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Thank you for the tip!

I guess my question was would the door be able to flap if the bushing / pin isn't damaged?

As the title says, starting December 2017 I encountered an issue with my hvac system. I kept hearing a "thud" or a "flap" accompanied with a change in air pressure and a suction noise. I can't remember the exact behavior as it has been some time. I wasn't too worried as from what I remember...

I was wondering if anyone had a vagcom / vcds near addison IL? My 2001 tdi has been struggling to start in the cold weather and blows a ton of smoke upon startup (only in cold weather) and kermatdi (who sold me the engine and turbo requested a vcds emailed to them to help diagnose. Don't know...

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New turbo s7 installed. New southbend stage 2 endurance installed.

Some Updates! All parts have arrived and my mechanic has started the engine swap. Old engine pulled

This is an old thread that I started, however I still own this car. It has served me well, every single day for several years now. It's had it's ups and downs until recently. About a month ago I experienced a run-away diesel. I had to emergency pull over to the side of a very busy road and...

New turbo s7 installed. New southbend stage 2 endurance installed.

Some Updates! All parts have arrived and my mechanic has started the engine swap. Old engine pulled

I managed to find and purchase a brand new ALH engine. This is not a rebuilt engine, rather a surplus engine directly from VW. I am very excited to have an engine with 0 miles and I get to be responsible for all oil changes from day 1. I have also purchased borg warner s7 turbo BOSIO 1019...

I have another thread going in the mk4 general forum where I thanked this forum for helping save my life during a runaway diesel situation. My 2001 jetta ranaway from me while doing close to 50mph on a busy street. After speaking with my mechanic and diagnosing the damage, I need a new engine...

I have finally secured finances to get my jetta back on the road. My mechanic and I are going over required purchases. He is hunting for a replacement engine with as low miles as he can find. I am tasked with looking for a used 17/22 garret turbo. I had always planned on upgrading to the...

Looking to upgrade my stock vnt-15 turbo to an ALH 17/22. Looking to purchase slightly used to save a little from new purchase. I have cash ready and can pay however preferred / agreed upon.

Just heard from the mechanic. Engine is seized and the turbo is blown.

Thank you for the offer, I will consider it depending on the route I end up going. If I end up replacing the engine, it will be done by hands far more qualified than mine.

Yes, I had it removed when I upgraded my intake. I believe this is why I had previously read about runaway diesels in the first place. I was aware that without the ASV that this was a possibility.

Thank you for the tips. Relaying a cautionary tale was part of my reason for posting as it might help someone else in the future. I fully understand your suggestion and will remember it in the future.

Thanks everyone for the kind words. I'll update here when I know more from the mechanic. It's amazing that you don't always realize how attached you are to a car until you're facing losing it. I know it's just a car, but with a 68 mile round trip daily commute to work you grow attached haha

I didn't hear much from my mechanic today so I texted him "jetta's dead right" and he responded "it may be the engine for real" My hopes aren't the highest. I feel I will investigate a full engine swap if needed. I'd rather spend $5k on replacing the engine of my beloved tdi than spend $5k...