Jetta GLI Mk2 1986 Gas to Diesel Swap 1.6D

[Baron VonZeppelin]

wow man your really help full thanks i feel like i own you something in return.

i think im going to take advantage of the free shipping and buy new OEM bosh glow plugs

Thats what the Really Righteous VW Diesel Owners try to do for each other.
Share info ideas sources and resources.

Go with Bosch Duraterm Gplug instead of standard Bosch Gplugs.
About same price usually, but newer technology.
Everyone is really liking them.

I'll see if i still have the AhAz link to them in a few minutes.

[Baron VonZeppelin]

Bosch Duraterm @ AhAz
http://www.autohausaz.com/search/product.aspx?sid=xy53vg45qgphpx55ubzaco45&pn=W0133-1632561,W0133-1633298,

I have bought them as low as 9.xx each before in other deals elsewhere.
But 11.xx is still a good price - with free ship.

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Your oil leak on the headgasket :

Is it around the oil return port at front center ?
Is it a new headgasket ?

They make a product called Hylomar to use as a sealant on headgaskets.
Paste and spray versions.

Also a copper-kote product in aerosol

[slavik19]

Bosch Duraterm @ AhAz
http://www.autohausaz.com/search/product.aspx?sid=xy53vg45qgphpx55ubzaco45&pn=W0133-1632561,W0133-1633298,

I have bought them as low as 9.xx each before in other deals elsewhere.
But 11.xx is still a good price - with free ship.

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Your oil leak on the headgasket :

Is it around the oil return port at front center ?
Is it a new headgasket ?

They make a product called Hylomar to use as a sealant on headgaskets.
Paste and spray versions.

Also a copper-kote product in aerosol

alright thanks my dad is saying hold of on the plugs.
i havent checked all of mine i know at least 2 work.
bought a new battery today.

new gasket.
it was over on the front center. thats where i fixed it. it dont leak there. i cant find where its leaking from. ill look harder tommarow.

will regular gasket maker work? i bought the one from hans cheap parts place
http://www.westportparts.com/D176404A2RedRTVSiliconeGasketMaker.htm

[Baron VonZeppelin]

It won't work for long on a headgasket, or exhaust gasket.
Will work about everywhere else though.

The leaking is probably due to the way it was installed and/or re-installed without torqueing and the yield turns. And the old bolts.

The fibre headgaskets are fairly forgiving when all is done right, and with new stretch bolts.
You could still buy the hylomar spray or copper-kote spray at a parts store if you think it needs it.

2 good Gplugs will crank down to about 40 or 45* F outside
3 will crank down to about 30* F
4 will crank down to about -20 below 0* F
below that most need a block heater.

[theman53]

On the glow plugs if you are short on cash you could always buy 2 and replace #1 and #2, as 3 and 4 are easy to get to and could be done later.

Hylomar is good stuff, other than that I would run it dry. Most on here do run the HG dry, I use the hylomar.

[slavik19]

On the glow plugs if you are short on cash you could always buy 2 and replace #1 and #2, as 3 and 4 are easy to get to and could be done later.

Hylomar is good stuff, other than that I would run it dry. Most on here do run the HG dry, I use the hylomar.

yea i found out 2 of them where bad. ones behind the pump so so hard to get to.
well replaced those they all work now. starts MUCH better.
i got a serious oil leek somewhere. little puddle formed overnight. 
i changed my axle flangs they had those caps. i kinda tore them up alittle trying to take them off. what if its transmission fluid? how do i check?

[Baron VonZeppelin]

Do you mean these flange caps ?






Those are called transmission drive flange caps.
About $2-3 each from WorldPac or AutohausAZ.

Think this is the WPac #
J800352306KAC

And this the AhAz or VW #
W01331643177KAC

You need to seal them in with Permatex 1B non-hardening sealant.
(think thats right number - its a small tube and dark brown sticky stuff)
The bore they go in has to be clean and oil free so the sealant will work/stick.

if those are busted or damaged or missing -
your tranny lube comes out through the holes and runs into your CV Joint/Boot. It will compromise the CV grease and eventually ruin it.
your puddle "might" could be your tranny lube.

You'll just need to get the car up on jackstands and find your leaks.
Usually works best to check at night with a flashlight or drop light.
Sometimes daylight hides things from us that we can see with artificial light in dark surroundings.

[slavik19]

thanks bud
will local autostores have them?
but ill will be ordering everything from az

i only get about 2 hours a day to work on the car.

[Baron VonZeppelin]

The only way you could get them local would be -

CarQuest / WorldPac

Oreillys / IMC

VW dealership

Its been about 18 months since i bought a pair.
had a he// of a time trying to look them up when i needed them.
I think VinceWaldon had to find the listing / part number for me.

None of the AutoZone, Advance, etc... had anything on them then.

[slavik19]

The only way you could get them local would be -

CarQuest / WorldPac

Oreillys / IMC

VW dealership

Its been about 18 months since i bought a pair.
had a he// of a time trying to look them up when i needed them.
I think VinceWaldon had to find the listing / part number for me.

None of the AutoZone, Advance, etc... had anything on them then.

ill order everything on az
will this work for the sealent?
http://www.autohausaz.com/search/product.aspx?sid=oculk2550mqvpcztazvq5fud&pn=W0133-1841140,

[rs899]

I wouldn't use that, myself.  Use what he says, Permatex 1B.  Something with better tack to it. Perhaps Permatex Avation will work OK too. I don't care what they say, RTV isn't oil friendly.  I avoid it unless you absolutely don't have a gasket.  And then not on valve covers or oilpans...  I would be worried that it would make that plug pop out of there

[Baron VonZeppelin]

AhAz might not carry the Permatex 1B
i've never checked to see.

The tube i have is about 20 years old.
AutoZone, Advance, Oreilly will have it.

The RTV is pretty much same thing as the other Red Silicone you bought.
I use that stuff to supplement gaskets or hold them in place.

1B is rarely needed, so get smallest tube.
But when its needed, almost nothing else will do.

Oil leak could also be valve cover if any of your studs might have unthreaded and stayed taller on your last Remove/Install - especially on the backside. just a heads up 

[rs899]

Baron-

I use Permatex 1B all the time- I love it.  Only thing better is Hylomar in a tube, which seems almost impossible to get now.  I hate RTV in any color.  But just personal preference.

Rick

[slavik19]

hey guys im having some electrical issues.
ignition off turn light switch on speedo back lights works great.
as soon as i turn the ignition on speedo go out, no lighting the backlight and clock/mpg/temp MAF goes out. i just want the backlight so i could see the speed.

i changed the light bulb last night.
i checked the wireing today everything seems plugged in.
what am i missing?

so ignition on.
light switch on turn the backlight on speedo off.
illum switch works because its the backlioght on the tempo controlls work fine

[Baron VonZeppelin]

Thats a weird one.

1. Did they use to operate correctly before ?

2. Do you have a spare headlight switch you can try ?
85 86 87 and early 88 will work.

I wouldn't let the temp control backlighting eliminate anything.
If its not a problem with the headlight switch - then its probably a problem within the cluster. Which would mean you would need a replacement cluster.

You might can find someone on NCDubs website close to you that can loan you another headlight switch to try. Could also try taking your HLswitch out and spraying WD40 inside of it.