Raleigh Timing Belt?

[number11]

i am in for a timing belt change. i am coming from New Bern. I have bought the kit online with all parts. What else do i need? Friday night works best for me. Please let me know of time, cost, etc. I am really excited about this. Thanks a lot.

 

[car54]

Friday:
1: vwnut2000 11AM
2: hershel94 1PM
3: Number 11 4PM

Saturday:
1: 4vdubs 9AM
2:
3:TDI-NC (TB and shocks)

 

[TDI-NC]

I'm in for Saturday afternoon. I need a TB change and all 4 shocks. I'll PM the details.

TIA

 

[JoeBleed]

So is this going to be done at one place on both days, different place for each day, or different place for each job?

If it is going to be done at the same place on Saturday I would like to drop buy if I have time just to watch one get done, if it isn’t a problem.

Thanks.

 

[JohnT]

I'll take the 2nd Saturday slot. Dust off that grill. Coming down from Chapel Hill, NC.

Thanks vwnut2000

Friday:
1: vwnut2000 11AM
2: hershel94 1PM
3: Number 11 4PM

Saturday:
1: 4vdubs 9AM
2: JohnT
3:TDI-NC (TB and shocks)

 

[car54]

Friday:
1: vwnut2000 11AM
2: hershel94 1PM
3: Number 11 4PM

Saturday:
1: 4vdubs 9AM
2: JohnT 12PM
3:TDI-NC (TB and shocks)3PM

For those on the list who I have not yet PMed with the address, I will post it below. Sorry, have been really busy getting ready and taking care of everything here. I will see you tomorrow or saturday!

7335 Pekin Dr
Willow Spring NC 27592

Mapquest.com has very accurate directions. You will see my subdivision sign "Bloomfield" on Panther Lake Rd. It's on the left - the street is Arcola Way. Take 3rd right (Ladora Dr) and then 2nd left (Pekin Dr). My house is 3rd on right -it's greeen.

 

[TDI-NC]

Thanks everyone for the TB change - its working great.

During the change we noticed that my passenger side CV boot had been previously ripped and the grease had drained out everywhere. What part(s) do I need to replace this?

I see CV kits (~$20) and I see complete rebuilt units. I'm at a loss as to what to purchase.

TIA,

TDI-NC

 

[ymz]

Inner or Outer CV-joint??

In any case, it's a very messy job to re-build or even just re-pack a CV-joint...

One of the TDI-Gurus here recommends replacing just the bad CV-joint over replacing the entire driveshaft... Pete says that the OEM quality driveshaft is far superior to the commercially available replacements... I've never had reason to doubt anything he says about TDI's...

If you're into getting down and dirty... you'll need to remove the driveshaft and take apart the questionable CV-joint... after cleaning everything, you inspect the balls and races to see if there's any physical damage... if there is, you must replace the joint... if not, just re-pack with Molybdenum Disulfite CV-Joint grease and replace the boot... you can get a boot kit from the dealership (or, I imagine, Impex)...

Good luck,

Yuri.

PS: Glad you got your TB belt changed by one of the Gurus here !!!!!!!!

 

[car54]

I dont know how long its been wide open to the elements, but I would recommend replacing the entire unit with either OEM (worldimpex.com probably has a good price on this).. although I just bought one for my car from Olympic foreign auto parts with a lifetime warranty.. that beats any OE warranty and it was less than $100. No problems at all yet, although its only two weeks and 5,000 miles old.