RickCJ7
Veteran Member
Timing belt broke on my 05 Jetta
Maybe bad cam on my 05 Passat
Who would you recomend?
Maybe bad cam on my 05 Passat
Who would you recomend?
TDI guru central PA
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Tdijarhead
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- Lawrenceville PA
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- 2003 TDI Jetta Daughters Car, 2001 TDI Beetle, Wife’s car, 2005 Golf TDI Mine, all 5 spds
Dennis at marquette automotive, sunbury, metalmanparts.com , an active member and supporter of this forum.
Dave_D
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- 2015 Passat Titanium Beige six speed manual & Jetta, 1999.5, Tornado Red
Jeff the RocketChip man in Red Lion is another possibility.
Dave
Dave
chudzikb
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Where are you at in central PA? south or north?
RickCJ7
Veteran Member
center!
there is also a PD Autowerks in Winchester VA, and F&P Auto Hunker, PA
That's 4 within reasonable distance, who would you recommend?
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chudzikb
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Harrisburg area?
BobnOH
not-a-mechanic
chudzikb
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you are too far north for my guy to help you, he is in York, had done quite of few head repairs, both these and 1.8T's
jsrmonster
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- 15 Golf SW DSG, RC3 piped, 99.5 Jetta Rocket PD150 6spd 4motion, 2000 ASV110 RC6 "Silverbullet" 5spd Race Car, 2003.5 Cummins QCLB 4x4 "Blue Monster" Jeep CRD juiced, MB Sprinter van juiced up
check with Jared, at shearers auto in state college.
http://www.sharersauto.com/
I have visited there several times for tuning, and he has alot of tdi's kicking around for repairs. Kind of getting into tdi's and juicing them up now.
I also have a shop in york pa James at premier euro auto.
There is David Brubaker in thompsontown pa
Jeff
http://www.sharersauto.com/
I have visited there several times for tuning, and he has alot of tdi's kicking around for repairs. Kind of getting into tdi's and juicing them up now.
I also have a shop in york pa James at premier euro auto.
There is David Brubaker in thompsontown pa
Jeff
tongsli
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Why wouldn't you at least start with the shop in State College?
themightyquinn
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Tough spot, and I feel for you.
I'm not sure what kind of quotes you're getting, but just the parts for the respective cars you're definitely in the thousands, so neither is going to be cheap. I'm sure you'll find some variance in pricing but probably not a ton amongst people who have the proper tools and know what they're doing with TDIs.
I live in State College, and might be interested in buying a/the car(s) if you decide to go that route.
I'm not sure what kind of quotes you're getting, but just the parts for the respective cars you're definitely in the thousands, so neither is going to be cheap. I'm sure you'll find some variance in pricing but probably not a ton amongst people who have the proper tools and know what they're doing with TDIs.
I live in State College, and might be interested in buying a/the car(s) if you decide to go that route.
vandermic07
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Jim Robbins Auto Care
16 Barr Rd,
Du Bois, PA 15801
(814) 583-7041
I know its a little far from State College but better than nothing, i guess. not to far off Rt 322.
This guy did my timing belt 3 years ago on my 01 golf and timing belt and IP on my friends 01 golf 2 years ago. he used to be a VW tech at the local VW garage but it is not open anymore. He was their only trained diesel mechanic. not sure up to what years hes worked on but im pretty sure he has experience through PD motors.
He has just opened his own garage within a year or 2 ago. Im not sure if he has all the tools anymore since the VW dealership closed, so you will have to call and ask. hopefully he does because i need my TB done in 10k miles.
16 Barr Rd,
Du Bois, PA 15801
(814) 583-7041
I know its a little far from State College but better than nothing, i guess. not to far off Rt 322.
This guy did my timing belt 3 years ago on my 01 golf and timing belt and IP on my friends 01 golf 2 years ago. he used to be a VW tech at the local VW garage but it is not open anymore. He was their only trained diesel mechanic. not sure up to what years hes worked on but im pretty sure he has experience through PD motors.
He has just opened his own garage within a year or 2 ago. Im not sure if he has all the tools anymore since the VW dealership closed, so you will have to call and ask. hopefully he does because i need my TB done in 10k miles.
BobnOH
not-a-mechanic
Use the one in Post #10
RickCJ7
Veteran Member
still looking! I've called the closest shops to me, either too busy or not interested.
RickCJ7
Veteran Member
Still looking for a shop to work on my TDIs.
RickCJ7
Veteran Member
Looks like they're going to Dubois to visit Jim Robbins Auto Care.
RickCJ7
Veteran Member
After 4 1/2 months sitting at Jim Robbins Auto Care, all he managed to do was pull the head, piss me off and waste 4 1/2 months of my time.
Is there any TDI mechanic in the central PA area willing or able to finish this job?
Is there any TDI mechanic in the central PA area willing or able to finish this job?
scurvy
Good Ol' Boy
You got all the advice you needed back in post #10. Why are you unwilling or unable to take Jeff's advice? He knows these cars and your state far better than most.
RickCJ7
Veteran Member
You got all the advice you needed back in post #10. Why are you unwilling or unable to take Jeff's advice? He knows these cars and your state far better than most.
The shop in State College was too busy then and not interested in doing a balance delete.
The other 2 shops were farther away.
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BobnOH
not-a-mechanic
Yea, go with one of the 3 guys Jeff recommends. You'll not get a better reference.You got all the advice you needed back in post #10. Why are you unwilling or unable to take Jeff's advice? He knows these cars and your state far better than most.
RickCJ7
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How's the guy in Thompsontown? He's the next closest.
Any one have a #?
Any one have a #?
BobnOH
not-a-mechanic
PM/call Jeff.
He can be hard to get ahold of
He can be hard to get ahold of
RickCJ7
Veteran Member
Called 1st 2 shops again and pm'd Jeff for contact info on 3rd.
Shares in State College not interested.
No call from 2nd shop yet
and David Brubaker hasn't been on here since 2006, is he still around?
Shares in State College not interested.
No call from 2nd shop yet
and David Brubaker hasn't been on here since 2006, is he still around?
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03vw
Member
Rickcj7 did you try Doug Baums shop, I have had excellent work done there and travel from Lancaster to his shop in New Cumberland for all my work.....
RickCJ7
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Didn't call him, that's 3-4 hrs away.
03vw
Member
I must have mis read something, I thought you were in Harrisburg....
gcarl0
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I bought my '01 Jetta TDI in State College back in 2006.
It had a broken timing belt and some engine damage from the previous owner at 170K. The repair work (timing belt, camshaft, valves) was done by John Simback of Gemini Enterprises TAMR (http://www.geminitime.com/) on College Ave. Engine is still running fine, now at 250K.
A little to your east is metalmanparts.com, who I also used for an '04 PD timing belt and some suspension work.
GLenn
It had a broken timing belt and some engine damage from the previous owner at 170K. The repair work (timing belt, camshaft, valves) was done by John Simback of Gemini Enterprises TAMR (http://www.geminitime.com/) on College Ave. Engine is still running fine, now at 250K.
A little to your east is metalmanparts.com, who I also used for an '04 PD timing belt and some suspension work.
GLenn
04trd
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How far is les from GDM? Awesome guy. Does amazing work. He's in mt Morris hills pa
Intech
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Just sent you an e-mail
