The engine rebuild of the 2001 Golf is well under way and today I placed the order for the remainder of the required parts. Here is the list of new stuff:
- VR6 single mass clutch – $330
- Rod Bolts – $ 40
- Oil Pump – $ 130
- Injector nozzle set (4) – $300
- Head gasket – $40
- Rear main, front main , Oil filter, oil cooler, oil pan gaskets/sealers – $65
- Glow Plugs – $80
Clutch and oil pump I decided to replace since the engine was out of the car anyway… hey why not? Over the past few weeks it has become clear the cause of the damage was the SVO used in the car before. Most likely the injector nozzles became clogged, thus causing the carbon deposits, heat damage and finally loss of compression. Because of that I decided to replace the injector nozzles. Now, to find a place that can rebuild TDI injectors. I’ll let you know how that goes :-/
For a little humorous educational reading, check out this blog about a guy who does just about everything wrong with a new PD style VW TDI: http://getoffoil.blogspot.com/