Looking for help (Western/Central Mass) F/F change and VCDS prime??

Looking for someone who can show me how to change out the fuel filter and prime the fuel system via the Vagcom system. I don't have any cables and would like to learn how to do it. I have the fuel filter in hand and I'm off for a few days. Anyone located in Central or Western Mass that could give me a hand that'd be sweet. I'm located in Orange, Ma 01364.

I can be reached on my cell 617-909-8893

Contact member 94x on here, he is in western Mass and you couldn't find a more competent mechanic.

Mike McCann
aka 94x
413 Auto Repair
Trusted TDI Mechanic in western MA
& Malone Tuning Dealer
New shop location, Agawam MA.
413-455-5602
TDIMike@comcast.net

ASE Certified L1 Master Automotive Technician for over 15 years. I have the necessary TDI diagnostic and specialty tools to perform the job correctly. Many parts in stock to reduce down time.

Sounds like he wants to do it himself and not pay a mechanic. I could help you as I have VCDS and I recently did my first fuel filter on my own car. Only prob is i am at least an hour away from you

You don't NEED to prime the pumps with VCDS. See post 38: http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?t=325504&page=3

Just pre-fill the filter housing with diesel once the new filter is in to minimize the air that has to go through your IP/injectors.

Update....I decided to just go for it and change out the filter. I removed the torx screws, removed the filter..housing and diesel looked pristine only maybe 3 tiny dirt particules or something of that sort, even the filter looked super clean? I buy my oil oil filters and fuel filters @ Noyes VW in New Hampshire as there is no tax no shipping ect. and the price of the Castrol full syn is only 9.09 a qt. which is pretty good! but the only kicker is the damn fuel filter is like 34.00!!!! which i think is way too expensive!! Any body have a good place to get the fuel filters?? Ok back to the filter change....I added in fresh diesel..(too much) pushed the filter on pushed her back in and made a complete mess overflowing diesel everywhere...LOL...I have a siphon with a check valve and took some out then set her back in and installed the screws. I soaked up the diesel with PIG blankets and flushed her out real good with the hose. Turned the key and she fired up instantly. Zero issues. Not as bad as I thought. I will eventually get the cables and learn the VCDS system. Thanks for the replies!

GarrettTDI said:

Any body have a good place to get the fuel filters??

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I purchase mine at deutscheautoparts.com. OEM and reasonable pricing. Oil from Amazon.com... Penzoil Ultra Euro L...$39 for case of 6 on their subscribe and save program.

Hope this helps

Stop by next time, I have the cable.

Idparts sells filter sets for a great price, you can get the oil too.