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[Nuje]

Welcome to the club, @DaJokr! There are some wiring changes that need to happen to get cruise working after a auto--->5sp swap.
The latter pages in this excellent guide from @boertje should help you figure that out. There's also a mega "kill da auto-wabbit" thread here that has probably every question on doing a swap asked and answered more than once.

You should get to know @northern diesel as he's up in your neck of the woods as well (Smithers area) and has a BEW.

 

[northern diesel]

Welcome to the club, @DaJokr! There are some wiring changes that need to happen to get cruise working after a auto--->5sp swap.
The latter pages in this excellent guide from @boertje should help you figure that out. There's also a mega "kill da auto-wabbit" thread here that has probably every question on doing a swap asked and answered more than once.

You should get to know @northern diesel as he's up in your neck of the woods as well (Smithers area) and has a BEW.

True! Welcome @DaJokr
Wicked that you got yourself a Tdi. Just curious did you buy it at that Astra Auto near you ?
I live in Witset , between Smithers and Hazelton.
And manual swap is something I have definitely been dreaming of. Stoked for you.
It’s the one thing my wagon lacks- I use the Tiptronic gear selecting all the time - but when I drive my kiddos MT ALH I see what I’m missing out on.
I got a BEW with some mods - right now I am in the middle of a snow ball that started with a front end refresh and has turned into me now considering a rocker panel transplant from my donor car.
Our local wrecker is no more starting this week
So I guess I’ll be coming to terrace for parts now.
Hit me up if you drive this way- also i got vcds and a bunch of tools now since joining this cult

 

[DaJokr]

True! Welcome @DaJokr
Wicked that you got yourself a Tdi. Just curious did you buy it at that Astra Auto near you ?
I live in Witset , between Smithers and Hazelton.
And manual swap is something I have definitely been dreaming of. Stoked for you.
It’s the one thing my wagon lacks- I use the Tiptronic gear selecting all the time - but when I drive my kiddos MT ALH I see what I’m missing out on.
I got a BEW with some mods - right now I am in the middle of a snow ball that started with a front end refresh and has turned into me now considering a rocker panel transplant from my donor car.
Our local wrecker is no more starting this week
So I guess I’ll be coming to terrace for parts now.
Hit me up if you drive this way- also i got vcds and a bunch of tools now since joining this cult

I bought it from Kelowna area. Flying down friday to pick it up and drive it back. Will be passing through your neck of the woods late morning/early afternoon. I will be on the lookout for a couple body parts myself lol. Message me a number and I can let you know when abouts I pass through.
As far as cruise not working, apparently its just a single wire to the ECU that needs to be figured out, the rest of it works. Just watch for a silver 4dr tdi with a duramax badge on the rear hatch .

 

[northern diesel]

I bought it from Kelowna area. Flying down friday to pick it up and drive it back. Will be passing through your neck of the woods late morning/early afternoon. I will be on the lookout for a couple body parts myself lol. Message me a number and I can let you know when abouts I pass through.
As far as cruise not working, apparently its just a single wire to the ECU that needs to be figured out, the rest of it works. Just watch for a silver 4dr tdi with a duramax badge on the rear hatch .

PM sent - see you Monday hopefully

 

[pompa dooz]

Chronic, recidivist VW-aholic here. I've finally acquired a TDI, after a long, long wait for a suitable candidate. I very recently purchased an A4, 2005 TDI sedan with the BEW PD that has 341 thousand clicks on the clock, one owner (bought new at Guildford VW in December 2004) and has lived in the Cariboo all it's life. It's been serially ridden hard and put away wet by a fella what don't care to look after anything, let alone a car but, in spite of all that it's in pretty decent shape for an Hecho en Mexico crate. Needs a lot of attention but, the price was right: $300.

What saved this car from an ignominious fate was a local import specialist. Always had it's fluids changed on time and by the book. Not much else by the look of things but, the engine/transaxle/hubs are crisp and tight. Virtually everything works which is frankly amazing.

First order of bidness is a steering rack, power steering pump and a timing belt — the latter more for my own sake. The timing belt was done ~60k ago but ... starting at zero. I shall be researching the recall saga, I suspect none were ever done which might prove fortuitous?

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Cheers!

