Sick 01' Jetta TDi

[Vin]

Sick 01\' Jetta TDi

Dear TDIers,
I just got back from a road trip to California in my 01’ Jetta TDi. I live in Salt Lake the round trip to CA is approximately 1,200 miles. On my way back I noticed the car lost a lot of power. Very slow acceleration in the lower gears. Top gear will only allowed me to go 75mph on flat surfaces. Small incline result in speed lost. My top speeds at some hill were 40mph (I started out at 80mph). This is for both 4th and 5th gear (I tried both with out any speed gain). Usually I can stay in 5th gear at speed of 80mph+ on the same type of incline.

After searching this forum I got the idea that it might be the air intake. I checked the air intake with some noticeable dirt. I cleaned it with water (best I could) with no success.

I am also looking for a good place to have the TDi look at in Salt Lake City. Any recommendations will be greatly appreciated.

Many thanks,
-Vinh

 

[Hamsterdiesel]

Sick 01\' Jetta TDi

What you are describing sounds like the classic MAF failure. Some people like to replace these with the MB Pierburg MAF.

 

[xanctus]

Re: Sick 01\' Jetta TDi

also double check if it is carbon build up. Happened to me last week.

 

[KERMA]

Sick 01\' Jetta TDi

Bring 'er by and I'll have a look. Evenings or weekends, please. Call first. 435-830-5970

 

[KERMA]

Sick 01\' Jetta TDi

Man, wish I could have got a picture of this one.

The snow screen had about an inch of solid SALT across the whole surface. I pulled the snorkel, and the salt flew everywhere. Pretty cool actually. I guess Vin was in a "salt blizzard" traveling through the Salt Flats on I-80. The salt fines made it into the MAF also, there was visible residue.

Screenectomy + Maf cleaning = problem solved.

Now for the RC and nozzles!!

 

[Vin]

Re: Sick 01\' Jetta TDi

THANK YOU KERMA! for bring back the love in driving this TDI! It was awesome! I am now free to pass other drivers (under 80mph) at will

By the way I am saving all my lunch money for the Rocket chip starting this very second.

Many thanks to all for your kindness.
-Vinh

 

[blacksheep]

Re: Sick 01\' Jetta TDi

Why the RC? Is there anything wrong with Upsolute? Im not chipped yet, but wonder the diff.

 

[KERMA]

Re: Sick 01\' Jetta TDi

Upsolute is ok, but RC is better IMO. I had UPS for over 100k miles, then switched to RC, way nicer drive, faster, and the smoke went away.

 

[mnoeltne]

Sick 01\' Jetta TDi

I guess Vin was in a "salt blizzard" traveling through the Salt Flats on I-80.

Hmmm....Wonder what my air filter looks like? I haven't really dug into mine, but I've heard that the PD doesn't have a screen. Instead everything goes to the filter. I drive I-80 to Wendover 2 to 4 times per week across the Flats and have been in some "salt storms", but not really a "salt blizzard". Guess I need to look at that soon. I had heard some people say that you shouldn't open the air box all that often as you will end up with leaks, so I had been avoiding it.

 

[KERMA]

Sick 01\' Jetta TDi

If you put the air box back together correctly it's not an issue. Just make sure the rubber seal on the filter is seated correctly and you will be ok. If you want to swing by I'll check it for you.

 

[mnoeltne]

Sick 01\' Jetta TDi

If you put the air box back together correctly it's not an issue. Just make sure the rubber seal on the filter is seated correctly and you will be ok. If you want to swing by I'll check it for you.

Naw. That's OK. I can check it myself. I hadn't looked at how it is designed yet and thought maybe there was something about it that was different than most cars that caused it to leak easier once opened. I'll look it over this weekend. Thanks for the offer!

 

[niteshift]

Sick 01\' Jetta TDi

Kerma, if the world was only made up of folks like you man. Your a helluva guy. Got the injectors and will be installing shortly. Full review will go into Performance section. Thanks for everything Carlie...

Shamanie

Sorry for the thread jack....but props were due.

 

[KERMA]

Sick 01\' Jetta TDi

Better late than never, I guess. I should have got it done for you 2 months ago when I first said I'd do it.

Thanks for the kind words.