I have a 2006 Jetta BRM with approx 145k on the motor. I just started getting a noise that sounds almost like an exhaust leak, but I also am getting a loss of power, and actually sounds like the noises coming from from the videos in the how to: http://www.myturbodiesel.com/1000q/multi/camshaft-inspection-replace-vw-tdi.htm
It has been getting progressively worse the last few days. Rough idle and sputtering. I thought maybe a bad injector but I'm not altogether sure. I drive 120 miles a day round trip to work so I am concerned. I use the 5-30 505.1 TOTAL oil for the last 4 changes or so as well.
I guess I am in line to do the inspection of the camshaft but still am a little unclear as to the procedure although the write up is very nice and informative. Would I have to remove the injector lever covers for the check or is it done leaving them on.
I replaced the timing belt at about 100k as prescribed by the manual as well.
Also are the camshaft pulley counterholder and the camshaft pulley puller for tapered camshafts needed for the 06 BRM.
One more important question is how long can I drive this thing in this condition and what are the problems I will have if I do continue to drive it.
I wonder also if I'm looking at these kind of repairs all the time. I have already had to have the flywheel replace at $2k that VW didn't cover any of, now the cam I'm pretty sure. The trans is also starting to do some weird shifting. Have had to replace the glow plug harness and glow plugs, MAF sensor, fuel temp sensor, not including the regular maintenance. I'm probably forgetting some things. I thought I was getting a cost saver for my commuting, but it sure doesn't feel like it at this point.
Thanks much
Tim
It has been getting progressively worse the last few days. Rough idle and sputtering. I thought maybe a bad injector but I'm not altogether sure. I drive 120 miles a day round trip to work so I am concerned. I use the 5-30 505.1 TOTAL oil for the last 4 changes or so as well.
I guess I am in line to do the inspection of the camshaft but still am a little unclear as to the procedure although the write up is very nice and informative. Would I have to remove the injector lever covers for the check or is it done leaving them on.
I replaced the timing belt at about 100k as prescribed by the manual as well.
Also are the camshaft pulley counterholder and the camshaft pulley puller for tapered camshafts needed for the 06 BRM.
One more important question is how long can I drive this thing in this condition and what are the problems I will have if I do continue to drive it.
I wonder also if I'm looking at these kind of repairs all the time. I have already had to have the flywheel replace at $2k that VW didn't cover any of, now the cam I'm pretty sure. The trans is also starting to do some weird shifting. Have had to replace the glow plug harness and glow plugs, MAF sensor, fuel temp sensor, not including the regular maintenance. I'm probably forgetting some things. I thought I was getting a cost saver for my commuting, but it sure doesn't feel like it at this point.
Thanks much
Tim