MN Chat Thread

JasonCzerak · Sep 10, 2010

Well an update to the dyno event!

S&S performance isn't going to work!!

The event will be moved to MAP (modern automotive performance), same weekend. We'll be sharing the space with MAPs Mitsubishi dyno day

Floor-it diesel will bring their dyno dynamics load dyno for the trucks. The TDI route can go either way, map or floorit's dyno depending on the amount if folks signing up.

There are small changes needed to run FWD on the portable floor it dyno. The more that sign up on midwestdieselconnection site the more structure well know to implement for the vehicles!

JasonCzerak · Sep 10, 2010

Anyone have a borescope that's small enough to run the intake runners in the head?

I'm going to pop the intake off again and scrape out the intake with the valves closed this weekend. I'd love to have a camera confirm it's clear.

There are a few $200 scopes at northern tool at 12mm

Curious Chris · Sep 10, 2010

JasonCzerak said:
Anyone have a borescope that's small enough to run the intake runners in the head?

I'm going to pop the intake off again and scrape out the intake with the valves closed this weekend. I'd love to have a camera confirm it's clear.

There are a few $200 scopes at northern tool at 12mm

Just take off the cam cover and turn it until all the intake lobes are up though I think that may be never.

JasonCzerak · Sep 10, 2010

Curious Chris said:
Just take off the cam cover and turn it until all the intake lobes are up though I think that may be never.

What's a good way to turn the motor over? Socket on the dampner like any old motor? Or disconnect the IP and blip the starter?

I got a hold of a scope. Not many have one.

Curious Chris · Sep 11, 2010

JasonCzerak said:
What's a good way to turn the motor over? Socket on the dampner like any old motor? Or disconnect the IP and blip the starter?

I got a hold of a scope. Not many have one.

Yup socket on the crankshaft pulley aka dampener.

rsewill · Sep 12, 2010

Just a followup for those interested in the cost of a new key for my '04 Passat from Eich Motors in St Cloud (I only had one key plus a valet key):

Labor: $49.95
Key: $60.00
Transmitter: $75.00
Total: $184.95

I also had them screw on a new antenna to replace the old, wounded one:

Labor: $4.65
Mast: $34.20

They also replaced the passenger side seat heater switch under a recall for no charge.

sirpuddingfoot · Sep 13, 2010

Wow rsweill, sounds like Eich might be a halfway respectable dealer (which would be a major compliment to any dealer) based on those prices.

Leppy · Sep 13, 2010

sirpuddingfoot said:
Wow rsweill, sounds like Eich might be a halfway respectable dealer (which would be a major compliment to any dealer) based on those prices.

Yeah Eich is not too bad, I go there enough that they give me a 20% parts discount hahaha

idleofwight · Sep 16, 2010

Who wants to do a timing belt on a1996 Passat?

JasonCzerak · Sep 17, 2010

I just got a new bentley service manual for 99-2005.

If anyone wants to take a look at anything, give me a ring

darkhorse · Sep 18, 2010

transmission work

I'm looking for a good shop in the Twin Cities area to install an LSD & 5th gear set. Does any one have suggestions?

Leppy · Sep 18, 2010

darkhorse said:
I'm looking for a good shop in the Twin Cities area to install an LSD & 5th gear set. Does any one have suggestions?

From what I have heard SCI does quality work, but I am sure Further would as well.

Richard, The transmissions are not very complex in these. Given all of the right parts I could have this done for you.

darkhorse · Sep 18, 2010

Leppy said:
From what I have heard SCI does quality work, but I am sure Further would as well.

Richard, The transmissions are not very complex in these. Given all of the right parts I could have this done for you.

I may take you up on that.

v8 coupe · Sep 19, 2010

further has done more then LSD installs including full custom transmission builds (they do have a 03 GTI with a 3.2 R32 engine with turbo running on an 02J 5-speed FWD).

If you have the time and patience to do it it's not a hard install.

darkhorse · Sep 19, 2010

Thanks for the information. I'm not familiar with either Further or SCI but I should probably check them out. Time is of concern & after "helping" Nick with my clutch, I'd rather not remove the transmission myself.

v8 coupe · Sep 19, 2010

further is a great group of guys they do some absolutely crazy builds. SCI is more of a maintenance shop they do a lot more of the mk1-4. Either will do a good job.

darkhorse · Sep 19, 2010

v8 coupe said:
further is a great group of guys they do some absolutely crazy builds. SCI is more of a maintenance shop they do a lot more of the mk1-4. Either will do a good job.

Where are they?

