Recent content by JDSwan87

Care to disclose why it's special to you? (Now I'm intrigued)

Dehydrated urine yellow...

Thanks! That was a good read!

What's the actual digital reading? My BEW takes a solid 15min on the highway (20f outside) to hit 195f coolant. My 20 min drive to work of backroad driving only gets me to 170f (20f outside). It was worse until I had Kirk change the tstat when he just did the TB job. I used to never crack...

That's a shame! The engine in the bed appears to be an ALH based on the injection pump and hard injector lines.

Congrats on twins! Your ownership log is a nice addition to this car, hopefully it stays in the Club. Free bump!

Cup holder center console, Jack, spare tire, grille (easy repaint), sunroof control, glove box door, arm rest assy with mount, rear seats will work in your wagon, siphon all the diesel out (free!)

As a Michigan resident, I pay $900 USD per year for LIABILITY (PLPD) on a 2005 wagon. I had full coverage on it but that was $1,900 USD per year. All on a car that's realistically valued at $3,000-$3,500 USD. Simple math says risk it and remove full coverage and the savings pays off in 3 years...

I'm jealous

Change your solenoids. The 1-2 no shift then slam into 2nd is typical symptom of failed solenoids. I use Idemitsu Type J fluid in my 09a transmission. I drain and refill every 10k-15k miles.

Check your axle nuts

You have excellent taste in cars! Glad you're safe

Dynabeads are used in on road motorcycles. It's called "dynamic balancing"...

Where are you located? EDIT: still getting used to the new layout, I see you're in NJ.

Most aftermarket CV axles for VW's are junk and will vibrate, at least I've never had good luck... then they will wipe out the wheel bearing on that side. I suggest OEM or send your old OEM unit to RAXLES. I put left and right OEM units from IDPARTS in my '05 two years ago.