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https://forums.tdiclub.com/index.php?threads/help-with-dmf-removal.528108/#post-5800456 Had the same thing happen to my 2003 with 245k when I upgraded to a South Bend Stage 2 Daily. I drove the car for 100k prior to that with no signs of failure. Car shifted perfectly fine and no chatter. I...

Installed 11mm/.260's about 3 weeks ago that I got through Burpod and after a not so easy 740 miles I filled up today and netted 51mpg. Previously I was running 10mm/205's, also tuned by Guthrie, with a best mpg of 56.9mpg. Have some minor n75 adjustments and curious what some easier driving on...

At this time, I'm not looking to ship.

Located in Elysburg, PA 17824. Figured I’d see if anyone is interested in an intake, egr cooler/valve and associated pipes off my 03 5spd ALH before I throw them out. All was in working order when removed. Not looking to ship. https://ibb.co/CJmtrNM

There are a few good writeups on vwvortex forum showing the process I used to install Morimoto d2s projectors in a stock housing. Cut the stock reflector to accept a 4"x3" pvc bushing and then jb welded the projector to the bushing and eventually to the reflector. I used hot glue to installed...

Back in 2015 I had the same thing happen, driving along in the summer and all of a sudden I had full heat. I even think I bought an aluminum one from ECS tuning but never installed. I got the pivot and arm aligned/reinstalled and glued a short piece of like 3/4" heater hose underneath with 1/8"...

Started tuning with Burpod last fall and this spring after a new turbo and clutch I think we found a good recipe. I have a rolling hills rural 33 mile commute consisting of mostly 45-55mph back roads with a few stops. The last 8 fill ups have netted a minimum of 54.2mpg hand calculated and my...

Anyone get a response yet?

245k and no sign of failure as far as noise. Clutch slipped on a hard pull 2-3 times, only reason for going SB and I wanted to turn it up more. If I had stayed stock, wouldn’t even have thought about replacing.

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I just had mine out 2 days ago to replace the clutch/flywheel. As mentioned, just tie up the drivers side axle, no need to remove. I used a big zip tie to the sway bar. Removal took me 1.5hrs and fairly easy. I did remove the passenger drive flange to make it easier going back in.

Grinder and cutoff wheel worked. https://ibb.co/fMgH5Wx

Yes, new SB stage 2 daily and 22# smf waiting to go in. I’ll just cut with a grinder to have access to the flywheel bolts.

Found a couple threads on myturbodiesel where others had the same issue. Looks like a big pry bar and if it doesn’t move the 4” grinder and cutoff wheel is coming out.

I’m in the process of replacing the clutch/flywheel on my 2003 Jetta. At the point of removing the dmf but appears the center plate has shifted which doesn’t allow me to get to the flywheel bolts. I tried spinning the center and using a punch as well to get it to rotate but seems pretty solid...

@454k30 how are you making out? Just logged another tank after some small timing tweaks from @burpod and got 53.1mpg

yes stock wheels. I have a set with Michelin premiers for summer and same set with Nokian hakkapeliitta r3 snow tires, both 195/65r15’s. I attribute some of the drop during winter from the snow tires. Most of my driving is back roads, few stops here and there with 45-50mph avg.

Hope you don't mind me commenting on your thread but my experience has been exactly as you described (better than I could). I've also been working with @burpod and hope your quest for "daily drivability" is goes smooth. It is hard to keep your right foot out of it for an entire tank;). I will...

Short update. Car has been running great since cleaning the head, swapping to the PD150 intake and installing new DLC520 injectors. The biggest improvement has been working with @burpod to tune my car. If you are on the fence about getting your car tuned, don't hesitate to reach out to Guthrie...

I recommend getting @burpod to tune your car if you have vcds. I've been working with him now for a little after I swapped injectors and what a difference! MPG increase, car runs super smooth and plenty of power. You would be getting a true custom tune for your car, not just a stage "x" tune.