Volkswagen Diesel …last updated Tuesday, May 18, 2010
With this website I am keeping track of the maintenance of our three TDI’s. I will keep adding any information I find that makes maintaining our cars easier.
Our TDI’s
2002 New Beetle Platinum Grey Metallic
2001 Jetta Reflex Silver Metallic
2000 Jetta Atlantic Blue
Yes you see it correctly, two cars in a two car garage. We live close enough to the ocean that they need to stay in the garage for their own protection.
Work Performed on the New Beetle
2002 New Beetle
GLS TDI, ALH Engine Code, Automatic
Transmission 01M, Platinum Grey Metallic, Black Cloth. I bought the NB on eBay
in 2006 for $9,500 in 11-2006; it had 98k miles on it.
I was told that the timing belt was changed for the previous owner at
Classic VW in
The cruise control didn’t work when I
bought the NB; turns out it was the brake light switch.
After reading the story of a motor mount breaking on the TDI forum I inspected mine, 1-10-07. As far as I can tell there are no issues with my right rear motor mount. If this does happen I like the look of these left handed drill bits for removal of sheared bolts.
Performed a snow screen cleaning; for the NB at about 100k miles.
The battery was replaced on 1-14-2007; I picked it up at AutoZone.
At 103k miles, on 2-11-2007, the NB was experiencing what seemed to be a transmission problem after I had tightened an Allen bolt on top of the transmission. There was a small leak of transmission fluid from the bolt so I tightened it and the leak stopped. Then about a week later the car wouldn’t shift into high gear. It turns out this is limp mode. I noticed lots of bubbles in the fuel line. The engine code read 17656 -- P1248 Injection Start Control Deviation. However no fuel leaks. It sat for almost a week before I could look at it. I started it up again and found a small leak at the high pressure end of the Injector Pump had developed. I ordered the O-rings and seals for the IP from DieselGeek. I did the R&R of the High Pressure head O-ring. I had to prime the pump twice with the mity-vac before it would start. After it was running I found another leak underneath the High Pressure head on a solenoid. I removed and inspected the case relief valve from the IP and had to tap in the retaining collar.
I followed this installation procedure to add a CCV oil trap at 103k miles.
I repaired the air damper (AKA; skid plate) underneath the engine compartment (108k miles), the plastic had cracked. So I used some sheet metal they threw out at work. I patched it in with rivets and epoxy and it has worked out well. It is the same part as on my Jetta.
EGR seal is leaking oil. Cleaned the EGR valve at 113k miles, manifold has a lot of tar built up, need to clean it next.
10-26-2007; Car started running rough, felt like the fuel peddle was being slightly pumped while driving down the road. The next day the AC stopped working. When I turned off the AC the problem goes away. I think the AC clutch on the compressor is bad. Good thing the temperature is dropping.
11-11-2007; 114k, took it in to Mark’s VW Werkshop for the Intake cleaning ($300) and AC repair. Turns out the AC problem was the AC G65 pressure sensor (thrust sensor), 1K0 959 126B, $58 with labor total was $110.
The NB got keyed recently and I am thinking of just covering the scratches with a large pin stripe.
12-31-2007; I switched the valet key over to a remote key, moved the immobilizer chip. I repaired the other remote key with parts from a key I picked up on eBay.
6-16-2008; turn signal indicator doesn’t work.
12-2008; Emily picked up two tires, Sears.
1-24-2009; ordered low pressure head seals for injection pump. Lower seal is leaking. I repaired both seals at 130,800 miles. IQ was 4.4 before and 4.8 after changing top and middle seals. I had to recharge the battery.
2-21-2009; new battery, NAPA $105.
4-2-2010; 142,770 miles, fuel sending unit is 1J0919183C, drilled out the check valve on the sending side (http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?t=68872). It took me 2.5 hours, most of the time was in the drilling and cleaning of the tube, since I don’t have an air compressor to blow out the debris. The bottom of the container was filthy with dirt and I cleaned out most of that as well.
