I have a 99.5 jetta ALH that I have gone completely over, but but have several problems that need attention.
These are the list of items that have been replaced, after this vehicle had a turbo seize.
First of all while replacing the glow plugs I snapped the head off of #4 GP, Not a biggie I already have to replace the turbo and clean the intake and the timimg belt was due for change as well so I'll pull the head. had the head serviced GP extracted and completely replace all intake/exhaust and a 2 hole head gaskets that it had previously, Completely cleaned the entire intake system, and intercooler.
replaced the cam followers. While the head was off and checking the cylinder bores there was still the original cross hatch pattern. I don't think that s to uncommon for high milage diesels the last cummins engine I rebuilt still had the cross hatch pattern in the bores w 260k on the clock.
I replaced the timing belt, Idlers, tensioners, water pump and front main seal because of leak.
Next was the flywheel clutch upgrade to a g60 flywheel kit. while doing the trans was out I went ahead and replaced the front struts, bushings, rotors, brakes, and cleaned and replacked all the cv joints and replaced the boots.
I checked the timing with the vag com and it is dead on without adjusting.
Also noted this has the ccv mod, and egr delete.
I drove it for one day and everything seemed to be functioning properly, except there was no check engine light. I handed over to my son for him to drive and after a couple of days he says the turbos quits boosting sometimes until he restarts the car. then a couple of days later he gets stranded it just died on the highway. I figured it was maybe the water in fuel or the fuel filter has a restriction I installed a inline pump to it a while back. Can the screen in the tank cause a restriction?.
I replaced the filter and got it going again. now he's on his second tank of fuel and the key won't disable the alarm. I looked at the wires as some people experience wires fraying causing this but everything looked OK on this one. I put the door panel back on the the key would disarm the alarm. turn around to check it after installing the panel screws and now the alarm won't enable. but at least its drivable.
I get a call later that evening and he is stranded in the same identical place as before after driving about 60 miles. There is still fuel in the clear line going to the IP. I replaced the gas cap does it matter if it is a vented one or not?
I figure the turbo actuator need adjusting, I don't know why the cel light is not on. Before i did all this work it stayed on because of the ccv mod, and now I've deleted the egr as well. I haven't had a chance to pull the codes yet, but will do so when I get it home.
These are the list of items that have been replaced, after this vehicle had a turbo seize.
First of all while replacing the glow plugs I snapped the head off of #4 GP, Not a biggie I already have to replace the turbo and clean the intake and the timimg belt was due for change as well so I'll pull the head. had the head serviced GP extracted and completely replace all intake/exhaust and a 2 hole head gaskets that it had previously, Completely cleaned the entire intake system, and intercooler.
replaced the cam followers. While the head was off and checking the cylinder bores there was still the original cross hatch pattern. I don't think that s to uncommon for high milage diesels the last cummins engine I rebuilt still had the cross hatch pattern in the bores w 260k on the clock.
I replaced the timing belt, Idlers, tensioners, water pump and front main seal because of leak.
Next was the flywheel clutch upgrade to a g60 flywheel kit. while doing the trans was out I went ahead and replaced the front struts, bushings, rotors, brakes, and cleaned and replacked all the cv joints and replaced the boots.
I checked the timing with the vag com and it is dead on without adjusting.
Also noted this has the ccv mod, and egr delete.
I drove it for one day and everything seemed to be functioning properly, except there was no check engine light. I handed over to my son for him to drive and after a couple of days he says the turbos quits boosting sometimes until he restarts the car. then a couple of days later he gets stranded it just died on the highway. I figured it was maybe the water in fuel or the fuel filter has a restriction I installed a inline pump to it a while back. Can the screen in the tank cause a restriction?.
I replaced the filter and got it going again. now he's on his second tank of fuel and the key won't disable the alarm. I looked at the wires as some people experience wires fraying causing this but everything looked OK on this one. I put the door panel back on the the key would disarm the alarm. turn around to check it after installing the panel screws and now the alarm won't enable. but at least its drivable.
I get a call later that evening and he is stranded in the same identical place as before after driving about 60 miles. There is still fuel in the clear line going to the IP. I replaced the gas cap does it matter if it is a vented one or not?
I figure the turbo actuator need adjusting, I don't know why the cel light is not on. Before i did all this work it stayed on because of the ccv mod, and now I've deleted the egr as well. I haven't had a chance to pull the codes yet, but will do so when I get it home.
