Central NM Roll Call

rustwagen

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Joined
Sep 6, 2007
Location
Texas
TDI
2000 Jetta TDI, 2002 New Beetle TDI
abctdi said:
Hi rustwagen, good to know you are out there.
Have any passat 2.0 tdi's come in for the BS chain to gear swap yet?
I haven't done much more than oil changes on any on the 2.0 PDs. Haven't even seen one in quite a while. My work load is trending about 90 percent Audi.

-Jason
 

rustwagen

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Joined
Sep 6, 2007
Location
Texas
TDI
2000 Jetta TDI, 2002 New Beetle TDI
Romi said:
I'd be interested in a GTG. I'm looking to tune our '02 TDI. I'm also looking for a VAG to put the EGR setting back to stock.

I've had to take the car to Hans Whittler a couple of times, timing belt, and about two months ago for a turbo. Work was good and IMO that is the only place in ABQ I will take my car from now on.
Thanks for the kind words, Romi. You got the VNT-17, right? Should be NICE with some tuning.

-Jason
 

navajow

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Joined
Aug 2, 2007
Location
ABQ, NM
TDI
2000 Jetta
Jemez would be fun-- cruise up, get some food and drinks and cruise back. My route is from 4th/montano to candelaria to university to campus. and reverse for the drive home. we got a red 00 jetta.

I went to the junkyard yesterday and picked up heated leather seats for 150 outta a VR6. He said he didn't get too many TDIs though.

Rustwagon did my timing belt and I was very pleased. I'm running it with the timing adapted +3 with no problems.
 

abctdi

Top Post Dawg
Joined
Mar 31, 2004
Location
ABQ, NM, USA
TDI
2005 Passat GLS
Where the tdi's shine is the high road to Taos. It's pretty far from ABQ, but sure is fun to watch those normally aspirateds struggle.
 

Romi

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Joined
Jun 21, 2002
Location
NM
rustwagen said:
Thanks for the kind words, Romi. You got the VNT-17, right? Should be NICE with some tuning.

-Jason
Yeah, that was me. I was told the intake was cleaned/swapped at the same time as well. Once I got it home I deleted the EGR/cooler with the diesel geek kit and added a skid plate. I'm hoping for a GTG just so I can get a tune. It's either a GTG or wait until the fall when we head to Denver and can see the Kerma dealer there.
 

abctdi

Top Post Dawg
Joined
Mar 31, 2004
Location
ABQ, NM, USA
TDI
2005 Passat GLS
It's really too bad we don't have tuner that is closer to us. Denver altitude is so close to ABQs that it is really the only viable alternative.
 

lkchris

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Joined
Apr 3, 2008
Location
Albuquerque, NM, USA
TDI
2003 New Beetle
navajow said:
I went to the junkyard yesterday and picked up heated leather seats for 150 outta a VR6. He said he didn't get too many TDIs though.
I'd understand if you were "hoarding" the information, but could you please advise name of this and any other good yards with VWs? TIA
 

navajow

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Joined
Aug 2, 2007
Location
ABQ, NM
TDI
2000 Jetta
I wish I had the money for a tune...perhaps next spring. At least Denver is not too far away with only 2 tanks of diesel.
 

rustwagen

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Sep 6, 2007
Location
Texas
TDI
2000 Jetta TDI, 2002 New Beetle TDI
lkchris said:
I'd understand if you were "hoarding" the information, but could you please advise name of this and any other good yards with VWs? TIA
Can't speak for navajow, but Discount down on Broadway usually has late model VWs. U-pull it occasionally has a late VW - cheaper but definitely hit or miss.

-Jason
 

ultrastevep

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Joined
Jan 5, 2002
Location
Cookville, TX
TDI
None presently, have owned VW TDI's since my first in 2000
loaba said:
I think a Jemez run, before the summer is out, would be muy bueno. And my Spanish no es bueno...
As soon as my house sells here in NH, I am moving back to the Jemez Area, Sierra Los Pinos (Mile Post 33 on Rte 4) and would be willing to have a BBQ at my house for any TDI'ers that want to come. Not sure when this will be, but hopefully before the Summer is done.
I've been driving TDI's since I bought my first one in 2000 and have always had one. I also have a copy of Vag-Com and a plug.

Looking forward to returning to beautiful NM! Lived there from early 06 until late 07. My wife wanted to come back here for the grandkids, but now we're ready to move back and the house is on the market.

I've sub'd this thread to keep an eye on it....

Steve
 

ultrastevep

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Jan 5, 2002
Location
Cookville, TX
TDI
None presently, have owned VW TDI's since my first in 2000
loaba said:
Very jealous, it's beautiful out there.
Well, I guess the grass is always greener. I've lived in both places and I think nothing beats the Jemez, other than maybe the San Juans in CO.

