DanHenrich
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Could someone explain what a ventectomy is ?
Could someone explain what a ventectomy is ?
Fun idea, got a higher mileage wheel bearing, loosen it off and re-torque it as per specs. I know a few that acted like new. Won't work every time thoughThe industrial solution to bearing wear is small microphones. As soon as raceway fatigue sets in and the pitting begins, it is easy to hear( at that level ). This is long before any possible increase in clearance happens, or it becomes audible. It is usually enough warning to schedule the replacement.
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Remove the vent at top of the filler, so that you can 100% fill tank. Usually it is 80% to allow for expansion. With diesel you can go 98% full and it's fine. I have 9 miles to hole after last gas station, I fill right up to just below the vent. I can go an extra hundred miles I thinkCould someone explain what a ventectomy is ?
I have found with my '03 Wagon, I can get about 12 L after the pump stops. I fill to the top of the neck, then vent and hold until its full to the neck again. Based on my FE average right now, I'd get at least 200 km (120 mi) out of that.Remove the vent at top of the filler, so that you can 100% fill tank. Usually it is 80% to allow for expansion. With diesel you can go 98% full and it's fine. I have 9 miles to hole after last gas station, I fill right up to just below the vent. I can go an extra hundred miles I think
Congrats! Also, spiffy grille block off you've got there!Yesterday, actually, new oil and oil filter, along with fuel, air, and cabin filters in IBW, because this happened:
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This car just keeps going and going. As pleasant to drive now as when I bought it 22 years ago. Maybe better!
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OE VW PartCongrats! Also, spiffy grille block off you've got there!
https://www.idparts.com/jetta-mk4-g...PcV4bTLgYcnpczi1PBtiPL83S-m3jYUkirAljlDLbnVm5Congrats! Also, spiffy grille block off you've got there!
How many people would be interested? I may know a guy. If we could get enough people interested I could maybe see if I could get a batch whipped uphttps://www.idparts.com/jetta-mk4-g...PcV4bTLgYcnpczi1PBtiPL83S-m3jYUkirAljlDLbnVm5
NLA unfortunately. Maybe we should get somebody to start making them again.
Cost dependant, I'd be interested.How many people would be interested? I may know a guy. If we could get enough people interested I could maybe see if I could get a batch whipped up
Same here, though seldom a necessity where I'm located.Cost dependant, I'd be interested.
If pricing were comparable I would take one, possibly a second one for a buddy.How many people would be interested? I may know a guy. If we could get enough people interested I could maybe see if I could get a batch whipped up
I think for now we are going to do the placemat burpod modYeah- same here - we got a fleet of mk4s and it gets friggin cold here
Yep, had to do the same thing with mine. No issues since.![]()
Caught the first gear getter bushing starting to walk out again, super glued and hopefully won't have to push it back in again
Ha, nothing like sitting at a red light then trying to start out in 3rd to get out of the intersection. Great bushing, fits great, installed 6 months ago and only wiggled loose when it started getting cold.Yep, had to do the same thing with mine. No issues since.
Could be/often is. If you pop the shifter boot up you can look at the components and see where there's extra slop, the big ball might benefit from shimming with paper or cardstock underneath.Is that what's making it hard to intermittently go into first/reverse and sometimes hard to find 3rd from 2nd? Or do I have other issues too? I have adjusted the shifter cables and had success for a few days but always gets worse. I planned to replace my shifter with a short throw and new bushings anyways and replace the broken shift knob...
Donna’s has done that twice now, I was thinking of wrapping Teflon tape or something similar around it. Maybe I’ll try caulk, I don’t really want to attach it permanently. Comforting to know I’m not the only one that has happened to.![]()
Caught the first gear getter bushing starting to walk out again, super glued and hopefully won't have to push it back in again
I used some quick dry epoxy on mine. Popped out this past summer, made me double guess if I ever had it installed correctly.![]()
Caught the first gear getter bushing starting to walk out again, super glued and hopefully won't have to push it back in again
10K. I've always followed the manufacturer's recommendation.Peter congrats, how often do you change the oil?