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    2006 Jetta TDI

    Mine made it to 462,000 then traded it in. You should be able to find a guru to get the TB done properly for under $500 easily.
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    Rear brake caliper mount: what kind/size socket removes the bolts?

    The caliper bolts often rust in place making them extremely difficult to remove. I snapped the head off of one trying to remove it, which required most of the suspension to be disassembled to remove the cast spindle to drill out the bolt. When I replace the bolts I cover them with anti-seize now...
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    2006 Jetta tdi 5-speed 460,000 miles

    I will get a few pics up- I'm on the road this week in the midwest, will get back Friday. If I can get some decent pics from the phone I will post them.
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    2006 Jetta tdi 5-speed 460,000 miles

    [/URL][/IMG][/IMG][/IMG]I will be getting a company car in April so it is coming time for me to part with my Jetta. I am the original owner, guru maintained; I do the oil changes, brakes, routine stuff. Complete oil history since new (Rotella T6 last 250,000). Still runs excellent. Whats been...
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    2006 Jetta tdi 5-speed 460,000 miles

    Sorry double post
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    Which AC Compressor replacement?

    The one I got from discount AC parts was a Sanden. I called them before I ordered to make sure and it was a new unit from them when it arrived.
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    Which AC Compressor replacement?

    I used these guys a couple years ago- service was excellent and prices were good. http://www.discountacparts.com/addtocart~year~2006~make~Volkswagen~model~Jetta~descript~A-C_Compressor~part~60-01985.asp
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    Mileage/maintenance for your TDI

    My case is hardly typical- My 2006 Jetta has 458,000 miles on it put on by me since I bought it new. I have seen pretty much all the failures that populate the forum- cam, DMF, EGR cooler, and so on down to the windshield washer hose failing. I still drive it everyday, have done the maintenance...
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    Looking for members in Northern NY

    Kookookachew- My daughter is a senior at Clarkson. Great school and the weather is always...nice.;) I have an 06 Jetta tdi 5 speed that I will be selling soon if you are interested. Very high miles but perfect college car. It will be under $3k and have 2 sets of wheels for winter/summer. I'm...
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    MK5 vs MK4

    My crappy BRM turned 440,000 miles yesterday;). Yes the cam was replaced.
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    06 Jetta world record for brake-life?

    My fronts are the original rotors- 432,000. Pads were changed at 255,000. Rears have been done twice and are close to needing new pads/rotors again.
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    Looking into a TDI

    My 06 has 432,000 miles. So from my perspective, 152k is a baby. As others have said, its all about the maintenance. Who did it and when. You will find many threads about the common issues on here. The biggest are the cam and dual mass flywheel. I have replaced both, and they are not deal...
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    most miles driven on a vw diesel car

    2006 Jetta at 422,000 miles.
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    2006 jetta transmission options

    My trans blew up at 317,000 miles. When I went looking for a replacement, I was told only '05-06 was a direct swap. Once I got one we had it side by side with the earlier version, I think from an '03. The only difference is the earlier ones use a speed sensor in the trans and the newer ones...
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    BRM Cam Failure

    How long will the replacement cam last? So I replaced the first cam at about 200,000 miles. Well now the car has 411,000 miles on it and I'm wondering about the life of this cam. I'm the original owner- this cam has had only Rotella T6 and it looks fine, but so did the first one when...
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    '06 Suspension parts: Bilstein & Sachs or Koni's?

    I put FSD's on and liked them, but they have worn out. Ok, they have 220,000 miles on them. Car is quite "floaty" now so I need to replace them. I think I will get another set of the FSD's because when new they were very nice.
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    250,000 mi.... should I be scared to purchase?

    I turned 400,000 MILES today. I've had the common issues- DMf, cam at 220,000. The transmission (manual) blew up while cruising on the highway in 5th at 317,000. Turbo went at 358,000- still worked ok, was just leaking oil. EGR cooler went around 250,000 or so. I still have the original front...
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    06 BRM turbo life?

    Yep, I can't complain about the life I've gotten so far. Saving the $$ now to do it. The inspection is due in October so I need to have it all done prior to that. I was hoping to put it off and get the TB done as well at the same time, but looks like this will have to happen first.
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    06 BRM turbo life?

    OK, Thanks- I figured as much. I know the EGR is bad as well- I already bought that, but was thinking if I'm doing that I would do the turbo at the same time.
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    06 BRM turbo life?

    I have an 06 Jetta BRM and was wondering about the expected life span of the turbo. The actuator is not working, but the car runs fine other than the code it throws. Since the actuator requies a new turbo, I think it might be close to time to do it. I'm at 371,000 miles now and ID Parts has...
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