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#2452 of 2475 Re: smoking 2004 golf tdi [taylor4650] by alltorque Sep 02, 2009 (7:18 am)
Replying to: taylor4650 (Sep 02, 2009 7:06 am) Sounds like a classic fault. Check the turbo outlet pipe. Sounds like it's fractured/split and needs replacing. Engine is getting right amount of fuel but not enough air as it's leaking out of the split. Think it's a rubber-type hose so no bigggy.   Next ?
#2453 of 2475 Re: smoking 2004 golf tdi [taylor4650] by bpeebles Sep 02, 2009 (5:27 pm)
Replying to: taylor4650 (Sep 02, 2009 7:06 am) As mentioned above,,, Black smoke indicates that there is not enough air entering the engine in accordance with the amount of fuel that is being injected.   Here are some other possible contributing factors.   The turbocharger and intake manifold have a habit of plugging-up if you do not follow the advice of how to keep things cleaned out.   You *MUST* use full-throttle accelleration several times per tank of fuel lest the trubocharger and intake manifold may get plugged up with soot/oil mixture.   Also, the use of sub-par fuel or the wrong engine-oil has been shown to contribute.   You may also consider checking your MAF (Mass AirFlow sensor), if it is not measuring the flow properly, you could get that black smoke.
#2454 of 2475 Timing Belt by mrjette Oct 15, 2009 (12:16 pm)
I have a 2005 Passat TDi. My local mechanic says to change the timing belt at 60K while the manual says to do it at 90K. He says it is the same belt that used to say to change at 45K, but VW upped the time interval to reduce the annual expense of Maint. I do know about the issue if it goes, but not sure I should spend the money to replace a belt with plenty of life (I have 61K and treat her like a baby).   Any advice on whether to change the timing belt (at about $1000) or wait?   Thanks!! Replies to this message: pludlow (Oct 15, 2009 2:09 pm) elias (Oct 16, 2009 7:35 am)
#2455 of 2475 Re: Timing Belt [mrjette] by pludlow Oct 15, 2009 (2:09 pm)
Replying to: mrjette (Oct 15, 2009 12:16 pm) I had VW do the job along with the water pump which was leaking after 120k mi. The belt was till good without cracks or edge wear. My son bought one of the on-line tool kits for TDI timing belt changes and said it was a piece of cake and <250$. I'll borrow the tool kit the next time. It's fairly easy to keep tabs on the belt by pulling the top cover each oil change as the schedule mileage approaches to inspect the belt.
#2456 of 2475 Re: passat TDI iming Belt /passat TDI oil pump chain by elias Oct 16, 2009 (7:35 am)
Replying to: mrjette (Oct 15, 2009 12:16 pm) I recommend to replace timing belt at 90k like the manual says. I think you have a bigger problem with that car, however. The oil-pump chain design is apparently flawed and has/will fail on 100% of USA passat TDIs, usually before 100k miles. Apparently it is a multi-thousand-dollar repair. Go to TDICLUB passat/B5 forum to learn about it. I understand VW won't sell the replacement oil-chain-drive system/part -they sell a gear-driven system now instead.
#2457 of 2475 vw bettle baseball by rainwater05 Oct 16, 2009 (7:48 am)
Does anyone have the collector eddition of the 2000 beetle that looks like a baseball can you tell me the company that made tha original stickers? I really need to no
#2458 of 2475 Re: Tourareg TDI available [gagrice] by longo2 Oct 19, 2009 (12:31 pm)
Replying to: gagrice (Apr 23, 2009 2:06 pm) A little off topic,but does anyone think that a set of 4-205/60-16 snow tires would/would not work on a 2006 Jetta TDI?   Tire rack says they are about 1" taller than the 55's and says 'they won't work"   The 60's are 66.00 each, the 55's are $77.00 each...that one I don't get either, $11.00 more for a smaller tire?     I think I could use a little more clearance under that low hanging Jetta this winter. Replies to this message: pludlow (Oct 19, 2009 1:08 pm) sebring95 (Oct 19, 2009 4:18 pm) cosmo (Oct 19, 2009 6:22 pm) gagrice (Oct 19, 2009 7:14 pm)
#2459 of 2475 Re: Tourareg TDI available [longo2] by pludlow Oct 19, 2009 (1:08 pm)
Replying to: longo2 (Oct 19, 2009 12:31 pm) I have a 2000 Jetta TDI which has 195/65R15 with a diameter of 634mm approx. Your 205/60R16 should measure out at approx 652mm. Typical tread depth ranges about 10mm on the diameter measurement due to wear. The 205/55R16 would be about 631mm which is close to my Jetta's.   The tire shops will not go outside the spec range due to emission control req'ts but at least in NY the diesel does not have emission testing so the risk is probably non-existent to use a slightly larger diameter tire. You should recognize that your rpms and speed will read low by about 4% so don't drive on the "edge". My Jetta reads low by about 3-4% anyway, at least that's what all the radar checkpoint displays say.   I'd try the 60's!
#2460 of 2475 Re: Tourareg TDI available [longo2] by sebring95 Oct 19, 2009 (4:18 pm)
Replying to: longo2 (Oct 19, 2009 12:31 pm) The reason they're cheaper is because a 205/60 is a very common tire....but a 205/55 is not. They don't sell as many so they charge more to recoup the fixed cost of producing a size run. It's not quite an inch difference.....21mm to be exact. Hard to say what the clearance is on the newer Jettas but you need to make sure the front tires will clear the suspension during full turns. You'll also take a little hit in performance/economy and handling (which will be even more noticeable with snow tires) because of the taller sidewall. IMHO....I would pony up the extra $44. If anything, perhaps shop a more narrow tire which will work better in the snow anyway. A 195/60 should be priced a little better and much closer to stock size.
#2461 of 2475 Re: Tourareg TDI available [longo2] by cosmo Oct 19, 2009 (6:22 pm)
Replying to: longo2 (Oct 19, 2009 12:31 pm) Go with 195/65-15 studless winter tires mounted on steel rims by Tire Rack. That combo will be the least expensive over the approximate 5 year life of the tires and the most effective in winter conditions. That is the package recommended by Tire Rack for good reason. You want a more narrow tire for winter conditions, and having the tires mounted on steel wheels will prevent damage to your alloys and reduce the twice yearly expense of changing from winter tires to highway tires and back. Replies to this message: gagrice (Oct 19, 2009 7:14 pm)

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