06 Jetta "Needs a Turbo" Project?

[borninabus]

going to check out a DSG 06 BRM as a potential first car for my daughter this weekend. seller claims it "just" needs a turbo & serpentine belt. might be getting close to 200k miles, unsure right now. with that kind of mileage, it's possible that the turbo just failed, but i have my doubts. i've done my research on these and i understand some of the common issues and i'm no dummy when it comes inspecting a vehicle in this state.

the car is available to me for a song and it is very tempting. i'm willing to dump some $$$ into the repairs, but obviously don't want to get burned. the car is so cheap that even if it needs a valve job, it could still be a worthwhile investment. i'm going to get a battery in it to at least power it up & verify mileage. i will NOT attempt to start it and may not even be able to do a compression test.

some starter questions:
how much should i expect to pay for a cam/rebuilt head from someone like franko6?
IF the DSG was properly serviced, how much life does it have left @ approx 200k?
do these cars also suffer from broken serpentine belt = possible TB damage?

thanks!

 

[sptsailing]

If there is a TDI guru near enough to you to work on it whenever it needs attention, which will be frequently, by all means have that person check it out for you. If there is no such person nearby and neither you nor your daughter plan on become a good VW mechanic, this is not the car for you. In answer to the other question, a broken serpentine belt will not normally damage anything else. A broken timing belt will damage a lot.

 

[borninabus]

thanks, sptsailing. i appreciate your reply and words of caution. i may want to employ the services of a guru if it needs the head done, but anything short of that i can handle. i will be doing the inspection on the car and looking very closely at how much damage the blown turbo has done and at what potentially caused its failure.

unfortunately, it's kind of a friend-of-a-friend--get this car out of my backyard--situation and i won't be doing things like pulling the valve cover off until after i (potentially) buy it. this would be my first major repairs on a newer VW, but being "borninabus", i'm no stranger to turning wrenches.

 

[relumalutan]

Got my 06 Jetta TDI DSG when it had 123k miles. I'm pretty sure that it did not have a DSG service done before. Since then I have done the service myself every 40k miles and it still running strong at 298k miles.
You will need to keep an eye on the dual mass flywheel (common failure, $400 in parts alone), the suspension might need a refresh, how are the brakes and the cv booth covers? Repair costs can pile up fast...
A camshaft kit from Franko6 is $1,345:

Camshaft Kit, BRM Franko6 Stage II – Cascade German Parts

www.cascadegerman.com

I'm not sure about the rebuilt head.
When was the timing belt last replaced? That's another $200 in parts:

Deluxe BRM Timing Belt Kit for 2005.5 & 2006 Jetta TDI (MK5 chassis)

yes, in stock For the North American market, the "BRM" engine was used starting in mid-2005 (late 2005) and all 2006-2007 MK5 Jetta TDI. This is the newer body style Jetta pictured to the left. The 7th and 8th digits of all MK5 Jetta TDI VINs are 1K. Our 2006 Jetta TDI timing belt kit is the...

dieselgeek.com

 

[Tdijarhead]

If the serpentine belt broke and I assume that is why it needs a new one, they rarely just snap like you cut it. Typically what happens is they turn into spaghetti like strands and can often get sucked under the timing belt cover winding around the crank shaft pulley and throwing the timing off, causing the valves to hit the pistons.

If you buy this I would figure on replacing the entire head, you may not have to, maybe just a cam but I would assume going in that it would need the whole head.

If you need the entire head call Franko6.

Needing a turbo, may be nothing more than a bad actuator or a leaky vacuum line.

 

[borninabus]

If you need the entire head call Franko6.

Needing a turbo, may be nothing more than a bad actuator or a leaky vacuum line.

if the timing belt is broken, then calling frank would be the plan.

good point on the mis-diagnosed failed turbo. i hadn't even thought about other causes.

