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Offline topher

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Re: The dreaded coilpack-itis (or not ?) AARRGGHHH !!
« Reply #10 on: 26 December 2004, 13:19 »
They dropped a nut down the inlet pipe when changing the maf sensor which chewed up the turbo impellors. Fitted a new turbo out of my own pocket since they wouldn't take responsibilty due to the other aftermarket parts on my car.
There's a follow-up thread on here somewhere.

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Re: The dreaded coilpack-itis (or not ?) AARRGGHHH !!
« Reply #11 on: 04 January 2005, 20:20 »
coil packs r coverd for 5 years or 1 million miles  warranty i know because i work on vw for a living

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Re: The dreaded coilpack-itis (or not ?) AARRGGHHH !!
« Reply #12 on: 10 January 2005, 12:50 »
whats this about a recall??
is it just for the 1.8 T or for 2L as well, that were born in '99?

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Re: The dreaded coilpack-itis (or not ?) AARRGGHHH !!
« Reply #13 on: 10 January 2005, 13:22 »
Pretty sure it was just the turbos. All dealers can tell you what recall work has been done/needs doing to your car though if you're concerned. All they need is your registration.

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Re: The dreaded coilpack-itis (or not ?) AARRGGHHH !!
« Reply #14 on: 10 January 2005, 15:05 »
prob is being a female, you tend to get blagged off at garages.
Saying things need doing when they really dont.  :cry:

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Re: The dreaded coilpack-itis (or not ?) AARRGGHHH !!
« Reply #15 on: 10 January 2005, 15:17 »
Recall work is free though :tongue:

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Re: The dreaded coilpack-itis (or not ?) AARRGGHHH !!
« Reply #16 on: 10 January 2005, 19:22 »
I had a recall letter about the vacuum hose on my brakes bout a year ago, and i managed to get it in it didn't cost me a thing, R plate TDI so it must be common on petrol and diesels. it took about 45 mins as well.
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