[Vwdiesel] 1.9 TD

[Libbybapa at wmconnect.com]

In a message dated 5/25/06 8:18:43 AM US Mountain Standard Time, 
vezco at cogeco.ca writes:


> Does anyone know the EXACT procedure to have this absurd crank/kewway on the
> AAZ motor dealt with?
> 

http://www.vwdiesel.net

Go there and do a search using the words "crank and fix".  You'll have a good 
bit of reading.

The "fix" that volkswagen implemented I believe included a new harmonic 
balancer pulley.  There is also an afterrun clutch alternator pulley that makes it 
easier on the crank by allowing overrun when the crank is between power 
pulses.  

*****The important fix, however is to have the crank nose machined to accept 
the later TDI crank sprocket which does not have a key/keyway setup but rather 
is a "D" shape with the flat part acting as the key/keyway.  Your problems in 
that regard will be over.

The rings and cylinders don't typically last 240,000 miles without being out 
of spec.  I wonder why VW still sells replacement rings and oversize pistons 
to "fix" the damn design flaw that the cylinders wear.  I suppose I should keep 
my mouth shut about it.  Oh crap, the guys in the white suits with the VW 
logo on them are knocking on my door...

Andrew