What did you do to your MKIV today?

[spifflifkin]

Ordered new tires for the Golf. I got Continental Truecontact Tour SL's coming.

 

[joe00golf]

I wrapped up my RMS change this morning. Took it for a danger ride. Runs and drives great and no signs of leakage. Happy to not leave my mark everywhere I go now.

 

[benmarks]

Not exactly OEM, but I just bought one of these and it saved me from a dead battery today. I selected this model because it also has an integrated tire pump:

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• benmarks
• Apr 15, 2024

 

[csstevej]

Well I needed to replace both fans on my DD 2000 NB.
Decided to try and time doing the service position…… to be honest it was far easier than I thought.
Once the car was in the air it was 20 minutes to get that front clip off , and it was definitely easier to pull both fans with the shroud in the service position. At the same time I decided to replace both front struts that I had built up a year ago with springs from idparts “ beef on a budget springs “ and with the stronger springs i reduced the 2” inch lift by 3/4”.
Car height has not changed. Old shocks definitely were shot……

 

[pkhoury]

They were probably planning on stealing it and selling you to human traffickers. Changed their minds when they saw how big you are.

Haha. Well, I didn't get out of the car, but I technically am in the 99th percentile of male height.

 

[burpod]

filled up wifes 06 BEW golf automatic vnt17.... 48.1mpg that was pretty much 100% her driving the car - runs to target, grocery store, work commutes, tooting around town. so maybe a 50/50 mix if i had to put a number on it. the highway it sees aren't exactly long stretches and with the usual ebb flow of traffic, and weather for that tank has been fairly chilly spring weather. pretty darn good, considering she "just drives it". am optimistic once a fix the t-stat and if it were to see longer stretches of highway at 65-75 and warmer weather it will see 55mpg without too much effort....

 

[The Cream Dolphin]

Last night I confirmed that my sunroof drains were clear, filled the tires, gave a good wand wash/wax, cleaned behind the fender liners, cleaned inside so no one wants inside for my miscellaneous things, parked it, and disconnected the battery. Hope she has a good nap!

 

[PakProtector]

Raided the local u-pull when they listed a Mk4. Got some interior bits, and a plug/pigtail for the in-tank pump. Also collected all the clips that hold it to the seat/floor pan... Also grabbed its e-brake handle as it was a cup-holder/angled one and not need to be bent to fit the cupholder console part. Now for a black, perforated, GLI leather cover.

Douglas

 

[P2B]

Switched the sedan to summer wheels. Crawled under to investigate why I'm hearing more turbo and smelling exhaust when stopped at lights - turns out the flex pipe is no longer attached to the downpipe

I have my doubts it's feasible to repair a 20+ year old downpipe, guess I'll have to buy a replacement. Shoved it back together and tied it with baling wire for now, slight improvement but still leaking.

 

[northern diesel]

Got some body work done and took the wagon for a ride!
Beauty day today up here!
https://flic.kr/p/2pLd1Un https://flic.kr/p/2pLegEV https://flic.kr/p/2pLego2 I got some air leaking where the pancake pipe joins the IC... looked under and the rubber gasket is blowing out and just visible, thinking i will try to find a good work around the damn clip connections to my IC.

 

[Mozambiquer]

Today I am working on an mk4 at the shop. Its a pretty good looking clean one, the previous owner swapped the engine for a lower mile one, which is where some of the issues come in... main complaint was an oil leak, which was pretty quickly narrowed down to the vacuum pump area. The old gasket was super hard and brittle. The valve cover was leaking a little bit, and the horns weren't working and the egr block off plate could have been installed by stevie wonder... but other than that and the tell-tale white paint marks on the fresh timing belt
Its a pretty decent car.

 

[PakProtector]

Bah!!!, if it pins up at TDC firing and timing is OK, I'd call it good. At least it is not a telltale shredded belt from more obvious idiocy...LOL

Besides, they must know something of the difference between their backside and a hole in the ground; they brought it to you.

Douglas

 

[GlowBugTDI]

Well I needed to replace both fans on my DD 2000 NB.
Decided to try and time doing the service position…… to be honest it was far easier than I thought.
Once the car was in the air it was 20 minutes to get that front clip off , and it was definitely easier to pull both fans with the shroud in the service position. At the same time I decided to replace both front struts that I had built up a year ago with springs from idparts “ beef on a budget springs “ and with the stronger springs i reduced the 2” inch lift by 3/4”.
Car height has not changed. Old shocks definitely were shot……

Dang, your good. Ive done it 3-4 times now and it still takes me 15min just to get the fender liners out with my impact. Maybe its just because i live in the rust belt... don't know. Whats your magic?

 

[J_dude]

Dang, your good. Ive done it 3-4 times now and it still takes me 15min just to get the fender liners out with my impact. Maybe its just because i live in the rust belt... don't know. Whats your magic?

For the service position? Don't you just pull 3-4 screws per side? Maybe it's different on a beetle but I don't have to pull my whole liner out.

 

[GlowBugTDI]

For the service position? Don't you just pull 3-4 screws per side? Maybe it's different on a beetle but I don't have to pull my whole liner out.

Fenders have to come off with the front bumper as there is 3 bolts per side holding the fender to the bumper. Plus the ~12 bolts holding it all to the unibody and rad support under the hood.

