peterdaniel
Veteran Member
- Joined
- Jul 6, 2008
- Location
- Campbell, CA
- TDI
- 2003 Jetta GL 5 spd TDi, 2003 Jetta GLS Indigo blue 5spd wagon. 2003 Silver Jetta GLS Wagon 93K miles!! 1 owner Autotragic but not for long!
I bought this about two years ago. It was a one owner local San Jose CA car its whole life. Never in any accident. no body damage whatsoever and zero rust or corrosion
I set out to do a complete do over on it like I have done two time before on my other 2003 sedan/wagon. These mods have proven to be extremely durable, reliable, powerful and have NEVER given me one single problem in over a combined 140K miles of driving.
Lets start with the engine/transmission
1) VNT 17 turbo.
2) DLC 1019 injectors level 1 tune for efficiency and low to no smoke
3) Frank06 camshaft with new seals
4) 11mm injection pump with Viton seals
5) PD150 intake manifold
6) new 3bar map sensor
7) Stage 4 Malone tune.
8) Stage 1 Daily Southbend single clutch and pressure plate/ flywheel/TO bearing and rear main seal
9) .658 VW brand 5th gear.. Rpms @80 are 2400 instead of 2850
10) Dieselgeek short shifter
11) completely rebuilt transmission by Matt Phelan using a WAVE limited slip, new synchros
12) new dog bone mount
13) Continental timing belt, tensioner, water pump with a metal impeller, serpentine belt, and associated pulleys
14) New thermostat runs 198 like clockwork no matter what, increasing efficiency
15) all new vacuum hoses and vacuum pump
16) new g12 coolant
Suspension:
Bilstein B6 yellow shocks with stock springs.
front and rear Neuspeed swaybars
New front control arm bushings ( Audi TT)
New strut mount bushings front and rear
New bushings for rear suspension
New VW front axles NOT chinese or aftermarket crap.
Diesel Geek Panzer plate for front
Brakes:
GTi 288mm brakes front, new rotors and pads. GTi Calipers ( RED ) New Rear new rotors and pads
New Front brake rubber lines, brake fluid DOT4 flushed.
Interior:
NEW Headliner using the correct VW material and color
Excellent condition black leather front and rear, no rips or tears or broken down padding. They are NOT heated
ESP
Aluminum VW pedals,
leather steering wheel
Excellent glove box door, and center armrest. Nothing broken
Monsoon system with amplifier is intact but aftermarket JVC single DIN radio.. with bluetooth.. Works well with Apple Iphone. Actually decent sound!
Rear cargo cover is intact and working
Windows are all tinted 20% except of course the front windshield which btw is nice, no cracks and no leaks
No leaks anywhere
Moon roof works well.. sometimes has the phantom opening
All windows are programmed for auto down.. and they all work, all locks work with remote..
Carpet in nice condition Monster mats included
Exterior
Candy white original paint is in nice condition but not perfect.. Has a couple of small areas on roof and rear bumper that the clear is peeling ( paint underneath is fine tho)
No dents some minor dings
weatherstripping is nice and supple and again, no leaks
Has at the present time, VW BEETLE Turbo S wheels with good 225/45/17 tires. I do have the original 15 inch wheels with good tires on them if you would rather have that instead as they are more efficient than the heavy ass Turbo S wheels. Up to you...
Front and rear mud flaps are also available. I have a set of side skirts as well that are also available for 250.00 extra.
ALL OF THIS WAS DONE AT 278K MILES. CAR HAS 288K MILES... It needs NOTHING now or in the foreseeable future. If it was worn or could be replaced, it was.
I have done this exact modification on my two other 2003 TDI's. NEVER an issue or a problem ever. They are a dream to drive and are a proven design
I have secured myself a MK6 JSW 6 speed.. so one has to go. I dont need two white wagons.. and the blue one I have had for many many years and is my first born.. so the white wagon is the odd one out
No expense spared. All parts are the best of their kind and quality. I dont use cheap **** and all work was done by one person other than myself, noted Matt Phelan guru of the Northwest. There are NO shortcuts of any kind.
Best of all, its all subtle. You can NOT tell easily what I have done.. It looks like an unassuming 2003 Jetta wagon.
This car will go anywhere in comfort and speed all while getting 43 mpg all day long and 48 on the longer freeway drive.
I have done the ventectomy so you can get 16.9 gallons of diesel fuel.
AC works perfectly. No foam blowing through the vents either. Heat works great. All gauges work perfectly, no warning lights have ever illuminated
I am asking $9.5K
Price is absolutely firm
100s of pictures and video are available for the serious buyer. Original books manuals and keys, even the original window sticker is there.
