There's another site sponsored by VW that might be helpful www.vwvortex.com
Harry 69 280 SEL 72 350SL ? 04 VW Passat 4 Motion 1999 Mazda Miata ? -----Original Message----- From: John Robbins <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Mercedes Discussion List <mercedes@okiebenz.com> Sent: Tue, 27 Nov 2007 9:48 am Subject: Re: [MBZ] VW TDi question Glenn Brown wrote: > A brother sent me the following query regarding his VW TDi: > I had my VW Beetle TDi serviced at 105,000 miles. The fuel filter was > replaced ($90.14) as well as the mass air flow sensor ($358.08). The service > advisor also recommended replacing the exhaust manifold which is clogged > with carbon deposits ($745.00). The engine has been sluggish lately, so I > don't doubt the diagnosis. I was wondering if you have experienced similar > problems with your M-B turbo diesels. Any advice would be appreciated. > TIA, I'll forward any knowledgeable suggestions to him. I would find someone who would clean the manifolds (if the exhaust is clogged the EGR has clogged the intake as well) instead of replace them. Seems pretty silly and expensive to me. He should probably look around for a good indy. Tell him to check out www.tdiclub.com They have a good forum there and they might be able to help more. John _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ________________________________________________________________________ More new features than ever. Check out the new AIM(R) Mail ! - http://o.aolcdn.com/cdn.webmail.aol.com/mailtour/aol/en-us/text.htm?ncid=aimcmp00050000000001 _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
