MN Chat Thread

TDICADDGUY

Top Post Dawg
Joined
Jul 4, 2007
Location
Blaine, MN
TDI
2012 BMW X5 35D
scarletvw said:
pull out some cash at an ATM from the card...
Except most credit cards penalize you for pulling the cash out. I'd rather pay the 3% Paypal fee if stuck in his situation.
 

waitin4mine

Veteran Member
Joined
Sep 15, 2003
Location
MN, USA
TDI
2004 Golf GL 5-Speed
local place to buy alternator pulley

Hey guys, after hours of reading it looks like the alternator pulley is the first step to making my intermittent chatter noise go away. I know I could order the part and have it shipped but any idea where I can get it locally? I am doing a "family" thing 4 hours south and would wait a day if I can get this done first. Thanks.

Mary
 

TornadoRed

Top Post Dawg
Joined
Aug 3, 2003
Location
West Des Moines (formerly St Paul)
TDI
2003 Jetta TDI wagon, silver; 2003 Jetta TDI wagon, indigo blue; 2003 Golf GL 5-spd, red (PARTED); 2003 Golf GLS 5-spd, indigo blue (SOLD); 2003 Jetta TDI wagon, Candy White (SOLD)
waitin4mine said:
Hey guys, after hours of reading it looks like the alternator pulley is the first step to making my intermittent chatter noise go away. I know I could order the part and have it shipped but any idea where I can get it locally? I am doing a "family" thing 4 hours south and would wait a day if I can get this done first. Thanks.
Mary
If your alternator pulley is failing, then the chattering or chirping noise is the sound of the bearings being ground up into smaller and smaller bits. It might last long enough for you to travel 25 miles, maybe more, but you do NOT want to start out on a long trip.
 

jmarv

Active member
Joined
Oct 4, 2006
Location
MN
TDI
06 bug the wifes car 03 bug 5 spd my car
Looking for belt tools

Hi all i'm getting ready to replace my TB on my 03 nb looking to borrow or rent the tools i live north of Forest lake.

Thanks
 

Curious Chris

Top Post Dawg
Joined
Jun 11, 2001
Location
Pineview GA
TDI
Jetta Wagon 2003 RIP Rockford IL
Coming to DieselGrandads GTG

Jeff Robertson aka Mr. RocketChip my car please, and Peter Noble of www.tdiparts and JasonTDI tdiguru and many more too numerous to mention.

People in line for RocketChip is a long list, so if you are thinking about doing that get there very very early.

We (Georgia Peach and myself) will get there the evening before. DieselGrandad is a great host.

99tdivw said:
 

toastblows

Veteran Member
Joined
Feb 20, 2007
Location
minnesota
TDI
2003 jetta GLS
any of you guys have troubleshooting tips for AC compressor clutch? or if you can point me to a thread that has tips concerning "just the compressor" ( i have searched many threads and its mainly people whos fans are shot or fuses are blown which i have checked).....i know my freon is full and my fans are working, but the compressor is not engaging and the AC is not working obviously.
 

02tdivw

Veteran Member
Joined
Dec 20, 2008
Location
Mn
TDI
02 Golf Tdi
http://blog.suchthespot.com/2009/03/so-you-will-hold-me-accountable/
so, may I have a long night
spot:D


Curious Chris said:
Jeff Robertson aka Mr. RocketChip my car please, and Peter Noble of www.tdiparts and JasonTDI tdiguru and many more too numerous to mention.

People in line for RocketChip is a long list, so if you are thinking about doing that get there very very early.

We (Georgia Peach and myself) will get there the evening before. DieselGrandad is a great host.
 
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agdtec

Veteran Member
Joined
Aug 30, 2005
Location
Beverly area of Chicago SW side
TDI
VW Golf 2000 blk
Curious Chris said:
Jeff Robertson aka Mr. RocketChip my car please, and Peter Noble of www.tdiparts and JasonTDI tdiguru and many more too numerous to mention.

People in line for RocketChip is a long list, so if you are thinking about doing that get there very very early.

