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    Difficulties starting engine

    Good evening club members, I have a couple issues that I need help with. 1. When the engine is cold, ie, first start in the morning, the car takes a long time to start, About 7 seconds on continuous engine cranking. After it starts, exaust blows out alot of smoke. After engine starts, or...
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    Hard to start

    My 2002 TDI is giving me problems starting in the morning. Starter engages fly wheel and engine starts to turn over but quickly disengages before the engine starts. I have to attempt several times before the car finally starts. After the car warms up, no problems re starting. Its has a CEL...
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    Engine Hesitates/Bogs Down

    Snow screen is clean and fuel filter replaced about 4 month ago. New MAF sensor about 3 months ago. Where is the pre air filter? Is there anyway to test N-75 valve. For what its worth. Car performes much better then it ever have since I cleanned the turbo. Much more responsive. I suspect...
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    Engine Hesitates/Bogs Down

    I did that. I took intake and exaust manifold, and turbo off and cleaned. There were some carbon build up on veins but not to bad. Problem still persist. Any other ideas.
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    Engine Hesitates/Bogs Down

    When I accelerate my TDI moderate or hard, engine hesitates or bogs down. Any ideas? Thanks
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    MPG's still dissapointing

    1. I replaced the t-stat with an oem I bought from the stealership. Temperature in reservoiur when hot is 180 to 182. I also replaced the radiator fluid at the same time with OEM G12 fluid mixed with distilled water 2. Trani seems to be shifting fine although it sluggish in the morning taking...
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    MPG's still dissapointing

    So many responses. Thanks. 1. I will check parking break and make sure it is fully released. 2. Filter changed? Yes. Car had a K&N filter so I removed filter and bought a new OEM VW filter from BoraParts 3. Temperature with meat thermometor reads just at 182 at full operation temp. Just checked...
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    MPG's still dissapointing

    How exactly did you measure the mileage? How many miles on that Jetta? Have you owned it since new? If not do you have any reliable history on it? Any mods? Hills? Use of A/C? How? 1. Top off completely in Diesel, Depressing the vent valve until I cannot get any more fuel in the gas tank...
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    MPG's still dissapointing

    I need some suggestions on what might be the problem with my car getting such poor MPG. Two tanks I got 27. Last tank 32. All freeway 65 on cruise control. What I've done: Intake cleaning New MAF Put new OEM thermostat Decarbonization procedure listed here on this fuel eco forum Tires at...
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    ALH TDI Decarbonization...Any effect on MPG's?

    Hello everyone. I did this the other day with a spray bottle. Didn't notice much of a difference. Will a nebulizer work? You know, the nebulizer nebulizes albuterol for people with azthma. It can nebulize water too.
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    Considering going Bio Diesel

    Hello everyone. I have an infinate supply of used vegeteble oil and have been considering this for a long time. My concern is this: My father also has a TDI and he went Bio and his filter in his tank got clogged up with gunk not once but twice. Now it seems like the problem is more serious...
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    Help! Thermostat leaking.

    Thanks everyone, as always your inputs helped me fix the problem. No leaks...Hurray
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    Help! Thermostat leaking.

    Thermostat Gasket??? Is this gasket between the thermostat and engine block? Anyhow I did not not have one there. According to the pics and the IPB at the dealership, the thermostat seats directly to the engine block. Thanks for the comment regarding the sandwished o ring. It was a mis said...
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    Help! Thermostat leaking.

    Can you please help me find your post. You have so many post haere. Or just tell me the detailed fitment. Did I install the thermostat correctly?
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    Help! Thermostat leaking.

    Emergency guys. Leaving on trip to Houston Tomorrow. I've another post here regarding this but wanted to start a new thread because its not really regarding fuel economy. Ok. I am in the process of re installing the thermostat back on my vehicle. The way I understand the process.., the...
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    TDI Operating temperature

    Thanks Ski. When I changed the T Stat back to the original, I bleed most of the Rad Fluid I think. I opened the bottom hose on the rad and placed a towel on the reservoir and blew into it. It definately got alot more fluid to come out. I did this until I could not get any more. I then took...
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    TDI Operating temperature

    I replaced my orinal thermostat and have another question. Regarding replacing the radiator fluid? I bought some G12 from the dealership. Do I put the whole gallon in and fill the rest with distilled water? How important is the ration of G12 to water? Does anyone know the system capacity...
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    Trunk wont open

    :mad: Any ideas please... Remote and key wont open trunk. I hear the motor inside the trunk actuate but does not open the trunk. When I bought the car the gentlement told me that he had replaced the latch assymble and he left the old part in the trunk so I know he did it. Theres a...
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    Intercooler Maintenance Yes or NO

    Where does the residual oil come from then? Turbo, EGR?. When this car was brand new and had less then one mile on it, What was inside the oil intercooler?
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    Intercooler Maintenance Yes or NO

    Well, I don't know the history of the car so I'm thinkink I should... It couldn't hurt. What does the intercooler do for this car? Seems like its a reservoir for residual oil from EGR. Is this correct
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