Hey everybody, Thanks very much for your thoughts and suggestions regarding the hissing sound. Based on the comments I received here in response to my...
I am looking at adding some mods to my 2000 VW Jetta TDI. Has anyone had any luck with Microchips, cold air inductions, or new exhausts? Thank you for your...
I live in an area with bad potholed and dirt rutted roads. Has anyone ever heard of a way to raise the car's clearance. (I have a 2001 TDI Beetle) Thanks/Bob...
A chip will definitely give you the best bang for your buck. An exhaust, signficantly less, COI even less. I currently have an Alligator chip, but there are...
You can get airbags or rubber spacers for the rear springs, but not sure on the fronts. Another option is a steel or aluminum skidplate to replace the stock...
It's almost time for me to get my timing belt and water pump replaced for my 2004 Jetta TDI. I live in the Keller area of Dallas/Fort Worth. Does anyone...
Here is a list of mechanics from Fred's http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?t=130044 This is a reliable source, but use the mechanics at your own risk. ...
Several folks on TDI Club have praised the work of mtbr297 (Steve) and alphaseinor (Brian) for their work, both on that list. I'll be using one of them in a...
My Jetta wagon seems to leak inside when I try and use the rear window wiper sprayer. Is there any fixes other then a new wiper motor for $350(the only option...
www.tdiparts.com <http://www.tdiparts.com/> , they have an inexpensive fix with just the nozzle tube and related parts you need. Terry www.FrostHeater.com...
$80 bucks seems a little steep, especially considering that you can get a whole new wiper motor for $95... just sayin. You can probably find a used motor for...
Where are wiper motors $95??? I paid $130 at the dealer which includes my discount being a vendor/shop. $80 is cheap. _____ From: VW-TDI@yahoogroups.com...
Just a little bit down the tdiparts page from the repair kit. ... -- Emo Philips - "I got some new underwear the other day. Well, new to me." [Non-text...
What sort of increases did you see from the Aligator chip? How much HP? How much MPG? Also, is there any increased wear and tear on the engine / turbo? ...
The power increase is impressive - I haven't been to the dyno but if I recall it increases the stock 90hp/155tq to something like 140/200. Enough torque that...
I forgot to address the MPG question - it's hard to say that a chip will give you more MPG. It's been so long since I was stock that I really have no idea. I...
Where do you find these alligator chips? John ... From: Tad <tadc@...> Subject: Re: [VW-TDI] VW modifications To: VW-TDI@yahoogroups.com Date: Thursday,...
Charlie, the proprietor of Kermatdi.com, came to a local (Portland) get together and chipped a bunch of cars here. I believe he travels regularly to GTGs. He...
I was surf'n the interwebs the other day and happened upon what I think is a neat gadget/auto site. A lot of the stuff is questionable but also some genuinely...
I am setting up my Scangauge on my 2004 Jetta and I want to make the MPG rating as accurate as possible. Anyone know how many gallons of fuel can be held if...
I used 16 gallons, I think. It holds 17ish, but less is better. But this parameter is not part of the MPG calculation--you could set it to 1 gallon or 82...
I guess yahoo removed the link last time I sent it. h**p://www.dealextreme.com/ ... From: kimberken <bambooken@...> Subject: [VW-TDI] Re: Found a neat...
Thanks, Shawn, I knew about the actual gallons adjustment but I think the instantaneous is figured partially on the tank size. Maybe not. How hard is it to...
Nope, just need capacity for 'miles 'till empty'. Paul L Fisher TDI-less. For now. Check out my website: http://www.paul-fisher.com Get Amsoil at 10% off of...
I just got a ScanGauge II. I am looking at all of the places I can put it in my '02 and '05 Golf's, but am also thinking of the ease or difficulty of...
I left mine on the dashboard, no velcro holding down either. I have a Sirius reciever that is mounted to the windshield, so it sits right under it. It...
in my 04 Jetta, I ran the cable behind the plastic cover above the pedals and then out and up beside the steering wheel. I have it velcroed on the top of the...