 

[hskrdu]

First time on a forum.
2015 tdi golf/malone s.2/b2bfab complete lift/+1 sized tires/rack+awning/ecs street shield skid plate
2021 tiguan sel rline. Stock

Welcome aboard!

 

[Dfuller42]

What’s going on everyone I’ve found tons of help on her so far I’m starting to post more and try to be more help. I’ve recorded a starting issue I’ve been trying to catch for months. If you seen how many 3 second videos I had of the dash you would think I’m insane but ladies and gentlemen I have finally captured now I don’t know how to post in on the forum to see if anyone else has had this issue. Starting issue.

 

[rgray]

Hello! Have wanted a manual tdi wagon for years and finally one came up that was in my price range. It's a 2006 mk4 jetta wagon with a manual transmission. It has almost 500000km (just over 300k miles) on it, and needs a RMS (and a few other smaller jobs that I've been chipping away at). It also came with a malone stage 2 tune with dynamic EGR, a colt cams stage 2 cam, and has been swapped to a SMF. I have seen receipts from the timing belt kit being done only 70k km (40k miles) ago so not worried about that yet.
Aside from the oil leak it runs and drives great so I'm excited to get it on the road. Been having some trouble finding info on doing the RMS on the BEW and if it is any different than the ALH since I can find a lot more documentation for the ALH.
Also trying to decide what else I should replace while I'm in there. My understanding is that the flywheel bolts are TTY so I have no choice with them but otherwise I'm thinking as long as things look good to just run it?
Any resources/videos or tips on the RMS job would be much appreciated. Planning to tackle it in a weekend this month.

 

[Nuje]

RMS on BEW is exactly the same as the ALH; BRM is where things get....interesting (i.e., different).

As long as you're in there, I'd be taking a look at the clutch. Maybe get the SMF re-surfaced and put a new pressure plate and friction disk on there.

 

[AndyBees]

@rgray -- Welcome to the TDI Club

Double check the back of the engine block for oil coming down from above. Sometimes what may look like a Rear Main Seal leaking turns out to be the Valve Cover leaking.

The RMS installs fairly easily. However, be careful to not roll the lip. Also, it needs to sit in place for at least 24 hours before starting the engine to take on the shape of the crankshaft. Also, IMPORTANT, clean the sealing surface very good. Then, do not put any oil on it. The correct seal goes on without oil, period.

I suggest that you remove the Valve Cover and inspect the Camshaft.

 

[BobnOH]

Rear Main Seal-please verify the thing is leaking. High mileage, seems like a nice ride.

 

[Mustala]

Norway here. B6 TDI PD AVB 74kw. Challenging car

 

[SeptemberC]

I’m glad I found this forum.

 

[rgray]

Thanks for the recommendations to verify it's the RMS. Spent a few minutes looking over things and almost immediately it started looking like a misdiagnosis from the seller. It appears the crank position sensor is leaking really really badly when the oil is topped up to where it should be (especially when running). Looks to me like the valve cover might have a slight leak but not enough to warrant a fix immediately, but it does look like the oil fill cap is slowly leaking since there was oil pooled in the rubber cup around it so I've ordered a new cap. Ordered a new crank position sensor as well as all the little other things it needs which I'll be installing soon, and just got the rivnuts installed for the skid plate that came with it. If I've successfully identified all the oil leaks and other issues, once the parts arrive and are on the only thing left will be patching a couple coin sized holes on the rockers before I can get a safety.

 

[mfpthebronze]

Hi all,

I'm a longtime VW owner, and have had a TDI since 2017. I've lurked on the forum and used it as a fantastic resource for a long time. I finally joined and hope I will be able to add some insight and help when I can. I currently drive a 2012 Sportwagen TDI that I hate to love.

