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Title: READ THIS!! FAQ Quick guide for commonly asked questions
Post by: burn_your_money on October 03, 2008, 07:35:42 pm
This is not a complete listing of the items in the FAQ. It is a condensed version of the more commonly asked questions.

Glow plugs

 Pimp your glow plugs  (https://vincewaldon.com/2008/09/30/how-to-pimp-your-glowplug-wiring/)

 Easy (er) way to change glow plugs  (http://www.vwdiesel.net/forum/index.php?topic=10582.0)

 There must be a better way to attach wires to glowplugs!!  (http://www.vwdiesel.net/forum/index.php?topic=22844.0)

Turbos

 Great turbo rebuilding center  (http://www.vwdiesel.net/forum/index.php?topic=31392.0)

 Turbos on Junk yard cars  (http://www.vwdiesel.net/forum/index.php?topic=12255.0)

garrett t3 rebuild questions (http://www.vwdiesel.net/forum/index.php?topic=12147.0)

 Jake's KKK K24 Rebuild - restored  (http://www.vwdiesel.net/forum/index.php?topic=13357.0)

 Kick ass technical information. Tons of turbo maps, SWEET!!!  (http://www.vwdiesel.net/forum/index.php?topic=7069.0)

 VW turbo info (http://www.vwdiesel.net/forum/index.php?topic=9395.0)

 new link to turbo maps.  (http://www.vwdiesel.net/forum/index.php?topic=7514.0)

 Lack of Boost Trouble Shooting. (http://www.vwdiesel.net/forum/index.php?topic=4348.0)

 home made Diesel BOV  (http://www.vwdiesel.net/forum/index.php?topic=6670.0)

VNT vane control systems

 Vanagon 1.6 VNT TD   (http://www.vwdiesel.net/forum/index.php?topic=2257.0)

 GT2559v retrofit to Mercedes 300 TDT  (http://www.vwdiesel.net/forum/index.php?topic=10365.0&start=62)

 Intercooled 1.6 VNT Quantum :-) (http://www.vwdiesel.net/forum/index.php?topic=8065.0)

 Project Potential... variable vane turbo on 1.6l  (http://www.vwdiesel.net/forum/index.php?topic=1306.0)

 aftermarket controller to control a VNT?  (http://www.vwdiesel.net/forum/index.php?topic=4874.0)

 1.9 Rover re-install  (http://www.vwdiesel.net/forum/index.php?topic=8031.0)

 How to operate vnt15 controller on 1.6L  (http://www.vwdiesel.net/forum/index.php?topic=10326.0)

 Aftermarket Turbo Controller for m_TDI's  (http://www.vwdiesel.net/forum/index.php?topic=11793.0)

VE pump info

 Internal injection pump pressure  (http://www.vwdieselparts.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=5936)

 Full step-by-step pictures of a VE pump assembly (http://www.vwdiesel.net/forum/index.php?topic=4353.0)

 How a VE pump works (http://www.vwdiesel.net/forum/index.php?topic=12856.0)

 mTDI / TDI-M Injection Pump FAQ  (http://www.vwdiesel.net/forum/index.php?topic=6427.0)

 pump resealing  (http://crustycrank.com/resealinjpump.htm#injpump)

Fixing a leak at the atmosphere bleed on the LDA  (http://www.vwdiesel.net/forum/index.php?topic=19895.0)

 Andrew's method of safely replacing the fuel distributor o-ring with the pump still in the car  (http://www.vwdieselparts.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=5311&start=22)

 GhettoFab: Baggie for installing IP O-ring (http://www.vwdiesel.net/forum/index.php?topic=33164.msg309635#msg309635)

 Governor mod  (http://www.vwdiesel.net/forum/index.php?topic=2300.0)

 2010 Edition of the Governor Mod   (http://www.vwdiesel.net/forum/index.php?topic=24323.0)

 GOVENOR MOD - method with lots of pics  (http://www.vwdiesel.net/forum/index.php?topic=24497)

 VE pump part numbers  (http://www.vwdiesel.net/forum/index.php?topic=10870.0)

