What did you do to your MKIV today?

pkhoury

That guy with the goats
Joined
Nov 30, 2010
Location
Medina, TX
TDI
2013 JSW, 2 x 2002 Golf, 1995 F450 7.3L
pkhoury, at least your guy did the timing right. my '02 had its pump 180-degrees out. squirting on the spilt overlap. Not that I am complaining; the beast refusing to fire was why it got put for sale... :)
cheers,
Douglas
That's still subjective.... I should've checked to see if it was really spot on or not. I'm just eager for the ice/snow to melt, so I can get busy this weekend, provided my IDparts order comes in.
 

Mozambiquer

Vendor , w/Business number
Joined
Mar 21, 2015
Location
Versailles Missouri
TDI
2004 VW Touareg V10 TDI, 2012 Audi Q7 V6 TDI, 1998 VW Jetta TDI. 1982 VW Rabbit pickup, 2001 VW Jetta TDI, 2005 VW Passat wagon TDI X3, 2001 VW golf TDI, 1980 VW rabbit pickup,
We got about 8" of snow with ice underneath it here, and I loaned my Passat out to my sister, as her car went down, so I was driving the golf to work. It wasn't too bad. Hardest part was getting out of the driveway.
I am a tow truck operator in addition to being a mechanic. Guess which one I did mostly these last couple days? Yup, tow truck. We had at least a dozen snow plows we pulled out, and we weren't even towing anything unless it was a snow plow or was blocking the roadway. There's a ton of cars still out there in the ditches.
 

pkhoury

That guy with the goats
Joined
Nov 30, 2010
Location
Medina, TX
TDI
2013 JSW, 2 x 2002 Golf, 1995 F450 7.3L
We got about 8" of snow with ice underneath it here, and I loaned my Passat out to my sister, as her car went down, so I was driving the golf to work. It wasn't too bad. Hardest part was getting out of the driveway.
I am a tow truck operator in addition to being a mechanic. Guess which one I did mostly these last couple days? Yup, tow truck. We had at least a dozen snow plows we pulled out, and we weren't even towing anything unless it was a snow plow or was blocking the roadway. There's a ton of cars still out there in the ditches.
I can only imagine the money you made! The roads here in town were pretty decent last night. Only took me 57 minutes to get my car to operating temperature, but I still didn't get most of the ice on it melted off. Tomorrow, I might buy a used U-Haul tow dolly, from a U-Haul dealer (apparently, U-Haul is selling 20-25 year old tow dollies from its fleet). I'd been wanting one for a while, from buying more TDIs, to taking a wrecked car to the body shop. And related to this thread... I might buy yet ANOTHER ALH! LOL
 

PakProtector

Top Post Dawg
Joined
Jan 5, 2014
Location
AnnArbor, MI
TDI
Mk.4's and the Cummins
Thanks for the notice on the U-Haul sale. Going to go trouble my local shop and see what can be had, and if they'll help find me something... :) way to useful. Unfortunately I can't fit it in the TDI tools box...LOL
cheers,
Douglas
 

Nero Morg

Top Post Dawg
Joined
Oct 19, 2017
Location
OR
TDI
2014 A6 TDI, 2001 Jetta TDI, 2014 Passat TDI
Took the BEW wagon to DEQ, passed flying colors. Helps that its 100% stock. In the trip I found the inner right CV is shot, high vibrations at cruising speed, and the lift pump is dead. Luckily it's the older style pump where the tandem kept it running.
 

Nuje

Top Post Dawg
Joined
Feb 11, 2005
Location
Island near Vancouver
TDI
2002 Golf 6MT; 2015 Sportwagen 6MT; 2016 A3 e-tron 6DSG
Chipping away at little things in preparation for swapping an ALH into a 2002 AEG Golf. Rear suspension a while ago (Bilstein TC w. wagon springs as well as Cupra axle bushings). Got the front done today with matching Bilstein TC, Moog 81134 springs, and stacked two OEM spacers for a poor man's ($20/side) 20mm lift kit.
And put the solid TT bushings into the lower control arms...and discovered that my sway bar is 21mm (not 23mm), so waiting on the proper bushings for it.
 

Mk4coop

New member
Joined
Apr 27, 2021
Location
America
TDI
Mk4 golf 1.9 tdi
It is freezing and snowing, my poor buggy is tucked away until spring... I already bought $2500 of new parts for it, all new suspension, brakes, struts and headlight, right now I need a new clutch... then surgery can begin
Which brakes did you go with for your car? I’m in need of new ones and don’t know what to get
 

Nero Morg

Top Post Dawg
Joined
Oct 19, 2017
Location
OR
TDI
2014 A6 TDI, 2001 Jetta TDI, 2014 Passat TDI
Just got back from two wrecking yards, picked up a passenger fender, both doors, front bumper/grill, gate, and tail lights. Oddly there was three silver wagons between the two yards. One was an 01 with that ridiculously short bumper on it.
Now to find time to install all the things.
 

