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Don't sell the F-250! I have an early 2003 with the 7.3 powerstroke...it's parked in the driveway 90% of the time and only has 108,000 miles on it. You have your TDI for your regular driving and an F-250 which is almost payed for. If you need it, the truck is there...without the hassle of...

Awesome I need to do this! Great HOW-TO and pics... You have explained in a way I understand...to me it's a learning process for I by no means am I a mechanic...but enjoy working on certain things at my own pace...which is usually much longer than it should be for beer (in moderation) is a...

I apologize in advance if I haven't used the search function adequately but I need some advice! On the way home from work my AC started blowing HOT air...not just ambient August temps in TX but HOT, engine heat! My search on here found that my manual AC temp control possibly was the...

Great source of information...thanks

I just had to replace mine so I bought one off ebay...yes you do have to get the code and sometimes the seller will provide it...if not you can get it here http://www.radio-code.com/Volk-Pay-Page-radio-code.htm All you need is the serial number on the side of the unit as well as the vin of the...

I did my brakes awhile back...rotors and pads with a complete flush and refill of the system. I know there are alot of choices for pads and rotors with a broad price range. Personally I don't know what's cheap or not, but, I chose the higher priced pads and rotors from NAPA...because I needed...

Those wheels look great on that car...what size are they?

After the 3M kit apply LAMIN-X...it comes pre-cut for your application.

I used that same kit from Harbor Freight yesterday afternoon...took me about 2 hrs but I took my sweet time as well as several beer/water/gatorade/cool down breaks. They look great now...before they were totally glazed over and couldn't see through them at all and they had very little light...

Thx belome it's something I would wish on my worst enemy...oh wait...aint got any but I do understand the need to watch it...if i get into it and it's too much, I'll leave her sittin on the jack stands till the back heals... simbolo that is a much better price...Napa is our only reliable parts...

Very true I can't mess up the back any further....I think the labor would be a substantial amount more though...and only making 70% of my salary for 2 yrs now has hit hard...not much choice but to do it myself or park it and drive the truck...I will guard the back and take all precautions

This forum is amazing!....I learn something new each time I log on. Again, thanks to everyone for your replies...it is very much appreciated!!! I live in east TX so of course my local Napa doesn't have the reman Bosch 120 with clutch pulley in stock but it will be here in the morning at 8...

Thanks everyone for your input. So what I understand, my alternator should have been a 120 amp so it should not be an issue to replace the 90 amp with the reman Bosch from Napa? Also, make sure it has the clutched pulley? Is this something that's obvious to the amateur eye? It engages the...

'02 Jetta TDI auto......battery light came on and stays on and battery is less than a year old. I got the voltmeter out and doesn't appear to be charging while car is running so I'm guessing the alternator is shot??? Also, I guess the pulley and belt are ok for the air and power steering work...

You can use a c-clamp and channel locks using a little pressure from the c-clamp and a turn...over and over and over...a total PITA...I boogered up the dust boot and created even more work for myself...do yourself a favor and get the caliper tool set, you will thank yourself in the long run. I...

I recently ran a scan with VCDS and got 2 codes...one being the dreaded #3 glowplug circuit which has always come up and a new one that just showed up the past 2 scans. 19561- VALVE FOR INTAKE MANIFOLD FLAP (N239) OPEN OR SHORT TO GROUND P3105 Is this anything serious? I can't find anything...

I bent mine as well....str8'nd them as best I could and also used CRC Disk Brake Quiet....get it at any auto parts...red gooey stuff used on the caliper/pad contact point....just takes a little. So far no rattle or squeaks.

Thanks for the input Powder Hound...I was hoping it would be something easy and that I didn't do some sort of catastrophic damage to the system. I drove the truck today for fear of my screwup but will tackle that job as soon as I get home this evening...and I do have VCDS...THANKS AGAIN!!! Greg

Last weekend I replaced all rotors and pads on my '02 Jetta and followed the "how to" to the word. The brakes worked great all week...very even braking, firm pedal, no noises etc... Finally got around to bleeding the brakes today (was waiting on my motive brake bleeder to arrive). Was also...

I have the Harbor Freight caliper tool and there's just not enough room to fit the tool between the piston and the caliper housing...but will make multiple attempts in the morning...and try the c clamp and twisting method you suggest...thanks for the tip.