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Using the car/inverter does have its merits. Lost power for a week several years ago. Neighbor's oxygen generator unit required electricity 24X7. The medical solution was to transport him out of the area. This was difficult and expensive given the conditions and damage. The solution I used...

The Eco Plus is a good LRR tire unless it is loaded. Handling is terrible with a heavy load. Because I am cheap, and I bought a set of four, I ended using the Eco Plus on the front and some Nokian Entire load index 95 on the rear. If you are not loading the car down the Eco Plus is a good...

I had the same issue. It turned out that the radiator was leaking where the metal insert fitting was inserted in the plastic. Replaced the OEM radiator with aftermarket.

I have been using the 5W40 product for 80K. Seems ok with oil analysis. Adding 1 quart of 20W50 seems to reduce fuel mileage. Have you noticed this?

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Please check shipping costs to zip code 21713. Thanks

Be careful with the refill. The transmission is not mounted the way the design engineers wanted it... Slanted 15 degrees if I remember correctly... To refill it correctly, you have to remove speedometer and fill through that opening a precise amount. You need to look up the TSB in order to get...

If it is vibration in the drive line, it sounds like the dual mass flywheel is failing.

Looking for an EGR valve for a 2001 Golf.

Looks like you are informed and ready to present your case to VW. I believe that you will prevail. Keep us updated, and remember 50K down the road you will have to have a better fix. It's called single mass flywheel.

Did you check the dual mass flywheel for rotational movement? I suspect that was worn. I went through the whole hard to get a smooth start, to vibration under load, to horrific noise at idle. The time from vibration under load to noisy idle was not that long, although I was doing a lot of...

Did the dual mass flywheel fail, or did you loose the clutch?

Yes, I agree to the extent that if you determine that the sachs clutch is installed then you are covered under the TSB as well as the power train warranty. When you are looking through the small inspection plate, you may see a lot of greasy black rubber from the dual mass flywheel if it is...

If you continue to drive it as it is, the dual mass flywheel will continue to fall apart. It will get to the point that you will have a lot of noise and vibration at idle that can only be caused by the dual mass flywheel. Yes you run the risk, although small, the you might ruin the engine...

Get your manual out and read what is covered under the power train warranty. You will find that the dual mass flywheel is covered 100%. It does not matter who made the device or how the vehicle was driven. It is covered. Tell them it is bad and needs to be replaced. It does not matter that...

Be persistent and have VW replace the Dual Mass Flywheel under the power train warranty. The service manager may consider it a wear item but that is not what the owners manual states. Just take the manual in and show him that the flywheel is covered under the power train warranty. When they...

You can count me in if Sunday is an option.

Well GEICO will cover the failed DMF and clutch. Thanks MARK 1 VW for your due diligence.

I have babied my car to 82K. Dual Mass flywheel failed as I coasted up to the traffic light. I get to argue with GEICO's mechanical breakdown insurance adjuster about the flywheel not being a normal wear item. Wish me luck.

I have a set of 4 16" steel wheels that I will be ready to sell before next winter. I am still wearing down the OEM rubber! Check back with me later this year.