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| − | The best tool hands down for diagnostics and even some changes on a VW eTDI is VCDS | + | The best tool hands down for diagnostics and even some changes on a VW eTDI is VCDS software by using a Ross-Tech cable. Don't even try for the cheap chinese ones. You can find an unlimited used ross-tech cable that goes up to 2004 for around $200 or less, or buy a new one to cover all cars. Look for the following searches on ebay: |
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Revision as of 04:42, 21 September 2022
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Contents
Resources
Popular VW Diesel tool websites:
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Water-Pump Pully holder
The proper tool for removing the water-pump pulley on AAZ, 1z/AHU it can be found on the ebay or amazon links below that look for VW 96280, SCH96280, UN1203280
1z/AHU Crank Counterhold Tool
IDParts - MetalNerd Crank Bolt Counter Hold Tool all I4cyl VWs
1z/AHU Injector Slide Hammer Puller (long)
IDParts - MetalNerd long slide hammer for 1z/AHU for pulling injectors - This is really good if engine is out of van and you're on a stand. This gives you a lot more umph to get a frozen injector out.
1z/AHU Injector Slide Hammer Puller (short)
Amazon - ABN 3124 Diesel Injector Puller Tool with Slide Hammer, Common Rail Injector Remover w/ M8, M12, M14 Thread Adapter - This is a shorter version that works really well for removing injectors out of a Westy (damn cabinet!)
1z/AHU Injection Pump Sprocket Puller
IDParts - MetalNerd - Injection Pump Sprocket Puller for 1z/AHU
Timing
TDC
Timing Belt Tool Kits
1z/AHU
IP Timing Tool Kits
1Z/AHU
Metal Nerd - Kits MNA3KIT5PC, MNA3DELUXE, MNPROKIT9PC
ALH
Metal Nerd - Kits MNA4KIT7PC, MNA4KIT6LR, MNPROKIT9PC
Mechanical IP Timing
The all mechanical bosch VW Pumps can be timed via a VW speciality tool and a dial gauge.
VW Specialty tool Diesel Timing Tool (Gauge Holder) 2066 - This can be located via ebay and other sellers. Try to find the authentic OE VW made one. Not all "compatible" ones fit. The holder is around $40-$60 and sometimes you can get one with a dial gauge for $80-$100.
You also need a 0-10mm by 0.01mm Metric Dial Indicator which you can find with search criteria below:
eTDI Timing
The best tool hands down for diagnostics and even some changes on a VW eTDI is VCDS software by using a Ross-Tech cable. Don't even try for the cheap chinese ones. You can find an unlimited used ross-tech cable that goes up to 2004 for around $200 or less, or buy a new one to cover all cars. Look for the following searches on ebay:
"Ross-Tech KII-USB"
