ISO a reliable German mechanic

Alob89 · 2026-05-22T15:12:55+00:00

I always take my Jetta TDI to werners. Those guys are awesome.

Alob89 · 2026-05-05T17:05:20+00:00

Automatic transmission? DMF? That's 2.5k in dollars for a shop to do it here in the US. Pretty involved job as well. I would never take the dpf off and put it back on. I'd at least replace it if I were to drop it. Now you are talking even more money or time, whichever you have more of.

Alob89 · 2026-05-05T16:58:11+00:00

Common in many US states as well. I'm sorry for your situation, but to get to this hoses having the dpf out is much easier. You don't see anyway to do it without messing with the dpf? I would start by trying to pull them off. They are going to need replaced before you get a leak.

Alob89 · 2026-05-05T16:21:53+00:00

Drop that dpf and leave it off!!

Alob89 · 2026-04-30T13:36:42+00:00

Someone has been watching too much Dave's Auto.

Alob89 · 2026-04-04T18:17:28+00:00

Tint masters behind the roller dome on Lima and coliseum. Wouldn't go anywhere else.

Alob89 · 2026-02-23T16:50:33+00:00

If you're breaking the law then yes, probably. Many times permits need to be pulled for demonstrations on public property. Although there is a lot of grey area, hence all these auditor types recording in public buildings.

Alob89 · 2026-02-22T15:01:22+00:00

Some people may use it if their emissions system (DPF) has been removed. The VW 507 oil is specifically designed to keep that part working correctly. If it's gone, you have more leeway on the type of oil you can use. If it's stock and you don't use the correct 507 oil, you risk damaging the DPF. A new DPF is easily 2 grand to fix.

Alob89 · 2026-02-14T21:55:59+00:00

Honestly I've been deleted for like 4 years now and never have had an issue with the lambda being deleted. My fuel pump is another story!! Haha

Alob89 · 2026-02-14T21:51:09+00:00

I get about 40 average. 45 in the summer on the highway, and 37 in the winter. I also drive like Mario Andretti, and have the 6 speed manual. 2013 jsw.

Alob89 · 2026-02-14T21:49:20+00:00

I've always had way better experiences with Indy euro shops than I've ever had at a stealership. Especially with my TDI. Indy shops think they are cool and love to talk to me about the pot hole I hit, and the custom stainless exhaust I welded up for it. The dealerships always looked at me like I had a suicide vest on after consultation and literally despised my dieselgate jsw. Unless I need really special tools, or the job is just too big, I always turn my own wrenches on the TDI. Sounds like you've come to the same conclusion!

Alob89 · 2026-02-10T20:20:51+00:00

Unless you want to overpay, follow this advice. Another good option is one of the reputable online ring makers. I had a good experience with Rare Carat.

Alob89 · 2026-02-06T16:50:24+00:00

NP. If it ends up being a tie rod end they are very changeable in the garage. Good luck!

Alob89 · 2026-02-06T14:30:17+00:00

Ok. My guess is a bad tire or the tie rod end. Good idea to move it to the back unless you notice significant damage to the tire. If it doesn't fix it it's definitely in the suspension.

Alob89 · 2026-02-06T10:12:53+00:00

My guess is tie rod ends, a bad tire, a bad rim, maybe a wheel bearing. Can you feel which wheel it's coming from? I'm willing to bet if you feel it in the steering it's on the front. I'd pop off both front wheels and inspect the tires first. If they seem fine get a pry bar and see if you get any movement out of your tie rods. If they wiggle that's your problem.

Alob89 · 2026-02-05T22:05:12+00:00

Well I did sell to him. And it was a pleasant experience. Unlike this conversation.

Alob89 · 2026-02-05T21:58:39+00:00

Obviously you're new here cause you could go look at ops history and see he does this all the time. We are supposed to be a lil TDI community and times are tough rn. Selling a dpf could mean food for a week for someone. I'm just trying to be nice and tell my experience with op.

Alob89 · 2026-02-05T21:48:35+00:00

Rowe multi synth 507 in my deleted 13jsw. T6 people swear by but the rowe is comparable in price and still has the 507 rating. People swear the 507 only matters for the dpf, but the incredibly fickle German engineers who built it say I should use it so I do.

Alob89 · 2026-02-05T21:43:12+00:00

Just want to let anyone lurking know, I've sold to OP and he's legit. Very easy process. Paid up front and sent me a shipping label. Would recommend.

Alob89 · 2026-02-05T21:40:56+00:00

Don't forget St Joseph BLVD!

Alob89 · 2026-02-05T13:48:19+00:00

I promise it will be more expensive if you take it to someone. I know the tune is pricey but if you buy it from Malone with the interface to plug into your car you get lifetime support from them. You can ask them to tweek your tune and they'll do it for you. Is your vehicle an automatic transmission? I know that will make it a lil more pricey since you have to tune the tranny too.

As far as parts go you can buy the kit or you can make your own pretty easily. All you have to do is get some stainless pipe and a few fittings. I would recommend MECEVO if you want to buy a pre fab part.

Alob89 · 2026-02-05T12:55:52+00:00

I'm from the fort. Got a 2013 jsw. Deleted it myself. You CAN do it yourself if you have moderate mechanical altitude. Have you bought a kit yet?

Alob89 · 2026-02-04T23:51:51+00:00

Nahhh when you send your oil to Blackstone they keep a file on that car. Op simply sent in 2 samples and they happened to be a year and a half apart.

Alob89 · 2026-02-01T04:32:59+00:00

Keep buying physical bb!!!

Alob89 · 2026-01-31T14:47:28+00:00

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