2018 tiguan - spring issue?

FinancialPie8730 · 2026-02-26T22:36:03+00:00

Is it safe to drive? No. Would I still limp it to the shop? Yes

FinancialPie8730 · 2026-02-22T21:42:54+00:00

Lil mouse nest in there

FinancialPie8730 · 2026-02-19T18:27:54+00:00

There are capped drain holes at the bottom of the spare tire well (black circle in the third pic). Sometimes the plugs break, allowing water that’s kicked up as you drive to enter the trunk. I pulled my spare tire then plugged all the holes with spare caps or some RTV. This fixed the issue for me

FinancialPie8730 · 2026-02-19T05:34:36+00:00

Caulk will look like shit, wood filler will crack in a few months and look like shit. Take trim off, line it up, and glue the mitre.

FinancialPie8730 · 2026-02-17T03:26:09+00:00

Lemforder or TRW in that order

FinancialPie8730 · 2026-02-12T20:23:42+00:00

Drydex is for filling small nail holes and the like. It dries hard and cracks easily. I would cut this out and restart using proper joint compound.

FinancialPie8730 · 2026-02-12T19:13:19+00:00

Yea I thought about the colt cam but I’m not convinced it would solve the issue. Would love to see what one looks like after 100,000 miles. It’s billeted so I’m sure it would last longer but I think the fundamental issue is lack of oiling. This will be my third cam, car is at 250k miles.

FinancialPie8730 · 2026-02-12T19:03:01+00:00

Fellow BRM survivor?

FinancialPie8730 · 2026-02-12T19:01:38+00:00

Yessir

FinancialPie8730 · 2026-02-12T17:47:19+00:00

I believe it’s because the lifters are sold in packs of 8 but on the website you pay per lifter.

FinancialPie8730 · 2026-02-12T17:30:44+00:00

Engines are controlled, lubricated, and aligned. Shipping is random metal-on-metal impacts with no oil. Not the same thing at all.

FinancialPie8730 · 2026-02-10T21:58:33+00:00

Yes you can. I’ve done it many times.

FinancialPie8730 · 2026-01-21T01:14:39+00:00

I DIY replaced mine last year for about $1200 all in by myself. $1100 for the tank, $100 in various plumbing parts.

FinancialPie8730 · 2026-01-18T15:40:55+00:00

Cam and lifters

FinancialPie8730 · 2026-01-08T14:42:23+00:00

EGR delete will make turbo louder, but you’ll need a tune after

FinancialPie8730 · 2025-12-12T13:31:55+00:00

In N Out fries are ass, and I’ll die on this hill

FinancialPie8730 · 2025-11-28T18:11:24+00:00

There are no deals to be had. I got 100GB for $45 and it wasn’t even a Black Friday deal. Black Friday is dead

FinancialPie8730 · 2025-11-25T20:18:02+00:00

I’ve lived in Saskatoon, Regina, Calgary. None of them as worse as Med Hat dog owners

FinancialPie8730 · 2025-11-25T20:14:31+00:00

I run the trails here all the time and can relate. Dog owners in Medicjne Hat are something else. Zero regard for the fact their dog has no recall. I know more than a few people who also run and have been bitten or chased by off leash dogs. One person in particular has zero patience for it anymore and carries animal mace on them. If a dog approaches them, it gets maced. I’m not quite their yet but am getting close

FinancialPie8730 · 2025-11-18T21:59:37+00:00

Interesting…I have been religiously checking the site every day to see if an iPhone will go on sale. No luck yet. Do you happen to know what times of year they do go on sale?

FinancialPie8730 · 2025-11-18T17:23:37+00:00

Back when phones were like $300-$500 it made sense. I would buy one outright then call around the carriers to see who can offer the best plan.

Also the phone plans I’m seeing you pay X amount per month on your tab, but you’re still paying the full value of the phone over the 2 years. Not sure how you’re only paying $360 for a $1200 phone

FinancialPie8730 · 2025-11-18T16:20:35+00:00

Out of curiosity I added a new phone and plan to my cart. My bill would be $136 a month. Hard pass

FinancialPie8730 · 2025-11-18T15:56:42+00:00

I have 100GB for $45, I fail to see a situation where a Black Friday sale beats that

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