (cold air ducting at upper radiator grill or air cleaner housing) the camshaft is likely worn.
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