Brand new car probs...

[Jmac]

Your yellow tint oil i suspect is tranmission oil. I think a driveshaft flange seal leaking there. No hesitance should be taken by the dealer to replace that. They should have such a thing in stock depending on which side it is the part number will be for an 02J box even though yours is 02R that part is exactly the same.
Good luck and i hope it doesnt put you off , so much fun to be had
Cheers
Jmac

[jesum]

hmmmm Jmac could be right because it's unlikely for BOTH CV joints to fail at the same time in a brand new car. as long as your car is stock, the VW dealers won't give you any trouble.

[GTI_PAPA]

Thanks guys,

To answer jesum, the car is going on one month old, and is bog standard.

The reason I am a bit apprehensive about taking it back to the dealer is that when the problem first arose, I took it there and described what had happened. They took it into workshop and said they put it up on the hoist to check the underside, and the head meachanic said there was not one sign of an oil leak, or any other problem upon inspection. As mentioned previously, I found the oil/leak straight away. I just want to know why did they bull**** to me?

This is why I am a little hesitant about the dealer acknowledging there is a definite problem, and fixing it.

Anyhow, thanks again guys. Will keep you posted regarding 1month/1000km service.

[marko]

Hey GTI PAPA,
sounds suspiciously similar to my problem..bot in terms of the oil, and the mechanics!!
see for my posts on this page
http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newf...t=4633&page=25

[gerhard]

Just park it in front of the dealer doorway, with a sign pointing to the puddle of oil beneath the car, and another sign saying the dealer won't fix it.

Should help get it fixed without delay

[GTI_PAPA]

Hey guys,

Took the car in this morning for 1 month checkup, and made them aware of leaking drive shaft flanges etc. Before I left, service manager put it up on hoist and asked where leak was. Both him and head mechanic were finding it difficult to see anything??? I pointed it out straight away, to which they replied, "Can't see anything." I then wiped my finger over one of the areas and showed them the fluid left on my finger(s), then they acknowlwdged there was a possibility of a leak, and mentioned disassembling flange(s) to check for leak from transmission...phew! Anyhow, fingers crossed it will be sorted, along with the vibrating/knocking noise when reversing...

Get back to you tonight with results.
Con.

[GTI_PAPA]

Hey guys,

Just got back the car from service, they seemed quite good as far as the treatment I recevied. Good news, they have admitted there is a problem with drive shaft flanges, and have ordered appropriate replacement parts as needed (means another day without car, but at least it's getting fixed). On a sour note, dealer had washed the car prior to pickup, and when I got home decided to chamoix off remaining drips etc. Found several deep scrachtes on the bonnet as a result of some plonker washing the car with a sponge full of rocks. Called the dealer straight away, they were ok and said to bring it in on monday for a look and further action. What a hassle and a let down.

C'est la vie...
Con.

[jesum]

Hey guys,

Just got back the car from service, they seemed quite good as far as the treatment I recevied. Good news, they have admitted there is a problem with drive shaft flanges, and have ordered appropriate replacement parts as needed (means another day without car, but at least it's getting fixed). On a sour note, dealer had washed the car prior to pickup, and when I got home decided to chamoix off remaining drips etc. Found several deep scrachtes on the bonnet as a result of some plonker washing the car with a sponge full of rocks. Called the dealer straight away, they were ok and said to bring it in on monday for a look and further action. What a hassle and a let down.

C'est la vie...
Con.

that's the reason i am always very specific (and adamant) about them NOT washing the car when i send it in for servicing or repairs. sigh...

[GTI_PAPA]

Hey guys,

By now you've probably read about the scratches as a result of the dealer washing my car. What advice would you suggest regarding what they should do to fix the scratches? I do know that one of the scratches is deep enough to stick my nail into. Would a simple cut and buff be satisfactory, or would it need respraying?

Cheers,
Con.

[Blitzen]

Push for a respray...They have screwed you around enough.