3hrs labor for a Tranny Fluid change!? I think some members on here have done it in their driveway in less time than that.

 

I made a lot of assumptions...

When I asked Fabrizio about the timing belt and tranny fluid change? He said "sure we're a full service"...but apparently he nor his mechanics had never done it on this car.

Yes, I could kick myself!

 

Take it back.

All those things should have been addressed before the car ever left their shop.

The most blatantly lazy item on there is the hood latch; he had the whole front of your car unbolted....if there is an adjustment to be made THEN HE SHOULD HAVE MADE IT.

What a jerk.

 

Yes I'm taking it back.

We did take a test drive but I was a passenger...so it was a hard to notice a difference with the acceleration.

He's a nice and credible mechanic (according to the B5 community). In fact, he even called me the day after I complained to know when I'm bringing the car back. He expressed his concern and was even willing to toe the car in if I couldn't drive it.

Guy.

 

Yes I'm taking it back.

We did take a test drive but I was a passenger...so it was a hard to notice a difference with the acceleration.

He's a nice and credible mechanic (according to the B5 community). In fact, he even called me the day after I complained to know when I'm bringing the car back. He expressed his concern and was even willing to toe the car in if I couldn't drive it.

Guy.

Great.

But they SHOULD have either put you in a loaner or rental and kept your car until it was done right.

Anything less is BS.

 

maybe he bumped back the timing when he did the install

 

maybe he bumped back the timing when he did the install

If he did, there should be a cam sensor code and probably a CEL.

 

If he did, there should be a cam sensor code and probably a CEL.

What does this mean? How can it be fixed?

 

What does this mean? How can it be fixed?

He'd have to just move the belt a tooth.

 

Is a vag-com needed to read the code or is it something that would be on the dash display?

 

good greif man i hope you get that all worked out..sounds like they hosed you up pretty good.

 

would a cel go off for being retarded a 1 or 2 teeth?

 

Would anyone in Los Angeles (West LA or San Fernando Valley) like to test drive my car?

Really frustrated and need some feedback...


Thanks,
Guy.

 

i cant believe i didnt try just "guy" as a username..

 

I work in Marina Del Rey till 5pm give me a call 310-801-1021 around 5pm and I could check out.

Ian

 

i cant believe i didnt try just "guy" as a username..

Sorry...Join Date: Sep 2001



Thanks everybody for the feedback. Ian wil give a test drive this afternoon. I'm going to EF1 1st thing Saturday morning.

 

oh wow i didnt notice.....youve been neglecting us, shame on you. good luck tomorrow

 

They changed my timing belt at EF1 last year. So they have done timing belts before. But probably not VW style transmissions before. Also how the hell did you put 9qts in the transmission? Or was that just the amount you brought there, most amount people have gotten into the tiptronic tranny was 6qts. Anyways, you should complain until you're satisfied, I go to EF1 alot but stuff like this shouldn't be happening. Also check that your bumper is fully secured as wel as your belly pan. My bumper had misplaced screws and whatnot, good I have a spare bumper that I had on. Let us know what's up, I seem to have a "noisier car" as well.

 

its so funny that I have had my timing belt done by some joe smoe mechanic next to my house for $316 parts AND labor and I have not had a single issue or missing screw or anything.

 

its so funny that I have had my timing belt done by some joe smoe mechanic next to my house for $316 parts AND labor and I have not had a single issue or missing screw or anything.

Ironic aint it?

 

I did my timing belt and its off by a tooth so I have a loss in power but no CEL, mines also a 2000

 

When my TB was changed by a VW Tech/Mechanic (PC?) he ended up needing to re-adjust the belt as the test drive was horrible, he said. Hesitation, loss of power, stumbling are the words I recall. They did correct it, no loaner and a few days extra in the shop. Er. Certainly get them to fix it!

 

Timing belt is a VERY specific install. Its easy to screw up and requires a lot of attention to detail.

I'm debating RIGHT now - Dealer for $1200 or Indy for $700?

Another member here - 00Psst had this indy do his and it was nice. Im very weary trusting mechanics these days. Its hard to find a solid shop. Someone that is deidicated. You know.

Any input? Its the same age old question - Its for a 2000 GLS 1.8t Variant

 

well is it a vw indy a foreign car indy or pepboys? if it were a vw indy i would go with the 700....or just go to sears and buy some tools and get to the info forum and diy

 

or just go to sears and buy some tools and get to the info forum and diy

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