Frequently asked questions about the PDE carcass holder (FAQs)
Die ORIGINAL PDE-Korpushalter von 07eins
FAQs - PDE body holder
What are "PDE body holders" (also known as "PDE repair holders") and what is their main function?
"PDE-Korpushalter" sind von 07eins entwickelte Reparaturkomponenten zur Stabilisierung und dauerhaften Fixierung von PDE-Elementen in TDI-Motoren, die nicht die 2,5-Liter (5-Zylinder)-Varianten sind. Sie verhindern, dass sich die Injektoren aufgrund von Vibrationen verschieben oder in den Zylinderkopf einlaufen, ähnlich wie die PDE-Brücke, aber angepasst für verschiedene Motorkonstruktionen.
For which specific vehicle models and engines are "PDE body mounts" compatible?
"PDE body mounts" are for 1.2-liter and 1.4-liter TDI engines (3-cylinder) (e.g. VW Polo (9N_), Audi A2 (8Z0), Skoda Fabia I), 1.9-liter and 2.0-liter TDI engines (4-cylinder) (e.g. VW T5, Bora, Golf, Passat, Audi A2, A3, A6, Seat Altea, Cordoba, Leon, Toledo, Skoda Fabia, Octavia, Superb) and 5.0-liter TDI engines (10-cylinder) (e.g. VW Touareg, Phaeton).
Why were "PDE body holders" developed as a separate solution from the "ORIGINAL PDE bridge"?
Die "ORIGINAL PDE-Brücke" ist aufgrund von Platzmangel in ihren Motorräumen nicht für 3-, 4- und 10-Zylinder-TDI-Motoren geeignet. Daher wurden "PDE-Korpushalter" speziell von 07eins entwickelt, um eine effektive Stabilisierung der PDE-Elemente in diesen beengteren Räumen zu ermöglichen.
What are the most common symptoms that indicate the need for a "PDE body holder" installation?
Common symptoms are starting problems (especially poor warm start behavior), oil dilution (diesel fuel gets into engine oil, leading to increased oil level or fuel odor), loss of power, increased fuel consumption, black or blue smoke from the exhaust, illuminated check engine light and unstable or low idling.
Can "PDE body holders" repair existing cylinder head damage, or are they just a preventative measure?
"PDE body holders" are designed as an effective solution for repairing already damaged cylinder heads and at the same time for preventing function-threatening damage to the injector sealing surfaces. This means that they can rehabilitate existing components and extend their service life.
What is the estimated cost of a repair with "PDE body holders" compared to a complete cylinder head replacement?
The material costs for "PDE body mounts" start at 289 EUR, or between 479 - 1,149 EUR when purchased as a set with reinforced VITON gaskets and a wiring harness. The Estimated total repair costsincluding materials, installation and testing, are around EUR 1,000 - 1,500. This is significantly less than a cylinder head replacement, which can cost around EUR 4,000 - 4,500.
What are the long-term benefits and user experiences with "PDE body holders"?
Similar to the PDE bridge, the "PDE body holder" extensive Positive feedback from the field with successful installations in more than 5,000 vehicles. Garages confirm their effectiveness in eliminating problems, demonstrating their reliability and long-term benefits in maintaining engine life.
What preparatory work and accompanying measures are required for the installation of "PDE body holders"?
The installation requires extensive disassembly in the engine compartment, including moving the radiator to the service position and removing components such as the intake manifold, cylinder head cover and drag mechanism. Accompanying measures include the inspection and, if necessary, overhaul of PDE elements, the careful deburring of wear marks in the PDE channels of the cylinder head, the use of reinforced VITON sealing rings and the replacement of certain bolts with high-strength threadlocker.
Why is early diagnosis and proactive installation of "PDE corpus holders" recommended?
The problem of misaligned PDE elements is systemic and affects almost every pump-nozzle engine at some point. Early diagnosis and proactive installation, perhaps during other major cylinder head maintenance, can prevent the development of costly and performance-impairing symptoms, as the effectiveness of the "PDE body retainers" depends on the condition of the sealing surfaces.
