[Michel]

I have an 03 Jetta TDI with lack of power. I replaced some vacuum lines (will replace the rest) but when I tested the turbo actuator valve - it did not hold vacuum. How difficult is this to replace? I called the VW dealer and they don't carry the part - they only replace the entire turbo.

Any info would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Mike

 

[YMZ]

http://www.metalmanparts.com/product.sc?productId=352&categoryId=-1

http://www.idparts.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=530

Shouldn't be too much of a pain to change... You'll need to adjust the linkage so that at 3 - 5 inches of vacuum it starts opening, and at 18 inches it's fully open...

Yuri

 

[Seatman]

It's all in the faq but if you need more info just post back

http://www.myturbodiesel.com/1000q/a4/VNT-wastegate-adjust.htm

welcometomyturbodies

 

[Michel]

Thanks - I'll post back if I have any problems.

Mike

 

[Michel]

any suggestions on where to buy the 10 mm flex Ratcheting Wrench locally instead of online?

 

[Seatman]

I could answer that but it involves a plane journey and you'll need to take a couple of days off work at least lol

 

[YMZ]

Sears may carry those, but you can definitely do the job without it... Perhaps Harbor Freight may have something as well...

No denying that a good assortment of tools is helpful when working on these cars...

Yuri

 

[chittychittybangbang]

any suggestions on where to buy the 10 mm flex Ratcheting Wrench locally instead of online?

The flex isn't really needed, it's just that it's the one I had when I took the picture and makes removing the nuts faster.