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PostPosted: Sat Jul 19, 2014 10:55 am    Post subject: Any TDI experienced mechanics in Sacramento? Reply with quote

As mentioned in a related thread, i've got a eTDI van just imported into Autostadt West near Sacramento. I'm looking at options (including just shipping the van up here to PNW), but am still hopeful of having the van start purring and DRIVING it back to PNW.

As such, if there are any eTDI experienced mechanics or owners here who could help out (for ca$h), and possibly revive my dream of driving the van home, please reply or PM me.

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PostPosted: Sat Jul 19, 2014 11:03 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

maybe not in the immediate neighborhood but....Randall at westy werks IS THE man when it comes to tdi engines on the west coast...imho
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PostPosted: Sat Jul 19, 2014 11:08 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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maybe not in the immediate neighborhood but....Randall at westy werks IS THE man when it comes to tdi engines on the west coast...imho


Thanks 4x4BNB.

Yeah, towing to there is kinda the wrong direction, and would lengthen my drive home. With that size tow, i might as well tow directly to Seattle area.

Although, that brings up the idea of towing to somewhere in Oregon that is knowledgeable and then picking up from there - hmmmmm Smile
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PostPosted: Sat Jul 19, 2014 11:09 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Isn't Stephan in Sac? Strikes me that his firm could easily handle the task
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PostPosted: Sat Jul 19, 2014 11:11 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I wouldn't hesitate towing it down there to him....I almost towed mine from Seattle down there to have him redo some work on my conversion...I hear....he's that good
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PostPosted: Sat Jul 19, 2014 11:19 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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Isn't Stephan in Sac? Strikes me that his firm could easily handle the task

Good point - i was thinking TDI more than 1.8T, but they're probably very competent in any case. Have reached out to see if they can squeeze the van in, and which would be a much smaller tow job Smile
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PostPosted: Sat Jul 19, 2014 11:26 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

^^Good move... good luck Very Happy
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PostPosted: Sat Jul 19, 2014 11:39 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Would love to hear more about this TDI van
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PostPosted: Sat Jul 19, 2014 11:44 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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Would love to hear more about this TDI van

What would you like to know? Smile Once I have the van here and registered/running in WA, i'll be writing up a big step-by-step blow-by-blow accounting. But i'm happy to answer anything you're curious about.

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PostPosted: Sat Jul 19, 2014 11:47 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

WOW!
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PostPosted: Sat Jul 19, 2014 11:50 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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WOW!

I'll be more excited if/when the van is running well, and sitting here in Snoqualmie :p Until then, it has been a long ordeal and taking a toll. Not to mention the mounting costs which just continue climbing, since i'm now looking at a $1200+ tow.

Woe is me, poor guy Twisted Evil

TDI experts know which engine code this is? I know it came out of a VW Sharan van over in Europe, but Sharans had a couple of different versions.
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PostPosted: Sat Jul 19, 2014 11:54 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Unique looking top... who makes it? Whats the inside upper deck look like?

Nice score!
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PostPosted: Sat Jul 19, 2014 11:57 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

It looks like either a 1Z or AFN. I'm not sure why it has a v-belt alternator or the funky PS reservoir. Fly me down and I'll drive it back up...cheap
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PostPosted: Sat Jul 19, 2014 11:58 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

TequilaSunSet wrote:
Unique looking top... who makes it? Whats the inside upper deck look like?

Nice score!

Reimo conversion of an ex-military "91" syncro 16. Inside of upper deck is all cabinets, like this:
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PostPosted: Sat Jul 19, 2014 12:01 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

You scored!
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PostPosted: Sat Jul 19, 2014 12:05 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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You scored!

Not necessarily - you don't know what i paid Razz things are adding up fast, and there is some minor rust here and there too which will need care.
1. purchase
2. busman.be inspection/pick-up/drop-off services
3. shipping
4. registered importation at Autostadt West
5. customs brokerage fees
6. duty
7a. tune-up and flight down and diesel to get back, -or-
7b. shipping to Seattle and tune-up
8. WA registration, plates
9. insurance at suitable level is challenging

Plus i have to figure out whether i'm keeping it, or my existing 87 westy ej25 - can't keep both, but now selling season is over.

Oh, the dilemna Wink
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PostPosted: Sat Jul 19, 2014 12:14 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Drool Drool Drool
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PostPosted: Sat Jul 19, 2014 12:16 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Well, at least there can't be too many of those over here, so you've got exclusivity on your side. I sense the frustration and can empathize.
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PostPosted: Sat Jul 19, 2014 12:23 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Zeitgeist 13 wrote:
Well, at least there can't be too many of those over here, so you've got exclusivity on your side. I sense the frustration and can empathize.

definitely rare, need to remain patient, trial the van for the fall/winter, and next steps in spring 2015 Smile
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PostPosted: Sat Jul 19, 2014 1:39 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Looks like an AHU/1Z which are almost identical. Might be something different though since it's European. In the US, 1Z is from 1996-97 Passat and 1997 (early) Jetta and AHU is from 1997-1999 (early) Jetta.

Awesome find.

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