[Vwdiesel] Quantum Diesel Parts Needed

[Tony and Lillie]

I generally have my starters rebuild here locally. The guy only uses German 
parts, and they cost about $110. However, on the older diesels, I buy a new 
TDI starter for a mk3 (97 or so). They trun the engine over a bit faster, 
and help with starting because of that.

That's about the price I've found for injectors as well. BTW, the TD ones 
are different than the NA ones. Not sure what sort of issues you will have 
swapping them out, but I'm sure it will run different. The NA ones open at 
130bar, the TD's at 155, IIRC.

Hope that helps,
Tony
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Subject: [Vwdiesel] Quantum Diesel Parts Needed


>
> Good Morning,
>
> I'm in need of some parts for my 85 Quantum Diesel, TurboCharged, 1.6 L. 
> The starter likes to just overrun without engaging the gear and I think 
> the quick fix is to pull it, clean it, grease it and reinstall it.  It is 
> my plan to do just that after the clutch/transmission replacement is 
> completed on my 90 Jetta (gas) and I find and repair the grinding noise on 
> my 82 Rabbit diesel (pretty sure it's a front wheel bearing and I have the 
> replacement).  I would, though, like to have a spare starter.  Parts are 
> getting harder and harder to find and I don't really want to order that 
> new or rebuilt starter from Bosch in Atlanta for $221.
>
> I also need a set of injectors.  I priced the new ones available here in 
> Indianapolis and they ran $43 each.  I checked at a turbo/injector pump 
> repair facility here and for about $45 each I could have them rebuilt.  I 
> expect there are some better choices available and would appreciate any 
> feedback on this problem.
>
> I do have an 80 something Jetta diesel in need of an engine rebuild.  I 
> suppose that I could, in this interval of time finding a cost-effective 
> method of rebuilding injectors, just pull the injectors from the Jetta and 
> put them in the Quantum.  Anyone see any problems with that plan?
>
> I really look forward to receiving and reading the email from this group. 
> It's always interesting.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Gerry
> Indianapolis