Thanks
peter 408 466 3838 pdm66@mac.com. San Jose CA
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I set out to do a complete do over on it like I have done two time before on my other 2003 sedan/wagon. These mods have proven to be extremely durable, reliable, powerful and have NEVER given me one single problem in over a combined 140K miles of driving.
Lets start with the engine/transmission
1) VNT 17 turbo.
2) DLC 1019 injectors level 1 tune for efficiency and low to no smoke
3) Frank06 camshaft with new seals
4) 11mm injection pump with Viton seals
5) PD150 intake manifold
6) new 3bar map sensor
7) Stage 4 Malone tune.
8) Stage 1 Daily Southbend single clutch and pressure plate/ flywheel/TO bearing and rear main seal
9) .658 VW brand 5th gear.. Rpms @80 are 2400 instead of 2850
10) Dieselgeek short shifter
11) completely rebuilt transmission by Matt Phelan using a WAVE limited slip, new synchros
12) new dog bone mount
13) Continental timing belt, tensioner, water pump with a metal impeller, serpentine belt, and associated pulleys
14) New thermostat runs 198 like clockwork no matter what, increasing efficiency
15) all new vacuum hoses and vacuum pump
16) new g12 coolant
Suspension:
Bilstein B6 yellow shocks with stock springs.
front and rear Neuspeed swaybars
New front control arm bushings ( Audi TT)
New strut mount bushings front and rear
New bushings for rear suspension
New VW front axles NOT chinese or aftermarket crap.
Diesel Geek Panzer plate for front
Brakes:
GTi 288mm brakes front, new rotors and pads. GTi Calipers ( RED ) New Rear new rotors and pads
New Front brake rubber lines, brake fluid DOT4 flushed.
Interior:
NEW Headliner using the correct VW material and color
Excellent condition black leather front and rear, no rips or tears or broken down padding. They are NOT heated
ESP
Aluminum VW pedals,
leather steering wheel
Excellent glove box door, and center armrest. Nothing broken
Monsoon system with amplifier is intact but aftermarket JVC single DIN radio.. with bluetooth.. Works well with Apple Iphone. Actually decent sound!
Rear cargo cover is intact and working
Windows are all tinted 20% except of course the front windshield which btw is nice, no cracks and no leaks
No leaks anywhere
Moon roof works well.. sometimes has the phantom opening
All windows are programmed for auto down.. and they all work, all locks work with remote..
Carpet in nice condition Monster mats included
Exterior
Candy white original paint is in nice condition but not perfect.. Has a couple of small areas on roof and rear bumper that the clear is peeling ( paint underneath is fine tho)
No dents some minor dings
weatherstripping is nice and supple and again, no leaks
Has at the present time, VW BEETLE Turbo S wheels with good 225/45/17 tires. I do have the original 15 inch wheels with good tires on them if you would rather have that instead as they are more efficient than the heavy ass Turbo S wheels. Up to you...
Front and rear mud flaps are also available. I have a set of side skirts as well that are also available for 250.00 extra.
ALL OF THIS WAS DONE AT 278K MILES. CAR HAS 288K MILES... It needs NOTHING now or in the foreseeable future. If it was worn or could be replaced, it was.
I have done this exact modification on my two other 2003 TDI's. NEVER an issue or a problem ever. They are a dream to drive and are a proven design
I have secured myself a MK6 JSW 6 speed.. so one has to go. I dont need two white wagons.. and the blue one I have had for many many years and is my first born.. so the white wagon is the odd one out
No expense spared. All parts are the best of their kind and quality. I dont use cheap **** and all work was done by one person other than myself, noted Matt Phelan guru of the Northwest. There are NO shortcuts of any kind.
Best of all, its all subtle. You can NOT tell easily what I have done.. It looks like an unassuming 2003 Jetta wagon.
This car will go anywhere in comfort and speed all while getting 43 mpg all day long and 48 on the longer freeway drive.
I have done the ventectomy so you can get 16.9 gallons of diesel fuel.
AC works perfectly. No foam blowing through the vents either. Heat works great. All gauges work perfectly, no warning lights have ever illuminated
I am asking $9.5K
Price is absolutely firm
100s of pictures and video are available for the serious buyer. Original books manuals and keys, even the original window sticker is there.
Thanks
peter 408 466 3838 pdm66@mac.com. San Jose CA
peterdaniel's white 5MT 2003 Jetta GLS TDi Wagon
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