i run the same size 235/40/17 Nitto Nt01. Awesome, perfect fitment.
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Bushings changed to Strongflex, also made a tool for easy install
After break in, I started using Rotella 5w40 synthetic, as I got better mileage with it. It's looking like a 5w may be way too thin for these old motors, and perhaps I should have stuck with a 15w40!
Look out for tensioner. Somewhat large maintenance at 40k intervals. (DSG fluid and filter, haldex fluid). Oil changes every 5-10k. Spark plugs every 40k a good ideal imo as well.
My 05' Golf TDI came with a Bosch unit from the factory and lasted about 90k or so, I replaced it with a Bosch Reman and its been doing well, 120k now.
Slap on a set of Akebono ceramic brake pads, and you've got a car ready to take on any highway or race track \u2014 and that's exactly what Flieger is doing with it.
I swapped a motor into my golf yesterday fired it this motor hasn't ran in like 4 years. Right away the valves were clack a lacking like crazy even after running for 15 minutes and pumping up there was still one or two of them were quite loud. Added a half quart of mmo amazing no more noise.
Feels buttery smooth now, lets see after a few k- miles !
I had Michelin X-Ice 2 on mine (and didn't like them - not enough actual snow traction, ice traction was good of course, so was dry/wet performance and noise/comfort). The TDI engine was easily able to overpower the front wheels while starting...
Hi guys, I have problems with Firestone`s 7076 bags : ( when the car is below, the bag rubs against the fitting and the line is released. Causing the fall car in the ground.
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