MN Chat Thread

SpamJ · Apr 3, 2007

I think our motors can take the work, but your mileage would suffer with heavier rims, in the acceleration mode, or so I read. Did you go up or down in sizes?

Most plus one or plus two's are wider tires and cause more stiction and aero drag.

MNTDIFAN · Apr 4, 2007

yeah i went up in sizes, i did notice a drop in MPG but not a huge one. so it wont make a difference on the engine? thank you

MNTDIFAN · Apr 5, 2007

I just dropped off the Jetta at the dealership and talked to them about the tires and they agree that there wont be a difference with the tires on the engine. I am getting the 80,000 mile check up. I did take a look at the new TDI (2006) ones and they are not cheap. Still we need a second car...

DeafBug · Apr 5, 2007

If you let them touch your timing belt, you are a fool. I would assume the dealerhip is Burnsville. They made me bend over a few times. Never will I go for service there again.

MNTDIFAN · Apr 5, 2007

yeah they asked if they could replace it and a few other things, i said no to all. where would you recomend to take it? I am not really good with cars at all. thank you for the advice.

SpamJ · Apr 5, 2007

And have DB do the waterpump too.

TDI'watcher · Apr 5, 2007

Spamjohnson said:
And have DB do the waterpump too.

The user profile says he has an 04'. Are different tools needed for the PD engine?

DeafBug · Apr 5, 2007

I have done several PD (BEW) engines. I have the special tools for it. But I haven't got the tools for the cam seal or crankshaft seal yet.

In fact, this Saturday I will be doing a 2004 Beetle.

passatmrb · Apr 12, 2007

Anyone else going over to GTC At Fond Du Lac, Wi. I will be leaving after work Fri. Mike

b100koczur · Apr 12, 2007

For what it's worth, ULSD in Duluth.

This may be off topic, but I did find ULSD (ultra low sulpher diesel) here in Duluth for anyone who is interested. "Best Oil" is the only distributer up here with it. The others are carying LSD (low sulpher diesel) instead untill Murphy starts producing ULSD in a couple of years. The locations are London Rd. car wash, West end Little store, Spirit Valley Little Store, and Spirit Mtn. Little store. Hope this can be of help to someone who needs or wants ULSD.

SpamJ · Apr 12, 2007

I'm pretty sure the Super America's here in St. Cloud say USLD on them, I'm surprised you had problems finding USLD in Duluth now.

Not that my vehicles need it.

greengeeker · Apr 12, 2007

Spotted a navy 03 Jetta on Hwy 65 tonight coming home from work, turned off at Cooper's Corner (I think).

I know this probably should be in the sightings forum, but who looks there?

indigoTDI · Apr 17, 2007

not a record, but still worth a little trip down memory lane...
http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?t=85744

KERMA · Apr 19, 2007

Hey guys, I'll be in Cold Spring this June for a family thing (wedding).

Maybe we could have a little BBQ and visit at my in-law's farm? (I'll have to clear it with them, first...)

Farmboy · Apr 19, 2007

KERMA said:
Hey guys, I'll be in Cold Spring this June for a family thing (wedding).

Maybe we could have a little BBQ and visit at my in-law's farm? (I'll have to clear it with them, first...)

That'd be cool . . .

greengeeker · Apr 19, 2007

I'm up for it...let me know if you really want to do this as I have a contact at Von Hansons.

SpamJ · Apr 19, 2007

If I'm not cruising out west with the camper, I'll be there...

Now I'm thinking about Kerma nozzle upgrades, oh no, my clutch will never hold.....

I just looked at his web site, thank goodness he doesn't have anything for the Powerstroke.

hamradio · Apr 19, 2007

I think the Conoco in Cold Spring has ULSD. I think I saw something regarding it there (I go there to get offroad diesel for my tractor).

MNmiser · Apr 21, 2007

Vag-com near North BRanch

I know there are a few TDI members up by me. Any withVag coms to decde a Check engine light?
CHisago? Taylors Falls or Cambridge? I recall a few.

THanks
Jake

hamradio · Apr 21, 2007

KERMA said:
Hey guys, I'll be in Cold Spring this June for a family thing (wedding).

Maybe we could have a little BBQ and visit at my in-law's farm? (I'll have to clear it with them, first...)

I'd be up for it, too, as I live a few miles outside of cold spring (if rabbit diesels are alright)

burpod · Apr 21, 2007

miser - i could stop by, i'm most likely driving down from bemidji to my parents in long lake later this next week. (would be leaving early afternoon so would be in that general area evening time)

DeafBug · Apr 23, 2007

Being on the road in the last few weekends and filling up my tank a little more often, I have been seeing more and more ULSD everywhere even in a small town in the middle of nowhere.

Miser, the CEL driving you insane?

He has contacted me but I am busy with stuff. The Christmas lights are still on the house!

greengeeker · Apr 23, 2007

Miser, you can stop by my place if you like. PM me.

SpamJ · Apr 23, 2007

Miser, I've got a scan gauge if you are in St. Cloud, but you might be better off with a Vag Com.

Route 66 · Apr 23, 2007

Mn Miser I do not have a Vag-com or scan gauge.

Minnesota Mike · Apr 24, 2007

Anybody have a Vag-com near Faribault or Lakeville. I have been having problems when accelerating (like freeway onramps) where it hesitates, then the power drops like there is no turbo boost. Then, if I turn the engine off and restart it, it's fine. It happened again this am, and then the engine light came on. Any suggestions??

Farmboy · Apr 24, 2007

Minnesota Mike said:
Anybody have a Vag-com near Faribault or Lakeville. I have been having problems when accelerating (like freeway onramps) where it hesitates, then the power drops like there is no turbo boost. Then, if I turn the engine off and restart it, it's fine. It happened again this am, and then the engine light came on. Any suggestions??

You can decide if it's close, I live in Shakopee & work in West Bloomington, you're more than welcome to borrow my vag-com cable & notebook.

I have no suggestions for troubleshooting the conditions you have.

somepunk22 · Apr 24, 2007

MNTDIFAN said:
I just dropped off the Jetta at the dealership and talked to them about the tires and they agree that there wont be a difference with the tires on the engine. I am getting the 80,000 mile check up. I did take a look at the new TDI (2006) ones and they are not cheap. Still we need a second car...

Mines for sale. Goes in on Monday to get detailed, then I'll be putting up a new post. Probably ask around $8-9k

http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?t=161644

dangoffman at yahoo dot com

SpamJ · Apr 24, 2007

Minn Mike, unplug the Mass Airflow Sensor, and see if it changes.

Minnesota Mike · Apr 24, 2007

I'll give that a try. I stopped by Checker tonight and it said the code was turbo/super charger overboost condition. I had Deafbug clean my intake last summer, so that shouldn't be a problem.

MN Chat Thread

Veteran Member

Member

Member

Gone but Never Forgotten: Requiescat In Pace

Member

Veteran Member

Veteran Member

Gone but Never Forgotten: Requiescat In Pace

Veteran Member

Active member

Veteran Member

Vendor

Veteran Member

Vendor , w/Business number

Veteran Member

Vendor

Veteran Member

Veteran Member

Well-known member

Veteran Member

teh stallionz!!1

Gone but Never Forgotten: Requiescat In Pace

Vendor

Veteran Member

Veteran Member

Well-known member

Veteran Member

Veteran Member

Veteran Member

Well-known member