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slotech · 09-21-2018, 10:03 AM

SOLD

Fair appearance, photos show rust damage, visible on passenger side

Updates and maintenance:
All major work done just under 20k miles ago, except as noted
Diesel injection pump - new main seal for biodiesel blends and ultra low sulfur diesel
Turbocharger Intake - resealed w/ high temp O ring
Injectors- new Bosio 1019DLC nozzles, Documented professional calibration as a set -
Malone Tuning chip for slight mpg and torque increase. ECU chip socket for easy replacement
Intake manifold cleaned of carbon buildup, less than 15k
Timing belt and all idler pulleys replaced, less than 15k
new rear struts and all bushings, etc- less than 15k tight European feel handling
Frost Heater - circulating engine block heater, designed for TDI (great in winter)
oil pan pre-heater
Evolution Import aluminum skidplate under engine bay
transmission oil changed to modern VW full synthetic - less than 15k miles
New (9-2018) battery with receipt for easy exchange at walmart
Recent windshield clear of pits and 'haze'
Recent replaced park brake lever and installed new cables

Needs:
New tires, alignment
Rear view mirror installed (included)
Steering wheel clockspring installed (part included)
Radio and speakers
A/C recharge

* SMIC removed for winter, included with all plumbing

09-21-2018, 10:03 AM	#539 (permalink)
slotech Shady petro-addict Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Midwest Posts: 5 B4 - '97 VW Passat TDI Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	'97 VW Passat TDI 5-spd -- MN SOLD Fair appearance, photos show rust damage, visible on passenger side Updates and maintenance: All major work done just under 20k miles ago, except as noted Diesel injection pump - new main seal for biodiesel blends and ultra low sulfur diesel Turbocharger Intake - resealed w/ high temp O ring Injectors- new Bosio 1019DLC nozzles, Documented professional calibration as a set - Malone Tuning chip for slight mpg and torque increase. ECU chip socket for easy replacement Intake manifold cleaned of carbon buildup, less than 15k Timing belt and all idler pulleys replaced, less than 15k new rear struts and all bushings, etc- less than 15k tight European feel handling Frost Heater - circulating engine block heater, designed for TDI (great in winter) oil pan pre-heater Evolution Import aluminum skidplate under engine bay transmission oil changed to modern VW full synthetic - less than 15k miles New (9-2018) battery with receipt for easy exchange at walmart Recent windshield clear of pits and 'haze' Recent replaced park brake lever and installed new cables Needs: New tires, alignment Rear view mirror installed (included) Steering wheel clockspring installed (part included) Radio and speakers A/C recharge * SMIC removed for winter, included with all plumbing Attached Thumbnails Last edited by slotech; 09-21-2018 at 02:33 PM..