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UhOh replied to the thread A New ALH valve cover GASKET ONLY>?.Slightly related question... When installing a NEW valve cover does it get installed dry or does the seal need to be lubed? I've... -
UhOh replied to the thread 02J shift tower bushing replacement..Not going to look back on this job! What a PITA. I used a Dremel sanding drum (small), three of them, to cut away enough material that...
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UhOh replied to the thread 02J shift tower bushing replacement..Can someone state the actual means for removing the bearing? Tower I have isn't rusted (it's pretty clean). Does the seal install from...
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UhOh replied to the thread How to replace selector shaft bearing/sleeve?.Regarding the locking pin, it does lock on to the shaft, but it wasn't that which was hanging things up for me, it was that the tower...
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UhOh replied to the thread How to replace selector shaft bearing/sleeve?.The locking pin doesn't do anything. Could this be sticking due to sealer? I removed the two 13mm bolts. Smacking the tower so far...
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UhOh replied to the thread How to replace selector shaft bearing/sleeve?.I'm stuck on the starting line. Looking to pop out the shift tower but it's not budging (after removing the two bolts). I tapped...
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UhOh replied to the thread How much axle grease?.OK, Thanks for the replies! I'll just fetch whatever I can find at the local auto store and look to pack the joints and bolt it all...
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How much grease should I look to pack into clean transmission flanges? Or, is this just a matter of packing additional grease into the...
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UhOh replied to the thread Shaking/vibration at highway speeds. 2002 jetta. What all should I be checking/replacing?.Yeah, OK. The hub needs to be clean. And check that there's no odd surface on the inside of the brake rotor. The front brakes would...
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UhOh replied to the thread Intermittent stalling.That code-read isn't of any value. That's a generic code (not a VW one, NOT for a TDI for sure). What's the behavior now (you...
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UhOh replied to the thread Shaking/vibration at highway speeds. 2002 jetta. What all should I be checking/replacing?.It almost sounds like one of your brake rotors might not be seated flat against the hub. This would cause a wheel to be out of...
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UhOh replied to the thread Broke down in Chicago, no start. Glow plug light flashing, coolant level looks really high..Coolant migration issue? Rare, I think. OP - Do you know whether your fans are coming on? Were you in stop and go traffic? Generally...
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UhOh replied to the thread Broke down in Chicago, no start. Glow plug light flashing, coolant level looks really high..Overheat wouldn't keep your car from starting/running. UNLESS... unless you've cooked it. Does the engine turn over? Any previous...
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UhOh replied to the thread //// Best RPM to drive at for MPG for ALH /////.Averaging 51.2 mpg over 87k miles. I use full travel on the GO pedal! If I'm trying to clean up my average I go by my ScanGauge. I'll...
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UhOh posted the thread WTB: Jack for MIKV [Golf] - North Seattle area in Private TDI Items for Sale/Wanted.In need of a jack. You'd think that with all the cars that have come and gone you couldn't walk without tripping on one of these...