 1.6 IDI Timing Advance Mod.  (http://www.vwdiesel.net/forum/index.php?topic=7781.0)

 setting idle  (http://www.vwdiesel.net/forum/index.php?topic=7218.0)

 tightening cold start torx fasteners with pump still in car  (http://www.vwdiesel.net/forum/index.php?topic=27458.0)

 The Aneroid Atmospheric Bleed and What to Do If It's Leaking  (http://www.vwdiesel.net/forum/index.php?topic=32938.msg306609#msg306609)

Timing

Setting the timing  (http://www.vwdiesel.net/forum/index.php?topic=13904.0)

 What bolts do I loosen to adjust injection pump timing?  (http://www.vwdiesel.net/forum/index.php?topic=10569.0)

 Can the cam be locked 180 out?  (http://www.vwdiesel.net/forum/index.php?topic=16960.0)

 Was your pump rebuilt? Is it running like crap? it may be internally 180* out of time (http://www.vwdiesel.net/forum/index.php?topic=31131.0)

Tach

 Adding a W-terminal to an alternator that doesn't have one  (http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/f28/how-tachofy-your-mk-1-diesel-31515.html)

 Gas Tacho / Revcounter Conversion to Diesel W terminal  (http://www.vwdiesel.net/forum/index.php?topic=3741.0)

 MK2 Swapping MPH speedometer into KM/H cluster  (http://www.vwdiesel.net/forum/index.php?topic=11406.0)

 1.6 TD tach over-reading on AAZ engine - FIXED  (http://www.vwdiesel.net/forum/index.php?topic=12589.0)

 1.6 Diesel Tachometer. A "How To" Thread  (http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?5609555-1.6-Diesel-Tachometer.-A-quot-How-To-quot-Thread&p=76281169#post76281169)

 Inductive pickup to drive a tachometer  (http://www.vwdiesel.net/forum/index.php?topic=30442.0)

Definite tach solution for a, sorry, ANY diesel engine (http://www.vwdiesel.net/forum/index.php?topic=31834.new#new)


Engine Basics

 What does "IDI" or "TDI" mean?  (http://www.vwdiesel.net/forum/index.php?topic=20109.0)

 So you can't figure out why your AAZ is overheating  (http://www.vwdiesel.net/forum/index.php?topic=14263.0)

 Headgasket Sizes / Part Numbers  (http://www.vwdiesel.net/forum/index.php?topic=6741.0)

 Solid Lifter VS Hydraulic Lifter head  (http://www.vwdiesel.net/forum/index.php?topic=16688.0)


Engine Mods/upgrades

Mod step 1:  Aircraft Spruce EGT probe discussion  (http://www.vwdiesel.net/forum/index.php?topic=4785.0&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0)

 EGT gauge and probe discussion  (http://www.vwdiesel.net/forum/index.php?topic=24703.0)

 Good picture of where the EGT probe should be installed  (http://www.vwdiesel.net/forum/index.php?topic=19581.0)

 Excellent article on Performance Connecting Rods  (http://www.vwdiesel.net/forum/index.php?topic=13104.0)

 ARP Part Numbers (http://www.vwdiesel.net/forum/index.php?topic=7919.0)

 CC's above piston and compression ratio / pre cup cc volume  (http://www.vwdiesel.net/forum/index.php?topic=12633.0)

 Serp setup on a 1.6  (http://www.vwdiesel.net/forum/index.php?topic=9599.0)

 IDI TDI compatability (http://www.vwdiesel.net/forum/index.php?topic=11645.0)

1.7 pistons in a 1.6 block (http://www.vwdiesel.net/forum/index.php?topic=6948.0)

1.9 head on a solid lifter 1.6 block  (http://www.vwdiesel.net/forum/index.php?topic=15780.0)

 Serpentine ABF retro-fit  (http://www.vwdiesel.net/forum/index.php?topic=18235.0)

Clutched alternator pulley upgrade on AAZ  (http://www.vwdiesel.net/forum/index.php?topic=24517.0)

 Ball bearings on the IM shaft  (http://www.vwdiesel.net/forum/index.php?topic=33156.new#new)


Engine Rebuilding

 Engine rebuilding tips  (http://www.vwdiesel.net/forum/index.php?topic=3611.0)

