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[tristan21]

Either the WorldWideWeb is a pretty small place or you really get around. I havnt been on DTR to chat in about 2 years.

I just sold my Cummins (I only put a 1000 miles on it last year and I still have my Duramax which also only saw about 2500miles on it last year) and so I bought this TDI wagon yesterday and was tryin to learn a little about these cars.

-Like where to get a tune done in the area? What will it cost? Will it hurt
anything? Can I gain any MPG with performance or just one or the other?
-How do I get the Monsoon VW stereo to control my iphone without it costing
$150-$300?
-Should I mess with the catalytic converter for HP or Performance?

Basic Newbie ?'s

Its good to see a familiar...uh .. name

 

[TornadoRed]

so I bought this TDI wagon yesterday and was tryin to learn a little about these cars.

-Like where to get a tune done in the area? What will it cost? Will it hurt
anything? Can I gain any MPG with performance or just one or the other?
-How do I get the Monsoon VW stereo to control my iphone without it costing
$150-$300?
-Should I mess with the catalytic converter for HP or Performance?

Tristan, you're actually in a pretty convenient place for most of your TDI needs.

Club member Ben Brendle, username vwjettadsl, runs AJ's TDI Sales and Service in Nevada, MO. He is also an authorized vendor for Diesel Inside, now called Malone Tuning. http://malonetuning.com/?page_id=13

Other popular TDI engine tuners are RocketChip (available mostly at get-togethers aka GTG east of the Mississippi) and Aligator (available mostly from West Coast vendors). But Diesel Inside has been around awhile and Mark Malone's tunes are easily customizeable.

Talk to Ben about the cost. But maybe decide what other modifications you have in mind. For instance, if you plan to upgrade the injector nozzles, then you should do that before remapping the engine computer.

No need to touch the exhaust system at all, or the intake either, until you have already made changes to the nozzles, tune, turbo, and intercooler. Some new members seem to think a CAI is the first thing to do, when it's really the last.

Almost forgot to mention Frank Irving, aka Franko6, over by Joplin. You will want to meet him, but hopefully you will not NEED to meet him. His specialty is rebuilding cylinder heads after timing belt failures.

 

[tristan21]

thanks Red. I appreciate the newb answers I know what a pain they can be.

Ive been workin in joplin,mo quite a bit lately so maybe I can hook up with Frank. The 140,000 I have on the car ands the belt has never been changed kinda worries me. I need to get it done before I drive it much at all. I dont know who would be best for that job in the area but next week im gonna send it out.

I just sold my 700rwhp 1300lbs cummins and I dont really wanna get as involved as that was. I logged hundreds of hours on Diesel Truck Resource when I got into that and I just dont have that kind of time to devote to a hobby anymore. 5 kids, 2 in high school, a wife, my job and I got ordained as a childrens minister and time is not one of the things I have alot of. In other words I may not make it to many GTG's but ill be everytime I need somethin. Thanks again.

 

[KCTDI]

tristan21,
Make getting that timing belt changed your first priority.
Either Frank in Lockwood or Ben in Nevada are well equipped to do the job correctly the first time.

 

[Mark@MaloneTuning]

Other popular TDI engine tuners are ... Aligator

Thanks for posting the info. Just a small correction: Aligator IS Malone Tuning Ltd. Any vendors not listed on my dealers page do not sell authentic Aligator tunes.

 

[TornadoRed]

Thanks for posting the info. Just a small correction: Aligator IS Malone Tuning Ltd. Any vendors not listed on my dealers page do not sell authentic Aligator tunes.

Thanks for straightening that out -- it seems like I asked someone once who should have known, but apparently he didn't. Or I misunderstood.

I think I have one of your tunes.

 

[vwjettadsl]

tristan21,

Welcome to the TDIClub! If you want to learn more about your TDI then this is the best place to start learning. I'm sending you a Private Message/PM regarding some of your questions.