 

[borninabus]

so i was able go get a look at this car over the weekend and it's a go!
no horrific exploded turbo. just a loose shaft. i was happy to find out that it drove to where it is parked. it has about 40k on the timing belt that is 3 years old. overall, it's in great shape for a car with almost 200k on the clock, which to me says that it's been well cared for. so the unknowns are the cam & DSG.

am i correct in assuming that with the shifter layed out as such: PRNDS with the slappy shift over to the right that this car has the DSG trans?

obviously, i can get a look @ the cam once the car is in my possession.

just really stoked it turned out to not be as big of a mess as it could have been. if the stars align for me, i could be into this car for just about $2500 which is total insanity in today's market!

 

[borninabus]

guess i'll be seeing you guys around

 

[Rx7145]

Do some research before buying a new turbo there’s a European spec turbo you can buy that gives you like 20% more horsepower.

 

[borninabus]

so i now have the car in my possession. haven't had time to do anything other than put a battery charger on it and scan the codes and they are as follows. it was dead when i got it and was on the charger when i scanned it. i suspect that accounts for many of the voltage codes. i was told that the turbo is blown and that it needs a new A/C compressor. any insight from someone who takes a look at the codes is welcome.

Chassis Type: 1K (1K0)
Scan: 01 02 03 08 09 0F 15 16 17 19 25 42 44 46 52 56 62 72 7D

VIN: 3VWRT71K66M831xxx Mileage: 355930km-221164miles

00-Steering Angle Sensor -- Status: OK 0000
01-Engine -- Status: Malfunction 0010
02-Auto Trans -- Status: Malfunction 0010
03-ABS Brakes -- Status: Malfunction 0010
08-Auto HVAC -- Status: Malfunction 0010
09-Cent. Elect. -- Status: Malfunction 0010
0F-Digital Radio -- Status: Malfunction 0010
15-Airbags -- Status: Malfunction 0010
16-Steering wheel -- Status: Malfunction 0010
17-Instruments -- Status: Malfunction 0010
19-CAN Gateway -- Status: Malfunction 0010
25-Immobilizer -- Status: Malfunction 0010
42-Door Elect, Driver -- Status: Malfunction 0010
44-Steering Assist -- Status: Malfunction 0010
46-Central Conv. -- Status: Malfunction 0010
52-Door Elect, Pass. -- Status: Malfunction 0010
56-Radio -- Status: Cannot be reached 1100
62-Door, Rear Left -- Status: Malfunction 0010
72-Door, Rear Right -- Status: Malfunction 0010
7D-Aux. Heat -- Status: OK 0000
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Address 01: Engine Labels: 038-906-016-BEW.lbl
Part No SW: 03G 906 016 AC HW: 028 101 223 9
Component: R4 1,9L EDC G000DG 7551
Revision: --H02--- Serial number: VWZ7Z0F3674337
Coding: 0050078
Shop #: WSC 00066 000 00000
VCID: 6491A903025B0A6B239-8030
VINID: 0E69E290705B1867480C11851CC5F7C03B

5 Faults Found:
000665 - Boost Pressure Regulation
P0299 - 000 - Control Range Not Reached
Freeze Frame:
Fault Status: 01110000
Fault Priority: 0
Fault Frequency: 1
Reset counter: 255
Mileage: 355931 km
Time Indication: 0
Date: 2000.00.00
Time: 09:15:53

Freeze Frame:
RPM: 2583 /min
Speed: 33.0 km/h
Load: 100.0 %
Voltage: 13.91 V
Bin. Bits: 00001000
Absolute Pres.: 1897.2 mbar
Absolute Pres.: 683.4 mbar

000305 - Oxygen (Lambda) Sensor B1 S1
P0131 - 000 - Signal too Low - Intermittent
Freeze Frame:
Fault Status: 00100000
Fault Priority: 0
Fault Frequency: 1
Reset counter: 255
Mileage: 355932 km
Time Indication: 0
Date: 2000.00.00
Time: 09:17:14