It's done nothing but rain here for the past month! Looking forward to my return to NM...

Steve
 

navajow

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Joined
Aug 2, 2007
Location
ABQ, NM
TDI
2000 Jetta
rustwagen said:
Can't speak for navajow, but Discount down on Broadway usually has late model VWs. U-pull it occasionally has a late VW - cheaper but definitely hit or miss.

-Jason
I think it was discount. He said he doesn't get too much tdi's but alot of a4s come through the doors. Interior parts disappear quickly though.
 

navajow

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Joined
Aug 2, 2007
Location
ABQ, NM
TDI
2000 Jetta
Is anyone near Albs interested in a complete set of grey cloth seats? We just bought some heated leathers from the junkyard and these old seats are just taking up my patio space. Let me know, thanks.
 

imnotted

Active member
Joined
Nov 18, 2007
Location
Albuquerque
TDI
99.5 Jetta
Romi said:
I'd be interested in a GTG. I'm looking to tune our '02 TDI. I'm also looking for a VAG to put the EGR setting back to stock.

I've had to take the car to Hans Whittler a couple of times, timing belt, and about two months ago for a turbo. Work was good and IMO that is the only place in ABQ I will take my car from now on.
A NM GTG sounds fun! I'd probably be game. I also have a VAG-COM.

How much was your TB? I'm contemplating doing it myself, along with the oil pump chain, but I'm lazy...lol.
 

toastyjosh

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Feb 8, 2009
Location
Northern NM
TDI
2003 silver 2door golf
I know this is a old ass thread but Would be great to get a NM GTG going.
Not sure where but Santa FE would be the most central.
I live up in Los alamos.
 

newbee

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Joined
Jul 30, 2004
Location
Bernalillo, New Mexico
TDI
99 NB (RIP), 96 B4V(gone but not forgotten), 15 GSW
I'd like to see a NM GTG as well. Just acquired my second TDI (B4V this time) and would like to connect with others TDIers. Let's see who else responds to this thread. I'd have to say that ABQ would be more central, though (or it could be that it's just closer to home). Come on, volks, who else is up for a NM GTG?
 

abctdi

Top Post Dawg
Joined
Mar 31, 2004
Location
ABQ, NM, USA
TDI
2005 Passat GLS
I can't drive my passat very far anymore since the cam is wearing, don't want to get stranded...
Anybody have a vagcom to check my torsion value? I figure I'll do a before and after cam replacement reading, should take only a few minutes.
I will be going up north this weekend in the new car though.
 

toastyjosh

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Feb 8, 2009
Location
Northern NM
TDI
2003 silver 2door golf
Yea I would be down for ABQ or somewhere just outside of ABQ.

There is a big truck stop/ concert area just north of rio rancho, but I can not remember the name.
 

Wicked6

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Joined
Jan 4, 2006
Location
EAST valley Phx.
TDI
2000 Golf GLS TDi
Holy resurrected thread, Batman..! Yep - i'm still in the ABQ area, and actually on TDi #2 now.. I think the last GTG I attended was put on by Johnny up in Pagosa.. There's lots of TDi's running around, but very few of us club members..
 
Joined
Feb 10, 2012
Location
Hendersonville, NC
TDI
2002 Jetta, 2003 jetta wagon
East Mountain TDI Owner

Relatively new club member, but enthused. Invested some $ into this new acquisition 2002 Jetta- a man tranny to replace dying auto. It's coming back from the painter this week. I would be interested in a GTG and getting some wrenching contacts. I enjoy hitting the microbreweries!
 

MkVer

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Joined
Oct 18, 2010
Location
NM
TDI
MkV Jetta BRM
Work tends to keep me pretty busy, but if I can manage it I wouldn't be opposed to a GTG. (ABQ, Santa Fe, whatever)

Also I've got VCDS if anybody needs a quick meet & scan. I'm out in Tijeras and I work on the Base.
 

matteas

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Joined
Jan 19, 2004
Location
N. New Mexico
TDI
15' tdi GSW
Haven't checked this thread in a while. Good to see the NM contingent alive and well. Tons of TDIs here in Santa Fe but not many active on Freds.
I have a carport w/ shade and tools if anybody needs a hand in Santa Fe.
 

toastyjosh

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Feb 8, 2009
Location
Northern NM
TDI
2003 silver 2door golf
yea,GTG or a fun run would be good. We could roll through the jemez or taos ares. Lots of mountain roads, lots of curves.
I am down for any of that.
I also need to install a new suspension. So a GTG would be great
 
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