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NB Maintenance (current miles
142,818) |
Done (date and miles) |
Due (miles) |
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Oil and filter change (10k) |
2-11-2007 103,149 Amsoil 10-4-2007 112,956 Amsoil 12-14-2008 129,798 Amsoil 12-20-2009 139,330 Amsoil |
149,330 |
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Fuel filter (10k) |
103,800 Drained 104,927 (looked clean) 10-27-2007 114,352 (looked fairly clean, very little debris) 12-24-2008 130,319 (looked clean) 4-3-2010 142,818 |
152,818 |
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Air filter (20k) |
12-24-2008 130,319 |
150,319 |
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Cabin filter (20k) |
12-24-2008 130,319 |
150,319 |
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9-16-2007 111,981k (dark fluid and thick greasy film on magnet) |
210,000k |
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Coolant change (G12) |
9-2005, 79k, Classic VW, |
? |
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Timing belt (100k) |
9-2005, 79k, Classic VW, Orlando, FL 12-8-2009, 139,250, Eric Swanson, Apopka, FL $639.99 with parts |
239,250 |
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Intake Cleaning |
11-13-2007, 114k, Intake Cleaning, Mark’s VW Werkshop |
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Intercooler cleaning |
103K |
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Work Performed on the 2001 Jetta
2001 Jetta
GLS TDI Sedan, ALH Engine Code, A4 Body Style,
Automatic Transmission 01M, Reflex Silver Metallic, Black Cloth, moon roof. I
bought this one using AutoTrader in 2005 for $11,000 in 5-2005, it had 74k
miles.
5-14-05; 4 tires, Dave’s Tire, Cocoa Beach, $288.17, 74k.
5-25-05; 75,326 miles, Castrol 5w40 synthetic, GOF, replaced dipstick tube, fuel filter, $194.40. Cocoa Beach Auto changed the oil, they don’t do much work on diesels.
6-4-05; 1 tire, Dave’s Tire, Cocoa Beach, $77.33, screw puncture.
7-12-05; 1 tire, Dave’s Tire, Cocoa Beach, $72.07, sidewall punctured by Canary Island Date Palm thorn.
I had Mark’s
VW Werk Shop (
7-11-06; The Jetta wouldn’t start at 95k miles so I had it towed to the dealership in Melbourne, FL. They threw a lot of parts at it, Timing Belt, Water Pump, V-Belt, Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor and Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Valve. They did a recall for the Hazard Flasher Switch with Turn Signal Relay Part #1J0953235J01C. $1265 later, it seemed to have fixed the problem. But the problem came back, hard to start. So I decided to take things into my own hands. My membership in the TDI club helped and I found that I really had two problems; a weak battery and the seals in my Injection Pump were leaking.
I fixed 4 Injector Pump leaks very inexpensively at 99k miles. So I am now a diesel mechanic and enjoying it. (Here is a “how to” put an IP back together if it were to come apart, as well as this excellent drawing of the insides and this is a nice overall site about the IP seal replacement).
9-25-06; two tires from Mike Gatto, $182.63.
10-9-06; replaced cabin air filter, NAPA, $18.01. Helped with the odd smell I had in the car, thought it smell like crayons since the day I bought it.
I replaced the Glove Box door at 100k.
Performed a snow screen cleaning; for the Jetta at about 100k miles.
Removed and cleaned the Intercooler at 101k miles.
10-23-06; the hard start problem was exacerbated by a dead cell in the original battery. Without a strong battery the starter couldn’t achieve the required RPMs (250) required for a consistently good start. I replaced the battery, with one from NAPA, $93.42.
I had some crappy tires and they were
out of balance, which ripped up part of my plastic fender
liners. When I replaced them, I found
quite a bit of dirt check it out here. So you might want to clean your fender
wells out sometime to avoid a rust problem in the future. I understand this
dirt problem is pretty common on our Jetta’s.
11-6-06, I installed a Hidden Hitch. I also bought the factory roof rack.
12-18-06; Replaced
front brake pads, Bumper to Bumper,
12-19-06; wiper blades, NAPA, $10.15.
