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Small tip if a boost hose blows off, unplug the MAF and is should start and run using the other sensors. I would not want to drive far like this but good enough to get you off the road. Driving like this you have no air filter so I woudl not want to drive in dusty conditions either.

Does it do it with and or without the air con running.

The 1.8T's quite often go into limp mode and that will cut the boost down to the actuator pressure which can make it feel like there is no turbo.

I think VAG COM is your best bet might safe you a lot of time.

Just a quick thing to try which may give you an idea is to pump the clutch a few times and then try and ingage first or reverse, if it goes in a little better then that ponts to air in the system which a bleed dhoudl fix.

Could be the back plate rubbing the disc as it is easy to catch it with the wheel when removing it and that is enough to bend the back palte to touch the disc. If it is this then not to much to worry about just bus you a bit, easy fixed by bending the plate back clear of the disc.

If your going to go mad tunning and want to drive it like you stole it then go for a solid flywheel conversion if you can find one.

Not sure what setup the W8 uses maybe you could look into that.

If you get a new dash you will have to get it all programed up to work with your ECU and keys etc.

Last week I was asked if I wanted to pop along to the AutoMetrix track day at Castle Combe and as I did not have anything planed I decided to go and have a look. I hitched a ride down with a long term freind of mine from THS Performance and with drivers briefings starting at 8 it ment leaving at 6.3...

Just mt five eggs. I did not remove the exhaust I just disconnected it and moved it around as required, I don't think i had the car high enough to remove it anyway. Also I left the air box in and just removed the heat shield. I never remoed the box from under the car I just pushed it back out the wa...

Just mt five eggs. I did not remove the exhaust I just disconnected it and moved it around as required, I don't think i had the car high enough to remove it anyway. Also I left the air box in and just removed the heat shield. I never remoed the box from under the car I just pushed it back out the wa...

Souns like you lost a cell in the battery so even though is was charged it was only putting out around 10 volts.

Could be 101 things but I would start with a good look around the engine bay with the cover off to see if you can see any signs of a leak around any joints of around the radiator. Leaks often show up as a residue left behind which can be a white ish colour.

On my car the cat / downpipe and the pipe to the first box are all in one is this the same on all TDi's

Hello all

I am iterested in getting a de-cat / bigger boar down pipe for my TDi could anyone tell me if they have ever seen one.

If the answer is no I might know someone who could make one but it would have to be a run of a few so would anyone on her be interested.

I have seen an allard EGR delete pipe and it was not the best quality so I would try else where.

Also I have heard removing the EGR can bring up a fault code on some models, more the later ones with the o2 sensor.

To clamp the flywheel in place I made a tool that I bolted through one of the gearbox mounting holes. I used an air gun to remove the bolts so the loocking device was only needed when putting it back on. On the Luk box it says you need a special setting tool due to the SAC (self adjusting clutch) bu...

Few points I forgot to mention (mrs was nagging). My exhaust was one piece to the centre box so I just disconnected is so I could move it around to access bits. The bottom engine to gear box bolts are hard to get on due to the sub frame so after removing the gear box mounts I lifted the box a little...

I just did my clutch with the Luk kit you have but I also changed the spigot bearing as it only costs £4 but you will need a slide hamer of similar to remove it. You will also need new bolts for the flywheel. Fly wheel and drive shalfts are held on with M10 and M12 12 points torx style bolts. Gearb...

Thanks for the info

Hi all

Looking for some advice on where to get a new belt tensioner, seen them on ebay for £70.

Also I'm sure my alternater clutch is shot, it there a chance if could fail totally of is it just the noise I need to put up with until I fix it.

I'm on 113K with all apart from 6K on VW service history so I fell a little better now.

What milage have people done on there PD engine with original injectors.

My mate has an account at local TPS so I will get the filter etc from there.

I was looking at that online so i think thats my mind made up. Anyone recommend where to buy or is it just a case of looking round the factors.

I think I will change the oil monday eveing what oil do people recommend for the PD engine as I hear the wrong oil and cause problems.