Freeze Frame:
RPM: 2394 /min
Speed: 30.0 km/h
Load: 100.0 %
Mass Air / Rev.: 265.0 mg/str
(no units): 0.20
(no units): 0.0
Bin. Bits: 10001001

005269 - Switch-Over Valve for EGR Cooler (N345)
P1495 - 000 - Open or Short to Ground - Intermittent
Freeze Frame:
Fault Status: 00100000
Fault Priority: 0
Fault Frequency: 1
Reset counter: 255
Time Indication: 0

Freeze Frame:
RPM: 0 /min
Speed: 0.0 km/h
Load: 0.0 %
Voltage: 11.10 V
Bin. Bits: 00001000
Mass Air / Rev.: 855.0 mg/str
Mass Air / Rev.: 0.0 mg/str

001026 - EGR System
P0402 - 000 - Excessive Flow
Freeze Frame:
Fault Status: 01110000
Fault Priority: 0
Fault Frequency: 1
Reset counter: 255
Mileage: 355933 km
Time Indication: 0
Date: 2000.00.00
Time: 00:00:52

Freeze Frame:
RPM: 1302 /min
Speed: 10.0 km/h
Load: 19.2 %
Duty Cycle: 100.6 %
Duty Cycle: 95.1 %
Mass Air / Rev.: 290.0 mg/str
Mass Air / Rev.: 10.0 mg/str

005712 - Powertrain Data Bus
P1650 - 000 - Missing Message from Instrument Cluster - Intermittent
Freeze Frame:
Fault Status: 00100000
Fault Priority: 0
Fault Frequency: 1
Reset counter: 255
Mileage: 0 km
Time Indication: 0

Freeze Frame:
RPM: 0 /min
Speed: 0.0 km/h
Load: 0.0 %
Voltage: 11.32 V
Bin. Bits: 00001000
Torque: 122.0 Nm
Torque: 107.4 Nm

Readiness: 1 1 0 0 0

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Address 02: Auto Trans Labels: 02E-927-770.clb
Part No SW: 02E 300 043 HW: 02E 927 770 AE
Component: GSG DSG 070 1126
Revision: 04507000 Serial number: 00000603130270
Coding: 0000020
Shop #: WSC 00066 000 00000
VCID: 51FF70D76DE98FC378F-8004

3 Faults Found:
28775 - No Communication with Gear Selector Module
U0103 - 004 - - Intermittent
Freeze Frame:
Fault Status: 00100100
Fault Priority: 0
Fault Frequency: 255
Reset counter: 0
Mileage: 0 km
Time Indication: 0

18270 - Powertrain Data Bus
P1862 - 000 - Missing Message from Instrument Cluster - Intermittent
Freeze Frame:
Fault Status: 00100000
Fault Priority: 0
Fault Frequency: 255
Reset counter: 40
Mileage: 0 km
Time Indication: 0

16947 - System Voltage
P0563 - 000 - Too High - Intermittent
Freeze Frame:
Fault Status: 00100000
Fault Priority: 0
Fault Frequency: 255
Reset counter: 40
Mileage: 355933 km
Time Indication: 0


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Address 03: ABS Brakes Labels: 1K0-907-379-MK60-F.lbl
Part No SW: 1K0 907 379 AA HW: 1K0 907 379 AA
Component: ESP FRONT MK60 0102
Revision: 00H13001
Coding: 0021122
Shop #: WSC 00066 000 00000
VCID: 71BFD057CDA9AFC358F-8024

2 Faults Found:
00668 - Supply Voltage Terminal 30
002 - Lower Limit Exceeded - Intermittent
00668 - Supply Voltage Terminal 30
001 - Upper Limit Exceeded - Intermittent

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Address 08: Auto HVAC Labels: 1K0-820-047.lbl
Part No: 1K0 820 047 EB
Component: Climatic PQ35 090 0505
Shop #: WSC 00000 000 00000
VCID: 6889BD33FE736E0B0F1-803C

