Post by: mr.mindless on December 04, 2016, 08:37:35 PM
I cut out the bad parts of the rear end, and confirmed that the shell isn't badly tweaked. front of the wheel arches touch the doors but the frame members were missed and the strut towers are true. I'll have to play a bit of a game at the tail light opening on the driver side to get the light to sit right since I don't have dead straight tin from either car. the rest should be "easy" and will come after it drives. all work should be hidden behind lights and bumper aside from a very small dent above the LR tail that I may just leave.
Need to pull trans and either replace entire unit from the other left side wreck, or feed it a new clutch. it's either got a completely failed dual mass flywheel or a broken shaft. My bet is the former. Once that's back together, the donor's ass gets cut out and patched in, and then I drive it.
Post by: mr.mindless on December 06, 2016, 06:56:56 PM
Should be able to test drive tomorrow or day after to verify trans is good. Then take care of rearend damage next nice day.
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Post by: mr.mindless on October 19, 2018, 05:52:29 PM
finished putting tin together like a year ago. decided it's not gonna get bondo and squirted some silver last week. plates today, and dropped for inspection because the 1.8t wouldn't set readiness.
definitely needs rear shocks and probably strut bushings. rumble might be tires or bearings or alignment or god only knows.
needs a tensioner pulley, and one rad tank has a drip. I have a rad out of the donor car on the shelf.
having an alignment done too, be interesting to see how bent it is. Hit was square and most of the shortening was behind the wheel wells so I'm expecting good news. Be good to be able to keep the beam from the other car if this is super bent though.
Post by: mr.mindless on November 16, 2018, 05:41:11 PM
Can’t wait to see the alignment printout and how bent it is/was/wasn’t.
Still has slight radiator drip (used part on the shelf at home) and a bad serpentine tensioner pulley (parr’s enroute) then DD status to see what else is wrong!
Post by: mr.mindless on November 17, 2018, 06:49:00 PM
Drives pretty good. Gotta chase low power though, which I don’t remember from initial drives.
Start with fuel and air filters. I shoulda had Scottie’s do an oil change and just thought of it. Oh well
Post by: mr.mindless on November 18, 2018, 09:56:23 PM
Intake is clean.
Didn’t check timing, but belt is on the way so that’ll get reset anyway.
Hopefully I can get the hatch to close a bit further or make the weather seal bigger to knock down some wind noise. That and some shocks and rebablance the tires and it won’t even feel like an unknown history twice rebuilt wreck!
Post by: mr.mindless on November 22, 2018, 12:54:25 AM
Post by: mr.mindless on November 22, 2018, 05:41:44 PM
Everything spun free. Back side of belt looked like hell though. Pretty sure the tensioner locked up while under tension. Knew it was bad but didn’t think it’d vacate before Sunday’s planned wrenching.
Battery recovered to 12.0 after starting and killing the DRLs. Still at 12.0 when I got home.
Post by: mr.mindless on December 02, 2018, 11:00:07 PM
Serpentine failure was the idler disintegrating, not tensioner locking.
Pulley was gone entirely so I missed it as root cause in situ.
Code set for overboost. Vacuum lines look good. Have a lil hunting to do on that. Daily status as a slow car in the mean time, see how she does.
Post by: mr.mindless on December 06, 2018, 04:35:49 PM
only goes into limp for overboot when sustained (read:highway - it's fine around town). I'm not going to touch that until fixed, could probably lift the head on stock fueling maps if I let it think it was boosting properly while actually pushing far past the 15psi that the stock MAP sensor can read to.
Last known issue worth caring about. Only other thing is rear hatch doesn't lock or defrost. Probably wiring disconnected.
If I keep it for a while I might swap traction control into it at some point, and probably heat the seats, and investigate the AC situation.
Post by: mr.mindless on June 14, 2021, 07:01:12 PM
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Post by: mr.mindless on December 05, 2021, 04:46:20 PM
fired up immediately. no smoke no hesitation. this is a better motor than the one in the wagon....
power steering pressure line failed while it was sitting.
theoretically prepping for sale to eric and abbey, but I kinda just want to keep as drivetrain and chassis spares.