 

[Montty]

Hello all,

Newbie here, just starting a new build. 1959 Jeep Willys wagon on a Toyota frame, solid axles siting on 35s. I have a 98 Jetta AHU and mating it to a Toyota 5 speed with dual transfer cases. I have the block torn down and it checked out clean enough for a hone job. I bought a rebuild kit with a remanufactured head from Parts Place Inc. I bought a mechanical pump off ebay and it should be here within a few weeks. I have built Hot rods and Jeeps before but no diesels. It started out to be a quick Suzuki Samurai build until I found the wagon, so I traded my Samurai for the wagon but after I had the AHU. I would like to keep it mechanical since I have a new pump coming but not totally dead set. I have done a fair bit of research but seem to be overloaded on direction so I thought I would ask the pros for guidance since the weight of this project has changed considerably. Thanks in advance, and I am looking forward to ideas. By the way, if you want to school me on my direction, I am thick skinned and can take it. Hahahaha

 

[Gnarlodious]

Bought a new used '02 Jetta Sportwagen for $1000, its in pretty good condition for 316k miles. Drove it 100 miles home. Needs a load of work, suspension/steering is worn out from Montana dirt roads. Intercooler is totally clogged from oil draining out the turbo, I noticed it yesterday. AC doesn't work, the usual. But it runs good, engine seems OK. So I'll get to work on it!

 

[privateTDIjet]

Bought a new used '02 Jetta Sportwagen for $1000, its in pretty good condition for 316k miles. Drove it 100 miles home. Needs a load of work, suspension/steering is worn out from Montana dirt roads. Intercooler is totally clogged from oil draining out the turbo, I noticed it yesterday. AC doesn't work, the usual. But it runs good, engine seems OK. So I'll get to work on it!

Check out your ac compressor solenoid valve. Most of the times thats why it won't blow cold. RKX is the best brand and will not crap out in 2 months like those other chinese parts.

 

[Beckylynn61]

Hello everyone. Beckylynn61 here. I have 2015 VW Passat.

 

[BobnOH]

Welcome!

 

[USMCFieldMP]

Check out your ac compressor solenoid valve. Most of the times thats why it won't blow cold. RKX is the best brand and will not crap out in 2 months like those other chinese parts.

These cars are old enough that all the O-rings on the hose ends need to be replaced, as well.

 

[CharlesRogers]

New here.

2011 Sportwagen. 119k miles. CAT was stolen, + DPF issues = had the delete and tunes done at 117k miles.

Just got 555 miles on a full tank.

 

[privateTDIjet]

New here.

2011 Sportwagen. 119k miles. CAT was stolen, + DPF issues = had the delete and tunes done at 117k miles.

Just got 555 miles on a full tank.

Seems like they were trying to do you a favor! Welcome!

 

[Black_Beauty]

New member here, near Frankfort, KY ... Stamping Ground. Black Jetta 2009 sedan with a manual 6-speed.

 

[bnorwine]

Howdy yall !!!
From Allen, Texas.

I inherited a silver 2009 jetta tdi sportswagon from my uncle. It is in excellent condition.
He was a VW mechanic, bought it from dealership, did scheduled maintenance.
Upgraded sound system with 6-cd player.
Leather interior.
It was garaged in Seattle area; as in like 98% of it's life!!!
74K miles !!!
yes, it's a 'little old lady drove it to church on weekend' kind of car !!

When visiting him and asked to borrow the car, he'd look at me with a grin, wink
and say 'be careful, that thing will scoot!!'.
Because he is right, that thing is quick off the line and does well at top end too.
And so now it is affectionately called 'Scooter'.

However!!! being a diesel, and I have never owned a diesel, I am finding all kinds of new stuff to deal with !!
The price of diesel, DPF regen, the dreaded P2015 code appeared the other day (ordered the $64 Diesel Geek part today!!!),
diesel oil filter, diesel fuel filter....
Do I sound like a noob!??!
Well, I am a above average DIY mechanic, and an enthusiastic diesel noob!!!

 

[privateTDIjet]

Howdy yall !!!
From Allen, Texas.

I inherited a silver 2009 jetta tdi sportswagon from my uncle. It is in excellent condition.
He was a VW mechanic, bought it from dealership, did scheduled maintenance.
Upgraded sound system with 6-cd player.
Leather interior.
It was garaged in Seattle area; as in like 98% of it's life!!!
74K miles !!!
yes, it's a 'little old lady drove it to church on weekend' kind of car !!

When visiting him and asked to borrow the car, he'd look at me with a grin, wink
and say 'be careful, that thing will scoot!!'.
Because he is right, that thing is quick off the line and does well at top end too.
And so now it is affectionately called 'Scooter'.

