ID3v2.4 tag info Year in iPod Classic

Although maintained all my files according to title - Year - Artist - song Nr., and having these info also as separated ID3-Tag info available,
first: iTunes "converts some files (without asking me) to Artist-Title
second: after sync on my new iPod classic (80GB) I do not find the year as separate category. Even the single title seem to have "lost" the year information.
How to I get the year-info maintained in the files and visible in iTunes 7.6 and how do I prevent iTunes to "build-up" new filenames and entries for the title? (I use Tag&Rename 3.4.6 from Softpointer.com to maintain the ID3-Tag Information in the mp3-files)

Regarding iTunes renaming the tracks, have you tried unchecking "Keep itunes Music Folder Organized" under the Advanced tab of Preferences?
As far as maintaining the "Year" info, I've had no issues with the info disappearing. However, if the column is not showing up in your list of songs in iTunes, go to View > View options and make sure there is a check next "Year". If you are looking for Year on the iPod, you're out of luck - you can search by artist, album, song, or genre. You can create playlists by year, decade, etc.

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Thanks -- makes complete sense.
I can't begin to describe the abuse that the jack has taken over the past three years.
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