Where can "PDE body holders" be installed and what options are available for installation?
Obwohl die 07eins-Korpushalter selbst aufgrund ihres modularen Aufbaus als sehr einfach zu installieren beschrieben wird, ist der gesamte Reparaturprozess anspruchsvoll. Er kann von erfahrenen Heimwerkern in wenigen Stunden durchgeführt werden (siehe unsere Einbau-Anleitungen), aber aufgrund der Komplexität des Zugangs zum Arbeitsbereich und der Durchführung notwendiger vorbereitender und begleitender Aufgaben wird eine professionelle Installation in einer der über 400 Partnerwerkstätten von 07eins in Europa empfohlen.
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Is my vehicle also affected?
It affects all diesel engines with pump-injector units (PDE) that are bolted on one side (model years 1998 to 2010).
How do I notice that something is wrong with my vehicle?
- Starting problems with the engine, especially during cold starts and when the engine is particularly hot
- Unsteady idling (speed fluctuations) or sporadic misfiring at low speed ("choking" of the engine)
- Diluted engine oil ("engine oil increase") due to diesel mixture (oil level increases over time)
- Lack of / low oil pressure if the bearing shells are already worn due to diesel in the oil
- Stalling of the engine in city traffic
- Power loss
- Compression loss
Further important information under: "What happens if I do nothing about this and do not install a body holder for the pump/nozzle unit (PDE)?"
What happens if I don't do anything about it and I don't install a body holder for the pump/nozzle unit (PDE)?
- In all diesel engines with pump-injector units (PDE) that are bolted on one side, the PDEs work their way more and more into the cylinder head over the course of the running time.
- This causes diesel to be mixed into the engine oil due to leaks.
- The lubricating effect of the engine oil is significantly reduced, which in the course of time leads to complete engine damage.
Details on the origin of the damage and the functional principle of the PDE bridge can be found in our video:
Functional principle of the PDE bridge (pump-nozzle bridge) to prevent cylinder head damage
Do I need the PDE bridge or the PDE body holders (PDE repair holders)?
- The PDE bridge has been specially developed for VW 5-cylinder 2.5 liter TDI engines with a pump-injector unit.
- The PDE body holders (PDE repair holders) represent a more universal further development of the PDE bridge, which is suitable for all 3-cylinder, 4-cylinder, 5-cylinder and 10-cylinder VAG/VW TDI engines with a pump-injector unit.
- Customers with a VW 5-cylinder 2.5 liter TDI engine with a pump-injector unit therefore have the choice between the PDE bridge and the PDE body holders (PDE repair holders). Most of these customers opt for the PDE bridge as they have more experience with it.
What experience is there?
- The PDE body mount has already been successfully installed more than 5,000 times in VAG TDI engines.
- The mileage is usually increased by 100,000 km or more.
How do the PDE body holders work for engines with single-sided pump-injector units (PDE)?
• Die PDE-Korpushalter sorgen im vergleich zu den werkseitig montierten Spannschuhe, die nur einseitig befestigt sind, zu einer gleichmäßigeren Fixierung der PDEs.
• Dadurch wird, insbesondere bei gleichzeitigem Erneuerung der Dichtsätze und Verwendung der verstärkten 07eins-VITON-Dichtringe, vermieden, dass sich die PDE in den Zylinderkopf wieder einarbeiten können und die bekannten Probleme aufgrund von Undichtigkeiten auftreten.
Details zum Schadensursprung und Funktionsprinzip der PDE-Korpushalter finden Sie in unserem Blogpost....
...und in unserem Erklär-Video:
Funktionsprinzip der PDE-Korpushalter (Pumpe-Düse-Korpushalter) zur Vermeidung von Zylinderkopfschäden
How does the installation work?