Post by: KingtheZJ on December 05, 2021, 05:56:41 PM
theoretically prepping for sale to eric and abbey, but I kinda just want to keep as drivetrain and chassis spares.
Ahem. Wasn’t selling one of these part of the Z4 deal?
Post by: mr.mindless on December 05, 2021, 07:18:31 PM
new turbo skipped the down pipe mounting studs, which always break and are never removable if they don't. Weird skip when it came with gaskets I figured it wouldn't. I don't have those on hand. Ordered. As long as the drain tube comes off whole, should be half a days' work and done. then it will hopefully just want brakes from sitting. Maybe a dressing will get them happy. Didn't seem like anything was stuck. Nothing else noticed.
Post by: mr.mindless on December 19, 2021, 08:09:08 PM
I forgot how slow a stock ALH TDI is. Good thing that’s easy to remedy.
Post by: etk300ex on December 21, 2021, 05:14:04 PM
rad tank has a drip.
Still has slight radiator drip
Radiator drip upon return from test drive though:P
Post by: mr.mindless on December 21, 2021, 10:15:34 PM
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Post by: Wingman on December 23, 2021, 03:51:44 PM
...DMV Canandaigua is actually open :o.
Been open for months
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Post by: etk300ex on December 28, 2021, 09:04:13 AM
Call to mike to figure out how to put it in reverse ;D
Tint removed
Headliner glue failure, too cold.
Brake pedal feels good after some miles. Check brake pad light still on.
Power steering dumped all its contents on the garage floor out of new line banjo bolt at rack. This was after several drives. Loosen and re-tighten looks to have fixed it. Odd.
Air bag controller replaced, needs reprogram.
Current issues:
1. Squirters have very little pressure and it runs out of the front of the hood. Must be a leak in the line that runs inside the hood. Just noticed last night and didn't feel like investigating.
2. Interior lights do not come on with drivers door open, but it does register that the door is open on the dash.
3. Hood needs upward pressure to release. 1x1 block of wood shoved under does the trick lol.
4. Fender lights don't work. I replaced one of the bulbs. The other side is a self contained unit. Are these running lights or signals?
Random observations:
-No parking lights option. All lights or no lights.
-Awful power steering res cap. Need a giant flat blade to open.
-No lights on HVAC controls, which are at the very bottom of the center console.
-Horn honks when you start it sometimes. Haven't driven enough to figured out the pattern yet.
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Post by: mr.mindless on December 28, 2021, 01:17:18 PM
bottom line is the door open switch doesn't work, and it'll try to re-lock and that re arms the alarm. super common failure. I have doors that always think they are closed or open on the wagon too.
that's the OEM light switch. aftermarket with park light position do exist. I removed 2 of them from this car, they were failing. I had a good one in my very first mk4 that was good. I have killed 3 of them between this golf and the wagon, they seem to be trash now. I forget the failure mode, I think the park or dash lights will go out after some time.
brake pads have a wire in them that wears through. when that connection breaks the pad light goes on. I suspect this has pads without that wire. can bridge connection in fender well. annoying.
lmk what I owe you for the battery.
HVAC control bulb is behind the fan control switch in the center. I'll look up the bulb.... it's a tiny one. need a good hemostat or small needle nose to change. all are just straight in and straight out.
the front bumper lights are running lights, the fender lights behind the tires are signals.
Post by: mr.mindless on December 28, 2021, 01:20:33 PM
prices are ALL OVER the place. from 70¢ to $6 with free shipping. good hunting I guess. I don't have any in stock.
Post by: mr.mindless on December 28, 2021, 01:23:54 PM
http://wiki.ross-tech.com/wiki/index.php/Airbag_Coding
Post by: mr.mindless on January 09, 2022, 06:28:53 PM
Driver door key is fine. Door always reports closed and locked. Power unlock. I suspect it doesn’t power lock because it thinks it is locked? Unknown.
Right rear wheel bearing decimated. It and abs sensor swapped. Had left rear abs sensor codes set. Abs light was off when it left. Bet it came back on.
All monitors set, hope for successful sticker tomorrow.
