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    Trusted TDI Mechanics - By State

    I am looking for a trusted mechanic in the Elkhart/South Bend area of Indiana. We just moved to the area and don't necessarily need any work done at the moment, but you never know, knock on wood.
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    Kansas Chat Thread

    Thanks. I've got a fellow TDIer (in my church, no less, and in this thread) swinging by when he's off work. If we can get it going, I guess we'll be heading back down to Wichita tonight. Update: He got the battery out, and it tested "good" at O'Reillys. Starter...?
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    Kansas Chat Thread

    Well, the super cold morning led to me not being able to start the car. I did get a cranking noise, but now there's no sound coming from under the hood when I turn the key. Yes, I let the glow plugs do their thing. I used our gasser for my appt in Wichita today and thought that letting the sun...
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    Roof rack options

    Any recommendations for an 04 Jetta TDi wagon?
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    Trusted TDI Mechanics - By State

    I can highly recommend Chad Stoughton at Eurotec in Wichita, KS. I can't remember how exactly we found him, most likely through the forum, but since day 4 of owning our 04 Jetta TDi, he's had our full trust. We most recently had him do an oil change and all around inspection prior to an...
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    Winter: Mix a bit of jet fuel?

    I wasn't necessarily worried, but was surprised at his idea.
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    Winter: Mix a bit of jet fuel?

    Most definitely thanks for the responses, all! I actually grew up in So. Hutch, went to Nickerson High. :D
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    Winter: Mix a bit of jet fuel?

    I worked on a farm this summer for a guy who previously owned a diesel TDI. While talking about the possibility of gelling in winter, he said that he would have no problem putting a gallon of jet fuel in every once in a while to prevent gelling. He did not say that he did do it. His reasoning...
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    Kansas Chat Thread

    Is there a reason why I have to use the search function to find this thread? Edit: HAD to use the search function, now it's there...
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    Fall Wichita (ICTDI) Get-together

    I'm interested if it fits with my schedule. Coming from Newton.
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    Stories when filling up at "gasoline station"

    Was at a QT off I135 in Park City, north of Wichita. They have two combo pumps and the rest are gas only. Sitting there are two tree trimming trucks, parked, with no one around. I sit there for a good five minutes until two fat guys come out holding Slim Jims, candy bars and sodas. Give them...
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    Kansas Chat Thread

    Had a great experience this morning with Chat at Eurotec. He let me watch what he did..not that I remember much of it. Earlier in the week, somebody (probably a lurker in here) checked the oil and determined that it was too full, so that got taken care of with an oil change. Also got the tail...
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    Kansas Chat Thread

    Thanks for the help offer. It's scheduled to pay Chad at Eurotec a visit Saturday morning.
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    Kansas Chat Thread

    So my check engine light came on this morning. I had already given Chad a call and left a message. I've got a local friend who might be able to help, but for now it's sitting in the driveway looking dejected that it can't be driven (I can't bring myself to do it). Edit: Took it to...
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    Kansas Chat Thread

    I'm wondering if any of you have recommendations about where to get a TDI checked out in SC Kansas. I'm asking because our recent purchase didn't come with any receipts of past maintenance work, just the things written down in the book for the first 40-50,000 miles. I'd like it to be cheap and...
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    Kansas Chat Thread

    Well we got the car and it is sweet! There were some things that we didn't see in pictures or weren't disclosed by the dealer, unfortunately: hail damage broken plastic under windshield wipers, likely from hail it smelled like it had been smoked in previously, and the dealer said that it had...
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    Kansas Chat Thread

    Let me know about the GTG. As if you couldn't tell I'm a newbie :rolleyes: around here. I might have an idea what you mean about "stuff", but if you need to pm me, do so. ;) Since I am a newbie, I wouldn't mind having it inspected by some discerning eyes to tell me what should be done soon...
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    Kansas Chat Thread

    Hey guys, we'll be getting our hands on our 04 Jetta GL Wagon TDI in exactly a week! Gotta pick it up in PA. Found it with 89,000 miles on it. We've been dreaming of one for a while now.
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