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  1. peterdaniel

    Does Malone make a tune for an Automatic?

    yeah yeah I know... am I serious? LOL. Yes I am. My new to me 2003 wagon with only 93K miles is soooooo nice I dont want to convert her just yet since it runs flawlessly But.. it IS an automatic Any suggestions on a malone tune? Does it help enough or is it more a case of sorry, not much you can...
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    Do automatic ALH motors run hotter than manual transmission cars

    my new to me 2003 automatic with 93K miles SEEMS to run hotter as per the scanguage than my manual transmission cars do which are the same years. I believe that they have the same thermostat temp rating Does the heat coming off of the automatic transmission contribute to this? On a hot day...
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    Ok, im at a loss to figure this out ( IP leak)

    Yep did that and even removed the first O ring that i installed to make sure I didnt mess it up. It came out fine. 2nd time I triple checked, lubed it up really well and was super careful and verified in the groove. STILL LEAKS. ughh....
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    Ok, im at a loss to figure this out ( IP leak)

    Its coming from ( or at least thats where its appearing to) from under neath the 4 injector lines on the side.
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    Ok, im at a loss to figure this out ( IP leak)

    tried changing out the big o ring on the side with it in the car. Watched lots of videos. Its not hanging up or caught and I know its in the groove. Still leaks like a sieve from below. Its not the top two seals nor the little bolt in the back.. Matt Phelan says the method of stretching the o...
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    Any gurus in the San Jose area.. getting desperate lol

    Need to find someone closer to me for injection pump reseal, timing belts etc.. Anybody out here in driving distance of San Jose CA?
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    Why do You Still Have Your MK4 TDI?

    I hate them so much I now have 3! all 2003's. 1 sedan 5 speed. 1 wagon 5 speed and 1 93K mile wagon automatic for when I get old and cant shift anymore lol Silver White and Blue. LOVE them then and still do. Everything you could ask for in a car.
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    most common seals that leak on the injection pump?

    Looking at having to replace the seals on my 93K miles 11mm pump 2003 model while its on the car. What are the most common ones that leak?
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    replace temp sender unit.. do I need to burp the cooling system?

    and if so, what is the easiest way? I would think to leave the over flow tank open with the level of coolant a little low to allow for expansion? Thanks Peter
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    is there a trick to getting the coolant sensor back in with the retaining clip?

    figured it out.. The clip goes in from underneath.
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    is there a trick to getting the coolant sensor back in with the retaining clip?

    looks pretty straightforward ( which is my first red flag, lol ). Cant for the life of me, get that clip back in! ***?
  12. peterdaniel

    So a little monster chewed my transmission harness..

    stupid possum chewed through a couple of cables on the O1M transmission. The main cable that goes to a pin connector has 11 wires going though it. I got another one and in the process of melding them together I noticed that two wires are the same color ( light tan ). The wires internally...
  13. peterdaniel

    looking for a full PD150 set up including intake pipe

    Hello all, would like to find a full PD150 manifold intake with intake pipe for my next set up. Can anyone help me out? Thanks! peter
  14. peterdaniel

    1996 B4V white 160K miles ZERO rust

    https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1075002830433182
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    Any idea where I can get an OEM or functional aftermarket Waste Gate valve for 1996?

    Title asks it all I believe these are NLA.. Anybody know of a resource for them or an acceptable substitute? Thanks peter
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    How to check originality of the cluster in a B4V TDi?

    Where are those two screws and how do I get to see them? I wanna say its at the top of the cluster but i cant remember. As far is it being a nice car.. . Welll.... I dunno.. The car fax shows it being up in Bellingham WA around 2008.. so a small red flag.. Mileage at least is consistent on...
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    Test to see if cluster has been tampered or changed

    I was thinking that there is something to do with the paint marks on the cluster screws and there is an easy way of looking at them?
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    Test to see if cluster has been tampered or changed

    long ago, I learned a simple procedure that would quickly determine if the cluster has been tampered with or changed out on a 96-97 B4 Can anyone show me or tell me in detail what that entails again? Much thanks Peter
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    How to check originality of the cluster in a B4V TDi?

    Whats the procedure? Anyone have pictures they can post? Thanks. Peter
  20. peterdaniel

    2013 JSW White 6 spd manual.. 61K miles black interior NO SUNROOF...

    Warranty for the "fix" good until January 2028 or 114K miles verifiable on vwdiesellookup.com. VIN. 3VWML7AJ8DM674129 61xxx miles as of this writing Candy white exterior Black interior 6 speed manual NO sunroof Mint condition Oregon/California TDi its whole life 2nd owner $16,900 or best...
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