Timing belt update, after reading the tensioner thread I am concerned about the health of my tensioner. The paint on my tensioner is worn. I hope this is just a case of knowing a little bit too much about the timing belt system. I was able to read a number stamped on my timing belt 0796 893118 33, the receipt from the VW dealer is for the 100k mile belt.
12-27-06, 102,762 miles, N4 recall, switch 1C0-945-511-A-NAR
I followed this installation procedure to add a CCV oil trap at 103k miles.
The car has been creaking from the front end for some time. I am considering replacing the sway bar bushings and end bar bushings soon. However after inspecting them there is no obvious sign of wear. Both my cars have the newer humpbacked bushing bracket and the sway bar is 23 mm thick. The longer sway bar bracket bolt recommended by JasonTDI is 8Mx20.
After reading the story of a motor mount breaking on the TDI forum I inspected mine, 1-10-07. As far as I can tell there are no issues with my right rear motor mount. If this does happen I like the look of these left handed drill bits for removal of sheared bolts.
I am not getting any warning lights but I am concerned about the alternator. It seems to be outputting low voltage. I will be using the following instruction to do the R&R. At 109,368 miles the alternator light came on. The part number is 038 903 023 L and is the same as on the NB. I purchased a new one through Mark’s VW Werkshop for $225 out the door and installed it myself.
This week, 8-12-2007, we towed an 1100 lb tent trailer. I was with my wife,
our two teenage daughters and a car top carrier for all our camping gear. I
think the car top carrier put us over the edge because of the wind resistance.
Halfway to Gainesville from Cocoa Beach I decided to check the transmission
temperature. I think it was 122 degrees C. Seemed high but I wasn't sure so I
pulled off and let it cool down on the side of the highway in the hot Florida
sun. I think we got it down to below 100 C and the rest area was two miles away
so we made a run for it. The temperature hit 130 C max for a short while. We
waited until the temperature dropped to 95 and drove the rest of the way to the
camp ground. We kept the temperature at about 104 C with a max of 117 C. The
engine always stayed rock solid on 87 C (190 F), it never even flinched.
The next day I took the car to the dealership in Gainesville, All Pro Imports.
They said they could fit me in two days later, not much help in an emergency
situation! The girl behind the counter couldn't wait for me to leave. So I
bought the ATF (4), filter and gasket, they reamed me for $186.73. I drove it
to Bush's Transmission in Gainesville and they were very helpful, they swapped
the fluid for me for only $54. If you are ever in Gainesville I recommend Lee
at Bush’s, he is very helpful. The old fluid looked brown but there were no
shavings in the transmission case. I had expected that the old filter would be
a molten blob on the bottom of the pan, but it looked fine.
I was able to tow the trailer back to CB at slow speed and at night (helped
keep the temperature down). My wife and kids rented a car and followed with
most of the gear.
Now I am able to drive around town but I think the temperature is running high.
Using the Vag-Com and reading measurement block 7... the clutch is slipping as
much as 825 times per minute. I have no frame of reference but 825 slips per
minute seems high. It slips more in lower gears and reverse. The vag-com
reports gears as either 4M or 4H. I found out that M means the torque converter
is locked up and H means it is not locked up.
Where is my problem, is it in the valve body or the torque converter? What is
the proper temperature range for ATF fluid in an 01M? What is an acceptable
high limit for slip per minute?
I added 6 ounces of Auto-RX to the transmission at 112,336 miles. I read that after 1000 miles it should help my slipping problem. I will report back on the progress. This did not help at all, waste of money.
11-13-07, Armrest lid, Prestige VW, $70.45.
12-08-07, 114,308 replaced all (9’ 6”) of the small vacuum hose. I noticed a small oil leak on the bottom between the engine and transmission.
12-18-07; I replaced most of the large diameter vacuum hose.
12-12-08; the car was hard starting and I took it in to Mark. He replaced the battery (larger capacity) and the glow plugs for $240, 121,000 miles.
