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I have a 2012 Passat that has a leaking oil line. I have been unable to source a braided line to replace it. Anyone have a good source? Thanks.

I need a little help here in Asheville to pair a new key chip to a 2006 Jetta TDI. I have a primitive OBD tool and I am not comfortable trying to write to the computer memory with it. Thanks. Please send a PM if you can help. Tim

All - Continuing to define the noisy IP issue. It is NOT loud at idle, but makes considerable noise when driving under most conditions. When it's under load (rapid accel or going up a steep hill) the noise disappears. It seems to correlate to throttle position, being noisy in a certain range...

And another dead end. I leaned the pump out as far it would go, pusing the top piece as far toward the timing belt as it would go. No joy. Same noise, starts and runs great. I checked my Xtool VAG 401 and at 3k, quantity requested = quantity delivered. So, if the IP is going bad, it is not...

All - new info on this loud IP. It occurs ONLY under light load. When going up a steep hill or under accelleration, the noise ceases. I plan to fiddle with the IP and adjust the IQ using the mechanical bump method. I have already messed with timing with no change in sympoms. The fact that...

I dialed back the startup timing a couple of degrees. No change in symptoms. I now believe the noise is normal for a well used IP. Barring a fault that affects performance, I am going to ignore the symptom and hope it goes another 50k or so. At that point, I plan to perform major maintenance...

After further review.... I saw a post that said an advanced injection timing would be louder than a retarded one. I did adjust the timing a few weeks ago and may have advanced too far. I replaced the alternator pulley as it was making noise and may have masked the noisy IP after I advanced...

All - I tested two configurations to see how air is introduced into the IP. 1. Pull fuel from the tank. Removed the input line to the filter and attached Mighty Vac. Pulled fuel without bubbles regardless of level of vacuum. I conclude that there is no air introduced between the fuel tank...

I got the new T today and swapped it out. I was able to draw fuel without air if I sqeezed the Mighty Vac slowly. That is an improvement over the old T. However, if I squeeze rapidly, air is present in the fuel. The noise I am trying to eliminate is still present. I will try the same vacuum...

BobnOH I had a 2000 Jetta TDI with 400k and it NEVER sounded like this. It is way too loud. But, if I get the bubbles gone, I will drive it until symptoms get worse, like unable to hold injection timing. Anyway, I plugged the return line between the IP and filter. I was able to draw fuel...

Thanks. I will try to test the tee today and will report back. Tim

My 2003 TDI Auto has 315k miles. I have replaced two seals on the IP that were leaking. I have replaced the fuel filter and filled it with Diesel Purge. Engine starts and runs fine after I set the injection timing and adjusted fuel quantity. I have replaced the alternator pulley, tensioner...

RE: limp mode. I have a 2004 Passat with a PD. Still, my experience is relevant. Car would start fine, accellerate, then buck and blow smoke under load and go into limp mode. Turn off and back on and it would run normal and repeat the cycle. Codes were 0209 - underboost and 0101 - MAF. 1...

Greg I have the same issue. I have had so many window problems I can get the panel off in 5 minutes. Where did you search for the motor? Craigslist, salvage yards, foreign parts dealer? Thanks. Tim

I have a 2000 Jetta I bought used 8 years ago. It has 340k. Things have broken through the years, but the only time I was stranded was for blown tires. Original engine, rebuilt auto tranny and rebuilt AC. After market cup holder on dash, new radio and custom mount for my XM receiver. I...

Getting better all the time I live in Asheville and for the most part all kinds are tolerated. You do, however, find pockets of ignorance. Sorry you ran into that. Haywood road is the next target for gentrification. West Asheville is indeed rough, but money is moving that way and it will...

HUH? 10k miles? 10k miles? Uh oh. Is that the standard? I have a 2000 Jetta TDI. I have been changing every 7500 miles. I go to the Valvoline shop in Asheville and pay about $50. The car MUST last another 5 years. I think changing the oil is the most important thing I can do to make...