Backstory of appreciation:
I've got about 5000 miles on the TT since my purchase... although it spent many months in the garage, since my many visits here in the past, it's been about a year of enjoyment on the road since replacing my complete rear differential + haldex. The only problem I've had since then is I burnt through my pre-cat O2 sensor wire when it hit the turbo inlet pipe, but not too hard to notice, diagnose or repair... other than the torch and torque needed to remove, jeez.
Present circumstances:
I'm back in my garage. It's January and been between 6 and 20 degrees lately, so I'm thankful for my garage or I'd probably be paying someone like Jack exorbitant fees to fix it in their garage.
I've got a surge in the engine rpms when starting or touching the throttle, and it's generally idling rough. (No codes show in VCDS at this time) . I've checked and re-checked my air hoses multiple times and found no leaks visually/manually/audibly. My initial research suggests the PCV is a common culprit. I've learned about the difference between the pancake valve and the PCV. The pancake valve seems to show OK -- I get reduced flow both directions when pulling a vacuum (with a vacuum) but still flows.
I'm looking for the PCV (035103245A) but can't seem to find it.
Every Single Thread I find online seems to show the PCV right off the 90 degree angle bracket under the intake manifold. It's a little pain to get at, but I opened it up a little and mine doesn't seem the same. Where could my PCV be? Am I barking up the wrong tree?
Any help appreciated.
Attached pics show my motor... timing case says engine is BEA, head stamp says AWM. I suspect a sordid past, but expecting it's probably a BEA since AWM doesn't seem to be a legitimate code for the TT.
My hoses:
https://ibb.co/bVhC7R
https://ibb.co/cStkSR
https://ibb.co/dkcZMm
https://ibb.co/ga93E6 (bottom left of this pic shows the stuff that's centered in the other pics)
Side note -- This torpedo heater (30k - 60k btu battery OR AC powered, Mr Heater "Hero") is awesome for warming your garage, or even you butt laying in the driveway without an AC outlet around.
I've got about 5000 miles on the TT since my purchase... although it spent many months in the garage, since my many visits here in the past, it's been about a year of enjoyment on the road since replacing my complete rear differential + haldex. The only problem I've had since then is I burnt through my pre-cat O2 sensor wire when it hit the turbo inlet pipe, but not too hard to notice, diagnose or repair... other than the torch and torque needed to remove, jeez.
Present circumstances:
I'm back in my garage. It's January and been between 6 and 20 degrees lately, so I'm thankful for my garage or I'd probably be paying someone like Jack exorbitant fees to fix it in their garage.
I've got a surge in the engine rpms when starting or touching the throttle, and it's generally idling rough. (No codes show in VCDS at this time) . I've checked and re-checked my air hoses multiple times and found no leaks visually/manually/audibly. My initial research suggests the PCV is a common culprit. I've learned about the difference between the pancake valve and the PCV. The pancake valve seems to show OK -- I get reduced flow both directions when pulling a vacuum (with a vacuum) but still flows.
I'm looking for the PCV (035103245A) but can't seem to find it.
Every Single Thread I find online seems to show the PCV right off the 90 degree angle bracket under the intake manifold. It's a little pain to get at, but I opened it up a little and mine doesn't seem the same. Where could my PCV be? Am I barking up the wrong tree?
Any help appreciated.
Attached pics show my motor... timing case says engine is BEA, head stamp says AWM. I suspect a sordid past, but expecting it's probably a BEA since AWM doesn't seem to be a legitimate code for the TT.
My hoses:
Side note -- This torpedo heater (30k - 60k btu battery OR AC powered, Mr Heater "Hero") is awesome for warming your garage, or even you butt laying in the driveway without an AC outlet around.
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