10-17-2009 125,546 car stalled at work last week, put five gallons of new diesel in and it seemed to run fine. I ran it down to ¼ tank and then sucked all the fuel I could from the tank. I didn’t find any gunk in the tank. I then emptied the fuel filter and sucked what I could towards the fuel tank, again no gunk. I filled it with clean fuel. Mark thinks it is the pickup unit in the fuel tank.
4-3-2010; 128,228 miles, fuel sending unit 1J0919183C, drilled out the check valve on the sending side (http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?t=68872). It took me 1 hour. The bottom of the container was filthy with dirt and I cleaned out most of that as well. This one had 1/8 inch of brown greasy crud in the bottom of the sending unit.
5-11-2010 129,370 miles, Jimmy (Jimbote from TDI forum) installed a manual transmission. We drove it home and everything worked fine. He had to replace the glow plug harness as well; the total price was $2680. He gave me a discount because the bell housing had been welded.
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2001 Jetta Maintenance (current
miles 128,228) |
Done (date and miles) |
Due (miles) |
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Oil and filter change (10k) |
5-25-05 75,326 Castrol 85k Castrol 95k Castrol 103,182 Started using Amsoil 9-2-2007 112,572 Amsoil 6-7-2009 123,503 Amsoil |
133,503 |
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Fuel filter (10k) |
Changed 103k Drained 106,631 (looked clean, paint flecks from barrel) Drained 110,770 (still clean, some paint flecks) 9-2-2007 Changed 112,572 (looked clean but had a little trouble starting) 10-25-2007 slow to start when the tank is near empty 4-13-2008 116,585 car stalled in driveway, air bubbles in fuel line, hard to restart, I drained the fuel filter and it looked clean 6-10-2008 117,500 new filter. 6-7-2009 123,503 new filter, old filter was full of cloudy oil, with particles in bottom. 2-14-2010 127,652 slow to start, drained filter looked clean |
133,503 |
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Air filter (20k) |
103,750 12-19-2008, 126,940 miles, Mann |
146,940 |
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Cabin filter (20k) |
99k 6-7-09 123,503 |
143,503 |
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Transmission Fluid and Filter (60k) |
8-12-2007 112k Bush’s Transmission Gainesville Added AutoRX at 112,336 (did not help) Fluid 112,915 5-11-2010 manual transmission 129,370 |
189,370 |
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Coolant change (G12) |
0 |
Overdue |
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Timing belt (100k) |
Prestige VW, Melbourne, FL, 95,335, 7-11-2006 |
195,335 |
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Intake Cleaning |
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Intercooler cleaning |
101K |
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Towing Information
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Towing |
NB |
Jetta |
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GVWR |
3771 |
3969 |
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Curb Weight |
2899 |
2975 |
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GAWR Front |
2227 |
2139 |
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GAWR Rear |
1588 |
1918 |
Note: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating – Total weight including trailer, fluids and passengers.
Work Performed on the 2000 Jetta
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2000
Jetta
GLS TDI
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Repaired
the front bumper.
12-15-07; the fuel door switch doesn’t seem to be working.
12-16-07; replaced all the vacuum lines.
12-18-07; inspect the brake pads and the motor mounts (block cracking issue), looked good.
1-1-08; cleaned snow screen.
1-4-08; coded new key to car, now have two new style keys for car.
To do: clean behind the front fender liner. Check the oil pressure.
5-31-2008, replaced low pressure seals and the high pressure O-ring on the Injection Pump 101000 miles. Wasn’t leaking but want to start running more BD and I don’t want Kyle to get stuck in Gainesville..
6-16-08; Battery didn’t last long, needed a new one.
7-15-09; 112,341, Mark installed new compressor and evaporator.
