I found that when I removed the valve cover, the breather hose and the breather filter were nearly occluded with gunk. After some time in my solvent tank, I got everything back in tip-top shape. The VC seal was so brittle (original?), it came off in pieces. The only problem I have with these engines is focused entirely on the timing belt. I strongly feel that no interference engine should have a timing belt--period. I had to buy the special camshaft holding bar, and crank positioning pin in order to R&R a leaky thermostat seal. I wish VAG would finally drop timing belts altogether, especially on their diesels. |
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