Jay's New (to me) Daily - 2008 Wolfsburg Jetta 2.0T(FSI)

[jay745]

I think you can do the TSTAT by putting the front in service position. I’ve done a few and I don’t recall ever having to pull the intake manifold.

I've read this a few times and just don't see how it's possible. Everything is blocked by the manifold. Anywho I took the manifold off and holy cow...whoever had this car before me must have grannied it. One of the worst carbon buildups I've ever seen, spent 3+ hours cleaning the valves. Went to replace the injectors seals and found fcpeuro sent me seals for a tsi instead of fsi. They seem to screw up more than ecs, sure they'll at least make it right but it's pretty inconvenient.

 

[jay745]

Had to wait a few more days because low and behold fcpeuro sent me only o rings and no seals....I layed into them hard and won't ever be ordering from them again. Finally got the thermostat out and replaced...what a pain even with the manifold out. Can see the old tstat stuck open. Burped the system and cleared the cel, first time with no cell since owning this car...now I can finally pass emissions!

 

[jay745]

The Jetta doesn't get much love very often...but I snagged an oem mk6 gti knob and new boot for free. The old boot was all raggety so this was a nice refresh. Also got a working ac compressor for $40 just in time for winter. Went all summer with no ac

 

[jay745]

Put my winter wheels on. Brake pads all 4 corners are shot, and front tires starting to cord. Sigh

 

[jay745]

Welp. This has been a good car but it's getting sold next week. Going to another dubber who needs a cheap daily for a few months.

 

[snobrdrdan]

Replacement?

 

[jay745]

Replacement?

Toyota Tacoma, just can't find one in manual trans