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2000 Jetta Maintenance (current
miles 123,400) |
Done (date and miles) |
Due (miles) |
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Oil and filter change (10k) |
Previous owner 91,000 he used Mobil ONE 10W-30 since the car was brand new. It was 2.7 quarts low when I got it. 11-3-2007 96,254 Amsoil 11-22-2007 96,838 Amsoil 6-2-2009 109,692 Amsoil 12-20-2009 119,903 Amsoil |
129,903 |
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Fuel filter (10k) |
Previous owner 82,000 11-3-2007 96,254 6-2-2009 109,692 12-20-2009 119,905 |
129,905 |
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Air filter (20k) |
Previous owner 82,000 11-3-2007, 96,254 12-18-2009, 119,891 |
139,891 |
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Cabin filter (20k) |
Previous owner 82,000 11-3-2007 96,254 |
116k |
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Transmission Fluid and Filter (60k) |
7-2009 112,000 Redline synthetic Previous owner Around 60,000 |
172k |
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Coolant change (G12) |
Previous owner had Jiffy Lube reverse flush system 60,000 |
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Timing belt (100k) and Intake Cleaning |
Keith Scarborough, Tampa 11-2-2007 96,081, $400 labor |
196k |
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Intercooler cleaning |
11-22-07 96,838 found 1/3 cup oil |
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Parts required to get 2000 Jetta
back in shape |
Part Number |
Supplier |
Price |
Date |
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Carfax |
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Carfax.com |
$29.99 |
10-21-07 |
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Taxes |
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$150 |
10-24-07 |
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Tags |
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Hillsborough County |
$179.75 |
10-24-07 |
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Towing |
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BJ, Riverview |
$62 |
10-24-07 |
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Towing Insurance |
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StateFarm (Left message with BJ 12-7-07 12-19-07 813-732-8063) |
-$62 |
11-15-07 |
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Timing Belt Kit (100k) |
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$295.85 Delivered |
10-24-07 |
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Timing Belt Installation |
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TDI Forum, Keith Scarborough, Riverview |
$400 |
11-3-07 |
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Battery |
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$135.00 |
11-4-07 |
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Tires rotated, plug hole |
None |
Sears |
$33 |
11-4-07 |
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CCV pipe |
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Had spare from 2001 Jetta |
0 |
11-4-07 |
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Oil Filter MAHLE |
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$5.56 |
10-21-07 |
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Oil 4.7 quarts |
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Amsoil |
$35.35 |
10-21-07 |
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Fuel Filter |
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$17.50 |
10-21-07 |
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$10.00 |
11-26-06 |
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Foam Piece Under Hood |
1J0-823-729 |
$3.65 |
11-4-07 |
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Front Bumper Grill Left |
1J5-853-665-B-B41 |
$8.24 |
11-4-07 |
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Front Bumper Grill Right |
1J5-854-662-C-B41 |
$8.09 |
11-4-07 |
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1J4 959 857 |
Ebay, Abcmarts (10% off next purchase) |
$37.63 Delivered |
11-4-07 |
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Armrest Lid clip |
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Had spare from 2001 Jetta |
0 |
11-4-07 |
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Side Marker Lenses |
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Ebay, nlmconcepts (not sure if I like the look) |
$14.99 |
11-11-07 |
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AC Compressor, used |
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TDI Forum, Installed by Mark’s VW Werkshop for $130, AC works great now |
$155 Delivered |
11-11-07 |
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Fender Liner, Right |
1J0-809-962-F |
$35.38 |
11-4-07 |
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1J0 612 041 GD |
$44.49 Delivered |
11-4-07 |
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Side marker lenses |
1J0 945 071 B 1JM 945 071 1J0 945 072 B 1JM 945 072 |
$7.05 $7.05 |
12-6-07 |
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Glove box door, Beige |
1J1 880 882 D R48 |
$80.36 |
11-4-07 |
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Dash, Blank Cover, Left |
1J0-858-180-C-01C |
$1.34 |
12-6-07 |
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Expanding Nut, Fender
Well |
