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Resurrecting this thread again. The left front wheel bearing that I replaced in 2011 with 185,000 miles on it, is now worn out and loose at 433,000. I guess if it lasted nearly 250,000 miles, I got my money's worth from it. Interestingly the original right front wheel bearing is still fine after...

A couple of edits for shops in Colorado Springs, Colorado... German Motorsports has changed ownership and is now called: Eiferd's German Motorsports 520 South 8th Street Colorado Springs, CO. (719) 632-0664 Import And Domestic Car Repair | Eiferd's German Motorsport | Colorado Springs...

Someone recommended I give this a try, for my wintertime cold starting issues at high altitude (8500 feet). I now add a 4oz bottle at each fill up and haven't had any further starting issues during cold weather!! Opti-Lube Winter Anti-gel Diesel Fuel Additive: 4oz 8 Pack, Treats up to 16...

Just used this method for flushing the steering system on my '04 Jetta and it worked like a champ!! First time it's been flushed with 423K on the clock and the original fluid looked very dirty.... I used the CHF 11S fluid and knew I was done when I was getting transparent green fluid out of the...

My '04 Jetta (BEW) has 422,000 on it and still looks like a fairly new car!! Now that we're retired, it doesn't commute 150 miles a day anymore!! :)

I'm SO glad to have stumbled on this old post during a search!!! I'm at my wit's end with my 2004 Jetta TDI (BEW engine). Ever since moving to the mountains above Colorado Springs last Fall (@ 8500 feet) I've experienced hard starting & stalling after sitting overnight..... It'll eventually...

Thanks for the part number for the grommet!! I replaced my camshaft position sensor this afternoon and the grommet came out in three pieces!!! I know I saw a new one listed somewhere when I was searching for a new sensor..... Just don't remember which supplier had it. Thanks again!!

I too am glad I found this post. I've had hard starting issues after the car sits overnight..... I first noticed the lift pump was not working at all, so I replaced it. Still hard starting after sitting. Once I get it running, after about 15 seconds it runs perfectly, and will start up just fine...

I removed and cleaned the EGR Valve on my 2004 Jetta BEW today. It has 421,000 highway miles on it and had never been cleaned before!! I was expecting the worst but the intake and ASV didn't look bad at all. A couple of loose pieces in the intake where the EGR Valve goes, so I stuck the hose of...

I'd like to remove and clean the intake and EGR on my 2004 BEW. I saw a procedure with photos for the ALH engine somewhere... Is there a step by step guide with photos somewhere for the BEW engine as well??? I don't want to screw this up or break anything!!

My 2004 BEW currently has 421K of mostly highway miles on it. Has never had a single issue with the turbo.

Thanks for posting that video, JETahh!!! I'm pretty confident I can now remove the assembly without breaking the fuel line fittings. BTW, I searched online for Boraparts and was redirected to Cascade German, who have a replacement VDO unit for $199!! Arrived quickly too!! Just need to run the...

Before I retired in September, I was commuting 150 miles round trip per day, five days a week. I was putting 3000 miles per month on the '04 Jetta TDI. It now has 420,000 miles on it and still looks, feels and drives like a fairly new car. The original in tank fuel lift pump is dead and I'm...

Excellent post, I've read all thirteen pages of it!!! For the past two months, I've noticed my '04 Jetta is cranking a bit longer before starting.. I initially thought it might be a glow plug issue, but after reading this post, I was pretty certain that I have a failed lift pump. With 420,000...

2004 Jetta TDI BEW engine with the 5-speed automatic transmission. When starting out with a "cold" transmission, it fails to shift into second gear.... Once it warms up a bit, it will shift HARD into second gear at a very high RPM. When it reaches normal operating temp, it shifts smoothly and...

Good news!!! Took it out for a short drive last night (even though it isn't registered yet!!). As Seatman predicted, as soon as I hit 20 MPH, the ABS light went off and STAYED off!!! Can't thank you guys enough!!! :) Bill

Yes, battery is fully charged now.... I installed a brand new battery. I'll take it for a short drive down the road to see if the ABS light goes off... If not, I'll check the wiring to the front wheels. As mentioned previously, I have an inexpensive code reader that only does engine codes... not...

Ok, so here is what happened to me.... I was putting the 2004 Jetta on a tow-dolly to tow it home. Because the battery was low, I left the Jetta running for a few minutes while I moved the tow-dolly. When I went to shut it off, I saw the ABS light on. I'm assuming it tripped when the rear wheels...

I'm LOVIN' it!!!! This post is absolutely awesome!!! Thanks so much to Scurvy and everyone who contributed to it!!! My '04 Jetta had the classic whine from a bad wheel bearing... I initially thought it would be too difficult to do myself..... Then I read all 17 pages of this post and made...