[Vwdiesel] SCORE! new (used) 2001 TDi Golf (w/ a few issues)

[Dave Cook]

I got the kit from these guys:

http://www.metalnerd.com/

and used it a couple times to do the belt.  Everything seems to be good enough quality, I have no issues.  The tools are all similar, but different, than used on the old diesels.  

Of course, Bentley is the recommended manual for the car.

The only doors I've been inside have been power windows, so I can't help you there other than to say Bentley has info for it.

Sorry I don't have a mirror.

Dave Cook


--- On Fri, 2/6/09, Rolf Pechukas <rbp at 4u2bu.org> wrote:

> From: Rolf Pechukas <rbp at 4u2bu.org>
> Subject: Re: [Vwdiesel] SCORE! new (used) 2001 TDi Golf (w/ a few  issues)
> To: vwdiesel at vwfans.com
> Date: Friday, February 6, 2009, 12:58 PM
> hey all
> just drove home my hot little black pony last night
> fantastic, and very psyched
> however:
> several things need immediate attention:
> 
> 1. timing belt
> may still be original at 135k
> no record of it being done by original owner
> yipes!
> anyone have an illustrated procedure posted online for
> doing these?
> any things to look for if I'm trying to inspect it for
> wear?
> things seem a little tight in the engine bay
> is this a major PITA?
> special tools?
> # hrs?
> 
> 2. dirver's side window
> crank handle stripped, PO says glass support bracket
> broken, or at  
> least window dislodged
> currently held up w/ duct tape and no way to open door from
> inside car
> Q: HOW is latch released from inside car?
> anyway to rig something up while I work on this, so I can
> get in and  
> out w/o doing acrobatics?
> inner door panel needs to be removed, I assume?
> is there anywhere I can post pics so you all can see what
> I'm looking  
> at?
> 
> 3. pass side mirror
> black
> anyone have one?
> 
> several more issues to come
> (i.e. horn not working)
> but these are the top 3
> 
> BTW, what's the best book to get for wkg on these?
> 
> thanks!
> -- 
> 
> Rolf in MA
> 
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