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Volkswagen Passat 2005 and earlier

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VW 8 year exteded warranty for engine sludge issue by freespirit1
Jun 19, 2007 (7:55 am)
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Does anybody out there have a copy of the letter from VW stating the extended warranty cover following the issue of sump sludge that VW have acknowledged.
 
If you do please can you post a copy, i am ready to go into battle with VW, i just need some ammunition.
 
Thanks in advance.
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Re: VW 8 year exteded warranty for engine sludge issue [freespirit1] by altair4
Jun 19, 2007 (12:28 pm)
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Replying to: freespirit1 (Jun 19, 2007 7:55 am)

I probably have a copy in my files at home. I'll see if I can find it and PDF it to you. You'll need to "drop your shields" and give an email address (use a throw-away, if you'd like). Wait until tomorrow to see if I can find it for you...
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Re: VW 8 year exteded warranty for engine sludge issue [freespirit1] by altair4
Jun 19, 2007 (12:47 pm)
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Replying to: freespirit1 (Jun 19, 2007 7:55 am)

I found a pdf of the letter, the TSB, and the list of acceptable oils online at my local library's website. It won't link, but I have the PDF on my PC. Give me an address and I'll send it to you, or you can check your own public library for access.
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Re: VW 8 year exteded warranty for engine sludge issue [altair4] by freespirit1
Jun 19, 2007 (11:59 pm)
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Replying to: altair4 (Jun 19, 2007 12:47 pm)

That would be great if you can mail the files.
Send to freespirit1carspace.com.
 
Thanks again for your response. I will post again when i have some more news, good or bad.
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2002 Volkswagen Passat------Do you like yours? Any Problems? by helpmefindacar
Jun 25, 2007 (6:51 pm)
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Hi! I am wondering if you like your 2002 Passat and if you have had any problems with it!
Any information helps!
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rear brake pads by brozhnik
Jun 27, 2007 (5:16 pm)
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At 80K it's time to replace the rear brake pads on my 03 Passat 1.8T (finally! - first time ever). At German Auto Parts.com, the price difference between OEM Jurids ($29) and various fancier options -Pagid ($38), Mintex ($37), etc - is small, so price isn't a factor. Is there any reason to get something other than OEMs? Mintex semi-metallics? Pagids? Etc.? Or just stick with OEMs?
Thanks!
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Re: rear brake pads [brozhnik] by altair4
Jun 27, 2007 (7:03 pm)
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Replying to: brozhnik (Jun 27, 2007 5:16 pm)

That's a rather remarkable distance to have run on the OEM pads. I've seen many threads on changes under 30K. I had a lot of dust on my rear wheels from the OEM pads, so after much reading I went with PBR Deluxe Plus pads and Ate plain face rotors and have been happy with the choice. They have been essentially dust-free on the rears. I'd say that their bite is about the same as the OEM Jurids, but they seem to be more long-wearing. But wear certainly isn't an issue for you. If you were content with the Jurids, why not give'em another go?
 
BTW, the Ate rotors I have rusted on the hat area. A bit unslightly. I think Ate has a new line of rotors out that are supposed to be coated/treated. Might be worth checking out.
 
Word on the street is that Mintex isn't what they once were. I'd avoid them, just on the gossip factor.
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Re: rear brake pads [altair4] by brozhnik
Jul 01, 2007 (7:49 pm)
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Replying to: altair4 (Jun 27, 2007 7:03 pm)

Thanks, altair - the main reason they lasted so long was not the pads, but that I drive mostly on the highway - so there's relatively little braking involved. (Also, in town I coast up to lights and that sort of thing -and actually also on the highway, try to avoid getting into heavy braking/ accelerating.)
The rotors, btw, are fine at 80K - amazed the service guy.
As for what I got, in the end I took it to a good independent mechanic, Whitedog Auto, and used the Jurids he had on hand. Charged me a total of $130 for parts and labor (compared to $219 asked by the dealer!) and did a great job. I don't think I could have done much better by buying online, right?
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Re: rear brake pads [brozhnik] by altair4
Jul 02, 2007 (3:20 am)
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Replying to: brozhnik (Jul 01, 2007 7:49 pm)

Brozhnik,
 
I think I spent about $85 in parts & supplies (brake cleaner and brake quiet) when I did a DIY on the rear brakes last time. I got the parts (PBR pads and Ate rotors) at getcoolparts.com - shipping is free over $50. I spent a couple of hours on the job - took my time because it was the first brake job I had done in twenty years and I just spent a while just looking at the design, layout, etc. I kinda like to admire the work of the engineers.
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Re: Hello and... [L8_Apex] by mark1154
Aug 07, 2007 (7:49 am)
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Replying to: L8_Apex (Oct 22, 2000 11:31 pm)

My wife's 2000 Passat is (was) VW certified. The car has about 75K. There is an Emissions Workshop note on the read-out along with a Check Engine light lit. We took it to a local garage who fixes many of our car problems (I hate to take it to a VW dealer). They said the preliminary computer report said it was perhaps the catalytic converter. After reading many of the posts here and elsewhere it seems that this Emissions Workshop and Check Engine message is very general and could mean many things. Is the computer read-out the best source for an evaluation of these notices?

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