VW TDI Repair
Welcome to my Website! My name is Darell. On this
site, we show you some serious "wrenching" on a 1999 Project Car MK4 VW Golf TDI. Thirty-nine (39) how-to repair projects are discussed in detail for owner's of the MK4 Series VW Golf, Jetta, and Beetle series TDI's. So, if you want to save money on professional repairs ($129.00 per hour - Ouch) and learn to fix-it-yourself --- you have come to the right place.
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"Knowledge is King." On this Site, we teach you that knowledge. The TDI Guy walks you step-by-step through thirty-nine (39) how-to repair projects that are professionally written using an easy-to-understand training manual approach. Using this vast arsenal of information, you can FIX common TDI problems yourself and save MONEY on professional repairs. Projects performed are listed below:
Projects 1 to 7 -
2001 VW Bettle TDI Oil Change Using Oil Extractor.
1998 VW. Bettle TDI Starter Motor Replacement.
2000 VW Golf GL TDI Accessory Fan Replacement. Remove/Replace Project Car TDI A/C Compressor.
Pendulum Support.
Front Suspension.
2002 VW Jetta TDI Loss of Power.
Projects 8 to 13 -
Project Car TDI Drivers-Side Front Door Panel Removal.
Project Car TDI Passengers-Side Front Door Panel Removal.
Removing Rear Door Window Glass and Quarter Panel Window Frame.
Removing Passenger-Side Front Door Window Glass.
Project Car TDI Replace Broken Stud on Turbocharger.
2001 VW Bettle TDI Intake Manifold and EGR Valve Cleaning.
Projects 14 to 23 -
Project Car MK4 Golf TDI Cabin Filter Replacement.
1998 Vegetable Oil Bettle TDI Cruise Control Electrical Problem.
2000 MK4 Golf TDI Antenna Mounting Gasket.
2000 MK4 Golf TDI Antenna Replacement 2000 MK4 Golf TDI. Side-Mounted Turn Signals.
2000 MK4 Golf TDI Side Marker.
The 120,000 and 80,000 Mile Timing Belt.
2000 MK4 Golf TDI Polishing Headlight Lens.
Buying Tips For a Pre Owned MK4 Golf TDI.
2000 MK4 Golf TDI Dipstick Tube Repair.
Projects 24 to 25 -
Replacing Cylinder Head on 2001 MK4 Golf TDI.
Fluid and Filter Change on 2006 Jetta DSG Automatic Transmission.
Project 26 -
Preparing and Repainting Project Car TDI.
Project 27 -
Minor Body and Paint Repairs.
Projects 28 to 32 -
Replacing Defective Turbocharger on Project Car TDI.
Defective Cylinder Head Removal.
Poor Boy ALH Engine Rebuild on Project Car TDI.
Starting Project Car TDI Poor Boy Engine Rebuild.
Project Car TDI Front Strut Assembly.
Projects 33 to 39 -
Disc Brake Operation and Repair.
Project Car TDI Rear Shock Absorber Replacement.
Installing Turbocharger Boost Gauge on 2006 MK5 Jetta TDI.
Removing and Installing Rear Door Lock Assembly on Project Car TDI.(New 10/23/08)
How to Change the Brake Light Bulb on a 2005 VW Beetle TDI
(New 10/25/2008)
Diagnosing and Replacing a Defective Storage Battery on a 2005 VW Beetle TDI
(New 11/15/2008)(Revised 11/29/2008)
How to Diagnose a VW 1.9 Diesel Engine That Won't Shut Off
(New 12/30/2008)
VW Repair Specialist
The text for the projects, performed on this Site, was written, photographed, and coordinated by Darell. A professional VW technician known as "The TDI Guy" modeled and performed the projects.
Common problems, troubleshooting, and major repairs on the ALH diesel engine are explained in full detail using photos and text written in laymen's language you can understand.
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This site was updated on: 12/30/2008