[Vwdiesel] Initial Diagnosis: 1998 VW TDI Jetta

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Sounds like a a dropped valve or a broken glowplug.  You may be very lucky.  Hayden
On Jan 7, 2011, at 9:05 PM, Stephen Kraus wrote:

> Well as you all know I purchased a 1998 Jetta TDI for $600, siezed engine.
> 
> Well after initial look over, the engine turns freely one way, and the other
> until it hits something. This is looking better and better
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