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I think we need to see pictures of the these hot 'seat skins' :D

Replaced one of mine during the winter. Took more time to gather tools than to do the deed. 13mm socket (IIRC) and a torque wrench 11 ft-lbs. Pull the boot connectors off and replace. Visually I could not see a problem with the dead GP. I did swap the suspected GP for another and the code...

DCELL, My office is at 75th & Binford. I keep the cord in the car. Shoot me a PM when you are ready.

I have the 'micro-can' - not sure if that is what you need or not.

Call Franko6 - he is a big help. Go ahead and drill the head - I took me only 30 minutes to stop shaking after drilling :D

Mine has been doing the same thing intermittently for a year. VAG-COM says it is a door controller. I have not done anything about it yet, maybe when funds allow. Timing belt and Cam have taken a big bite out of the wallet.

Frank, what is the recommended method for removing the tab on the lower bearing for reversal? Do you try to only grind the tab itself off, or do you end up grinding just a bit of the entire width of the bearing to insure complete tab removal? Any pix of the finished process?

I have been using the Rotella 5W40 in the 7.3PSD for the last 100K. All that truck sees is pulling duty (38' toy hauler) shortly to become the daily driver while the jetta is down. Been using that in the Kubota as well, although last change was Mobil 1 5-40 for diesels. I think I will go get...

Tony, Thanks for the additional links. Looks like I will spend the next few weeks gathering material and making the special jig you described. I was following your cam replacement with great interest. I intentionally drive a 5 speed because my wife does not / can not drive a 5 speed;). I...

J-Fish, nope no questions. Pretty clear what needs to be done. I'll get a hold of Frank06. Just depressing to have to spend probably north of $1,200 on a car with less than 80K on the clock. I was religious with oil changes and the proper oil from day 1 and mile #1. Looks like I should have...

Pulled the valve cover at my 80K mile oil change. Looks like the cam wear is starting. Comments (or sympathy) welcome. http://pics.tdiclub.com/showgallery.php?cat=500&ppuser=59595