OK, I found them both. SCI is just a couple of miles from my old house but both are within easy reach for me.

v8 coupe · Sep 19, 2010

further is in Minneapolis off 394 and Penn ave I don't remember where SCI is.

darkhorse · Sep 19, 2010

v8 coupe said:
further is in Minneapolis off 394 and Penn ave I don't remember where SCI is.

I found them both with a little help from Google. Thanks for the tips.

greengeeker · Sep 19, 2010

Urgent request

Does anybody have an intermediate shaft woodruff key for a 1z/ahu? Pulled the pulley off of the b5 tdi and NO KEY. OR does anybody have any info on the size so I can source at the hardware store?

darkhorse · Sep 19, 2010

I wish I had the information for you but alas, I'm ignorant. Do you by chance know about the push in fasteners used on the air intake snorkel? The ones that hold the back flat plastic piece to the radiator frame. Are they reusable? I tried prying the easy one out yesterday & was afraid I was going to break the top off. I also was wondering what that customer of yours did about replacing his ailing turbo.

greengeeker · Sep 19, 2010

I never heard from him - I'm guessing he went to the dealer. I had another cust that popped his turbo who decided to go with a vnt17 instead of a used kp39. I guess I can't blame him after his pretty spectacular failure. I'm sorry, I guess I'm not following which part you are refering to. Snorkel as in the part that goes behind the headlight and attaches to header panel?

darkhorse · Sep 19, 2010

greengeeker said:
Snorkel as in the part that goes behind the headlight and attaches to header panel?

Yes. The snorkel being the conduit from the filter box forward to just below the headlight. I'm referring to the 2 fasteners that hold the piece the snorkel mates with under the headlight.

darkhorse · Sep 19, 2010

Well, they are plastic & will not pry out without being destroyed.

Johnny Canola · Sep 20, 2010

Hey Ron I have been hearing a lot about Vag-coms, is this just to read fault codes? Or is it to tune your car for optimum running? Also I am trying to find who sells the best diesel locally, by cetane and by volume ie fresher fuel. Thanks, John

Curious Chris · Sep 20, 2010

Johnny Canola said:
I have been hearing a lot about Vag-coms, is this just to read fault codes? Or is it to tune your car for optimum running?

VagCom now known as VCDS www.ross-tech.com can read fault codes, log data to help diagnose problems, bleed your abs controller, check the injection timing graph, etc etc.

No it is not for tuning.

greengeeker · Sep 20, 2010

darkhorse said:
Well, they are plastic & will not pry out without being destroyed.

I finally got a chance to take a look...looks like they are plastic "rivets" of a simple push design. If you want to reuse them it looks like you'll have to get at the backside of the headlight to push the stud towards the rear of the car. IF you'd rather just cut them off and replace, the part numer is N 038 550 1

I'm guessing you found an R32 intake path?

darkhorse · Sep 20, 2010

greengeeker said:
I finally got a chance to take a look...looks like they are plastic "rivets" of a simple push design. If you want to reuse them it looks like you'll have to get at the backside of the headlight to push the stud towards the rear of the car. IF you'd rather just cut them off and replace, the part numer is N 038 550 1

I'm guessing you found an R32 intake path?

I punched them through with a hammer & blunt punch, threaded the hole & used 3/8 hex nuts with star washers. I do have an R 32 snorkel with a PD 150 filter box, MAF & TIP. They came from Ryan P in England. I didn't have enough time to get the parts installed but I did learn a lot about what is involved. There is always more than meets the eye at first glance. I'll e,mail you a picture of the snorkel.

darkhorse · Sep 20, 2010

BTW Nick, I just got a message from Geoff at Colt Cams. They won't have the cam blanks until the end of November. Some time in late January of February I'd like to do the cam swap in your garage.

DeafBug · Sep 21, 2010

idleofwight said:
Who wants to do a timing belt on a1996 Passat?

I can do it for you when I get back. I am leaving on a road trip this weekend for a week and a few days. In the meantime, you can go and order the parts. For a car that old, I am assuming you will want to go all out and replace everything. Dieselgeek.com has all the parts. Add the first 3 items (timing belt kit, serpentine pulley, water pump)on his site for your car to the shopping cart and have it delivered to you. Then go to the dealership and pick up some G11 coolant and the crankshaft bolt.

The crankshaft bolt may need to be ordered at the dealer. You need G11 since the coolant is green not pink.

I live right at the bus line in Maple Grove. If you want to pick your car up the next day after work. Just drop it off the evening before. Or drop it off and pick it up.

Any questions, email me @ deafbug at gmail dot com. I dont check the forums often like others.

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