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OUCH! I have a small obstruction. My fuel tank access port is beneath this battery... :oops: :ROFLMAO:

I have a steel pan. I haven't found the right balance of RTV sealant that doesn't eventually leak. I guess I'm paranoid about using too much. I have since installed an oil pan gasket from a Tiguan with success, though it requires checking the torque on the oil pan screws from time to time...

Thanks, Jake! I considered the LPFP, too. But the fault happened just the one time. Still, would a LPFP issue trigger a DTC? My scan was clean.

I don't consider the GTI to be rare at all. When you mentioned that yours is white, all I could think of was this photo that I took when I was shopping for my Reflex Silver GTI: White is everywhere in my area. Red may be next most common. One thing I can honestly say that I like about my 2017...

Thanks for the tag! I tried the Tekonsha (119250) T-Connector, which features inductive pickups that simply clip around the appropriate wire. It worked well for a bit. But I found the module to need resetting far too often. I bought another one, like a fool, and used it for another 2-3 years...

I had a small hiccup with my engine. Rather than start a new thread, I figured I'd just dump a question in here since nothing seems to really be wrong at this point. I went to start the engine and the starter quit about 1/2-second after pushing the start button. I think it did it again on the...

Finally, I received my oil sample report from Blackstone. I think it speaks for itself. Keep in mind that I've run with 10,000-mile oil drains for the life of the car, with the exception of just before 2020's coast-to-coast road trip and later when my turbo was swapped to IS38. Otherwise, I've...

It's been a while since I've touched this thread. I haven't done any performance upgrades since my top post. But I have gone nuts with the ham radio mods. I've updated the top post with new photos and the equipment list. I did not share photos of a rooftop mounted radio tower. It was an...

Time for an update: I had been watching the roof rack for signs of damage from the rooftop tower. I spotted very small variances in the rack tower mating area. Removal, disassembly, and inspection revealed small deformations within the internal components of the rack. While the tower and...

I felt the same when I removed mine. The seals swelled back to regular size in a few weeks. Give it time and see what happens. Good Luck!

I just crossed the 200,000-mile mark: APR Stage 1 at 17k, Stage 2 (DP and IC) around 45k, and IS38 at 128k. I've replaced two starter batteries, two ventilator blowers, the injectors (only one had failed), water pump/themostat/housing, and have had two intake cleanings. I also upgraded the...

Installed my new compact 6m/2m SSB Yagi setup (~3 dBd). It's easier to install/remove than the full-sized tower; plus, it's more road-friendly since it's 3ft shorter and can travel while turned sideways for a narrower aspect. I can even fit it through my favorite drive-thru! 😜 I'm...

My new compact 6m/2m SSB Yagi setup (~3 dBd). It's easier to install/remove; plus, it's more road-friendly since it's 3ft shorter and can travel while turned sideways for a narrower aspect. I can even fit it through my favorite drive-thru! 😜 I'm taking it to Baltimore this weekend...

Hello, Quick version: I struck a loose tree stump in the road and broke my foglight blank/fins... I'll find out more when the replacement arrives, but can this be replaced without removing the bumper? The closest answer that I found via search was the thread where a Sport owner had...

Hey, I'm not sure that I understand the question completely. Are you asking if reflashing to a different file will be problematic? The answer is no. Please clarify if that's not what you asked. The dealer will charge quite a bit more to reflash your Helix than if you were to get on the waiting...

If you go the phone route, make sure you can keep it plugged into a charger. Video recordings drain the battery faster than you'd think. I cannot imagine it lasting for two hours without external power... not even close! Do some tests to make sure that having it plugged into a charger doesn't...

Can you share a zoomed-out shot of where that drain is located? I don't recall seeing anything like that on my car. But I sure hear water sloshing in my hatch after a wash. My drain may be dislodged or clogged. :(

Haha! The story behind this kid is funny. He had a crush on the girl next to him and was desperately trying to not fart beside her. His own words years later. I said something similar to some smart-ass who decided to say to me "Damn, you're old enough to be my dad." In military circles, a 40...

HAHA! There's truth there. Oftentimes, when there's an issue, be it noise, leaks, or other small things, I can often trace to whatever I have tinkered with. :rolleyes: I'm currently diagnosing an oil leak that appears to be with the steel oil pan "upgrade." They're kind of a bitch to seal for...

Hello, "Remote control" is the wrong term to describe the part. It is a "Demonstration" switch. The ONLY thing it's good for is showing the difference between stock and Helix. I still flip that switch for passengers from time to time. But it stays in the Helix position 99.999999% of the time...