I'd be interested in knowing what the service costs are for the diesel jetta vs the 300D, in the future. I am interested in both but the Scirocco I once owned put me off VWs; it was normally aspirated and the gasket between the carb and intake mainfold was a rubber covered metal spacer. When the rubber deteriorated, vacuum leaks and rough idleing ensued. No problem to replace except the part cost more than $300 (sans installation). Probably why the PO traded it.
--- On Tue, 5/10/11, Barton <barton.fiske@gmail.com> wrote:
> From: Barton <barton.fiske@gmail.com>
> Subject: [diesel_mercedes] Sylvia - '84 300 SD - update + auto shift knob question + tow hitch suggestions?
> To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Tuesday, May 10, 2011, 9:37 PM
> After the last starter rebuild (3rd
> in 16 mos) Sylvia is starting reliably and finally getting
> some decent mileage (25 MPG)....not sure what was keeping it
> down but things seem to have rebounded as the temps got
> warmer. AC worked first time after a winter of not using it,
> so far all is well.
>
> Does anyone know how the AT shift knob attaches? Is it
> removable? I'd like to remove my shift knob and put another
> one on - any suggestions?
>
> In other news,
>
> (apologies in advance for leaving the MB brand, if not
> German diesels altogether...)
>
> we traded our convertible VW bug and acquired a 2011 Jetta
> TDI. The 42 MPG as advertised is real and the sticker said
> 36. Some folks report 50+ MPG w/ tail wind, 1 pax,
> etc...I've been using StarTron from fill up #1 and mile 101,
> is there any reason NOT to do this given it's a "new
> diesel"? I see no reason why not, in fact it's probably more
> important than before. Also adding CEtane boost - same
> recipe as for the 27 yo hulking 300 SD sitting next to
> it. Bavaria vs. Wolfsburg :^)
>
> My wife wasn't sure about a diesel Volkswagen after having
> learned to drive on a VW Rabbit Diesel....I couldn't blame
> her. After a test drive, we both agreed - the Jetta TDI is
> an entirely different breed of diesel to be sure. Ultimately
> what sold us was 6th gear.....it does 70 MPH @ just about
> 1500 RPM in a strong headwind.
>
> cheers,
>
> -Barton
>
>
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