1 Fault Found:
00532 - Supply Voltage B+
001 - Upper Limit Exceeded - Intermittent

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Address 09: Cent. Elect. Labels:. 3C0-937-049-23-M.lbl
Part No SW: 3C0 937 049 D HW: 3C0 937 049 D
Component: Bordnetz-SG H37 1002
Revision: 00H37000 Serial number: 00000000330268
Coding: 14010E234004150000140000001400000008730B5C
Shop #: WSC 22232 444 85641
VCID: 2A0D073B20FF9C1BD95-807E

Subsystem 1 - Part No: 1K1 955 119 C Labels: 1KX-955-119.CLB
Component: Wischer VW350 013 0402
Coding: 00063445
Shop #: WSC 22232

6 Faults Found:
01497 - Bulb for Blinkers; Front Right (M7)
012 - Electrical Fault in Circuit - Intermittent
Freeze Frame:
Fault Status: 00101100
Fault Priority: 2
Fault Frequency: 1
Reset counter: 81
Mileage: 355573 km
Time Indication: 0

Freeze Frame:
ON
Voltage: 12.35 V
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
ON

02394 - Parking Light Left Front (M1)
012 - Electrical Fault in Circuit
Freeze Frame:
Fault Status: 01101100
Fault Priority: 2
Fault Frequency: 118
Reset counter: 53
Mileage: 337906 km
Time Indication: 0

Freeze Frame:
ON
Voltage: 14.80 V
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF

00532 - Supply Voltage B+
001 - Upper Limit Exceeded - Intermittent
Freeze Frame:
Fault Status: 00100001
Fault Priority: 2
Fault Frequency: 1
Reset counter: 93
Mileage: 355933 km
Time Indication: 0

Freeze Frame:
OFF
Voltage: 17.75 V
OFF
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF

00532 - Supply Voltage B+
002 - Lower Limit Exceeded - Intermittent
Freeze Frame:
Fault Status: 00100010
Fault Priority: 2
Fault Frequency: 2
Reset counter: 93
Mileage: 355933 km
Time Indication: 0

Freeze Frame:
OFF
Voltage: 6.15 V
OFF
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF

00447 - Function Limitation due to Over-Voltage
001 - Upper Limit Exceeded - Intermittent
Freeze Frame:
Fault Status: 00100001
Fault Priority: 4
Fault Frequency: 1
Reset counter: 93
Mileage: 355933 km
Time Indication: 0

Freeze Frame:
ON
Voltage: 17.15 V
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF

00446 - Function Limitation due to Under-Voltage
002 - Lower Limit Exceeded - Intermittent
Freeze Frame:
Fault Status: 00100010
Fault Priority: 4
Fault Frequency: 4
Reset counter: 93
Mileage: 0 km
Time Indication: 0

Freeze Frame:
OFF
Voltage: 5.00 V
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF


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Address 0F: Digital Radio Labels: 8E0-035-593-SIR.lbl
Part No SW: 8E0 035 593 D HW: 8E0 035 593 D
Component: SDAR SIRIUS H03 0060
Revision: 00000000 Serial number: AUZ4Z7F1026144
Shop #: WSC 00000 000 00000
VCID: 2A0D073B20FF9C1BD95-807E

3 Faults Found:
00532 - Supply Voltage B+
001 - Upper Limit Exceeded - Intermittent
Freeze Frame:
Fault Status: 00100001
Fault Priority: 7
Fault Frequency: 1
Reset counter: 93
Mileage: 355933 km
Time Indication: 0
Date: 2000.00.00
Time: 00:10:58

Freeze Frame:
Voltage: 18.50 V

02635 - Tuner Not Enabled/Activated
000 - -
Freeze Frame:
Fault Status: 01100000
Fault Priority: 7
Fault Frequency: 1
Reset counter: 53
Mileage: 355933 km
Time Indication: 0

