TDI Operating temperature

[Seatman]

Yep, if you disconnect it and notice an increase the MAF is bad and if its worse or even about the same its most likely OK.

Now I know that isn't acurate, my neighbours maf failed on her tdi and unplugging it made no difference but after replacing it the car is transformed and I mean transformed.

 

[jettawreck]

I'd avoid using the brake cleaner. Is the MAF on this engine the film or wire type? If film, I've heard that they really can't be cleaned with MAF cleaner because it will damage the film. Sounds like too much oil was sprayed on that K&N filter. That'll kill a MAF quick.

According to Oilhammer (search for his discription in the post) they are a film type.

 

[jettawreck]

Now I know that isn't acurate, my neighbours maf failed on her tdi and unplugging it made no difference but after replacing it the car is transformed and I mean transformed.

Sorry, I guess that's what happens when general statements are made. I've had three MAFs fail and they all have acted a bit different, so yes, that statement (and probably many others) I made isn't accurate in all cases.

 

[Seatman]

Sorry, I guess that's what happens when general statements are made. I've had three MAFs fail and they all have acted a bit different, so yes, that statement (and probably many others) I made isn't accurate in all cases.

Lol these cars are sent to baffle and confuse but we must continue this battle and win this war

 

[wndboy]

I replaced my orinal thermostat and have another question. Regarding replacing the radiator fluid? I bought some G12 from the dealership. Do I put the whole gallon in and fill the rest with distilled water? How important is the ration of G12 to water? Does anyone know the system capacity? Thanks

 

[Ski in NC]

I mix the g-12 with distilled water 50/50 and use that to refill. All it takes is an empty, clean jug to mix in. Once back on the road, you will need to top up a bit and just use the mix to do it. I changed my t-stat and I think I put in a gallon of mix.

 

[wndboy]

I mix the g-12 with distilled water 50/50 and use that to refill. All it takes is an empty, clean jug to mix in. Once back on the road, you will need to top up a bit and just use the mix to do it. I changed my t-stat and I think I put in a gallon of mix.

Thanks Ski. When I changed the T Stat back to the original, I bleed most of the Rad Fluid I think. I opened the bottom hose on the rad and placed a towel on the reservoir and blew into it. It definately got alot more fluid to come out. I did this until I could not get any more. I then took the upper hose on the right side of the motor off and pored the full bottle of G12 and then added distilled water... and refilled reservoir several times until it topped off. I then noticed the leak where I had replaced the original t stat. So I guess I have probably to much water and not enough G 12. I bought another bottle from dealer and am trying to figure out just how much to put in. any other suggestions would be apreciated

 

[jettawreck]

Mix the G12 and water BEFORE adding to the cooling system, not IN the cooling system.

 

[eeonmomberg]

My tdi bew temp on my cluster says it's always at 190 but when I have my obd11 plugged in I hit 208 the other day, freaked me out so I drove a bit less aggressive, it's also 115 degrees out so I figured that had something to do with it but it normally says it's around 180, should I worry that my cluster isn't giving me the right readings and from what I'm reading here my temps where perfectly fine

 

[Nuje]

If you read around here (and probably this thread), you'll find that the cluster reads 190F (90°C) anywhere from around 75°C to 105°C. So, particularly given the ambient temps you're driving in, perfectly normal.
More details here (should you want it to read accurately):

Cluster Mods

Cluster Mods - Welcome enable the "welcome" cluster message Done this today on my full FIS sport cluster, you change address 417 and change 02 to 6B :) ******************************************************* using vagtacho and the hex editor program XVI32...

forums.tdiclub.com

 

[eeonmomberg]

If you read around here (and probably this thread), you'll find that the cluster reads 190F (90°C) anywhere from around 75°C to 105°C. So, particularly given the ambient temps you're driving in, perfectly normal.
More details here (should you want it to read accurately):

Cluster Mods

Cluster Mods - Welcome enable the "welcome" cluster message Done this today on my full FIS sport cluster, you change address 417 and change 02 to 6B :) ******************************************************* using vagtacho and the hex editor program XVI32...

forums.tdiclub.com

Ok cool ty, also at what temp will the engine be harmed just so I know? Head gasket is the first thing to go right?

 

[x1800MODMY360x]

Mine is 166F-230F that is the Range where it hits 190F or move off of 190F.

Like many says, it's an idiot gauge.