Cheers--Ben

 

[mcoleman]

Hey Tristan what's up? I'll be grabbing larger injectors and my timing belt change from Frank Irving in Lockwood 417-232-4634 and the tune from Ben in Nevada. I've already spoken with Frank several times. Would already have it all done if not for the house issue. John has my truck at his shop. He made some valve body upgrades that he thought I would like and is fixing a pcm issue. We are also planning a new 2 1/2 downpipe without the cat with a 2 1/2 inch exhaust and a aeroturbine 2525 muffler for the Beetle. Not wanting 12s out of this one but more power is a must. LOL Mileage is staying in the 44-47 mpg range on it so far. Considerably better than the Wife's lifted Wrangler we sold.

 

[mcoleman]

Tristan did you buy that wagon in Rogersville at MDP? We looked at one there identical to what you described. Same miles even.

 

[LadiesMan217]

Springfield MO here...

 

[invest3]

West St. Louis County here. Luv my TDI! Oilhammer keeps me rollin'.

 

[LadiesMan217]

Hey is there anyone near Springfield that has changed a thermostat before? I need help to change mine out because its sticking giving me only 155 degrees running temp. I could really use someones experienced help.
- thanks guys

 

[ethan12horn]

Im from the ava/springfield area... currently in chicago area going to school but should be back next spring!

 

[LadiesMan217]

Hey is there anyone near Springfield that has changed a thermostat before? I need help to change mine out because its sticking giving me only 155 degrees running temp. I could really use someones experienced help.
- thanks guys

Got it taken care of...

 

[touaregv10tdi]

I live in Wnetzville, MO I work in Ofallon, MO
Any help or tips fixing my sun roof and windows for my 2001 beetle TDi will be appreciated. lol

 

[a32e5s7]

I live in St. Louis, MO...Just got an 01 Jetta TDI...waiting for the parts to fix it.

 

[leicaman]

Have Oilhammer inspect and fix what is needed. He works at www.cardocautomotive.com He is a well respected TDI guru. I drove all the way from Wisconsin to have him work on my car. Great guy, great shop.

 

[a32e5s7]

It's great to find out that there are people here in St. Louis who know what they are doing...I bet Oilhammer must be good for you to drive all the way from Wisconsin. Thanks for the info.

 

[Joester]

It's a passat thing, lol.

 

[oilhammer]

Nah, I get Golfs, Jettas, NBs, etc. from far away too. I have a Jetta here from Memphis, TN now. Everyone is welcome here.

 

[Jester]

Springfield, MO here with an 06.5 Jetta. In about 15k miles it will need a TB from Oilhammer.

 

[moosejaw]

I have lived in Maplewood, High Ridge and Chesterfield. But I just bought a house in Lake St Louis (call it O'Fallon). I also added an '85 MB 300sd in April. What a boat!

 

[a32e5s7]

Does anyone here in St. Louis have a vag-com cable? I really need to use it, I just got my head back and need to set up my timing. Can anyone help me out please?

 

[ensanity]

Springfield mo here. I work at the Autozone on West Chestnut and drive a 99.5 black Jetta TDI RC3+ & VNT17 and a 05 Liberty CRD.

 

[das klakityklakk]

St. Louis, but only for the summer. Thought I would give my jetta a nice hot vacation from balmy new england

 

[avaag]

In the giant metropolis of Ava Missouri here.

 

[rc80]

Finally joined the owners club.. Sure has taken a long time.
Lurked a few years

Anyway, I have a couple Jettas..
99.5 - Red 5spd
03 - White Auto

Crestwood here.

 

[TDI_KC]

I am from the KC area and I just bought my second New Beetle TDI this past weekend. I love my first one and had to have another one. My current one is a 2002 model. It is a little bit overdue for the timing belt so that is my first order of business. I'm looking forward to getting to know some other TDI owners in the area.

 

[CoolAirVw]

I am from the KC area and I just bought my second New Beetle TDI this past weekend. I love my first one and had to have another one. My current one is a 2002 model. It is a little bit overdue for the timing belt so that is my first order of business. I'm looking forward to getting to know some other TDI owners in the area.

Howdy neighbor!

 

[boogworm]

ST Charles here. Hi neighbors! Damn but I LOVE this Jetta!