01304 - Radio
008 - Implausible Signal
Freeze Frame:
Fault Status: 01101000
Fault Priority: 5
Fault Frequency: 1
Reset counter: 53
Mileage: 355933 km
Time Indication: 0
Date: 2000.00.00
Time: 01:09:21


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Address 15: Airbags Labels: 1K0-909-605.lbl
Part No SW: 1K0 909 605 P HW: 1K0 909 605 P
Component: 39 AIRBAG VW8R 032 7900
Revision: 03032000 Serial number: 0038FD05EJ5$
Coding: 0013113
Shop #: WSC 00066 000 00000
VCID: 392F2877D5592783A0F-806C

Subsystem 1 - Part No: 1K0 959 339 E
Component: BF-Gewichtsens. 006 0005

Subsystem 2 - Serial number: 6332MSME10413C462

Subsystem 3 - Serial number: 6342MSME0E37355CL

Subsystem 4 - Serial number: 6351HSME094D1D108

Subsystem 5 - Serial number: 6361HSME09525602/

Subsystem 6 - Serial number: 63727SME095E18030

Subsystem 7 - Serial number: 63827SME0957406C4

2 Faults Found:
00532 - Supply Voltage B+
002 - Lower Limit Exceeded - Intermittent - MIL ON
00532 - Supply Voltage B+
001 - Upper Limit Exceeded - Intermittent - MIL ON

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Address 16: Steering wheel Labels: 1K0-953-549-MY8.lbl
Part No SW: 1K0 953 549 AH HW: 1K0 953 549 AH
Component: J0527 034 0070
Coding: 0010021
Shop #: WSC 00066 000 00000
VCID: 78A9ED73AED3FE8B9F1-802C

2 Faults Found:
00446 - Function Limitation due to Under-Voltage
015 - Cannot Be Tested at this Time - MIL ON
00446 - Function Limitation due to Under-Voltage
002 - Lower Limit Exceeded - Intermittent

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Address 17: Instruments Labels: 1K0-920-xxx-17.lbl
Part No: 1K0 920 953 D
Component: KOMBIINSTRUMENT 3HL 4312
Coding: 0023203
Shop #: WSC 22753 067 57207
VCID: 2C0101232A0B822B2B9-8078

4 Faults Found:
01309 - Power Steering Control Module (J500)
004 - No Signal/Communication - Intermittent
01314 - Engine Control Module
004 - No Signal/Communication - Intermittent
01315 - Transmission Control Module
004 - No Signal/Communication - Intermittent
01316 - ABS Control Module
004 - No Signal/Communication - Intermittent

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Address 19: CAN Gateway Labels:. 1K0-907-530-V1.clb
Part No SW: 1K0 907 530 F HW: 1K0 907 951
Component: Gateway H10 0120
Revision: H10 Serial number: 28001063150319
Coding: 3F3F0B60071002
Shop #: WSC 00066 000 00000
VCID: 2A0D073B20FF9C1BD95-807E

3 Faults Found:
01304 - Radio
004 - No Signal/Communication
Freeze Frame:
Fault Status: 01100100
Fault Priority: 2
Fault Frequency: 254
Reset counter: 53
Mileage: 312717 km
Time Indication: 0
Date: 2000.00.00
Time: 18:26:58

01305 - Databus for Infotainment
004 - No Signal/Communication - Intermittent
Freeze Frame:
Fault Status: 00100100
Fault Priority: 1
Fault Frequency: 1
Reset counter: 93
Time Indication: 15

00532 - Supply Voltage B+
001 - Upper Limit Exceeded
Freeze Frame:
Fault Status: 01100001
Fault Priority: 3
Fault Frequency: 1
Reset counter: 53
Mileage: 355933 km
Time Indication: 0
Date: 2000.00.00
Time: 00:20:01