Post by: etk300ex on January 09, 2022, 07:56:14 PM
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Post by: etk300ex on January 18, 2022, 05:48:33 PM
I'm really liking German engineering, door panel was very self explanatory to remove, all electrical connectors easy to separate.
Post by: mr.mindless on January 19, 2022, 09:32:52 AM
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Post by: mr.mindless on January 24, 2022, 01:10:44 PM
it is an easy swap, I did one in a snowy parking lot once, I think maybe the 2018 unit referenced. which is still starting the wagon today.
I think those carquest starters might just be complete trash. failure mode on the factory starters is always corrosion of the solenoid to motor wire. failure on the carquest that I swapped was a bad bushing and it would fall out of engagement. What you're seeing now is new experience... And embarrassing.
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Post by: etk300ex on January 25, 2022, 02:19:21 PM
She says it stinks and it's cold ;D
Speaking of, thinking about getting one of these http://www.frostheater.com/
Post by: mr.mindless on January 25, 2022, 11:09:23 PM
Cold weather folks swore by frost heater a decade ago when i spent time on TDIclub forums. I’m sure they’re still good.
Post by: mr.mindless on January 30, 2022, 01:28:03 PM
New springs installed anyway along with the new shock.
I’m going to label those old springs and shelve them in case the replacements are too stiff. 2 more coils, larger OD, and thicker. Have to be close to 20% more spring rate by eye
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Post by: etk300ex on March 11, 2022, 09:52:38 AM
Oil is at the low end of dip stick range. What kind of oil do I put in this unit?
Post by: mr.mindless on March 11, 2022, 12:11:19 PM
I like mobil delvac 1300 or shell rotella
change at 5k or so, takes a gallon.
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Post by: mr.mindless on July 05, 2022, 11:58:49 AM
the e brake uses the normal pads, need to rotate the pistons as they retract. can't just push them.
Post by: etk300ex on August 24, 2022, 04:03:41 PM
New pads and rotors. Front passenger lower caliper bolt hole is stripped out which makes it real hard to get the bolt out the way the caliper floats on this particular vehicle. Rear pads were metal. Insides of all rotors hosed. Stops real well now but still bad pedal feel. You can feel brakes start to grab when you touch the pedal but the stoppage does not increase until almost floor. Fluid is full. I did break them in properly.
Mirror glass fell off. Ordered used off ebay $10.
I really enjoy driving this unit, but no AC makes it hard to use in the summer :(.
Post by: mr.mindless on August 24, 2022, 09:06:08 PM
Ebrake use adjusts the rear calipers too iirc so that could also be a factor after having been all the way backed off.
I wonder what it’d take to get ac fixed on these. I never tried. Idk if it works on the two I just got. It’s getting shitty in the Ram again for the ~4th time. It was gone in the allroad when indrove that last. Works great in the z4 and the equinox though!
Post by: M4wdFab on August 24, 2022, 09:13:28 PM
lol, nah
Post by: mr.mindless on August 24, 2022, 09:27:08 PM
And condensate drains and high pressure plumbing… hell of a lot harder than heat, that’s for sure.
Post by: M4wdFab on August 25, 2022, 07:56:53 AM
id like to find something that uses the GM compressor, has a stand along box in cab, two hoses you fit, and a condensor to mount.
havent found such kit.
Post by: etk300ex on August 25, 2022, 03:03:48 PM
Post by: mr.mindless on August 25, 2022, 03:11:34 PM
I don't know if VW will spin an empty system or not.
Post by: etk300ex on August 25, 2022, 03:14:25 PM
Post by: etk300ex on September 12, 2022, 02:46:15 PM
Drove this machine a lot last week. Goes down the highway 80mph straight and smooth which I find impressive for a car with 230k that's had the rear end of the car welded onto it lol.
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Post by: mr.mindless on November 08, 2022, 09:40:36 AM
I have some on the shelf but if I can't replace it it's not going to be available.
I last stocked up at BJ's off the shelf in Henrietta for a totally normal price in late spring. Maybe holler at Arie and see if Hahn has stock if it's really limited for some reason?
Pretty much any decent diesel oil is fine, these don't have the fragile camshafts of the later TDIs that need the super fancy oil.
