Find VW Repair Manual Online
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1y ago
The end of an era has arrived for TDI owners and mechanics alike. For decades, paper repair manuals like the Bentley manuals have been the go-to source of information for fixing VWs. However, since 2009, VW has decided to switch to an online platform for repair information. This platform is called erWin and can be found at erwin.vw.com. In this article we’ll review what it is and how to use it… erWin is an online portal that provides comprehensive and up-to-date repair and maintenance information for all Volkswagen models. The system includes wiring diagrams, service schedules, technical servi ..read more
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Is the DEF Additive Supply Line Mercedes BlueTEC covered under the extended warranty?
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1y ago
The Mercedes BlueTec Settlement gave cars and extended warranty on most of the emissions and fueling system, including the diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) or additive system… What does the DEF Additive Supply Line Do? The DEF Additive Supply Line connects the additive pump (aka sending unit) – which is typically located in the DEF tank to – to the DEF injector which is attached to the exhaust system before the NOx catalyst. What is covered under the Mercedes BlueTEC Extended Emissions Warranty? This varies slightly by vehicle, but largely the following components are covered: Diesel Oxidation Cata ..read more
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Determining Liberty CRD Head Gasket Size
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1y ago
Choosing the right thickness head gasket is vital to ensuring your engine runs properly and without expensive damage! When speaking of ‘head gasket size’ what is being referred to is the thickness. Why are there different size head gaskets? When installing a new head gasket the right one must be chosen. If too thick a gasket is installed the compression could be below specification resulting in poor power and fuel economy. If too thin a head gasket is installed there could be internal damage to pistons and valves that run into each other while the engine is running. There are three CRD head ga ..read more
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All About Switchable Water Pumps
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by idparts
1y ago
If you need a water pump for your newer diesel you’ll need to decide what type of water pump to buy – swtichable or non-switchable. We’ll review the pros and cons of both water pump options. What does Switchable Water Pump Mean? A so-called switchable pump is a water pump design which can change the amount of coolant that it pumps via some sort of mechanical funciton. Why do Switchable Water Pumps Exist? Since water pumps are locked to spin at the same rate as the engine the pump cannot vary its pumping volume due to any factors other than RPMs. This means that the water pump will pump the sam ..read more
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VW 6-Speed Clutches: LUK and Febi and Sachs – OH MY!
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by idparts
1y ago
Shopping for a new clutch for your 6-speed VW TDI can be confusing. Single-mass, dual mass, auto-adjusting, matching flywheels, it is all sort of a mess. Let’s make some sense of it… VW 6-Speed Transmissions The first thing to know is that all VW 6-speed transmissions on VW TDIs, factory and retrofit, can use the interchangable clutches. They are all based on a 240mm diameter flywheel and hydraulic throwout bearing. Complete kits that include a new flywheel are available from LUK, Febi-Bilstein, SACHS and Valeo. While the assemblies are all interchangable, the components are not always interch ..read more
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Why Do Brakes Squeal/Squeak?
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by idparts
1y ago
We’ve all been there – you pull up to a stop sign or intersection slowly, press on the brakes slightly and hear ‘SQUEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAKKKKK!!!’…embarassing to say the least as it seems everyone in the same zip code turns their head to look at your vehicle, wondering what is wrong with your car and why you haven’t fixed it yet. Well, todays the day, lets get into why this happens and what you can do about it… The Physics of Noise To understand why this is happening, its useful to understand the basic building blocks of noise, especially squeak type noises. Sound is produced by virbating objects ..read more
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CCV Filter/Catch Can/Crank Case Valve Filter Guide – 101 Info!
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by idparts
1y ago
If you’ve been learning all you can about your diesel engine you may have run across other owners installing crank case vent filters, also referred to as “Catch Cans” or “CCV” filters. You may have also read about problems with intake manifold sludge & clogging. These are connected – a CCV fitler may be able to solve intake sludge and clogging problems! First Off… Before we start talking about a CCV filter, let just first go over what the crank case vent (aka CCV) is! All internal combusions engines experience something called “blow-by” when they are running. Blow by is the term that refer ..read more
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Sprinter V6 Diesel DISCONTINUED & Other 2023 Changes…
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1y ago
2023 wasn’t expected to be a big year, but Mercedes went ahead and dropped some ENORMOUS CHANGES…   No More V6 Diesel! This was the big shock to us.  The V6 diesel was originally introduced in 2006 and has proven to be a WORKHORSE of an engine.  Pushing fully-loaded delivery van and big RV builds, we see vans with 500,000 miles or more on them regularly.  Since 2006 the engine has been updated with new emissions equipment and newer turbochargers to make more power and better MPGs.  The new generation VS30 van, introduced in 2019, finally mated the V6 to the 7-speed aut ..read more
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Suspension Updates and Upgrades: Don’t Overlook These Parts
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by idparts
1y ago
You’ve bought new shock absorbers (or struts and shocks for most cars) for your diesel, anticipating ride and handling that will be like new, or, with upgraded shocks, better than new. But like most diesel owners, you’ve got a lot of miles on your ride and are concerned that some of what you hear, and feel won’t go away with new shocks alone. What else should you consider? Shock absorbers are only one of a complex system in your car and truck that keeps the tires on the road and isolates the road from passengers. Don’t overlook these other parts. Diagnosis There are a lot of rubber bits that ..read more
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BMW 335d: Suspension Refresh and Upgrade
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by idparts
1y ago
BMW markets its cars as the Ultimate Driving Machines, and the 3 series is the model that has probably made the largest contribution to that claim. Most reviewers agree that the e90 is the last best of the 3-series drivers’ cars, and more than a few refer to the 335d as the “diesel M3.” The 335d certainly is unique: fast and frugal. And, with the right upgrades, it is a great driver’s car.  However, 335ds are all over 10 years old, and many have over 100K miles on them. Suspension components wear, causing ride and handling to deteriorate. In this article we’ll review what you might consi ..read more
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