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ulf wrote:

Hi Bertil. Based on my previous attempts to adjust the VTG (Variable Turbine Geometry), I believe it's possible that, for example, the charge pressure control valve is no longer opening, which would cause the VTG to remain at its minimum pressure setting. So, maybe "just" a solenoid valve failure, or a detached vacuum hose .

Hi Ulf,

I think so too. But why should I look for anything if the workshop still offers me a warranty ?
I'm also starting to get tired of playing the fool for VW.

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Wasn't there something about "I'm going to find myself another 1Z"

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Yes. I already have one. Unfortunately, it won't be available until the end of the year and it needs quite a bit of repair (end of MJ97, 320,000 km! with the first injectors, ESP, etc.). However, it's supposed to be extremely cheap (less than 500 Euros). So, if a Russian or Pole doesn't snatch the car from under my nose, I'll go back to the 1Z engines after the restoration .

I just remembered: wasn't there no "1Z" model in 1997? Could it have even been an ALE model with EU3? That would be amazing!

ulf wrote:

... Based on my previous attempts to adjust the VTG (Variable Turbine Geometry), I believe it's possible that, for example, the charge pressure control valve is no longer opening, which would cause the VTG to remain at its minimum pressure setting. So, maybe "just" a solenoid valve failure, or a detached vacuum hose .

Hi Ulf,

Bullseye! The VTG hose is torn!

Next update coming soon.

Hi,

a major update to my disaster-prone AXR:

On Monday evening, I took the car to the workshop with three descriptions of the problems it was having.
1. Cooling water consumption, occasionally high water temperatures, and oil contamination in the cooling water.
2. A burnt charcoal-like smell coming from the engine compartment.
The head of the detachable trailer hitch has some play.

Not bad for a start. I was provided with a free rental car – a Golf4 1.6 16V with 105 horsepower (those were the slowest 100 horsepower I've ever driven).
On Thursday evening, I took a slight detour to the workshop to check on things.
Diagnosis:
No leaks and no CO2 in the cooling circuit.
Incorrect radiator fan installed.
AHK is completely new!
However, the customer service representative and the workshop foreman acknowledged a certain amount of oil in the water and decided to replace the oil cooler, as a hairline crack was suspected. They didn't try to dismiss the issue or present the solution as a last resort.
I can pick up the car on Friday.

On Friday afternoon, I'm going back to the workshop, and there, on the yard, is my Golf, which, as always, has been freshly vacuumed. This time, the workshop even washed the car .
After returning the rental car, I can finally drive a diesel car again. After about 60 kilometers, there's no more smell – hopefully, it stays that way! The expansion tank has been properly sealed (… drive until all the water is gone…).

Does a faulty heat exchanger cause the water to smell? Well, the engine oil of a diesel engine contains a relatively large amount of soot, and even a small amount of that soot entering the water can cause such odors. Let's wait and see.

Then I wish you all the best and good luck!!!

I find your stories very exciting. You should publish a book, just like Bohlen and Effenberg...

Bertil wrote:

After now 60km, no smell is detectable – hopefully, that remains the case! The expansion tank has been properly sealed (... drive until all the water is gone...).

Hi Bertil.

Wasn't there talk of a conversion or trade-in for a different vehicle?

@bertil

Good luck!

Hi,

DocSnydor wrote:

I find your stories very exciting. You should publish a book like Bohlen and Effenberg...

Can I make money with this? $$$$$$$$$

Ulf wrote:

Wasn't there ever any talk of a conversion or a trade for a different vehicle?

Yes, but the problem is my individual modifications (leather steering wheel - self-made, VDO navigation system with folding monitor - self-built, black rearview mirror from an A3, original G4 phone holder from the E-generation, TriBand roof antenna, etc., etc.). All of these things would have to be reinstalled by the dealer for FREE . They would rather get the car working. They offered me another year of warranty. I'm still waiting to see what happens.

'I wish you all the best. I know how something like that can really get to you, although thankfully you seem to be handling it relatively well now.'

arne