PakProtector

Top Post Dawg
Joined
Jan 5, 2014
Location
AnnArbor, MI
TDI
Mk.4's and the Cummins
Which brakes did you go with for your car? I’m in need of new ones and don’t know what to get
GO by the friction code, assuming it is a good manufacturer. GG is what you want. Few come out and say it. If off at the auto parts store, look at 'em...it is written on the backing plate. I think that IDP has the premium euro ceramic akebono that are GG. Of all the suppliers I am sure they'll tell ya what it is they're selling... :)
cheers,
Douglas
 

IndigoBlueWagon

TDIClub Enthusiast, Principal IDParts, Vendor , w/
Joined
Aug 16, 2004
Location
South of Boston
TDI
'97 Passat, '99.5 Golf, '02 Jetta Wagon, '15 GSW
One was an 01 with that ridiculously short bumper on it.
'01 and '02 Wagons had short rear bumpers. Mine has one. You should have grabbed it along with the brace, it'll bolt on. I like it a lot better than the '03 and later bumpers.
 

Nero Morg

Top Post Dawg
Joined
Oct 19, 2017
Location
OR
TDI
2014 A6 TDI, 2001 Jetta TDI, 2014 Passat TDI
I would have, however it's not my car so not my call. My buddy wanted to keep the longer bumper.
 

Redneckeric

Member
Joined
Dec 28, 2018
Location
Chesapeake VA
TDI
03 Jetta
Yesterday i finished putting together the passenger side front suspension including coil over, new conrol arm, ball joint, tt knuckle, new wheel bearing and hub, new rotor, inner and outer tie rod and tt sway bar/end link. I realized i did not have the hardware to mount the caliper carrier to the knuckle so the rest of the brake parts are on a hold. I then tore apart the rear suspension and beam in order to clean and repaint the beam, new poly bushings, then coil overs and new big brake parts. Got dark and cold and my water hose is frozen so i cant use my pressure washer to help break apart loose paint this weekend.
 

pkhoury

That guy with the goats
Joined
Nov 30, 2010
Location
Medina, TX
TDI
2013 JSW, 2 x 2002 Golf, 1995 F450 7.3L
Thanks for the notice on the U-Haul sale. Going to go trouble my local shop and see what can be had, and if they'll help find me something... :) way to useful. Unfortunately I can't fit it in the TDI tools box...LOL
cheers,
Douglas
Douglas (and others), here is the URL for U-Haul sales:
https://trucksales.uhaul.com/Vehicles/Specs/TD?key=507

Apparently, they only sell trucks and tow dollys; the other trailers are cut up/recycled at the end of their useful lives.

Oh yeah, and what did I do to my mk4 on Friday? Hit a f***ing deer on the way to buy said tow dolly. I figured pictures would be good:


I've since swapped in a headlight from my Ute to get me by until I get repacement front fog lights (that I found on ebay, but from a seller in Malaysia).
 
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pkhoury

That guy with the goats
Joined
Nov 30, 2010
Location
Medina, TX
TDI
2013 JSW, 2 x 2002 Golf, 1995 F450 7.3L
'01 and '02 Wagons had short rear bumpers. Mine has one. You should have grabbed it along with the brace, it'll bolt on. I like it a lot better than the '03 and later bumpers.
What's with that exhaust Peter? It almost looks like a rain gutter, but it's kinda cool looking.
 

pkhoury

That guy with the goats
Joined
Nov 30, 2010
Location
Medina, TX
TDI
2013 JSW, 2 x 2002 Golf, 1995 F450 7.3L
What did I do? Brought home another mk4, with my mk4. Got a 2003 Beetle TDI with the cursed 01M for $600. It was contingent on me buying another 2003 Beetle TDI with the same crappy transmission for the same price, but that one supposedly has a bent rod/cracked piston, according to the supposed industrial diesel mechanic previous owner (who was not super knowledgeable on TDIs it seemed). Both are also bright colors - brought home an orange beetle and the parts/rebuild Beetle is yellow!

 

PakProtector

Top Post Dawg
Joined
Jan 5, 2014
Location
AnnArbor, MI
TDI
Mk.4's and the Cummins
That is awesome. Two for the swap block... :) Would not mind doing another... :) Should start hunting gearboxes and bits...
cheers,
Douglas
 

IndigoBlueWagon

TDIClub Enthusiast, Principal IDParts, Vendor , w/
Joined
Aug 16, 2004
Location
South of Boston
TDI
'97 Passat, '99.5 Golf, '02 Jetta Wagon, '15 GSW
What's with that exhaust Peter? It almost looks like a rain gutter, but it's kinda cool looking.
That was the tip of my 2.5" exhaust. My fabricator made it. But it's gone: That photo is a couple years old. I've replaced it with a 2" downpipe with no cat and a stock system cat back. Much quieter.

4-motion valence is gone, too. Now stock. new taillights, however.
 
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JDSwan87

Black Swamp Thing
Joined
Feb 9, 2014
Location
Michigan near Toledo
TDI
2001 Jetta TDI, 5 speed Lagoon Blue Metallic(sold); 2005 Jetta TDI Wagon auto
Checked the oil and broke the dipstick tube off... which meant it was time for my IDPARTS order... my wallet is now $283 lighter.
 