 Kolbenschmidt Piston numbers  (http://www.vwdiesel.net/forum/index.php?topic=8128.0)

 Intermediate Shaft Bearing Part Numbers  (http://www.vwdiesel.net/forum/index.php?topic=10633.0)

 Good break in oil: 10w30 diesel rated  (http://www.vwdiesel.net/forum/index.php?topic=10565.0)

 How to rebuild a head  (http://www.vwdiesel.net/forum/index.php?topic=5331.0)

 Honing  (http://www.vwdiesel.net/forum/index.php?topic=31113.0)

FULL HOW-TO w/Detail: Break-in routines (http://www.vwdiesel.net/forum/index.php?topic=33755.0)

 Oversized crankshaft Thrust Bearing / washer  (http://www.vwdiesel.net/forum/index.php?topic=34636.0)

Brake Upgrades

Brake Upgrade Tips (http://www.vwdiesel.net/forum/index.php?topic=19213.0)

Transmissions

 Transmission info, ratios, etc  (http://www.vwdiesel.net/forum/index.php?topic=16504.0)


Make your car faster

 More power for your 1.6TD  (http://www.vwdiesel.net/forum/index.php?topic=645.0)

 Make your NA diesel (non-turbo) a faster car  (http://www.vwdiesel.net/forum/index.php?topic=4391.0)

 Make your 1.9TD a faster car  (http://www.vwdiesel.net/forum/index.php?topic=579.0)


Build Threads

 Quantum-spec TD into a 1982 Westy van  (http://www.vwdiesel.net/forum/index.php?topic=13579.0)

1.9 head on 1.6 block (http://www.vwdiesel.net/forum/index.php?topic=16482.0&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0)

 1.6TD in a Dodge Caravan  (http://www.vwdiesel.net/forum/index.php?topic=15633.0)


Misc

 Bentley tech online  (http://www.vwdiesel.net/forum/index.php?topic=749.msg5158#msg5158)

 Fuel Tank Sending Units - Modern Upgrade... (http://www.vwdiesel.net/forum/index.php?topic=31956.new#new)

 how do I post pictures and video?  (http://www.vwdiesel.net/forum/index.php?topic=13132.0)

auto TDI starter on 1.6 020 tranny (http://www.vwdiesel.net/forum/index.php?topic=16876.0)

Shipping weights of various 1.6l engine components (http://www.vwdiesel.net/forum/index.php?topic=145747.0)

Curb weights of various VWs (http://www.vwdiesel.net/forum/index.php?topic=19323.0)

 How to perform a voltage drop test  (http://www.vwdiesel.net/forum/index.php?topic=22321.0)

 Rotary Vacuum Pump Repair  (http://www.vwdiesel.net/forum/index.php?topic=32669.msg302463#msg302463)


Cheap tricks

 Alternator Idler Pulley Bearing Replacement  (http://www.vwdiesel.net/forum/index.php?topic=16691.0)


Homemade Tools

 Build your own pop tester (http://www.vwdiesel.net/forum/index.php?topic=2828.0).. but be very very careful!

 List Your Homemade VW Specialty Tools Here  (http://www.vwdieselparts.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=771)

The best Valve Spring compressor. (head out of car)  (http://www.vwdiesel.net/forum/index.php?topic=18493.0)

 Intermediate Shaft Bearings  (http://www.vwdiesel.net/forum/index.php?topic=18464.0)

 Another Injector Pop Tester DIY  (http://www.vwdiesel.net/forum/index.php?topic=17870.0)

 Making Adapter Plates and Flanges  (http://www.vwdiesel.net/forum/index.php?topic=16792.0)

 Build your own power brake bleeder  (http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?4896353-DIY-Power-Brake-Bleeder-for-around-20)
Title: FAQ Quick guide for commonly asked questions
Post by: burn_your_money on October 03, 2008, 07:40:15 pm
If anyone has the links to the 1.6/1.9 engines, hyrdo head on solid lifter block, solid lifter head on hydro block etc please post them and I'll add them.

Also any other links you think should be in there, or if a new category needs to be added, post it up.

