[chittychittybangbang]

Two writeups for the 1998-2003 mk4 TDI have been added.

TDI fuel injector nozzle selection hints and detailed FAQ - this is probably the most detailed single page on TDI nozzles anywhere.
http://www.myturbodiesel.com/1000q_how_to/multi/TDInozzleFAQ.htm

and

Nozzle/fuel injector removal/installation procedure - includes many notes and cautions that are not in other nozzle writeups. Also fixes the incorrect torque value for injector reassembly that other writeups have.
http://www.myturbodiesel.com/1000q_how_to/multi/nozzleinstall.htm

If there are mistakes, corrections, more info, please make a post and I will update the writeups as necessary.

 

[JohnPk]

The link for tdiparts is broken.

It looks like you had a search and the search session expired so the link just takes you to their home page. Try a direct link to the product.

 

[chittychittybangbang]

Will try to figure out a fix for the link. The only way right now is to put 4 links since they don't have a category to direct link to.

I also fixed some errors and updated 1000q: advanced performance mods

 

[iansw]

Looks good! I have heard before that the mk3 cars had the vr6 clutch, this is not right?

 

[chittychittybangbang]

No TDI had the vr6 clutch stock. It bolts onto the mk3 tdi but it's not the same part. It looks similar but has different part numbers.

 

[chittychittybangbang]

Someone also mentioned an additional caution: if you use a q-tip be careful not to drop it into the injector hole.

I think that tying a string, using an extra large swab such as a small foam paintbrush or bending the q-tip into a "z" shape so it won't fit into the hole are possible solutions.

 

[chittychittybangbang]

Added cutaway illustrations and a section on shims and the pilot vs. main injection.

 

[rsdi4]

I was reviewing this and I have a question about the wrench tight. If you tighten it with a wrench and try to turn it even more, isn't this stripping it?

 

[diesel guy]

No, wrench tight means tighten it "tight" to reasonable amount with a wrench. This is about 25-40 ft lbs depending on how big your arms are. Then turn it another 1/4 turn.

 

[rsdi4]

thanks, a certain torque seems more accurate than wrench tight,.