Recent content by Trauma

My matco scanner is very well equipped with the scopes and even coding of certain modules, like comfort, bcm, and sorts. It uses launch software so I'd be looking into them atleast as an comparative option. Matco tools is getting to be just as overpriced as snap on lol. Launch scanners seem to...

Oh I'm jealous! Trailer sounds like a treat congrats! I've been tossing that same idea around with the tilting trailer and am happy to find a car enthusiasts opinion. Believe it is about time to part ways with my iron beast that weighs more than the vehicle on the trailer and the truck towing...

If it has had the timing chain tensioner update and regularly serviced they can be amazing cars. Think the updated tensioner started in the 2014s not 100% on that though. Theres a tech bulletin that explains it in detail if googled tsi timing chain you'll definitely find it. Easy to check if...

If i remember right believe it calls to be serviced every 40k. Am going by the most recent ones I've personally worked on which were mk5/mk6. Not sure on the newer versions. Will try to remember to look up on my database at work. But they are easily serviced with the filter up top and proper...

If running the tsi first things I normally see are intakes and exhausts. Usually required with certain remaps anyway. Also have seen beneficial results in overall reliability with using a catchcan system in place of the oil separator. Helps delay the buildup of carbon on the valves and does away...

Wanted to introduce myself. Big gear head (Petrol head) learned to build my first vw engine at 12 from my grandfather and father. At age 34 it seems my enthusiasm for german cars only continues to grow. Have modded and owned a number of cars and motorcycles. Most recently is my 02 passat 1.8t...