Linking to other forums is a-ok

Posts will be deleted once they have been added.

Please let me know if there are dead links
Title: Re: FAQ Quick guide for commonly asked questions
Post by: Golf/Jetta on August 17, 2011, 02:19:14 pm
I'm starting to get "The topic or board you are looking for appears to be either missing or off limits to you." screen.

Some of them still work.
Title: Re: FAQ Quick guide for commonly asked questions
Post by: Turftech on November 26, 2011, 08:19:04 pm
I haven't seen this one in the homemade tools section.  For removing the nut on the top of the strut I use a deep offset box end wrench.  The following link shows a Snap-on set, but they look nearly identical to mine -- which have to be a thousand years old.  http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item.asp?P65=&tool=all&item_ID=334&group_ID=539&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog

I'm thinking a guy could also take a cheap combo wrench, heat it up with a torch and "z" bend the box end to fit.
Title: Re: FAQ Quick guide for commonly asked questions
Post by: R.O.R-2.0 on November 26, 2011, 08:45:59 pm
I haven't seen this one in the homemade tools section.  For removing the nut on the top of the strut I use a deep offset box end wrench.  The following link shows a Snap-on set, but they look nearly identical to mine -- which have to be a thousand years old.  http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item.asp?P65=&tool=all&item_ID=334&group_ID=539&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog

I'm thinking a guy could also take a cheap combo wrench, heat it up with a torch and "z" bend the box end to fit.


i took a 14mm deep socket, opened up the throat of it a bit, and cut the end of it so it had 2 notches to engage the nut on the mk2/3 strut assembly..

just forgot to add that to my home made tools section..
Title: Re: FAQ Quick guide for commonly asked questions
Post by: steevz on December 18, 2011, 09:08:00 pm
Hmm.. click step by step guide to changing intermediate shaft bearings.. and got:
The topic or board you are looking for appears to be either missing or off limits to you.

Is it gone?
Title: Re: FAQ Quick guide for commonly asked questions
Post by: burn_your_money on December 19, 2011, 03:57:34 pm
Hmm.. click step by step guide to changing intermediate shaft bearings.. and got:
The topic or board you are looking for appears to be either missing or off limits to you.

Is it gone?

It's gone :( Thanks for the heads up, I deleted the link
Title: Re: READ THIS!! FAQ Quick guide for commonly asked questions
Post by: sgnimj96 on October 22, 2013, 07:51:44 pm
      Cold start o-ring

http://translate.google.com/translate?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.uwe-reimann.de%2Fpoel%2Fesp-ksb.htm&langpair=de|en&hl=en&ie=ISO-8859-1&oe=ISO-8859-1&prev=%2Flanguage_tools
Title: Re: READ THIS!! FAQ Quick guide for commonly asked questions
Post by: 745 turbogreasel on October 23, 2013, 03:19:09 am
We should have a 'my car won't start', and a 'i got no history on this car, what  do I need to take care of' article.
I'm pretty sure they are both written in here somewhere.
Title: Re: READ THIS!! FAQ Quick guide for commonly asked questions
Post by: air-cooled or diesel on October 23, 2013, 01:50:20 pm
I have; starting car, if cold,esp. glow;pressinclutch,inneutral,pull cold start/somepeople don't pull    
c/s(until first fires),start,when oil lite goes out, letoutclutch,rev *easily(apx2k).
check oil as needed, 1 week max check if you have tight motor.your air filter is the 1st thing to say on top of,napa filters are wix filters
Title: Re: READ THIS!! FAQ Quick guide for commonly asked questions
Post by: Richard_James_Campbell on November 25, 2014, 12:19:21 pm
Hi guys I got up this morning temperature had dropped over night ️opened up my mrk5 GTTDI and my passenger door wouldn't open all other doors would so I tried opening it from the inside and still no joy, so locked and unlocked it a few times and its working it it's happening often now there noises coming from the lock so there is something happening there but don't know what could there be something wrong with the mechanism its frustrating me now could anyone help me


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Title: Re: READ THIS!! FAQ Quick guide for commonly asked questions
Post by: musang on February 15, 2017, 08:57:41 pm
thanks for the information