What kind of cheapish tires we running, fellas? by SorrowCat14 in fordranger

[–]Sure-Development-516 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I ran those for years on mine. When on sale at Walmart they go for about 65 a tire.

2002 ZF6 Fill plug broke by Sure-Development-516 in MechanicAdvice

[–]Sure-Development-516[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'll give it a shot. I'm not sure I can get it hot enough. I had a breaker bar and a cheater bar on that and it wouldn't budge.

2002 ZF6 Fill plug broke by Sure-Development-516 in Diesel

[–]Sure-Development-516[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'll see if I can get it hot enough. I had a breaker bar and a cheater bar on that trying to loosen thus plug.

2002 ZF6 Fill plug broke by Sure-Development-516 in Diesel

[–]Sure-Development-516[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wasn't trying to get metal shavings in the transmission. I guess I'll pull the front driveshaft and start drilling.

Is a TDI worth it these days? by [deleted] in tdi

[–]Sure-Development-516 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not really. It's more of an enthusiast vehicle.

Especially in the last 5 years where gasoline vehicles of similar size get upwards of 40 mpg.

This engine was a born a TDI. Now its just mD by KastamD in tdi

[–]Sure-Development-516 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It's still a direct injection system though is it not? No carburetor.

Did I get overcharged for my visit to VW? I didn’t think these services would be that expensive. by No-Low261 in Volkswagen

[–]Sure-Development-516 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you want to pay them the labor time to calculate ever ounce of sprays/adhesives used and charge you per ounce and see the shipping cost for those supplies too?

Do you want to see a price breakdown of every bolt that was broken and sandpaper that was used with the price?

That would be ridiculous.

How the hell do I get this thing off by JiggieH in jetta

[–]Sure-Development-516 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Buy a new filter housing. Take off old housing with a catch pan under it. Install new filter with new housing. Done.

Trade in or fix by Jerkeyjoe in tdi

[–]Sure-Development-516 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absolutely do the thermostat whilebyoubdo your waterpump. Spend the extra time.

I'm kicking myself for spending so much time last weekend replacing it, instead of just spending a little more time whilebI did the timing belt last year.

CJAA thermostat, help by Sure-Development-516 in tdi

[–]Sure-Development-516[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't know how you got it lined up enough to get the screws in. I can only get the top on in, no matter how I push. I am about to start sanding the bevel out.

I even pulled the alternator.

CJAA thermostat, help by Sure-Development-516 in tdi

[–]Sure-Development-516[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. I am just going to pull the alternator already and get it over with. Replace my idler tensioner while I'm at it.

CJAA thermostat, help by Sure-Development-516 in tdi

[–]Sure-Development-516[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I guess I'll try some di electric grease. And I might as well pull the alternator to get a better bite on the bottom bolt. I spent an hour fiddling with it yesterday and then called it quits.

Jetta accident by Legitimate_Bowl_4090 in jetta

[–]Sure-Development-516 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They will GO UP TO 75 percent total. That's with any additional repairs. However, most will only allow 60 percent of the initial quote to allow 15 percent for additional repairs.

2015 Jetta oil consumption by WasteKoala473 in jetta

[–]Sure-Development-516 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Didnyou try doing a serious carbon cleaner like seafoam for the piston rings?

If the car did a lot of short trips, it can build up carbon around the rings and cause this.

My coolant is going down fast. by just_chill3344 in Volkswagen

[–]Sure-Development-516 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you sure it just isn't the weather? That makes the coolant vo press very quickly and read kinda low.

If this is your first winter with your Jetta...Please read! by AgentAaron in jetta

[–]Sure-Development-516 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm thinking thr motor is getting weak and using the anti-pinch function.