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26548
Kind of cheap. Let's say I get the kit for $333 from www.dieselgeek.com. My shop rate is $65 per hour. That would allow me to charge just 2 hours. The book...
Paul L Fisher
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Jun 2, 2008
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26549
All I know is that I can get two different independant mechanics to do it for $400-$500. George McKay 2000 Jetta TDi 148,000 miles To:...
George McKay
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Jun 2, 2008
2:24 am
26550
Including 100K timing belt, rollers, tensioner, drive belt and water pump? Paul L Fisher TDI-less. For now. Check out my website: http://www.paul-fisher.com ...
Paul L Fisher
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Jun 2, 2008
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26551
I've got 3 sources in the $500 - $625 including belts, water pumps, & all rollers. A fourth larger shop at $750. ... [Non-text portions of this message have...
Eric Rothweiler
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Jun 2, 2008
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26552
I was driving last night with the high's on and flicked the stalk back to the to turn off the highs and no headlights(well low beams). All the other running...
navyboy652002
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Jun 2, 2008
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26553
After changing out my alternator in February (IIRC) I left my belly plate off as I chipped the accessory idler pulley. I got the pulley a week later but...
Eric Rothweiler
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Jun 2, 2008
3:15 am
26554
You have only one 'single point' explanation and that is the multi function stalk. There is a minuscule chance of having two cracked filaments that ...
Eric Rothweiler
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Jun 2, 2008
3:19 am
26555
Thanks Eric you have helped me make the decision to purchase a "skid plate" The realization that regardless of insurance or deductables if the oil pan gets...
Mark Hendrix
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Jun 2, 2008
11:13 am
26556
Hey Eric, Do you have some contact info for Jim - my wife toasted the plastic belly pan on her '02 TDI Beetle a couple of weeks ago. I had heard of the metal...
Doug Eades
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Jun 2, 2008
11:24 am
26557
http://www.dieselgeek.com - Jim Royston is the man behind the scenes there. He now sells an aluminum plate custom made which he has been able to keep the kit...
Eric Rothweiler
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Jun 2, 2008
11:40 am
26558
re: i suspected rotation would be require based on the notches on the piston, used channel lock to turn it in to no avail before i got the tool from...
Kent Christensen
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Jun 2, 2008
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26559
Update from the mechanic, The TB tensioner bolt sheared off! Could this have caused catastrophic failure? I didn't hear any crunch noises, I'm hoping just, the...
marie_trav
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Jun 2, 2008
10:07 pm
26560
First, let me offer this question, What is the most likely cause of a tensioner bolt shearing off? IMO the mechanic is the most likely cause - from over...
Eric Rothweiler
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Jun 3, 2008
12:38 am
26561
I agree with Q1, owner thinks it's a faulty part, but at least it will be no charge for the rebuild. the shop owner stated the belt slipped 2 teeth. He's gonna...
marie_trav
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Jun 3, 2008
1:41 am
26562
Where are you guys located with these cheap mechanics? For the price difference, it would almost be worth it to drive there and have the work done!! Randy ...
Randy Pope
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Jun 3, 2008
2:51 am
26563
My mechanic, Jack Zuranski lives in Defiance Missouri. His email is jackzuranski@... Go to Upsolute.com and look for a man in Greenfield Indiana....
George McKay
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Jun 3, 2008
2:56 am
26564
I live in Cincinnati but only the highest choice is actually in Cincinnati. The others are near Columbus, Ohio (2 - both in small towns outside of Columbus)...
Eric Rothweiler
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Jun 3, 2008
11:35 am
26565
Before I moved to STL I lived 8 miles south of Cicni in Elsmere, KY. The drive to Greenfield Indiana is about 100 miles. Have your friend or a woman follow...
George McKay
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Jun 3, 2008
2:08 pm
26566
Does anybody have any experience with the ScanGauge II? I have a 2002 NB TDI and I always wanted to have instant MPG for the bug. Always thought VW should...
ladybugtdi
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Jun 3, 2008
6:45 pm
26567
... I have a ScanGauge II on my 2001 Jetta TDI and it works great! It has calibrations for diesel (as well as hybrid and I think natural gas), and it can...
Chuck Weiss
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Jun 3, 2008
6:52 pm
26568
So is it as easy as it looks, just plug it in and go? No major work to attach? It just looks too good to be true. Granted it is about $100, but always...
ladybugtdi
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Jun 3, 2008
7:04 pm
26569
... Yup, it plugs into a connector under the dashboard, and in my case the device fits in the space above the stereo and below the cup holders (not sure if...
Chuck Weiss
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Jun 3, 2008
7:09 pm
26570
So how accurate do you think the MPG is? Any chance to try and double check it? ... the device fits in the ... car's dashboard is the ... have a 2002 ... ...
ladybugtdi
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Jun 3, 2008
7:25 pm
26571
Okay all, you've got my attention. Where do I find one of these things for about $100? Ebay has them new for 200 to 380 and one used at 179. For a c-note...
Paul Cox
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Jun 3, 2008
7:39 pm
26572
I'm not finding it for $99. Purchase price off the web is $169 including shipping. http://www.scangauge.com/buy/ Sure would be nice if it was closer to $99! ...
ladybugtdi
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Jun 3, 2008
7:59 pm
26573
Where have you seen it for $100? The lowest price I have found for it is $160. I plan in buying one soon. Jeff...
jeffprop
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Jun 3, 2008
8:06 pm
26574
I don't have one, but from what I've read, you can enter some sort of fudge factor to get it correct. That is, you calculate mpg the conventional way for a...
Shawn Upton
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Jun 3, 2008
10:25 pm
26575
I just got one today for my customer. It should work looking at the documentation. I will know more tomorrow after I 'install' it for my customer. Paul L...
Paul L Fisher
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Jun 4, 2008
12:26 am
26576
I've had one on my '03 Jetta Wagon for about 3 months. Also put one in my Rialta MH about a month ago. You do have to do a little setup, but it's not bad....
txpigeon
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Jun 4, 2008
3:24 am
26577
Thanks Eric, I'll check him out. Doug ... From: Eric Rothweiler To: VW-TDI@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, June 02, 2008 7:40 AM Subject: Re: [VW-TDI] Happy to...
Doug Eades
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Jun 4, 2008
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