Re: NEA - new quattro speciality shop in NH

[Peter Schulz <schulz@ed.ray.com>]

Glen_Powell@ne.3com.com wrote:
> 
> This is a shameless plug for a friend's new shop...
> 
> Northern European Automotive Inc. has opened its doors in Concord NH, USA
> at 235 Rear S. Main St, Unit 223, on the South side of downtown Concord NH.

I must also chime in and concurr with Glen's comments. I brought the 
TQW to Tim's shop a few weeks ago to check it and Tim out. Tim took time
to 
look over the car and also provide some insight into his method of
repair.

Tim confirmed that the pressure plate and clutch were on there last
legs, 
and then went on to say that he recommended replacing the engine rear
main
seal, the front axle seals on the trans axles, and repack the inner CV
joints,
since they had to be removed anyway. He also checked the rear control
arm 
bushings and confirmed that they were totally shot-- The best part was
that
he "walked" me through the problem areas and showed me how to check
them.

I decided at that point to make an appointment and a laundry list of 
things..

I now have the car back after it spent a week with Tim. My wallet is 
lighter, but I now have a very light clutch throw, new clutch, pressure 
plate, t/o bearing, axle seals, repacked cv joints, rear main seal, 
repacked cvs on the drive shaft (dry as a bone, Tim said...and the 
center bearing was ok), control arm bushings, a new condensor, and 
working AC...And he had the interior and engine compartment detailed,
to boot!

Tim showed me the old condensor-a bad design destined to fail. He
also showed me and my wife the old pressure plate and clutch. 
The pressure plate was well rusted around the spring "fingers"...
Tim explained that the heavy clutch was due to the fingers not
returning to their original position.

I am extremely satisfied with Northern European Automotive and Tim,
and heartily recommend him without reservation. Tim appears to
be sincere and considerate, and I will be sending more business
his way.

Thanks to those of you who sent me parts recommendations and price
quotes.  Let's just say that Tim is getting much more realistic
and competitive prices from his parts suppliers as a result...

-Peter Schulz
1991 TQW
1990 CQ 
schulz@res.ray.com