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UhOh replied to the thread Trouble putting in new struts.Thanks for the input, folks! I'd had it in my mind to remove the ball joint control arm bolts. I'd struggled to understand how this... -
UhOh replied to the thread Trouble putting in new struts.Not a new rodeo for me but I'm just dead in the water on getting the right/passenger (US) side new strut installed. Spring compressors...
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UhOh reacted to Diesel Fumes's post in the thread Tdi smokes white/blue smoke on startup and under max boost with
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Mine does the same thing. It's a difficult problem to pinpoint. Can be valve seals as mentioned above, air in fuel lines, leaky... -
UhOh replied to the thread 2003 1.9 ALH BORA White Smoke With Exhaust and Engine.3 thousand revolutions? :unsure: engine becomes stupid? :unsure: First start from a cold engine? (what is the outside/air...
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As long as it's centered on the tensioner it's not an issue.
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UhOh replied to the thread Trouble with AC Evap core tube clamp to expansion valve.Seems that the clamp isn't seated down flush. But... I'm confused as to what part this is supposed to be. Looks to me to be #10, which...
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FWIW: I had removed my battery & tray some time ago and cleaned up all 3 grounds down there, but still had slow cranking issues. Thought...
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Once you do it by hand to assure there's not enough in there to lock it up you pretty much have to spin it with the starter to blow it...
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Yeah probably hadn't had the "go pedal" mashed for YEARS and thus had an intercooler full of oil which you liberated right into the...
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My guess is it was a vehicle that was driven conservatively until a 17 year old new owner romped on it. How about it Jx??? Any history...
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That'll buff right out!
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Some TDI'ers say to remove the glow plugs and then turn the engine over to clear out any possible oil. What is more important than that...
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UhOh replied to the thread MK4 TDI Golf electrical gremlin.Two things required in order to actually have a good battery: 1) It can be charged up to top/spec voltage (some battery charges have a...
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UhOh replied to the thread ALH Clutch Suggestions Needed.One can check for worn mounts by how much the engine moves when letting out the clutch (and with a bit of throttle): brakes on (e-brake...
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Could be worn engine and transmission mounts. I was getting a very occasionally shudder on engagement with my SBC Stage 2 daily, new...