New to TDIClub - Anyone in Pittsburgh area?

[Jetset02]

I'm interested in finding out about any TDI resources in the Pittsburgh Area or east of Pittsburgh near Somerset, PA. I recently bought a 2002 VW Jetta TDI (137,000 miles) and need to talk with some savvy mechanics about replacing a valve body, timing belt and water pump. Thanks!

[PeterV]

http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?t=130044

AND you have aq LOT of reading to do.YES a LOT. And search.

Also the most importaqnt info you can give us is WHAT TRANNY. Yes it makes a difference.
We have GURUs not mechs.... TDIs are different than gassers. And the guru can be your best friend too.
And welcome. Oh start reading.

[Jetset02]

The tranny is a 01M automatic. I did have it checked and the service shop said it was throwing an N92 code - open circuit. They recommended replacing the valve body for $1900, but I am hoping to come in way less than that.

[Jetset02]

What timing belt and water pump kit do the gurus recommend for a 02 Jetta TDI?

[PeterV]

Sorry to hear that you have an auto. That tranny is problematic... Look for coolairvw he refurb the 01m.

Tbelt kits from IDparts, metalman, impexfap. If you get an ebay parts you will be our 2,500+ fore a new head when the belt breaks.
If you want to learn about these cars come to the IMPEX GTG Jun 2. there is a thread at the top of this section.

[davebugs]

There is a "Pittsburg clan" thread I believ ein the Eastern US forum.

I'm ENE of the city an hour from you.

I have 2 MKIV's that are on theis 3rd and 2nd o1m's.

And I may be able to point you to some folks to get all that work done.

[davebugs]

http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?t=174958

There you go. Not incredibly active but a Pittsburgh area thread.

[jmarshall]

Originally Posted by davebugs

There is a "Pittsburg clan" thread I believ ein the Eastern US forum.

I'm ENE of the city an hour from you.

I have 2 MKIV's that are on theis 3rd and 2nd o1m's.

And I may be able to point you to some folks to get all that work done.

Whats ENE an hour from somerset? New Ken?

I'm about an hour Northwest of the 79/80 interchange

[davebugs]

Between New Ken, Monroeville, Greensburg, and Indiana.

A suburb of Apollo.

Berkebile oil in Somerset is one of my old customers. I'm about an hour from the Somerset TP exit.

[Jetset02]

Thanks for any leads on these repairs, davebugs ... I'm needing to get the work done reasonably, because I'm realizing I paid too much for the Jetta ($6500) since it is needing this much work immediately. At least it's a Florida body, so not a lick of rust at this point Many years of life left ...

[jmarshall]

Originally Posted by davebugs

Between New Ken, Monroeville, Greensburg, and Indiana.

A suburb of Apollo.

Berkebile oil in Somerset is one of my old customers. I'm about an hour from the Somerset TP exit.

I know the general area. Have a good friend down in West Newton, so we trek all around that area.