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13191
That's awesome... California with a K... DREAM OF KALIFORNIKATION! -Cody ... From: oblong esophagus To: VW-TDI@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, February 28,...
Cody Webb
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Mar 1, 2004
12:44 pm
13192
Hummer gets all sorts of exceptions, like no airbags among others. Its over 10k# GVWt to pull that off. ... From: "Jeff Donsbach" <jeff_donsbach@...> Of...
scott cousins(n)
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Mar 1, 2004
3:46 pm
13193
... hmmm.... and being they call that four wheeled wretched excess a truck, that means if it's rated for over 10,000 pounds Hummer drivers are under DOT rules...
gearheadgrrrl
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Mar 1, 2004
4:18 pm
13194
And stopping at weigh stations, along with the Budgets, Uhauls, and Penske's. The fact is this doesn't happen. When I'm driving a rental I often blow weigh...
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evengrift
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Mar 1, 2004
5:01 pm
13195
Thanks Tad......You were dead on! I got the car back on Thursday - the dealer could not find a problem and suggested I had flooded it by stepping on the...
Stu
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Mar 1, 2004
6:10 pm
13196
Flooded? Aren't the throttles electric? Paul L Fisher 2002 Volkswagen Jetta GLS TDI automatic - Galactic Blue - 22,000 miles - Amsoil Series 3000 5W-30 -...
Paul L Fisher
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Mar 1, 2004
6:29 pm
13197
I contacted the stealership regarding a timing belt / tensioner change on my 2001 NB TDI (auto). The said it would be about $700 (parts and labor). Does this...
NM_Crow1
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Mar 1, 2004
7:43 pm
13198
Timing belt changes on a TDI require a slug of special tools ( see www.metalnerd.com for the best tools) and VagCom for setting the timing. Go to...
Chris Idzerda
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Mar 1, 2004
7:51 pm
13199
Excellent advice and it is a bit of a task. I would still hate to have too many "mechanically" inclined weekend mechanics be frightened away. If by chance you...
RichC
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Mar 1, 2004
9:36 pm
13200
Let's not forget in all of this, the horror stories of people that have had dealers do the TB change. I'm sure there are some that are good, competent and...
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evengrift
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Mar 1, 2004
9:41 pm
13201
Assuming that I have the job done at a local shop (non-dealership), does VagCom have to be used or might they have another package that they could use to...
NM_Crow1
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Mar 1, 2004
11:08 pm
13202
... Oh, that's a good one. Flooded a TDI by stepping on the accelerator pedal. What a bunch of maroons. Lee Oo-v-oO PP-ASEL KB1GNI...
Lee Hillsgrove
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Mar 2, 2004
1:43 am
13203
Just have ask the dealer to replace the spark plugs and you'll be as good as new! :) -Nathan ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
Tardif, Nathan (N.K.)
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Mar 2, 2004
2:28 pm
13204
Yes, that anti-shudder valve should be covered under the base bumper-to-bummer warranty. Don't forget to bill the dealer $75 for your "diagnostic fee". ...
Tardif, Nathan (N.K.)
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Mar 2, 2004
2:34 pm
13205
If it was flooding, they should also replace the electric fuel pump. It obviously caused the problem because it didn't shut off.. Paul L Fisher 2002 Volkswagen...
Paul L Fisher
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Mar 2, 2004
2:36 pm
13206
Nah, must be low temperature vapor lock. You KNOW how volatine diesel fuel is! Just ask any dealer. And of course with it's negative vapor pressure...
Paul Resch
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Mar 2, 2004
3:16 pm
13207
My car was towed in Friday night, and I got a phone call from the dealer this morning that the problem is a bad EGR valve and carbon build-up. Cost to fix:...
Jacques
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Mar 2, 2004
7:05 pm
13208
Get a second opinion! -Nathan ... From: Jacques [mailto:kjsamm51@...] Sent: Tuesday, March 02, 2004 2:04 PM To: VW-TDI@yahoogroups.com Subject: [VW-TDI]...
Tardif, Nathan (N.K.)
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Mar 2, 2004
8:38 pm
13209
Sounds like a common complaint considering the problem 'WILL' occur in almost ever TDI running US diesel fuel and anything less than top-line synthetic diesel...
RichC
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Mar 2, 2004
9:28 pm
13210
Stepping on the pedal is my last resort always works method if I have starting problems. ...
The Essegerns
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Mar 2, 2004
11:03 pm
13211
... I say go ahead and post it. If it has something to do with TDI emissions, it's on-topic. Lee Oo-v-oO PP-ASEL KB1GNI...
Lee Hillsgrove
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Mar 3, 2004
4:16 am
13212
... emissions, ... Ok I'll repost ... since sometimes posts aren't always easy to find over at the TDIclub. Since 1979 diesel engines have had their NOx levels...
RichC
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Mar 3, 2004
1:07 pm
13213
Has anyone replaced the battery in the box key transmitter? The owner's manual states that it must be taken to the stealership. I know the box key pulls apart....
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Mar 3, 2004
4:13 pm
13214
... in ... line ... includes ... until fuels ... a "maintenance" ... hear it? ... kind of ... modifications? ... an ... it ... just...
Jacques
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Mar 3, 2004
5:02 pm
13215
It separates the long way using a flathead screwdriver in the slot on the side (side opposites the buttons). The half that contains the buttons then splits...
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evengrift
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Mar 3, 2004
6:14 pm
13216
Thanks. Shawn ... on ... and...
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shawn_a_young
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Mar 3, 2004
7:28 pm
13217
I just returned from the Wal-Mart Supercenter and I saw supertech synthetic (10w-30 only) in the 5 quart jug with a price of $11.88.. Not bad!! The single...
aroostook59
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Mar 3, 2004
10:11 pm
13218
What are its ratings (on the container)? ... ...BUT..what might be the shortcomings of using this brand name??? ...
Norman Leong
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Mar 3, 2004
10:23 pm
13219
I don't remember all the ratings...but there were 4 of them..thats 3 more then the rotella that I use now.. ... $1000! ... ...
aroostook59
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Mar 3, 2004
10:32 pm
13220
Here, let's start w/ these...CH-4 & CI-4... ... I don't remember all the ratings...but there were 4 of them..thats 3 more then the rotella that I use now.. ...
Norman Leong
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Mar 3, 2004
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