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Several have mentioned replacing the N75 valve... has this been done? Sorry if I missed it. Mel

They only need to be replaced if you want your engine to stay HORIZONTAL in the engine bay. d2305 is correct... find a new mechanic! God knows what other shortcuts he'll take. Mel

You should have replaced the MAF sensor in the first place since that was likely the cause of the initial power issues... you'll probably still need to replace it, but I think you created additional problems by taking the injectors out and messing with them in the first place. No offense but...

The Brembo rotors are fine. Don't know much about those ceramic pads though. I've been using the Pagid pads from Impex with the Brembo rotors and it makes for a nice setup... as good or better than OEM. Mel

I have the kit from Harbor Freight to wind back the rear calipers... the tool worked great, but it did take some force and a lot of turns to get new rotors and pads on... I was exhausted. Mel

All good advice. I just replaced the rotors (all four) on my 2000 Golf after 130k miles. Everything was in good order but those guide pins were dry! You do have a good quality impact driver and bit, right? That little countersunk retainer screw can be stubborn. Mel

woohoo! Another successfull o-ring replacement.:D Armed with Jim's and Runonbeer's instructions and pics, and one of Jim's Viton o-rings, I proceeded to Osidak's in North Carolina and he (I helped a little) successfully replaced the o-ring. Great job, Omar! No more leak... everything...

Duh!... well, color me embarrassed.:o Thanks Jim... great procedure write-up. Mel

Runonbeer, Do you or Jim have any pics to go with your procedure? Thanks, Mel

Thanks Jim (and runonbeer), I'm sure this will be very helpful. Mel

I'm not very knowledgeable here Herm, but is it possible it could be a linkage adjustment problem or even something broken in the shift linkage?... I mean external to the tranny? Mel

Thank you sir! We look forward to it. Mel

Thanks Jim, Do you think you might have it up by early next week? Getting ready to have surgery performed on mine and having your info would really be helpful. Thanks again, Mel

I second that... pretty please??:) Mel

Thanks Jim and runonbeer, I've purchased from you (Jim) the new viton o-ring and it will be installed the end of this month. TDI is parked for now, I have another car to drive. It would be great if your "how to" were up sometime in the next couple of weeks. Thanks again, Mel

Thanks gotcha... and good luck! Mel

Lito, Thanks for the heads-up on the pump seal kit above. I've ordered one from Impex. If you're monitoring this thread, do you or corradoTDI (or anyone else) know of a diagram(s) for location of/installation of the seals? Thanks for any info. Mel

The rubber gasket or grommet that goes around the outside of the base of the antenna. Mine rotted and fell apart. Can anyone tell me if replacements are available. They appear to only be cosmetic. I'm not planning to take the antenna off, but I wouldn't mind sliding a new one on if I can...

All these warnings... things progressively getting worse as you're driving the car... yet you keep driving it until the sump's empty/low oil light on. Hmmm... Mel

Thanks, Herm! Mel