ckdenman
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2003 VW Jetta TDI (NOT RUNNING)
Transmission: 5 spd manual
Mileage: 109,461
Color: Alaskan Green
Sun Roof
Location: Monticello, ME
Clear title
Price: $2,500
Pictures are here
Problems:
The car stalled while I was warming it up on 11/2/10 and now sounds funny when it turns over. My guess - stripped timing belt that I never replaced. I took it on a 5 hour trip 10/30, so it hasn’t been sitting.
Turbo not engaging:
Took it to the dealer a couple years ago who said the turbo was ‘binding’ and they could free it up. That worked but didn’t last long. Turbo was replaced 3/2009 by a VW shop ($2,000), but it has stopped working again. My theory is that the actuator sticks, but they say you have to replace the whole turbo. Scanner shows P0299: Unidentified Fuel and Air Metering Error.
Glow Plugs:
I ‘twisted’ the #1 glow plug replacing it a couple years ago and was sick to my stomach for 3 days. But it was seated tightly and worked fine until recently. So that needs to be tapped out. Plugs # 3 & 4 also scan as bad, but it might be the contacts with the wiring harness which should be replaced.
Highlights:
Purchased new 11/2002.
Oil has always been changed on schedule using synthetic 5w40.
Tires replaced at 65,814 with Kumho Solus KH16 all-weather
Front brakes were done 7/2009.
Rear brakes were done 7/2006 when there was a problem with the rear calipers dragging.
Recently took it to a brake place due to some noise and was told brakes all around are “at 80%”. Doesn’t ring true to me, but they’re the experts. They also said the struts and shocks “look pretty good”.
New battery 1/2010
Sunroof works fine
No accidents, no damage.
Exterior is pretty close to perfect. Was garaged for most of it’s life.
Interior: good shape, no problems
I do not have service records, except for a few items like turbo, brakes, tires.
I have the engine cover.
Just recently became a TDI club member, but have been getting good advice here for some time (usually after I break something!). Unfortunately, my feeble mechanical skills put me at the mercy of the retail market place, so I hope someone here can use this.
Thanks,
Chris
Transmission: 5 spd manual
Mileage: 109,461
Color: Alaskan Green
Sun Roof
Location: Monticello, ME
Clear title
Price: $2,500
Pictures are here
Problems:
The car stalled while I was warming it up on 11/2/10 and now sounds funny when it turns over. My guess - stripped timing belt that I never replaced. I took it on a 5 hour trip 10/30, so it hasn’t been sitting.
Turbo not engaging:
Took it to the dealer a couple years ago who said the turbo was ‘binding’ and they could free it up. That worked but didn’t last long. Turbo was replaced 3/2009 by a VW shop ($2,000), but it has stopped working again. My theory is that the actuator sticks, but they say you have to replace the whole turbo. Scanner shows P0299: Unidentified Fuel and Air Metering Error.
Glow Plugs:
I ‘twisted’ the #1 glow plug replacing it a couple years ago and was sick to my stomach for 3 days. But it was seated tightly and worked fine until recently. So that needs to be tapped out. Plugs # 3 & 4 also scan as bad, but it might be the contacts with the wiring harness which should be replaced.
Highlights:
Purchased new 11/2002.
Oil has always been changed on schedule using synthetic 5w40.
Tires replaced at 65,814 with Kumho Solus KH16 all-weather
Front brakes were done 7/2009.
Rear brakes were done 7/2006 when there was a problem with the rear calipers dragging.
Recently took it to a brake place due to some noise and was told brakes all around are “at 80%”. Doesn’t ring true to me, but they’re the experts. They also said the struts and shocks “look pretty good”.
New battery 1/2010
Sunroof works fine
No accidents, no damage.
Exterior is pretty close to perfect. Was garaged for most of it’s life.
Interior: good shape, no problems
I do not have service records, except for a few items like turbo, brakes, tires.
I have the engine cover.
Just recently became a TDI club member, but have been getting good advice here for some time (usually after I break something!). Unfortunately, my feeble mechanical skills put me at the mercy of the retail market place, so I hope someone here can use this.
Thanks,
Chris
.....Keep us posted on the diagnosis and work performed.