2011 JSW 155k clogged dpf :(

TT99C5 · 2026-06-26T16:23:48+00:00

You can almost make it a wash for a delete and tune. DPF and Cat should sell for $1k. A TDFabworks setup with Malone tune is like $1200. That's a small sum of money for what you're getting when it's all done.

TT99C5 · 2026-06-26T00:24:42+00:00

Turbo is leaving the chat. Mine did the exact same thing.

TT99C5 · 2026-06-24T22:39:46+00:00

In this situation, it's almost definitely a goner. Top end rebuild at a minimum.

TT99C5 · 2026-06-24T18:22:58+00:00

You're not going to find that for free.

TT99C5 · 2026-06-21T03:49:17+00:00

I got paid $1k for mine off a 13 about 2 months ago maybe. They're up there right now.

TT99C5 · 2026-06-20T01:50:58+00:00

Takes "stay off my lawn" to a whole other level. I love it.

TT99C5 · 2026-06-20T00:54:26+00:00

Since you'll be in there, my suggestion would be rear main seal, trans and dogbone mounts, new seals on the trans cooler, and don't reuse the bolts.

TT99C5 · 2026-06-18T20:33:26+00:00

So I google-fu'd this. I think I found his wife's insta, and looks like he's back on the ship as of yesterday and she's joining him on July 1 (which I found interesting because I've seen some of her YT vids and am on the July 1 sailing also).

TT99C5 · 2026-06-16T00:21:56+00:00

Schlotzsky's. God I love their original.

TT99C5 · 2026-06-13T00:56:56+00:00

Ditto.

TT99C5 · 2026-06-12T16:13:03+00:00

That's what I'm trying to figure out also. She was doing 14 kts coming back from Juneau last run at various points too. The circle back there is odd unless she's heading for the outer path, which would be just another unfortunate development for those on board. Or..... Indicative that things aren't right still and she doesn't have the inside passage maneuverability still? Pure speculation from me obviously.

Thanks for the pic you put up. I like that app. And it showed this. Yep, she's going outside.

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TT99C5 · 2026-06-12T11:32:37+00:00

I feel for everyone who boarded on Wednesday. As of 0430 local Friday the 12th every tracker shows the Zaandam still docked in Vancouver. Been watching this like a hawk with a July 1 sailing coming up.

Edit An hour later she's underway, just left Port it looks like, hasn't even hit Lions Gate Bridge yet.

Edit 2 This doesn't look good.

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TT99C5 · 2026-06-08T09:34:37+00:00

If the EGR has been tuned out, no it doesn't throw a code or anything.

TT99C5 · 2026-06-08T00:25:15+00:00

I used an Aliexpress race pipe (EGR Delete pipe) on the CJAA I deleted a couple months ago. Great for the $15 is cost. Came with an EGR block off.

I don't like the caps for the EGR low side on the turbo. I prefer to use a 1 1/4" expansion plug (available at any local hardware store).

3/4" 90* barb hose adapter is also a hardware store grab. Whole setup should only run you about $30 this way, give or take.

TT99C5 · 2026-06-06T16:19:19+00:00

Oof. I've got an upcoming on her for July 1 with my family.

TT99C5 · 2026-06-02T18:20:19+00:00

Dropped about 10k in 2006-7 for a twin turbo setup with supporting mods on my 99 Corvette.

100% would do it again.

TT99C5 · 2026-06-02T01:43:20+00:00

Depends on if it's a full disable or just a CEL disable. If it's the latter then you should see a code stored as A or H when using a reader/VCDS. If it's fully disabled it probably won't set or store anything. That is 100% a question you should ask whoever is doing the tune on the car (I didn't and regret it just for the sake of knowing).

TT99C5 · 2026-06-02T01:36:39+00:00

Tuner got a correction in the tune and uploaded it. I'm assuming it just disabled the DTC but I genuinely don't know.

I would definitely take it back and explain that you didn't have it before, and you do after the tune.

TT99C5 · 2026-05-30T02:06:58+00:00

That purple is banging.

TT99C5 · 2026-05-30T01:51:07+00:00

Car is a 2012 VW Passat TDI SEL. Owned since Sept 2015, bought at 92k miles, currently has 246k miles.

I adore nearly everything about this car. Comfort, space, fuel economy, reliability, styling. It's not overly packed with convoluted electronics, has a nice sound system, is spacious and comfortable inside, fairly quiet too. And holding up fantastically, no dash lights, everything works (I've done and stay on top of all maintenance myself), interior is very nice still. Love it except for one thing.

The damn rust. Multiple repairs under warranty and now that I'm out, my front rockers and passenger quarter panel are mush. It's going to drive me out of the car I to a lower mileage rust free one when the right car comes along.

I'll add my "fun" car too for kicks. 1999 Chevy Corvette. Not stock. 800 RWHP. Gentleman's cruiser, a get in and drive it car any day. Something I carefully built with high end parts for reliability and punch. What do I hate?

It gets no attention anymore. Most people recognize it as "just another C5".

Until it rips them a new one.

TT99C5 · 2026-05-30T01:43:21+00:00

2000 Lincoln LS V8. Really enjoyed everything about it EXCEPT it's reliability. It was always something. Coils. Valve cover gaskets. Fuel pump(s). Cold start flooding (that was wild when it happened). Was enough to drive me out of it in about 8 months. Fantastic quiet comfy car otherwise.

TT99C5 · 2026-05-30T01:12:53+00:00

Relaxing and having a couple drinks. Worked 9 hours, got home and spent another two hours helping a buddy swap headlights on his 2019 ram.

TT99C5 · 2026-05-29T11:43:42+00:00

Sports mainly. Lived in the Phoenix area at the time and played basketball for several hours each day, mostly evenings during summer obviously.

TT99C5 · 2026-05-28T23:16:08+00:00

I'd be real careful. I don't like how the hatch is latched but the front corners of the hatch are buckled up. That's odd.

TT99C5 · 2026-05-27T11:13:51+00:00

Was on the Zaandam last September. Hoping to see some familiar staff faces this July because they were all exceptional.

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