Darin B

what could it be? smells a bit funky but no white smoke that i could see. i am chipped and that is about all, have not replaced TBB or DVs yet, early 01 model. btw i try really hard to warm up/cool down.

reefer_bob

Tough to say.

Do you hear any odd sounds?

Darin B

no odd sounds, just massive boost/power loss

ATH

As reefer said, pressure test, or if you can't do that, at least take off the TBB and inspect it...

reefer_bob

Well, it's prolly a boost leak... check that T-Body Boot and F-Hose

Darin B

i did notice oil temp at 225, seems higher than normal

Mortt

ditto. same thing happened to me when TBB went - $35 fix now, or more if you drive it.

AKS4

I have been chipped for a while, always been around 220-230, 240 on auto-x days

Definitely check for boost leaks. at least check the "common problems" I recently had a stuttering, only boosting to 5 and then suffocation, got home, checked for leaks and the TBB got blown clear off the TB!! anyway, check the common problem spots for tears, get together with someone with a VAG, and pressure test the system.

DAP@EPL

And as suggested below, pressure testing the intake would also be a good idea.

-Dave Pramanik

FASTAXI

Limp mode. No check engine light? Look closely at TBB