Nero Morg

Top Post Dawg
Joined
Oct 19, 2017
Location
OR
TDI
2014 A6 TDI, 2001 Jetta TDI, 2014 Passat TDI
It's been a busy day. Worked on the BEW wagon some more.
Replaced front bumper, right fender, both right doors, rear hatch, both tail lights, and lift pump with one that works. Also did the 5 brake light mod while I was in there. Also replaced the right outer tie rod, found the nylon lock nut was loose, and seized.

Told him he's on his own for the body work that needs done to the quarter panel, and the fender, but it's wayyyy better. He'll be back to do a cam/lifters on it later.

Before:




And the much better after:


 

pkhoury

That guy with the goats
Joined
Nov 30, 2010
Location
Medina, TX
TDI
2013 JSW, 2 x 2002 Golf, 1995 F450 7.3L
That was the tip of my 2.5" exhaust. My fabricator made it. But it's gone: That photo is a couple years old. I've replaced it with a 2" downpipe with no cat and a stock system cat back. Much quieter.

4-motion valence is gone, too. Now stock. new taillights, however.
On the note of taillights - got any idea where I can get some spare mk4 Golf Oceans? I picked some up from Aaron, but they were his last ones, and I was only able to salvage one from my wreck. No joke, I got the right side tail on ebay, and it was the ONLY one the seller had (they had to do a refund for the left side, as they were out of stock.

Another question -0 who makes your downpipe and catback? When you say stock - like factory muffler? Or aftermarket?


That is awesome. Two for the swap block... :) Would not mind doing another... :) Should start hunting gearboxes and bits...
cheers,
Douglas
I have most of the stuff for a 5 speed swap for a BEW. In fact, I have a 02J from both a BEW and an ALH. But I think on this car, I'll get the transmission out of limp mode and resell it. Someone in Texas has a Golf I'm eyeing, but I haven't heard back yet if someone else came to see it yet or not If it's still available, I want to grab that tomorrow. Same color as mine, but a 2000. I also still have the 2000 Beetle that needs a timing belt change (way too much slack in the tensioner, though I was able to drive it under its own power to my driveway).
 

benmarks

Veteran Member
Joined
Jun 14, 2003
Location
Portland, OR
TDI
2004 Jetta GLS Sedan Platinum Gray
Re Ocean tail lights, is this it? If you Google the part number, I think that's an Ocean, right? At $172 (including shipping,) it wouldn't be the cheapest option, but I can vouch for this reseller in general.

1J6945095BA

 

IndigoBlueWagon

TDIClub Enthusiast, Principal IDParts, Vendor , w/
Joined
Aug 16, 2004
Location
South of Boston
TDI
'97 Passat, '99.5 Golf, '02 Jetta Wagon, '15 GSW
Sorry, Paul, don't know where to find Ocean taillights anymore. I actually found these in my garage. Long story, but they were there. I like them a lot better than the stock lights.

The exhaust is not OE from VW, but is identical, from IAMSAF, and Italian company. We stock their exhausts. Great quality, and reasonably priced. And they still make them, which is getting to be a good thing for MKIVs these days.
 

RexNICO

Veteran Member
Joined
Sep 17, 2013
Location
South West OH
TDI
2011 Tiguan, 2011 Q7
Douglas (and others), here is the URL for U-Haul sales:
https://trucksales.uhaul.com/Vehicles/Specs/TD?key=507

Apparently, they only sell trucks and tow dollys; the other trailers are cut up/recycled at the end of their useful lives.
Sorry to hear about your Golf & the deer

My search shows they're wanting $1095 for the used 2 wheel dollies? Maybe my "deal-o-meter" is out of alignment, but that seems a little high for a used (most likely well used and abused) dolly.
 

Rob Mayercik

Veteran Member
Joined
Dec 19, 2001
Location
NJ, U.S.A.
TDI
2002 Jetta GLS, Baltic Green/Beige
The exhaust is not OE from VW, but is identical, from IAMSAF, and Italian company. We stock their exhausts. Great quality, and reasonably priced. And they still make them, which is getting to be a good thing for MKIVs these days.
I just pulled the trigger on a full exhaust system from ID last Friday (with cat; also got a set of mounts just in case) - my repaired (read: with new flex joint welded in) original downpipe is apparently failing again. I figure that after 446K miles it's time to retire the OEM exhaust system.

I get an all-new exhaust at a good price, you make money off the sale, and we all keep the MKIV parts market going - everybody wins!
 

IndigoBlueWagon

TDIClub Enthusiast, Principal IDParts, Vendor , w/
Joined
Aug 16, 2004
Location
South of Boston
TDI
'97 Passat, '99.5 Golf, '02 Jetta Wagon, '15 GSW
I like these systems a lot. And the price point compared to just about anything else is excellent. Only problem is paying for shipping double size pallets from Italy.
 

Nero Morg

Top Post Dawg
Joined
Oct 19, 2017
Location
OR
TDI
2014 A6 TDI, 2001 Jetta TDI, 2014 Passat TDI
Finally got around to programming my CCM to do the remote window control, then played around with some new tail lights. Now I'm almost as cool as IBW

 
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