I interchange Delvac 1300, Rotella T, or any name brand that meets the somethingsomething 5 spec
Post by: etk300ex on November 08, 2022, 09:50:04 AM
Post by: etk300ex on November 14, 2022, 09:37:12 AM
Drivers mirror light is permanently on now ::)
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Post by: etk300ex on November 21, 2022, 03:06:34 PM
Charged up to 100%. I'll check it later see if it looses any juice.
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Post by: etk300ex on November 24, 2022, 08:33:01 AM
Found blown 50A metal bar fuse that seems to be specific to VWs. Feeds the coolant glow plugs I guess. Had to order online.
Finally got to the parking brake cables yesterday. I had ordered the cables from RA 101 days ago (well past return rime ::)) and they do not fit. This car has a cable guide tube from the handle through the floor and runs down the tunnel and ends under the rear seats. The RA cables had a metal barrel that would in no way fit into the tube. The existing had a plastic barrel. Run to AZ and Finn's (Arie's place in Canandaigua) I secured two of the correct cables. Replaced the passenger side easy peasy. The driver side cable did have a metal end and was solidly corroded to the guide tube. Broke the tube off eventually trying to remove it. Had to order online.
Ordered some headlight housings.
Ordered some hub centric rings for the winter wheels.
Ordered two dip stick tubes from Napa online last Friday, it said they would be here Tuesday. I stopped in to see if they were there yesterday and the guy said he thought it was a mistake that I ordered two so he didn't order them... So I said order two and left abruptly. What a fuckin dip shit.
Post by: mr.mindless on November 24, 2022, 09:12:10 AM
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Post by: etk300ex on November 24, 2022, 09:57:29 AM
Post by: etk300ex on November 28, 2022, 01:18:09 PM
Coolant glow plugs tested ok. The wiring was defiantly melted at one point. We'll see what happens when I get the fuse haha.
Losing 15% overnight while disconnected seems bad doesn’t it? Assuming it’s sat and corrected for surface charge.
I was thinking that. These numbers are coming from my battery charger and it charges up very quickly. I'm not exactly sure how it and the battery behaves, idk much about DC really. I was going to try the same procedure on my Frontier but I keep forgetting.
Post by: etk300ex on November 28, 2022, 01:50:23 PM
Mini at least a week connected 61%
Post by: mr.mindless on November 28, 2022, 02:00:48 PM
I really like my big dumb load bank. If it stays over the green line on the voltage based on ambient temp while I suck 300+ amps out of it, it’s good. If not, spend a while on trickle charge and see if it’s better. Otherwise it’s likely junk.
I’d like a procedure to fix the batteries that I think are junk. Probably worth a hundred or two a year if there was a desulfication process with AC, or acid changes, or something that I could do something with. Haven’t made time to look into it.
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Post by: etk300ex on December 12, 2022, 09:19:52 AM
I think it's been broken for a while. I've been chalking the extra noise up to cold start and low battery. It all makes sense now. After the car was warm, it didn't make any excessive noise. Flywheel has some chips, but nothing major.
Found the hub centric rings that I though I had for the winter wheels, laying in my back yard ::).
Post by: etk300ex on January 25, 2023, 03:45:45 PM
I would like to fix the ABS. Mike will your scanner identify the issue?
Post by: mr.mindless on January 25, 2023, 04:16:04 PM
Post by: etk300ex on January 25, 2023, 04:25:37 PM
I don't recall if the light has always been on or not.
Post by: mr.mindless on January 25, 2023, 04:49:20 PM
I do carry it all the time in the beemer since the transmission issues, but this one has been happy so its stayed in the shop
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Post by: etk300ex on September 11, 2023, 11:13:27 AM
New one will be here today. Lifetime replacement through FCP Euro. I confirmed with them that this is the correct starter and there is not a different one for deisel.
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Post by: mr.mindless on October 03, 2023, 09:38:10 AM
Good call
I may order a set of the fancy rack crossover and see if I can dupe the fittings that adapt to an-4. I should check the other two racks in my fleet, I’m sure they’re just as crunchy as my wagon where they failed and yours didn’t look great. Hundred bucks a set seems pretty proud to me but I bet it is custom machine work.
Post by: etk300ex on October 09, 2023, 09:23:56 AM