N-908-338-01 |
Prestige VW (Pickup at Mark’s VW Werkshop, tax) |
$.78 $.31 |
12-27-06 |
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Fender liner, Splash
guard, Screw |
N-907-750-01 |
$0.29 $0.38 |
11-7-06 11-26-07 |
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ash tray |
1J0 867 232 B 1J0 857 232 B 300 |
$3.31 |
12-6-07 |
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Front Door Interior Trim
Bulb |
N 017 725 2 |
$1.46 |
11-4-07 |
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Radio |
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eBay |
$15.50 Delivered |
12-3-07 |
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Floor Mats |
ZVW 178 401 S |
$69.98 |
12-20-07 |
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Fuel door actuator |
3B0 959 782 1K5 959 782 |
$37.66 $23.97 $24.56 |
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Trunk Lid Liner |
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TDIforum Quantum_TDI sent message 12-8-07 |
$46.70 |
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Shift boot, leatherette |
1J0 711 113 FEU |
$30.73 w/ knob $31.49 $38.31 w/ knob |
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Hubcaps 15 inch |
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EBay? TDI Forum? |
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Seats |
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VW Vortex |
$150 |
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side engine shield right |
1J0 825 250G |
$50.65 $70 for pair |
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Washer, oil pan drain plug |
N-013-811-5 |
$.12 |
12-6-07 |
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Right/Left seat bottom cover Left upper seat cover Right upper seat cover |
1J0881405AEWK 1J0881805CSEWK 1J0881806AHEWK |
$94.38 $129.02 $129.02 |
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Get the Air Bag Module’s serial number for two Jettas, NB is okay. |
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Ordered Received Installed Want
2001 Jetta 1.8T, Manual
2009-12-18; I just bought a parts car or perhaps I might fix it up to sell. Paid $1250 and on the way home from Cape Canaveral it had a flat tire, no spare so I paid $45 to have it towed home. So I need to buy two new tires. It has 128,969 miles on it and I bought it from Joe at 243-8756. Had some damage on the driver’s side but it might be repairable. It also needs a right front wheel bearing.
General Parts Section
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Part |
Part Number |
Supplier |
Price |
Date |
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Alternator |
038903023L |
$225.00 |
6-07 |
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Viton Pump Head O-Ring
Seal Kit 60mm x 2.5mm |
VITONPUMPHEADSEAL |
$9.00 |
2-12-07 |
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TDI Bosch Injection Pump
Seal Kit |
FULLKIT |
$22.00 $19.94 |
2-12-07 |
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Engine appearance cover,
Cap |
038 103 937 |
$0.75 |
11-7-06 |
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Engine appearance cover, Intake cover, Grommet, Rear NB; third grommet |
038 103 638 L 038 103 638K |
$1.43 |
11-7-06 |
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Engine appearance cover, Intake cover, Bolt NB; third bolt |
028 103 665 |
$4.89 |
11-7-06 |
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NB; AC G65 pressure sensor (thrust sensor) |
1K0 959 126B |
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$58 |
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Headlamp assy, Screw, Screw Back |
N-908-184-01 |
$0.16 |
11-7-06 |
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Fender Liner, Left |
1J0-809-962-B |
$18.20 |
11-7-06 |
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Fender Liner, Right |
1JM-809-957 |
$35.38 |
11-4-07 |
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Retaining Clip for Sound
Absorber |
1H5-863-849-A-01C |
Prestige VW (Pickup at Mark’s VW Werkshop, tax) |
$2.34 |
12-27-06 |
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Dipstick tubes |
038 103 663 |
Mark’s VW Werkshop |
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Intake Manifold Gasket Set |
028-129-717-DD |
$23.50 |
10-21-07 |
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Rear seat components, Headrest guide, Locking, Black Back |
1J0-886-920-D-B41 |
$9.44 |
11-7-06 |
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Glove box, Glove box door, Sedan, Black |
1J1-880-882-D-A94 |
$49.13 |
11-7-06 |
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Console Armrest Latch Gray |
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Ebay, vwinchina |
$10.01 |
10-26-07 |
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Console Armrest Pad Black cloth |
380-867-173--RPD |
Prestige VW (Pickup at Mark’s VW Werkshop, tax) |
$70.45 |
11-8-07 |
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Hidden Hitch |
470823 |
JC Whitney |
$119.99 |
11-8-06 |
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Cup Holder fits in
Armrest |
ZVW 919 001 |
$5.25 |
12-6-07 |
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Vacuum
Hose, small |
N-020-353-27 small |
$4.39/1M $3.25/1M |
12-6-07 |
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Key Fob to replace NB keychain holder, and Jetta alarm button |
