Just got back from 40K service and...

If you're only at 40K, why isn't the repair covered under warranty?

A lot depends on age of the car - ageing/split covers and bushes can contribute to the failure.

I'm the second owner. The car was a Certified Pre-Owned VW and has the 2yr/24,000 mile LIMITED warrenty.

I had a bad cam shaft seal that was the cause of a really nasty smell and that was fixed for free.

So, is this do-able for a total boon or do I have to shell out the dough and further prolong my awating mods?

Check it
http://www.clubb5.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=83295

I helped a buddy do his and it wasn't too bad at all. I would recommend the heavy duty parts that are mentioned in the above link.

Iv'e not done too many repairs on my Passat, thankfully almost nothing in 18 months between 30k and 70k. ist a 4.5 year old now.

I've done jobs like that before on other cars - as long as you have suitable ball splitters and the strength to undo/re-do the tight bolts I would have thought its a DIY job. Dont know about any special tools on the passat though, I'm sure someone more knowledgeable can advise.

spd33 said:

Check it
http://www.clubb5.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=83295

I helped a buddy do his and it wasn't too bad at all. I would recommend the heavy duty parts that are mentioned in the above link.

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Yep this took me about 3 hours, and cost me ~$150 including an alginment to do myself.

Thanks for the help! How long could I go on a damaged ball joint (out or curiosity)? I can't afford it until probably next month. :nervous:

Thanks again..

tjN

That was an excellent write-up, but you might want to do both sides. ECSTuning is a great vendor for front suspension parts for your Passat.

ECS is definitely the way to go. Also, I waited about 6 months with squeaky TRE's so you should be okay until next month.

I would definitely replace both at the same time or you will have to get aligned twice. :thumbup:

Sweet, I was going to ask a similar question. I just got my car back from a 112000 km service and asked them to check the front end - in grooved/rutted pavement, the steering was getting 'grabby'. Diagnosis, tie-rod on passenger side, also not covered by Certified 2 year warranty. Looks like an easy swap, so now off to find a good alignment shop in town.

teejdOrk said:

Thanks for the help! How long could I go on a damaged ball joint (out or curiosity)? I can't afford it until probably next month. :nervous:

Thanks again..

tjN

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Not hard to do by yourself. How long it last depends on how bad it is. If the ball joint is really jumping around,it may not last long. If it has a little movement,it may last months. I would vote for the latter,as they generally make some noise when they get that bad.

Don't you need to get an alignment if you have to replace a TRE?

how much was the 40 service just wondering i,a getting cool to 40k