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Fix one problem at a time. Replace the MAF.

HaHa...what if that is the data?

If you look in the very first "sticky" post on this board, the "how-to" post, you will see a how-to about repairing snow screens and adding an additional, coarse air intake filter. And all sorts of other stuff that may be helpful. Most with pictures ...

Good luck with the new car! My wife is temporarily driving me around in our Passat TDI B5.5 wagon as it is easier to get in and out for me since my hip replacement surgery this past week. She mentioned how it is like driving a "truck" compared to her Lexus. I'll just grin and bear it for that comment. It doesn't take much to spoil your wife, I guess...... __________________ 2005 Passat TDI GLS wagon @ 74K,...

Thanks so much! I am assuming the belt is the origib=nal belt so 83k miles. I plan on doing the timing belt in a month or two when things with the holidays settle down.

Quote: I very much doubt you need a turbocharger. This is what I was waiting to hear based on the other thread I found. Still waiting on my second opinion at the VW stealership (I only took it here to get an official verdict)...I will keep you posted, thanks Brian.. Mech, forgot to tell you that Jeff did do the high altitude tune back in March when he was in the Bay Area. The same tune covered the GP upgrade and other enhancements including...

Will do - but one question... It seems to be a worthwhille investment to buy a scanner/code reader & writer. But does anyone know anything about the ones that actually work? I've seen these about a fair bit - http://www.auteltech.com/vag405.htm - cheapest I've seen it is £65, which to be honest, is what I'd expect to get stung for an hour on the machine at a specialist. Therefore, making it worthwhile... But has anyone...

Who is they? Screams timing belt done wrong. I agree.

If its trip feasible, go with Oilhammer. There have been some issues with doing the right stuff on those. Young and ambitious is fine, I prefer old, careful and cautious (maybe because that's what I am). If you do locally, talk to the guy and find out if he has a head of steam or reads carefully and how he follows directions. Better yet have him call Oilhammer and go over the repair and then if Brian does not like what he is hearing head...

Glenn, no, only FWD automatics fitted to the B5.5 diesels.