[Vwdiesel] New York Times article on '09 Jetta TDI...

[brian gochnauer]

I have a '04 Jetta with a BEW with 91,000 so I was looking at my eBahn
manual on CDROM and it says nothing about removing the valve cover. Several
other models you do have to remove the valve cover to install a timing gauge
but not on the BEW.
I'll try and make a PDF of the manual if you want.
Brian


On 11/25/08, Bryan Belman <dieselwesty at yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> Thanks Hayden, that clears it up.
> Hey, you may know this or someone else on this great list, on my 04 Jetta,
> I am paying a guy next week to do the Timing belt change.  I can not confirm
> if I can re-use the valve cover / gasget on the PD engine.  The BEW motor
> has an all in one molded valve cover and gasget, at $119 bucks.
>
>
> https://www.autohausaz.com/search/product.aspx?sid=u3111t553bfdqg55t2or1r2s&makeid=800026@VW&modelid=1427116@JETTA%20TDI%20(BEW%20ENGINE)&year=2004&cid=20 at Engine%20Parts,%20Seals%20%26%20Gaskets&gid=5772 at Valve%20Cover%20Gasket
>
> I have the complete change kit from TDIparts.com, they do not even sell the
> valve cover, so, since the kit they sell is so 100% complete, I do not think
> I need a new valve cover.  I should be able to re-use the one on the motor
> at least once or twice.  It has never been off to my knowledge.
>
>
> Bryan Belman, Pt. Pleasant, NJ
> 04 Jetta Wagon TDI PD, 100hp, 5sp -- running :)
> 82 Diesel Westy 1.9NA -- running :)
> 92 Jetta 1.6 Eco-Turbo Diesel -- running :)
> 70 Type 1 stock Beetle -- Not running :(
>
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: Hayden Chasteen <dieseltdi at verizon.net>
> To: Bryan Belman <dieselwesty at yahoo.com>
> Cc: vwdiesel at vwfans.com
> Sent: Tuesday, November 25, 2008 10:28:20 AM
> Subject: Re: [Vwdiesel] New York Times article on '09 Jetta TDI...
>
> Remember, the engine in the Jetta is much bigger (2.0l 140 hp?) and the
> current A5 design is as big and as heavy as the 90's B4 Passat so mileage is
> lower just because of those factors. Our older diesels are lighter, smaller
> and have much smaller engines.  Also VW didn't like the EPA mileage and had
> the car tested at a different facility and they found that they got 3-4
> miles per gallon better than the EPA test cycle.  There has been a big
> discussion of this over on the TDIclub site.  BTW if it wasn't for the
> common rail injection system, fuel economy would have been much worse and
> they would never be able to meet emission standards.  Unfortunately VW says
> B5 (biodiesel) only for these new engines.  Not a very green option but
> apparently due to the emission system.  There are a few guys on the TDIclub
> that are testing B100 in an 09 to see if there are problems.  So far,
> biggest problem seems to be oil dilution by fuel bypass.  One reported an
> increase of almost a quart in one oil change cycle.  No one is sure the
> cause of this yet but it may be due to bypassing of the rings during the
> break-in period.  Some antidotal evidence is that biodiesel is actually
> better for the after burn catalyst emission system but no specific data yet.
> Hayden
>
> "Those who would sacrifice Liberty for Security, deserve neither Liberty
> nor Security." B. Franklin
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bryan Belman" <dieselwesty at yahoo.com>
> To: <vwdiesel at vwfans.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, November 25, 2008 8:50 AM
> Subject: Re: [Vwdiesel] New York Times article on '09 Jetta TDI...
>
>
> Thanks Mark for the link, great artical. I remember reading an artical
> similar to this in 2003 on the A4 TDI.
> I am confussed, this is the second time I have seen this VERY low MPG
> stats, are they talking about the TDI or Gas I wonder.
>
> "
> The Jetta is frugal in the middle years, with a rating of 30 miles a gallon
> in town and 41 on the highway. The tiny two-seat Smart is the only nonhybrid
> car that can match the 41 m.p.g. rating.
> "
> Humm, these cars get solid 46-50 all the time, all day long? Not sure what
> that is all about.
>
> Wow, with the $1,300 Alt. fuel credit, which must be geared towards Bio
> Diesel, yes? I want one of these new ones in maybe 2 years.
> But, that means I may have to part with some other car unless the wife will
> sell her gasser Vibe, which gets 34-35, not bad for a jap car wrapped by
> some Pontiac deal. It is a Toyota.
>
> Bryan Belman, Pt. Pleasant, NJ
> 04 Jetta Wagon TDI PD, 100hp, 5sp -- running :)
> 82 Diesel Westy 1.9NA -- running :)
> 92 Jetta 1.6 Eco-Turbo Diesel -- running :)
> 70 Type 1 stock Beetle -- Not running :(
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