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Hey gang- searched the forums & haven't quite found my issue per se'- I have a 2000 ALH tdi jetta 5 spd, & recently had a small turbo upgrade & EGR delete. Driving this fall, the temps would barely move on the gauge, & lukewarm heat at best, which makes me think it was never fully closing. I...

Coolant loss / foamy inexpansion bottle- HELP! Hey folks Having a problem with coolant loss in my 2000 tdi jetta; here's the backstory- Had water pump & timing replaced at 200,000 miles; currently has 238k on it now. Previous owner had green coolant in it when I bought it; changed to lite...

hey guys & gals- been driving my 2000 tdi jetta, & I notice a smell in the cabin whenever I drive. It's not really an exhaust smell, but almost more of a faint EGR oily sooty smell coming in. I haven't used the heater so not sure if it's coming in thru the vents or not (next time I drive it I...

Hey gang, just got a 96 tdi passat this summer, & was making funny noises so I had my mechanic look it over. Just now got back to me that it has spun bearings in the crank, etc. Figuring it may cost too much top rebuild (plus lack of tdi mechanics around here). So I may just put another TDI in...

Hey gang thanks for the wonderful forum; been a multi- cummins owner for about 10 yrs & just got my first TDI this month. My passat is surging at idle (just got it running), & was told it was the egr vacuum control switch / valve control switch. Wanted to get some advice on here before I start...