In a message dated 97-09-03 12:46:09 EDT, condor2@FLASH.NET writes:

<< The VW parts guy said this is not a high failure item, but that
 obviously the Diesel engine pulses much harder than the gas and that
 apparently the stress causes fractures that eventually leads to failure.
 I guess if a new one lasts me another 15 years I'll be okay. Any
 comments from any Dieselees? Has this happened to anyone else.
 Mark Magee
 87GL
 82 Diesel Westy
 Kemah TX USA >>

Hasn't happened to me yet, but thanks for the "heads up". Lots of other
little wierdness has failed under the rumbling and thrust of the TD, and I
have just accepted it as the trade-off for the super fuel economy and
longevity of the motor itself.

gmbulley
85 jetta td
76 bulli
86 westy
fairfax, va