[Vwdiesel] Possible TDI Purchase: Feed Needback !

[Nate Wall]

<<<The EGR issue is probably the only
real weakness the engine has, and it can be fixed pretty easily (by
turning down the EGR quantity used).>>>

I like that idea. How is this done? Perhaps I could do Mom a favor. (The US
EPA did'nt see my type that!)

--Nate

Anton Largiader wrote:

> Basically I love my '98 Jetta TDI.  I tow MCs with it, do a lot of
> commuting, and everything else.  Mechanically it's been as reliable as I
> could want.
>
> The power window regulators do break (I have manual and no problems) and
> VW recently announced some measures to help owners with that problem.
> AFAIK they all have similar insulation; I'm pretty sure it doesn't vary
> between GL and GLS versions. Can't see how it would be feasible to make
> it two ways.
>
> I know of no widespread CEL problems...  a few cases get mentioned but
> it's mostly people who just don't do anything about it.  The causes
> often come from clogged intake manifolds and related parts (caused by a
> poor implementation of EGR on these cars) or apparently by glow plug
> stuff (never had it happen to me).  The EGR issue is probably the only
> real weakness the engine has, and it can be fixed pretty easily (by
> turning down the EGR quantity used).
>
>   - Anton
>
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