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eBay |
$14.95 |
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Diesel only sticker (1) |
1H0 010 092 R |
$.89 |
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2002 (1) Key Fob |
eBay, sadelfin |
$16.49 |
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Copy key, includes blank HAA |
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Beach Locksmith, 222 N Atlantic |
3 for $55 |
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2000 (1) Key Fob |
eBay, island0princess,
Code spare key fob for two |
$40.88 |
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2001 (1) Key Fob |
eBay, twicenew57 |
$30.94 |
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Used Valve Body |
01M |
Ebay, tranzparts1, Scott 786-232-2998 813-242-0853 813-242-0690 |
$103.68 |
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Antenna Mast |
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$10.50 |
1-4-08 |
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Antenna Gasket |
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$6.99 |
1-4-08 |
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Vacuum Hose, large
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N-020-282-1 |
1stvwparts
(returned, no cloth covering) Bleached Bora has cloth cover |
$17.45/1M $3/ft |
12-6-07 12-15-07 |
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Vacuum hose clip found near the vacuum pump it clips to the retaining plate. |
RAY (VW) POM DE 1 |
Prestige VW, World Impex and 1stVWParts couldn’t find it. |
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Buffer (grommet)
(3) |
06A 103 226 |
$2.37 |
12-6-07 |
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Ball Joint (bolt)
(3) |
06A 103 951 |
$4.49 |
12-6-07 |
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Dashboard Vent grille center |
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Ebay |
$80 delivered |
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Boost Valve (3) |
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$30 |
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Lift Pad Set (3) |
8N0-804-583-4 |
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Key Fob, Cut and programmed Valet Key, cut and programmed Programming an already cut key |
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Prestige VW (Ellen, in Service) |
$248 $108 $94 |
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Key Emblem |
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$7.50 |
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Fuel Hose (return to IP) |
N233535 FH3.2X1.9 |
$5.00 |
11-26-06 |
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NB; Upper Radiator hose |
1C0 122 101 K |
$28.88 |
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Engine appearance cover, Nut/washer |
N90 132 603 |
$31.92 |
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Headlight, New |
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Ebay, pershingautobodyparts03 |
$80 Delivered |
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Headlight, clear plastic shield |
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Dust caps (2) from the slider bolt rubber boot on front brake caliper (not
the dust cap on the bleeder) |
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2 brake line grommets in the fender well. |
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Pin Striping for NB |
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Sign co |
$60 per side |
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Single CD Player |
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eBay |
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Ordered Received Installed Want
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Regular Maintenance Parts |
Part Number |
Supplier |
Price |
Date |
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Air Filter (Mann) |
1J0-129-620 |
$10.00 $9.90 |
11-26-06 11-26-07 |
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Oil Filter (MAHLE) |
074 115 562 |
$5.56 |
10-21-07 11-26-07 |
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Fuel Filter (Meyle) |
1J0-127-401-A |
$17.50 |
10-21-07 11-26-07 |
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Cabin Filter (NPN) |
1J0-819-644-A |
$12.99 |
11-26-07 |
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Antifreeze (Purple/pink) G12 |
G-012-A8F-A4 |
$17.85 |
10-21-07 |
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Automatic Transmission Fluid 1 LTR (Pentosin) |
G-052-162-A2 |
$9.60 |
10-21-07 |
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Automatic Transmission Service Kit basic for A4 |
01M-398-009 |
$20 |
2-4-07 |
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Oil, 5W40 (AmsOil) |
European Car Formula |
Mike Brown, Cocoa Beach |
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O ring seal for fuel filter (A4, B5.5) |
1J0 198 247 |
$2.50 |
11-26-06 |
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Filter Pack for A4 with Charcoal Cabin |
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$45 |
2-4-07 |
Additional Parts sources:
1.
The
Parts House (
2. TDI forum parts source list and catalog pictures for parts lookup.
5. Car-Parts
6. AutohausAZ.com
How-To’s
Here are some excellent how-to's from the TDI forum web site.