However!!! being a diesel, and I have never owned a diesel, I am finding all kinds of new stuff to deal with !!
The price of diesel, DPF regen, the dreaded P2015 code appeared the other day (ordered the $64 Diesel Geek part today!!!),
diesel oil filter, diesel fuel filter....
Do I sound like a noob!??!
Well, I am a above average DIY mechanic, and an enthusiastic diesel noob!!!

Welcome!

Being a 2009 like mine, watch out for these 2 things: Oil pump hex shaft stripping out and HPFP failures. Im glad yours is really low mileage. These cars either have old people or 1h+ commuters owners!

 

[TedDidIt]

Hello Everybody!

I have been here for a few weeks but just saw this intro thread. I agree that an in depth description of how to drive a stick would be helpful, ref to page 1, haha. I may have skipped a few hundred pages since then...

I got my BEW 05 Jetta wagon for $300 with a couple of guys from the shop. Owner needed to get rid of it so we chipped in a hundo each. I did the paperwork so it is technically mine. I bought out one partner right away, the other is the owner of the shop and is invested in parts almost as much as me. We planned on flipping it, but when a guy drove down from NY on a snowy day to buy it for a grand, with no work done yet, I started to think I may have something. I am glad it would not start because I love my Jet.

I began to bring her around. Vacuum pot on the turbo was shot. The front quick struts were so bad it looked like I had a hot rod rake on it. One Chinese turbo manifold kit and new crappy quick struts and she was a real car again. Of course there were tons of other fiddly stuff I did, but all in good time.

Drove for a few hundred miles when a main pressure solenoid in transmission let go. Research showed the job was not terrible so I did them all. Shift is fine now.

ABS and Airbag lights are on so I am going to fix the Air conditioner. Actually, compressor works in fan pos 12or3, blower only works in Hi4... so that's weird. I have the standard foam in the vents, this foam is from the blend doors. They no longer blend the air flow as much as just suggest where the air should go due to the large holes in the flaps that used to be foam sealed. Common problem on these, and others. Will be putting the metal tape repair while I investigate the odd switch situation. It is super inconvienient to switch manually between 3 and 4 to cycle the system.

The tires are crap, the steel wheels have a cool rust patina that I want to clear coat. I will spray the lugs aluminum and get some outer beauty trim rings... gonna look awesome. Both fenders have the sponge rust holes, may trim up and put on ww2 fighter style shark teeth. or just some good fenders. Pretty rust free otherwise and shows no accident damage, save rear bumper cover.

I am 50 according to the calendar, but I don't have kids, so... I have been turning wrenches since I brought my Westie bay window to the shop. For reference that van was at Woodstock 94. The one before some idiots did itiot stuff. I love to help if I can, but that is not prerequisite to my attempting. As you may have noticed I can type ok, and get pretty long winded, haha. Forgive me.

I drive the JetTedDidIt like I stole it, so I expect to be around here for a while.

Good Luck

 

[CharlesRogers]

Seems like they were trying to do you a favor! Welcome!

I think they were . Just got 550 on a full tank

 

[OlsenFab27]

Good morning everyone, new here!
I probably have a few hundred hours combing through various posts over the past year and now that the car is finished, I finally made an account.

Last June I purchased a 2015 MK7 that had a blown timing belt. I was under the impression that an engine swap was going to be necessary, but did not really know what I was in for with the newest gen TDIs. LOOOONG story short I successfully completed an engine swap into this car. Instead of a CRUA engine ID it now has a CVCA. I've also done a ton of custom fabrication along the way, and lots of upgrades. The car has been "Fixed" and is alot louder now. Don't have to worry about DEF anymore. I wanted to make this account and share with everyone some of the things that I had to do. I "Fixed" this car right when Rawtek had all their shipments frozen at the border. That made everything so much easier! So I had to make my own kit. I also upgraded the fuel system. Its running a cat filter and a CP4 disaster kit. Alot more things to, if anyone can give me insight on what place to properly post those pictures I would appreciate it!

 

[Pro_fessor]

Greetings from Kentucky,

I lurked on tdiclub for decades but didn't expect to actually join the forum. My beloved 2002 Jetta TDI that my wife and I bought new back in 2002 is back in my driveway after passing through my daughter's and brother's hands. It now has 336,000 miles on it and I am trying to get it running again. I fixed the major issue (fuel injection pump failure that led to alternator failure) that caused my brother to abandon it and then found several more issues...I may be asking for more advice in a separate post!

Matt