We (Georgia Peach and myself) will get there the evening before. DieselGrandad is a great host.
Check the thread
DieselGrandads GTG is canceled as of today family health issue.
 

rex_1_mn

Veteran Member
Joined
Jun 2, 2009
Location
SW MN West of Marshall....
TDI
05 PD Golf GLS Manual
I saw a A4 Golf four door by Alexandria this weekend that was plastered with TDIClub stuff.. Anyone know who it is???? The car was parked at Bigfoot Resort all weekend....
 

sawdustgf

Well-known member
Joined
May 13, 2005
Location
Minnesota
TDI
2013 Golf TDI
That's my Golf by Alex, got a spot at Bigfoot. Wife's NB TDI was there too!!
02 Golf A4, 235xxx, 04 NB, 120xxx.

Brad
 

Autopilot

Veteran Member
Joined
Nov 30, 1999
Location
Burnsville Minnesota
TDI
Y2K Jetta 5 spd Canyon Red, 2013 JSW 6MT
DeafBug said:
Summer is here and as usual, I am available to service your TDI's. Of course, limited service. Heck, I have far more free time now since I got laid off last year... until I complete school and find a job. All I ask is to be considerate of my bad back. Same skills/services I have done in the past. I ain't learning new stuff.
Hey Deafbug,
You probably don't remember me, but I used to hang around the TDI club several years ago.

I'm looking to get a timing belt change on my 2000 Jetta. Are you available?

Send me a message at kjcorr@comcast.net

Thanks.
Kevin Corrigan
Burnsville
 

Curious Chris

Top Post Dawg
Joined
Jun 11, 2001
Location
Pineview GA
TDI
Jetta Wagon 2003 RIP Rockford IL
Autopilot said:
Hey Deafbug,
You probably don't remember me, but I used to hang around the TDI club several years ago.

I'm looking to get a timing belt change on my 2000 Jetta. Are you available?

Send me a message at kjcorr@comcast.net

Thanks.
Kevin Corrigan
Burnsville
Brad I know you remember me. The timing belt in my car has 96,000 miles on it now and looks good. I am thinking September October time frame for total replacement. chris_idzerda@yahoo.com
 

MPLSTDI

Veteran Member
Joined
May 20, 2006
Location
Champlin, MN
TDI
06 Jetta DSG
Would you believe that out of 5 alumni that went up to St. Cloud for our frat this weekend all 5 were German cars. 4 VWs and a Audi, all four VWs were TDIs and Blue, A4 Bettle, 09 Jetta, my 06 Jetta, 04 Jetta wagon. I guess us engineers all come to the same solution!
 
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BurningBio

Active member
Joined
Jul 9, 2007
Location
Minneapolis
TDI
1998 Jetta
Adjusting shift linkage on a 98 Jetta

How hard is it to adjust the shift linkage on a 98 Jetta? Mine is getting hard to shift. If it's a tough job is anyone available to do it for a reasonable price? I am in St. Paul.

Thanks,

Jon
 

DeafBug

Gone but Never Forgotten: Requiescat In Pace
Joined
Sep 22, 2000
Location
Twin Cities in MN
TDI
2001 NB
Hey Guys!!!

I don't check the forums as often as I do in the past for various reasons. A reason why the PMs are turned off. So the best way to get a hold of me is by email, it is still the same as always, deafbug at gmail dot com. I will reply within a day or two by email.

As a reminder, I only do 96/97 Passats, 98/99 Jettas, All ALH and BEW engines. Nothing else. Sorry for those with BRM engines if you were expecting me to have that skill.

Thanks, Brad
 

paramedick

TDIClub Enthusiast, Vendor
Joined
Jul 29, 2001
Location
Versailles, Kentucky
TDI
2015 Audi Q5 TDI
DeafBug said:
As a reminder, I only do 96/97 Passats, 98/99 Jettas, All ALH and BEW engines. Nothing else. Sorry for those with BRM engines if you were expecting me to have that skill.

Thanks, Brad
Hey Brad. The BRM is almost identical to the BEW. Different crank lock, sometimes different motor mount.

Easy to expand your horizons with the BRM.
 
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