MN Chat Thread - Page 340

socks · May 9th, 2012, 05:31

Hey Nick - you've got a PM.

Howdy all, I've been out of the loop for some time. I'm hoping to maybe make to a GTG sooner or later...

Redlabel6 · May 9th, 2012, 05:47

Does anyone have a hitch that will fit my 98 Jetta they want to get rid of? I'm going to run by u-pull-r this weekend to see if there might be one on a junker there. I need to pull a little motorcycle trailer down to Iowa City and back a few times. I figure the Jetta running BioDiesel will be much more economical than the Suburban...

Thanks!
David

burpod · May 9th, 2012, 06:15

i have a hitch for a 98 jetta! i'd gladly sell it to you, i've been trying to sell it for a couple years lol!!

i cleaned, painted it. and as you probably read above, i'm driving to MN next week and can bring it along... i'll send a pm

joey944 · May 13th, 2012, 21:37

Timing belt/water pump time! I hate to ask because i feel I have gotten more than I've given. I hope some of ya would like to GTG at my place again. This time I plan to do the T-Belt etc on the Jetta Wagon. I have the parts, I'll get some beer maybe pizza. I just need a cpl hands and some timing tools. Any takers? Also I can be here most days so whatever works best I can plan. Thanks again in advance!!! ha ha get it advance? (timing humor) I know it's retarded.... oh snap There I go again. OK I'm done.

Farmboy · May 14th, 2012, 07:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by joey944

<snip>Timing belt/water pump time...I just need a cpl hands and some timing tools.

Hey. Haven't met yet, I'm down the street in Bloomington. Happy to loan you my ALH tools. If timing works out (get it?), happy to lend a hand. PM me to line up a tool hand-off, if you want.

Kriesel · May 15th, 2012, 06:56

I was looking at the comparison of the blue motion tdi to an american 2.0 tdi, between VW of Germany and America's websites... This is what I came up with, thought some of you might find it amuzing:

JFettig · May 15th, 2012, 07:02

100hp vs 140hp. Emissions differences?
I have to wonder why it won't come over here, could it be someones agenda against diesel?

TornadoRed · May 15th, 2012, 07:09

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Originally Posted by JFettig

100hp vs 140hp. Emissions differences?
I have to wonder why it won't come over here, could it be someones agenda against diesel?

VW dealership techs are having enough trouble trying to figure out how to work on a single TDI engine model (two actually, 2.0-liter and 3.0-liter). It is too much to expect them to learn about other 3-, 4-, 5-, and 6-cylinder engines.

In fact, the dealer techs don't really understand gasoline engines either.

JFettig · May 15th, 2012, 07:11

I can't blame the techs, I blame the dealers. Hire some skilled labor and we shouldn't have this issue. In my opinion, this isn't the issue, but definitely a problem if they do bring more over.

btw, I saw you on 694 last Friday. Still sporting the grill delete I see

TornadoRed · May 15th, 2012, 07:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by JFettig

I can't blame the techs, I blame the dealers. Hire some skilled labor and we shouldn't have this issue. In my opinion, this isn't the issue, but definitely a problem if they do bring more over.

btw, I saw you on 694 last Friday. Still sporting the grill delete I see

Yes, my Golf is sufficiently distinctive that you can spot it going the opposite way on the freeway.

On the other hand, I see so many TDIs on the road every day, that I can't tell whether the driver is someone I might know.

Curious Chris · May 15th, 2012, 18:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by Farmboy

Hey. Haven't met yet, I'm down the street in Bloomington. Happy to loan you my ALH tools. If timing works out (get it?), happy to lend a hand. PM me to line up a tool hand-off, if you want.

Two weeks advance and I could make it on a Saturday. I can be the extra hands too. VCDS too...

burpod · May 15th, 2012, 18:50

well i got the dash in the rabbit, and passed inspection with flying colors

WOOHOOO!! much nicer having a dash and everything (mostly) in place - still some interior details to finish. but all ready to head out tomorrow .. first to duluth, then bemidji, then twin cities...

rsewill · May 16th, 2012, 04:34

Dang, that's a lot of dash!

SpamJ · May 16th, 2012, 10:03

What? No gauges in the side defrost holes?

sirpuddingfoot · May 17th, 2012, 13:26

Had some work done by the awesome Jeff Thealignmentguy
TT/R32 LCA bushings, 225/40 18 Nitto Neogens ($500 shipped and a $100 rebate on the way) on these dual drilled B5 RS4 reps. And an alignment. Finally.

The wheels need cleaning and refinishing (mad curb rash), but I needed new tires something awful and wasn't going to put new ones on those ugly Montereys.

Also, these Nitto Neogens ride nicer and quieter than the 195/65 Firestone FR380 i was burning up that were on it when I bought it. We'll see if it stays that way.