[Vwdiesel] Cleaning needed? - Update

[Dan Sloan]

It's a 2000 Beetle, and its sitting at 164K miles I think.  No coolant
connection on this valve, Just a direct connection to the exhaust system,
intake manifold, intercooler system, and two vacuum lines.


-----Original Message-----
From: 82 Diesel Westy [mailto:dieselwesty at yahoo.com] 
Sent: Tuesday, July 24, 2007 10:31 AM
To: Dan Sloan
Subject: Re: [Vwdiesel] Cleaning needed? - Update

Thanks for the update Dan, this was the 99 TDI beetle,
how many miles on it again.

I have an 04 TDI PD that already had the EGR valve
replaced.  It has coolant running through it, did the
EGR valve that you cleaned have this as well, just
wondering?

Bryan


--- Dan Sloan <dan.sloan at DRAKE.EDU> wrote:

> I tore into it this weekend...the EGR valve had
> enough carbon deposits that
> the large butterfly valve wouldn't move. After
> cleaning, it seems to work
> fine.  The intake manifold does have a pretty good
> layer of deposits, maybe
> an 1/8in deep all around the interior walls.  Is it
> worth cleaning at this
> point? Or should I wait until it gets worse?  I ran
> soapy water through the
> intercooler until it ran clear, then used a hair
> dryer to dry it out.  I
> also ran a cleaning rag through all hoses plastic
> and rubber.  
> 
> The vehicle also has a bent control arm, and bad CV
> joint, so It's going to
> sit on blocks until I get parts.
> 
>  Thanks folks!
> 
> -- Dan
> On 7/19/07, Tony and Lillie
> <tonyandlillie1 at earthlink.net> wrote:
> >
> > STOP!! Those TDI's are VERY well documented as
> clogging up the intlke
> > manifolds, to the point that a 3/4 or so inch port
> is about 1/4 inch. My
> > boss' wife drives a 99 beetle right now, she says
> it will only hit 25 or
> > so
> > in second, floored.
> >
> > Anyhow, I wouldn't spend $1200 anywhere on one of
> those. A TDI really
> > isn't
> > that complicated an engine. And, $1200 for an EGR
> valve and a sensor. I
> > really can't imagine. The intercooler is mounted
> in front of the right
> > tire,
> > BTW.
> >
> > Hope this helps,
> > Tony Hoffman
> >
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Dan Sloan" <dan.sloan at DRAKE.EDU>
> > To: <vwdiesel at vwfans.com>
> > Sent: Thursday, July 19, 2007 10:18 AM
> > Subject: [Vwdiesel] Cleaning needed?
> >
> >
> > > My sister has a 2000 TDI Beetle with black
> smoke/ low power response
> > > problems.  She took it into the dealer and was
> told she needed an
> > > Intercooler thrust sensor, and an EGR valve. 
> Repair cost quoted at
> > $1200.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > What are the odds the intercooler/EGR system is
> just coked up and
> > > desperately needs cleaning?  I'll be looking it
> over this next weekend,
> > > and
> > > would like to be somewhat prepared.
> > >
> > > -- Dan
> >
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Bryan Belman, Pt Pleasant, NJ
04 Jetta Wagon TDI PD, 100hp, 5sp   -- running :)
82 Diesel Westy 1.9NA               -- running :)
92 Jetta Eco-Turbo Diesel           -- not running yet <:>
90 Audi 200, 2.2L Turbo FWD         -- runs some times, need to sell :(
70 Type 1 stock Beetle              -- Not running well :(