I have an 04 jetta tdi and an 100+ miles away from the warranty ending. They want 2300 for an extened warranty. feed back on the heads or tail choise. Scott 87...
... Every time I've looked at the fine-print on one of those warranties, it's become clear that it doesn't cover the kinds or problems I'm concerned about....
Look at it this way. Add on warranty coverage is basically an insurance policy. Insurance companies write their policies to 1, look attractive to consumers...
... The only thing I would be really **worried** about is the intake lift pump. If yours has not gone yet, it would be nice to have that covered under...
Further, if you find a competent independent mechanic and never darken the door of the dealership again(regardless of what issues you end up with), you'll be...
Hey Folks, Anyone see a problem with buying a TDI on the east coast, driving it to California, and reselling it? Reselling it without registering it in...
You mean new or used? I'm no expert but as I understand it a diesel car must have 7500 miles on it prior to being registered in CA. ... [Non-text portions of...
California has some weird laws about bringing vehicles into and registering in CA. If you move to Calif you can bring a non-cal car and register it. CA doesn't...
Howdy fellow oil burners. As a note of introduction let me first say...., I was one of the youngest persons to achieve VW factory technician certification at...
Hello! Can anyone tell me where the N75 valve is located on my 2000 VW Beetle TDI 1.9 or could you tell me somewhere to look that can help us find the N75...
The N75 valve is the wastegate regulator bypass valve. Its location is best described as toward the firewall behind the air pipe from the air filter housing to...
There were no markings to indicate to true group size of the original battery. Most auto parts stores suggest a group 47 battery for the TDI Golf. A group 47...
The time I thought could never happen is now happening. I am selling my beloved Beetle because our family has grown. I am located near Austin Texas, and...
The 9 volt is not needed in any way on ~'01 and newer. The radios in these vehicles remember everything except time and also perform a simple check of the PCM...
If it's not the valve itself, investigate the vacuum plumbing, starting at the big fat hose that comes off of the vacuum pump (which is located at the ...
BTW- there are two similar-looking valves mounted high on the firewall with vacuum lines running to them - one is N75 and the other is for the EGR (not sure of...
The differences were: Group 47 is physically smaller in two directions than a group 48. As it was, the group 48 is shorter than the original however, a group...
The critical spec for TDI batteries is amp hours (ah); the TDI comes with an 80 ah battery. Search this on the TDIClub.com forum for a wealth of knowledge. ...
AH may be important, but CCA is most important if you want your car to start on a cold winter morn. :) ... [Non-text portions of this message have been...
Should I be concerned that the newest low sulphur diesel fuel does not lubricate my 2005 TDi engine properly? I asked my VW dealer service manager, who asked...
Add some Powerservice with every tankful, which will add lubricity. I use B20, which does the same, but i also add PS... Steve ... [Non-text portions of this...
Just to clarify, the fuel doesn't lubricate the engine per-se. What it does lubricate is the fuel injection system, which on a 2005 means the PD injectors....
if your worried about it, add a comfortible amt. of Bio- diesel to the mix in the tank! your preference ! your the boss! ... [Non-text portions of this...
... I remember seeing a study comparing a B2 or B5 biodiesel mix with a number of lubricity additives, and the Biodiesel was better than most of them. Myself,...
Hi, I just found you all and wondered if you have any advice. My 2001 Beetle died yesterday. It would crank but not fire, and when I moved it, there was a...