This is a nice picture of the engine compartment. In case you need help with some of the acronyms on the picture; CCV = Crank Case Vent, EGR = Exhaust Gas Recirculation, IAT = Intake Air Temperature and MAF = Mass Air Flow. I hate to admit it but I did.
This is a nice explanation of how to post pictures to the TDI Forum website.
Tools
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Tool |
Part Number |
Supplier |
Price |
Date |
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Oil Pressure gauge, M10x1 connector |
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Harbor Freight |
$9.99 |
12-18-07 |
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VAG-Tacho |
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$70 Delivered |
12-9-07 |
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TDI Forum |
0 |
11-11-07 |
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I bought a Mr. Funnel to filter my fuel before I fill up. I got their F-15 model and it really cleans the fuel up easily. I have paint flecks and who knows what else in my barrels. This thing cleans down to 74 microns which leaves less for the cars filter to handle. I also had some glycerin in one of my barrels and it took a while but Mr. Funnel helped clean that up as well. |
$70.90 Delivered |
2-10-07 |
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Oil Filter End Cap (76 mm, 14 flute) |
“B” |
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1-5-07 |
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For oil changes I bought a Pela 6000 (sucks the old engine oil out the dipstick tube) |
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$44.18 Delivered |
1-5-07 |
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Diesel Fuel Line Wrench - 17 mm |
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$38.05 Delivered |
12-3-06 |
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VAG-COM-USB tool,
runs software provided by Ross-Tech |
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$59.99 Delivered |
12-2-06 |
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Specialty Socket for Triangular Head Bolts on Injector Pump |
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$24.25 Delivered |
11-24-06 |
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Hose clamp pliers, I think the cable allows me to get into hard to reach areas. |
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Monstronix.com |
$24.91 |
11-10-06 |
The best tool available for a TDI is the TDIclub.com forum.
Check out this Side Lift Jack Pad, it might make a nice addition to your shop tools.
Fuel
I am running BioDiesel
B99 from Glover Oil in
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Date |
Price per gallon |
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1-5-2007 |
$3.04 |
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8-6-2007 |
$3.09 |
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10-22-2007 |
$3.39 |
The only problem is that I have to return my empty barrels to them. It is a
sight to see, I put two empty 55 gallon barrels in my New Beetle. One
horizontal in the back seat area and the other vertical in back with the hatch
back open. I half expect someone from homeland security to pull me over.
2006; another issue with the B99 from Glover is that it was from Palm Oil feedstock and it has been gelling at 50 degrees F. Even the B50 has started clouding up at 47 F. I will be asking for soy based bio-diesel next winter.
The Brevard BioDiesel group has been very helpful.
Ideas to help run B100 all year long; TDI Heater.
Recycling
I take my used motor oil, brake fluid, coolant and other waste to be recycled to the county waste treatment facility.
Our Other Cars
While I am at it I might as well keep track of the Honda.
1999 Honda Accord, Black
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99 Accord Maintenance (current
miles 150,014) |
Done (date and miles) |
Due (miles) |
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Oil change Amsoil (25k) |
121,786 06-21-09 145,944 |
170,944 |
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Air filter (30k) |
119,109 |
149,109 |
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Spark plugs (30k) |
119,109 |
149,109 |
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Transmission Fluid (90k) |
0 |
overdue |
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Coolant change |
0 |
overdue |
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Timing belt (105k) |
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170k |
When warm this one is hard to start, takes about three tries. Turns out this was a problem with the ignition system. Had it replace in Gainesville. This was an expensive fix since it had to be towed to the dealer to be reprogrammed after the ignition switch was replaced.
6-21-09, the check engine light came on; I disconnected the battery to eliminate the code for now. It was near time for an oil change so I changed it.
My Other Web Sites
Healthy living means more years of driving TDI’s and other Bio-Diesel burners. Healthy Planet of Brevard Blog
Our online story of how we helped our daughter heal her skin disease. Emily’s Vitiligo
Here is my favorite first wife’s web site. If you need Real Estate in Cocoa Beach FL she can help you. Susie Fricker, Realtor
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Peace-out,
Eric
