[Vwdiesel] mechanic in winston salem?

[Chris Jude]

This is great.  Thanks for putting the effort forward to write it up!  I'll
report back on my find.

Bryan, this car is listed above the NADA retail for a model of it's age,
features and mileage, by about $500.  I plan to offer less than the NADA,
and doubt I'll go above it...

Chris

On Wed, Jan 25, 2012 at 11:12 AM, James Hansen <jhsg at sasktel.net> wrote:

> Thanks Bryan..****
>
> Couple more things now that I'm awake.****
>
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>
> Check the calipers- the calipers float on a pin, that passes through a
> bushing.  The bushing is stationary on the mount casting, the pin is
> attached to the caliper-  in a manner that is sort of  the reverse of the
> older brakes we're used to in that the bushing is external to the system.
> The new style bushing area is woefully inadequate, leading to either
> excessive play, or seizure.  The bushings are protected by little accordion
> rubber boots, that leak moisture, and the ones closer to the road are
> usually either seized, or very close to it. While there look at rotors,
> pads, hoses...and the usual park brake cable, same deal at the A1 cars...
> if the outer sheath is hammered up by road stones, it rusts inside, and
> eventually hangs up..****
>
> Be sure the car has the belly pan.  These cars need one, as in the airflow
> is planned over both the top and bottom of the car... not having the bottom
> pan messes this up, and costs you mileage and a warm(ish) car in winter.**
> **
>
> By now, it probably has had tie rods done. Look in from the outside with a
> flashlight to be sure this hasn't been mucked up, that the boot on the rack
> is good.- I've seen instances where the shop that did the work rotated the
> tie rod to adjust without holding the boot, so the boot tries to spin with
> the tie rod and winds up being torn when they set toe.****
>
> Check the seats for wire shaped burn holes- if the heated seats have
> failed, they sometimes kill the upholstery- VW had a recall on this, not
> sure if the Jettas were included, I know the 97 Passat was, I suspect the
> Jetta would have been as well.****
>
> If you can find a person nearby with vag-com (have a look at the list on
> Fred's Tdi site) a quick scan wouldn't be out of the question.****
>
> -j****
>
> ****
>
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>
> *From:* Bryan Belman [mailto:dieselwesty at yahoo.com]
> *Sent:* January-25-12 9:28 AM
> *To:* James Hansen; 'Chris Jude'; vwdiesel at vwfans.com
>
> *Subject:* Re: [Vwdiesel] mechanic in winston salem?****
>
> ** **
>
> GREAT check list James, a keeper for any of us looking to get a used TDI.*
> ***
>
>  ****
>
>  ****
>
> Bryan Belman, Pt. Pleasant, NJ 04 Jetta Wagon TDI PD, 100hp, 5sp --
> running :<) 92 Jetta 1.6 Eco-Turbo Diesel, 5sp -- running :<) 82 Diesel
> Westy 1.9NA -- running :<) 70 Type 1 stock Elm Green Beetle -- Under
> Restoration :-)****
>
> *From:* James Hansen <jhsg at sasktel.net>
> *To:* 'Chris Jude' <vegbenz300 at gmail.com>; vwdiesel at vwfans.com
> *Sent:* Tuesday, January 24, 2012 10:51 PM
> *Subject:* Re: [Vwdiesel] mechanic in winston salem?****
>
>
> If it's been on gravel roads check the rear suspension bushings by grabbing
> the tire and try to turn it forward and back with wheels on the ground-
> will
> usually show off bad bushings.  Check the fronts in the same way.
> Look for rust up behind the rear wheel by the fuel filler pipe.
> Feel the exhaust pulses, hold a dollar bill against the flow, there
> shouldn't be any sharp snaps pulling the paper against the pipe.
> Examine the intake tract after the filter for dirt, look at the MAF screen.
> If you see little bits of grit, look at the turbo vanes- the compressor
> vanes should have smooth leading edges with good corners. If grit gets past
> teh filter, you find the results at the compressor wheel.
> Spare tire well shows off trunk leaks well, it gets rusty there from water
> trickling down into it.
> Pull a driver's sill plate off, and look under the floor mat- rust sleeps
> here.
> Check the intercooler, probably has lots of oil in it by now.
>
> Lots more, getting tired... can't think
> -j
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: vwdiesel-bounces at vwfans.com [mailto:vwdiesel-bounces at vwfans.com] On
> Behalf Of Chris Jude
> Sent: January-24-12 6:30 PM
> To: vwdiesel at vwfans.com
> Subject: [Vwdiesel] mechanic in winston salem?
>
> Is anyone aware of a good VW TDI mechanic in the Winston Salem/Greensboro,
> NC area?  I am looking at a 98 TDI and am interested in getting a
> professional opinion.
>
> If not, any special suggestions on what to look for on a manual Jetta TDI
> with 116K miles?
>
> Chris
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