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Address 25: Immobilizer Labels: 1K0-920-xxx-25.clb
Part No: 1K0 920 953 D
Component: IMMO 3HL 4312
Shop #: WSC 00000 000 00000
VCID: 2C0101232A0B822B2B9-8078

1 Fault Found:
01176 - Key
008 - Implausible Signal - Intermittent

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Address 42: Door Elect, Driver Labels: 1K0-959-701-MIN2.lbl
Part No: 1K0 959 701 K
Component: Tuer-SG 024 2377
Coding: 0001269
Shop #: WSC 00066 000 00000
VCID: 3635234BE447C8FB4DD-8062

3 Faults Found:
01811 - Supply Voltage for Door Controller; Drivers Side (J386)
002 - Lower Limit Exceeded - Intermittent
01811 - Supply Voltage for Door Controller; Drivers Side (J386)
001 - Upper Limit Exceeded - Intermittent
00109 - Left Mirror Turn Signal Lamp (L131)
012 - Electrical Fault in Circuit - Intermittent

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Address 44: Steering Assist Labels: 1Kx-909-144-G2V3.clb
Part No: 1K1 909 144 L
Component: EPS_ZFLS Kl.070 H07 1806
Shop #: WSC 02069 000 90108
VCID: 34311943F23BDAEB739-8060

1 Fault Found:
00778 - Steering Angle Sensor (G85)
000 - -

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Address 46: Central Conv. Labels:. 1K0-959-433-MIN.clb
Part No: 1K0 959 433 AF
Component: KSG 0401
Coding: 137803281B09058F880F048051A0
Shop #: WSC 00066 000 00000
VCID: 74B1D943B2BB9AEBB39-8020

Subsystem 1 - Component: Sounder n.mounted

Subsystem 2 - Component: NGS n.mounted

Subsystem 3 - Component: IRUE n.mounted

4 Faults Found:
00466 - Control Module for Steering Column Electronics (J527)
004 - No Signal/Communication - Intermittent
00668 - Supply Voltage Terminal 30
001 - Upper Limit Exceeded - Intermittent
00668 - Supply Voltage Terminal 30
002 - Lower Limit Exceeded - Intermittent
01134 - Alarm Horn (H12)
012 - Electrical Fault in Circuit - Intermittent

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Address 52: Door Elect, Pass. Labels: 1K0-959-702-MIN2.lbl
Part No: 1K0 959 702 K
Component: Tuer-SG 024 2377
Coding: 0001269
Shop #: WSC 00066 000 00000
VCID: 372B2E4FE34D31F356B-8062

3 Faults Found:
01812 - Supply Voltage for Door Controller; Pass. Side (J387)
002 - Lower Limit Exceeded - Intermittent
01812 - Supply Voltage for Door Controller; Pass. Side (J387)
001 - Upper Limit Exceeded - Intermittent
00110 - Right Mirror Turn Signal Lamp (L132)
012 - Electrical Fault in Circuit - Intermittent

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Address 56: Radio
Cannot be reached

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Address 62: Door, Rear Left Labels: 1K0-959-703-GEN2.lbl
Part No: 1K0 959 703 D
Component: Tuer-SG 021 2434
Coding: 0000144
Shop #: WSC 00066 000 00000
VCID: 313F10570D29EFC318F-8064

2 Faults Found:
01813 - Supply Voltage for Door Controller; Rear Left (J388)
002 - Lower Limit Exceeded - Intermittent
01813 - Supply Voltage for Door Controller; Rear Left (J388)
001 - Upper Limit Exceeded - Intermittent

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Address 72: Door, Rear Right Labels: 1K0-959-704-GEN2.lbl
Part No: 1K0 959 704 D
Component: Tuer-SG 021 2434
Coding: 0000144
Shop #: WSC 00066 000 00000
VCID: 323D1F5B082FD4DB615-8066

2 Faults Found:
01814 - Supply Voltage for Door Controller; Rear Right (J389)
002 - Lower Limit Exceeded - Intermittent
01814 - Supply Voltage for Door Controller; Rear Right (J389)
001 - Upper Limit Exceeded - Intermittent

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Address 7D: Aux. Heat Labels: 1K0-963-235.lbl
Part No SW: 1K0 963 235 E HW: 1K0 963 235 E
Component: PTC-Element 0404
Revision: 00800000 Serial number:
Shop #: WSC 00000 000 00000
VCID: 2D070C2711118B233C7-8078

No fault code found.

