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I also have a BEW engine with a manually shifted gearbox and the only gauge I had to code-in was boost pressure for the KP-39 turbo... coolant temp is read from the ECU which is the temperature of the coolant from the cylinder head. Have you tried restoring your Scangauge II to factory defaults...

I still have the Scangauge One and the units are chosen in the menu... no coding required

You have bought the right stuff that VW recommends but most of the members with A4 (mark IV) cars use GM or Pennzoil friction modified manual trans fluid... http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61gzx912T-L._SL1500_.jpg

have you already tried greasing the Thermo-T o-rings?

in 1999 when I bought my first mkIV Jetta the salesman told me the heated seats were part of the Cold Weather Package that the dealership ordered for all their deliveries. So I asked what kind of block heater was installed and he said none... lmao @ cold weather package but I gave him my money...

Why not apply the timing lock tools with the engine at TDC to get the Torsion Value back to near specification and then you will know that you are within range?

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Did you read the posts referenced in the first post of this thread that I re-posted to bring that information to your attention? I suppose you know about avoiding Prothe on ebay?

I fill the MAF electrical connector with dielectric grease...and all the others under the hood

was your BMWx5 pump a chinese knock-off? lol

you can save money being a beta tester for sure or pay $500 at the dealership for a german speaking fuel pump or buy what you know will work based on the reputation of the company selling the part...defender-tech is a company I trust :D (Y)

Edit: The "no-suffix pump" with the white canister, external hose to the eductor and blue/grey top plate is now the only pump available from any source, vendor or dealer. See post #26, #57 and #70 for comparison photos. Buy this one...

The Frostheater in Stinky Pete has been working great in western Canada since '05... but the province of Ontario uses chemicals on their roadways in winter to enhance poor driving skills that are very corrosive to everything automotive ;)

...did you get a new ALH or something more exotic?

you might save yourself some future grief by getting enough vac tubing to replace them all and give you peace of mind knowing you're all set for another 100K miles :D Here's a kit I would recommend: http://www.fixmyvw.com/vacuum-hose-kit-for-vw-alh-ahu-1z-a4-ve-tdi/

I know it has been said before but it's worth repeating for the sake of the facts...car control isn't more or less important as the seasons change. Not being involved with the control of your car either by the use of optional equipment or inattentive driving habits is by all accounts a breach of...

Here's a list of manual transmission fluids from BITOG: Manual Transmission Fluids (MTL) Fluids containing MTL Application Specific Additive Packages with GL-4 Ratings Choosing a Manual Transmission fluid can be confusing. Many times there is simply a specification referenced and no...

I keep 2/3 of my rad covered by coroplast when the temps are above 20C/70F and fully covered below 15C ...I cut 3 strips that are inserted one at a time through the lower center grille and fit directly against the radiator fins

I wouldn't put anybody's ATF in my manual trans...and Redline MTL will affect the 1-2 shift and selecting 1st when the temps get below -15C/5F if the rumours are true