Recent content by TDI_Michael

You can always make a counterhold tool out of flat bar which is what I did. Didn't cost much and not alot of work drilling and cutting the holes. I taped rags to the top where my hands would be while holding it. Crude but it works. [/IMG]

Alot of people look to change out the oil pump and chain/tensioner after 300k. The tensioner is plastic and would be the weak link of these parts but once you are in there might as well change all 3.

Its not that bad of a job to do yourself especially if you don't have a sunroof.

Bought new on 10-23-01. As I look back at the work I have done on it, it really has been a reliable and low cost to maintain vehicle as well as being fun to drive. Things that have been replaced include: 1 Starter 1 Clutch 1 Used transmission 1 Turbo 1 Replace camshaft & lifters 1 Complete...

As of yesterday I am a member of the club. :D [/IMG]

Yeah, me either.

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Take one thing at a time. First remove the head, you definitely have damage there. From that point you will be able to manually rotate the engine and inspect the piston movement/height and have a better idea of the amount of damage.

Congratulations, I hope to join the club in the club soon.

483k. Hoping for half million by September.

I find the timing mark hard to see as well so I use an artists paint brush and a bright color mark on the tooth closest to the mark so I can tell when I am at the area. Then I still have to look closer and use a good light. Eyes are not as good as they used to be.

If I have never replaced it before and I have the system depressured I replace the expansion valve. Easy to remove and replace and not expensive. It may not be necessary but thats what I do. The drier yes every time the system is broken into I replace it.

I wish I would have seen your post earlier as I found a new one on ebay for $50 bucks VW brand. I hated spending that much but new ones were almost twice that. Also for others that this happens to I see they sell the connector head on idparts for around 10 bucks if that is damaged. I appreciate...

There is no wire on the connector end that I can see at least. The connector stayed attached while the wires pulled out of it.