- Our products are installed without modifications/work on the engine/cylinder head. Original screws and fixing points are used. Service-related reassembly for further maintenance work can be carried out without any problems due to the multi-part design.
- The factory-fitted clamping shoes 2 to 5 for the pump-nozzle units are replaced by the PDE bridge elements.
- The professional revision and disassembly of the pump-nozzle elements requires the use of new expansion bolts and sealing elements. If required, selected complete sets of consumables of excellent quality are available under the following links:
PDE body holder for 5-cylinder TDI (complete set), PDE body holder for 4-cylinder TDI (complete set), PDE body holder for 3-cylinder TDI (complete set)
- The installation can either be carried out by any garage or you can do it yourself if you have the necessary technical knowledge.
Where can I find a suitable garage?
Geeignete KFZ-Werkstätten für den Einbau der 07eins PDE-Brücke finden Sie bequem mit unserem Einbau-Werkstätten-Finder: 07eins Partnerwerkstätten
Can I carry out the installation myself?
Geübte Schrauber können sich auch selbst an den Einbau der 07eins Pumpe-Düse-Produkte wagen.
Die entsprechenden Video- und PDF-Einbauleitfäden enthalten alle wichtigen Informationen mit Schritt-für-Schritt-Anleitungen: eigener Einbau (Do it yourself)
What else is useful in addition?
• Wir empfehlen immer alle Dichtungssätze der Pumpe-Düse-Einheiten zu erneuern, insbesondere die Verwendungen der 07eins verstärkten VITON-Dichtungen.
Komplett-Sets der PDE-Korpushalter finden Sie in unserem Shop:
PDE-Korpushalter für 5-Zylinder TDI (Komplett-Set), PDE-Korpushalter für 4-Zylinder TDI (Komplett-Set), PDE-Korpushalter für 3-Zylinder TDI (Komplett-Set)
• Außerdem empfehlen wir in diesem Zuge auch gleich den Leitungssatz komplett zu erneuern. Für die 2,5 TDI-Motor finden Sie in hier in unserem Shop: VW T5 Leitungssatz
The pump nozzle unit body holder
Die original PDE-Korpushalter (PDE Reparaturhalter), 2020 von 07eins entwickelt und seither in mehr als 5.000 Fahrzeugen verbaut - ein mittlerweile bewährtes Mittel zur Reparatur beschädigter Zylinderköpfe, sowie zur Vorbeugung von funktionsgefährdenden Beschädigungen der Injektor-Dichtungssitze.
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Defekter Zylinderkopf? Nicht mit den ORIGINAL 07eins PDE-Korpushaltern!
Find out how our PDE body holders prevent cylinder head damage in TDI engines from the VAG Group in our blog post!
The ORIGINAL pump-nozzle body holder
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PDE body holder / PDE repair holder
Buy PDE body holderThe ORIGINAL:
One set per cylinder consisting of
1 carcase holder
2 screws
1 Support gauge block
i.e. set of 3 for 3 cylinders (=complete set for 3 cylinders), set of 4 for 4 cylinders (=complete set for 4 cylinders),...
Price always refers to the complete set for one motor type
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Complete set
Buy complete setDas 07eins-Komplett-Set:
1 x ORIGINAL PDE-Korpushalter (Pumpe-Düse-Einheit-Korpushalter) für 5-Zylinder-Dieselmotoren mit Pumpe-Düse-Einheiten
5 x verstärkter VITON-Dichtungssatz
1 x PDE-Montagesatz für 5-Zylinder
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Ultimate set
Buy Ultimate SetDas 07eins-"Ultimate"-Set:
1 x ORIGINAL PDE-Korpushalter (Pumpe-Düse-Einheit-Korpushalter) für 5-Zylinder-Dieselmotoren mit Pumpe-Düse-Einheiten
5 x verstärkter VITON-Dichtungssatz
1 x PDE-Leitungssatz / PDE-Kabelbaum für 5-Zylinder
1 x PDE-Montagesatz für 5-Zylinder
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