End----(Elapsed Time: 01:21, VBatt start/end: 10.1V/10.0V. VIgn 10.0V)-----

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Address 46,1K0 959 433 AF,recoded (Long Coding),from,137803281B09058F880F048051A0,to,1AF803283B09058F880F048051A0,(00066/000/00000),
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Address 09,3C0 937 049 D,recoded (Long Coding),from,14010E234004150000140000001400000008730B5C,to,14010E234004150000140000001400000009730B5C,(22232/444/85641),

mileage is a little higher than i expected, but still in the acceptable range. the serpentine belt is not broken and the timing belt still has 50K of life in it. hell, the tires are only two years old and have a bunch of life left! i'm in contact with XMan in regards to a PD140 turbo. nest on the list will be to get a look at the compressor wheel and cam to see what i'm in for, but overall am i very pleased with my purchase.

 

[Tdijarhead]

Get the battery fully charged or replaced, start it clear the codes and see what comes back. If the turbo is toast it may have dumped oil into the boost hoses, before you start it if you haven’t already, drain any oil from the lower hoses and intercooler.

 

[borninabus]

thanks for the tip on oil in the lower pipes.
wouldn't want a runaway on the first start!

 

[Mozambiquer]

Fwiw I just installed a franko6 cam in my brother in law's brm. It cost about $1200 for the full kit and it didn't have any needed pieces missing. I was impressed with it.

 

[borninabus]

so i dropped the car off @ my local guru with the following items in the passenger seat/floorboard:
xman hybrid PD140 turbo w/ oil feed & gasket kit
brand new VAG battery
a/c compressor i pulled out of a junkyard.

they have it running and controlling the neighborhood mosquito population as of yesterday. unfortunately, it's going to need a DMF. it seemed to shift well though--which is good. the cam is going to need to be changed when its TB time. plan as of now is to get it roadworthy--all fluids, DMF, A/C working--throw the DSG & appropriate tune for the xman on it and log some miles myself before turning it over to my daughter in july. it's also gonna need an aluminum skid plate and some suspension work that i can handle myself.

i can't really say enough good things about autobahn motorwerks here in PHX. they have been great to deal with and are super knowledgeable when it comes to all things TDI & VAG. they are only about a 15 minute drive for me, but if they were hours away it would still be worth it. highly recommend them to anyone in the area.

 

[borninabus]

well...thought i'd better catch you all up since you've been waiting so patiently.
once the car was running, i was not happy with the fact that it was "rolling coal" on hard acceleration. upon further discussion with the guys @ autobahn, we decided to replace the cam. at this same time i stumbled across a classified ad here for a set of koni reds and a cam--all lightly used. scored them for $400 shipped! thanks brian!

new timing belt and cam installed and after working with malone on a custom stage 3 tune, this thing really gets up and goes! i set the torsion value @ -3.7 and that really woke it up. it is every bit as quick as my JSW, which is pretty awesome!

what is not so awesome is the oil consumption....it's been through an entire 5qt jug in just over 10k miles. it doesn't smoke when running, only a pretty healthy white cloud that clears right away on most starts. i'm going to give it the diesel purge straight up and then also some BG EPR oil treatment to see if i can free up anything that might be gummed up from sitting, but my hopes are not high. most likely, i am looking @ worn/broken rings or bad valve guide seals but i'll cross that bridge when i get there.