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What did you do to your MK6 today?
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jay745
What Would Glenn Danzig Do
Leichtlauf is all I use. Excellent results from the oil analysis, I switched from motul a few years ago
Ceratec is great stuff too
torga
Autocross Champion
How 'bout this lil guy? It's pretty similar in design to every scissor jack I've ever used. The VW widowmaker is the first time I've seen such a goofy design for an emergency jack.
Amazon.com: BIG RED T10152 Torin Steel Scissor Lift Jack Car Kit, 1.5 Ton (3,000 lb) Capacity, Red : Automotive
Keep it in the back right to balance out my fat butt in the front left
Car's at my indy mechanic today. They believe it's the water pump. Dealership confirmed I would be covered by the class action warranty extension if they also find it's the water pump, but they can't get me in until Weds next week. Warranty only eligible to 100K and I'm at ~99.5 
Edit - now I'm wondering if I'm going to have to pull all the stg2 bits off the car so they can do the water pump. No way they'd affect the cooling system AFAIK but who knows what a dealie thinks.
Edit - now I'm wondering if I'm going to have to pull all the stg2 bits off the car so they can do the water pump. No way they'd affect the cooling system AFAIK but who knows what a dealie thinks.
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uglybastard
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I think if you're a bit over they will get it through for you. Call and ask?Car's at my indy mechanic today. They believe it's the water pump. Dealership confirmed I would be covered by the class action warranty extension if they also find it's the water pump, but they can't get me in until Weds next week. Warranty only eligible to 100K and I'm at ~99.5
Edit - now I'm wondering if I'm going to have to pull all the stg2 bits off the car so they can do the water pump. No way they'd affect the cooling system AFAIK but who knows what a dealie thinks.
If I don't drive it this weekend, I should be okay. Rounding up, I do about 30 miles per day. I'll make the GF drive the brewery adventures
Indy did a pressure test and said he saw tons of dye coming out the bottom of the WP housing so I should be okay, I'd think. One thing he did mention - apparently the VW manual now says to do the replacement from the bottom? I've seen multiple multiple threads here that say "remove the intake mani so you can get to it" and was thinking I'd throw in a valve cleaning to save on labor costs. Will need to ask.
Phur
Autocross Champion
I just ran some Liqui-Moly engine flush, drained the oil, poured a liter of oil in before draining that back out (peace of mind) and refilled with Leichtlauf. I also cleaned my MAF sensor. It does seem to be idling smoother.
I also finally got around to replacing my broken ignition coil connector. For anyone out there needing to do this, do yourself a favor and buy the damn terminal tool. That was WAY more irritating than it should’ve been.
I also finally got around to replacing my broken ignition coil connector. For anyone out there needing to do this, do yourself a favor and buy the damn terminal tool. That was WAY more irritating than it should’ve been.
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torga
Autocross Champion
How long did you have to run the engine for the flush? I'm at 138k, might be time to do something like that sooner than later.
Phur
Autocross Champion
You’re supposed to add the engine flush, let it idle for 10 minutes, then change your oil like normal. They don’t say anything about taking any special steps to get out any remaining oil. I just had an extra liter of the Molygen around, so I figured it couldn’t hurt.
uglybastard
Autocross Champion
I'm sure mrs. Jay will be content with it?
jay745
What Would Glenn Danzig Do
She loves it
brat_burner
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V6 badge on order?