 

[burpod]

Got some body work done and took the wagon for a ride!
Beauty day today up here!
https://flic.kr/p/2pLd1Un https://flic.kr/p/2pLegEV https://flic.kr/p/2pLego2 I got some air leaking where the pancake pipe joins the IC... looked under and the rubber gasket is blowing out and just visible, thinking i will try to find a good work around the damn clip connections to my IC.

if the o-ring is in decent shape, take it off, and wrap a couple rounds of teflon tape below it carefully, then put back, and should be good as new and not leak. but of course best to get rid of that BS if you want to make new pipes

 

[csstevej]

Dang, your good. Ive done it 3-4 times now and it still takes me 15min just to get the fender liners out with my impact. Maybe its just because i live in the rust belt... don't know. Whats your magic?

No magic , I’m in north western nj boarding NY and PENN. Here you can’t tell if it’s snow or salt.
Alls I use is an electric impact gun.

 

[northern diesel]

if the o-ring is in decent shape, take it off, and wrap a couple rounds of teflon tape below it carefully, then put back, and should be good as new and not leak. but of course best to get rid of that BS if you want to make new pipes

Good call for a temporary fix, if I considered even epoxying the Orings with JB weld or something...
Hey you recon this would work?

KermaTDI Upgraded Lower Intercooler Piping (Mk4 ALH Golf/Jetta)

Upgraded Lower Intercooler Pipe, Upgraded Intercooler Piping, SMIC

kermatdi.com

Says for ALH only, but I'm thinking that's in reference to the clip style connections of BEW ICs.
I figure I could use it, if only there were these kinds of clip adapters to attach to the IC that were 2.5" - clip side...

KermaTDI Turbo hose adapter for S7, VNT17, KP39

Kerma features .

kermatdi.com

I think they are uniformly 2" only. I can always call Kerma.
Anyone know another source for clip adapters?
If anyone else has adapted to ALH style lower IC while keeping the BEW IC ... let me hear about it!

 

[northern diesel]

I'm also wondering where to buy those seated Orings...? The Napa auto spot up here can't even order them.

 

[northern diesel]

if the o-ring is in decent shape, take it off, and wrap a couple rounds of teflon tape below it carefully, then put back, and should be good as new and not leak. but of course best to get rid of that BS if you want to make new pipes

Just test drove it, spiritedly....
That worked like a charm! Thanks - you really are the GOAT

 

[northern diesel]

I apologize to the thread if I'm over-posting here...
I'll shut up now

 

[Mozambiquer]

Bah!!!, if it pins up at TDC firing and timing is OK, I'd call it good. At least it is not a telltale shredded belt from more obvious idiocy...LOL

Besides, they must know something of the difference between their backside and a hole in the ground; they brought it to you.

Douglas

It was the previous owner who did it... I know who it is, they are a flipper who puts the least amount in and charges the highest prices for the cars...

 

[JDSwan87]

It was the previous owner who did it... I know who it is, they are a flipper who puts the least amount in and charges the highest prices for the cars...

Are they a member here? I've seen a few cars bought off here and flipped here (at least posted back for sale), by members...

 

[Mozambiquer]

Are they a member here? I've seen a few cars bought off here and flipped here (at least posted back for sale), by members...

I believe they are a member, but not very active here, more active on the fb groups and always selling stuff or buying cheap cars to fix up or part out.

 

[P2B]

Switched the sedan to summer wheels. Crawled under to investigate why I'm hearing more turbo and smelling exhaust when stopped at lights - turns out the flex pipe is no longer attached to the downpipe

I have my doubts it's feasible to repair a 20+ year old downpipe, guess I'll have to buy a replacement. Shoved it back together and tied it with baling wire for now, slight improvement but still leaking.

Swapped out the original downpipe & cat.

Murphy must have taken the day off, because all 3 flange nuts came off in perfect condition without a fight. Debated using the 11mm copper flange nuts supplied with the new downpipe, but decided to reuse the 13mm originals.

 

[csstevej]

Got a link to that Down pipe set ?

 

[P2B]

Got a link to that Down pipe set ?

Volkswagen Jetta 1999-2004 TDI 1.9L Catalytic Converter ALH

Volkswagen Jetta Catalytic Converter Item fits all Jetta TDI MK4 models with 1.9L engine from 1999 through to 2004 with ALH engine code.

mufflerexpress.com

 

[northern diesel]

Swapped out the original downpipe & cat.

Murphy must have taken the day off, because all 3 flange nuts came off in perfect condition without a fight. Debated using the 11mm copper flange nuts supplied with the new downpipe, but decided to reuse the 13mm originals.

Looks good !
Did you special order that one?
Today I did the first ATF flush on the 09A. It was definitely due, not sure it had ever been done. Got about 3 quarts of what smelled like burnt rancid oil out... once it was done draining completely, I replugged the drain and added 3 quarts of fresh Idemitsu Type J fluid .
Fired it up while up on jack stands, pulled the drain plug, shifted through the gears, and while the engine was running, dumped another quart slowly while looking under to see the sludgier looking stuff get flushed out.
Then when the thin drain stream turned into drops I replugged it.

I noticed a difference immediately. My first gear shifting was taking longer than normal. Right after the clean I noticed it shifting shortly after 2k rpms.
All ready for the tune now!

 

[csstevej]

Thanks P2B !

 

[P2B]

Looks good !
Did you special order that one?

Nope, emailed and asked to pick up at their Toronto location. Got a reply within a couple of hours saying it was in stock, picked it up an hour later

Quality is about what you would expect for the price, fits properly. Won't last like the original.