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  1. broundtree

    Heavy Radio Static

    All of US, Have you solved your static issue? I have same EXACT static problem, right side only, does not go away as volume decreases, does go away when powered off, bursts upon power on & power off. Thanks for any help...
  2. broundtree

    Manual AC troubleshooting, 2003 Jetta TDI

    System history: Summer '08, New Orleans 95*F, 70% humidity type weather, system begins to struggle to maintain 60*F at center vents, speed 2, AC switched on, recirc mode. No corrective action. Summer '09, same environment, system can not produce temps below 70*F at center vents, same...
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    A/C expansion valve o-ring sizes

    I have a refrigerant leak at my expansion valve. My Bentley shows (4) o-rings, (2) on the firewall side of the valve, (2) on the rcvr/compressor side of the valve. Bentley explicitly calls for (4) different sizes of o-rings. Local dealer punched in my VIN and handed me (2) each of (2)...
  4. broundtree

    Diesel mechanic near New Orleans, LA

    Stevie, Welcome to diesels. I commute Houma to Gretna daily, perform most of my own maintenance and have Vag-Com software for pulling any trouble codes you may get. If you want to peep into the intake to assess clogging, EGR removal is very easy. I've got 123k right now and have cleaned the...
  5. broundtree

    Road Trip....SE.TX,LA,MS,AL,FL

    So how was the ride? So give us the details... good food? did ya see gators and nutria(those little marsh destroying vegans)? did y'all make FL?
  6. broundtree

    Glow plugs 101 ***Ver. 2.0***

    I cleared my code imediately after cleaning and haven't seen another one since (about 7 months ago).
  7. broundtree

    Glow plugs 101 ***Ver. 2.0***

    Same issues here were resolved by cleaning the harness contacts w/ CRC QD(quick dry) contact cleaner (available @ Lowes).
  8. broundtree

    Road Trip....SE.TX,LA,MS,AL,FL

    For browsing the bayous, I'd recommend jumping off I-10 in Lafayette, LA on US-90 and head down though Houma on your way to NOLA. I can give you some very scenic routes south of Houma (Dularge and Cocodrie areas) if you want the real details of the bayous and marshes of south LA.... PM sent....
  9. broundtree

    700 Mile club Who's in?

    First 700mi tank and best fuel efficiency since I've owned the car (bought it @ 52k). Could have eeked another 40-50 miles as it appears that I still had a gallon or so in the tank. Recently cleaned the intake and EGR, replaced TB and MAF. Gained 4mpg on these maintenance items alone. Just put a...
  10. 1st 700mi tank

    1st 700mi tank

  11. broundtree

    not TDI, R32 short review

    Short R32 article from Penthouse (Oct 07).... http://pics.tdiclub.com/data/500/PH_R32.pdf
  12. broundtree

    More kudos to the Austin gurus….

    great burger and brews on tap...remember how I mentioned how well I was treated...Anuthee took me to CandA for a taste of Austin....
  13. broundtree

    Glow plugs 101 ***Ver. 2.0***

    capable Deoxit substitution FYI.... CRC makes an electrical/electronics contact cleaner (QD series for quick dry time) that remedied my GP DTC issues. Just in case you cant get the Deoxit product http://www.crcindustries.com/ei/content/prod_detail.aspx?PN=02130&S=Y
  14. broundtree

    More kudos to the Austin gurus….

    Yeah, I thought the same, looks like the ASV is hanging out your zipper....
  15. broundtree

    More kudos to the Austin gurus….

    Roadtripped to see aNut this weekend and I can’t imagine a better experience. Anuthee (Robby's TB partner/protege) knocked out a timing belt, intake swap/EGR cleaning and a few minor items (coolant temp sensor and MAF) in no time. These guys know what they're doing, they treat you great and for...
  16. Clogged intake and EGR

    Clogged intake and EGR

    My intake and EGR @ 92k miles. I suspect the previous owner drove like a granny for the first 53k. 4 mpg increase after cleaning....
  17. broundtree

    Metairie Walker Volkswagen is Horrible

    If you must see a dealer in the NOLA area, head to the northshore or Baton Rouge. Avoid Walker, period. You receive much better service elsewhere...
  18. broundtree

    2003 NB RPM Surging

    Read up on the MAF threads. Depending on what RPM range we're talking here, could be your MAF.
  19. broundtree

    Overboost in fifth gear

    22 is considered good for cruising, wind it up a good bit more when you're rowing through the gears.....
  20. broundtree

    Lurching during weekly Italian tuneup...

    Surging solved.... Hey guys, turns out my surging problem appears to be the MAF. Unplugged it and took it for a spin...Bingo! I'm going to try cleaning, then replacing if required....
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