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    How far off can inj timing be?

    I recently had problems with my timing and CEL. In the process of tracking the problem down I had my 98 Jetta running with the injection pump off by one tooth advanced and off by one tooth retarded. It seemed to run fine. Due to the CEL, caused by a faulty start of injection signal, it was in...
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    800 mile club soooo easy

    RogueTDI If your 98 TDI is like mine it holds 15.11 gallons of usable fuel. That is vented and filled on level ground. shoupsr
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    Fairbanks Timing Belt GTG then North to Prudhoe Bay !

    Get yourself a milepost book. I think that you will find it invaluable. Shoupsr
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    Bad fuel economy: Third try.

    Just moving it up Shoupsr
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    Sudden loss of power on 96 Passat

    Harvieux: You got mail somewhere. Shoupsr
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    Bad fuel economy: Third try.

    Mickey: Just a couple of questions. In the other thread you posted. <font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">In this thread you indicated 190/65 15" . Also in another thread you mentioned that you were going to remove the special 5th gear. Have you done that? Could you post...
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    Bad fuel economy: Third try.

    Mickey: How is the speedometer and odometer accuracy with this setup? Whoops cancel that I just spotted the other post that answers my question. Shoupsr [ May 22, 2002, 22:13: Message edited by: shoupsr ]
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    Christmas GTG @ pugs'

    Re: Christmas GTG @ pugs\' Well I will start it. Plan A Saturday 12/22/2001 Plan B Friday 12/28/2001 Plan C Saturday 12/29/2001 Plan D ?? Any date after the first of the year is outside the Holidays and would not qualify for a Christmas Party. Would it? Shoot these down or add some of your...
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    Christmas GTG @ pugs'

    Re: Christmas GTG @ pugs\' Wow I hate to be the party pooper and first to post that I am not coming but in view of Mark Eubanks weather which is also hindering the Wyoming bunch I vote to reschedule at a later date. My apology to everyone. I realy wanted to attend. Shoupsr
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    Disaster strikes a forum member on the way to the Fest!

    Mickey: The fastest and cheapest way would be to get a pickup and a tow dolly and go get him. If you take your manifold and turbo his engine may not run due to the hydrolock. I would just tow it. shoupsr
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    I need a head count for the Tech Session at Cutrubus Motors

    I will be there. shoupsr PS By the way what is the program for this session? Looks like a lot of people and starting at 6:00PM there will not be much time. [ September 18, 2001: Message edited by: shoupsr ]
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    Bonneville 130 mph club: Need head count!

    I will be watching.
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    it's name badge time :) please sign here

    Re: it\'s name badge time :) please sign here Name: Gerald Denis Shoup Screen Name: shoupsr Car:98 White Jetta Stock 2nd Person: Dorothy Shoup shoupsr's Wife
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    Banquet: Need Head Count ASAP!!!

    We will both be there. Shoupsr
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    how much does the TDI engine itself weigh?

    Mickey: Shipping weight on your engine was 380Lbs which included the pallet it was sitting on. Pallet probably 30Lbs max. Your 350Lbs is very close. Shoupsr
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    how much does the TDI engine itself weigh?

    Mickey: Shipping weight on your engine was 380Lbs which included the pallet it was sitting on. Pallet probably 30Lbs max. Your 350Lbs is very close. Shoupsr
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    VDO Boost Gauge "buzzes"?

    A good manifold pressure gauge will have the dampening valve built in. It is usually inside the connection fitting. A small slotted adjustment screw. Shoupsr
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    MAF Sensor 10 cents test

    Dan Clarke Like in Karl's post above I couldn't find a 1V diode either. I also supplied various voltages in the proper range. The engine seemed to start and idle OK but the Vag-Com showed a fixed air flow regardless of the voltage supplied so it did not prove suitable to drive. I have a 98...
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    injection timing

    Big Red So could you tell any difference in the way it run after the adjustment? Shoupsr
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    vag-com

    BriGuy375 When you first enter the TDIclub and bring up the forums window click on the FAQ's at the bottom of the window and then click on the Maintenance section and then at the very bottom is the thread listing 2 pages of owners of the VAG-Com system and where they live you might find...
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