Anyone had a dealer 180,000km service on a T5?

[Tornado T5]

Had my T5 serviced last Wednesday 165K scheduled service although (actually done 173K as out of sync a bit) and the staff mentioned to me that the next service scheduled at 180K or for me 188K will cost approx $2,500 as it involves major work and time. In fact the serviceman hinted if I was thinking of trading in to do so before. Has anyone had this service done and if outside of a dealer could you share the cost please.

Edit: I think the gates couplings are parts needing replacement at 180K scheduled service.

[Umai Naa!!]

It's a big service, but I don't know about it being $2500 big.

Always best to ask them what they're intending to do for that sort of money.

[Sunny43.5]

Which engine and trannie ? and what year .

[curlysurfer]

Hmmmmmm I had a similar experience. Flex coupling between alternator and A/C compressor failed so had quote from local dealer. Gosford

Flex coupling and clutch $700
labour $700
A/C compressor will probably need replacing, $1900
180k service at same time $1500

They wanted to remove front rack for access??

I went non dealer Wolfsburg Motors in St Peters, and had coupling, ac clutch and compressor renewed for $1750, all new parts if you were wondering.

Couldn't ask for better service, great communication, just wish they weren't a 2 hour drive away.

[Tonz Magonz]

My V6 '06 Multivan is booked in with Burwin in Burwood Victoria for its 180 k service for approx. $1000.00

Shop around and ask what's included.

Make sure mechanic has correct diagnostic equipment for dealing with any fault codes..

[Tornado T5]

June 07 build , 2.5tdi 128kW, A6...as per signature, lol.

[Tornado T5]

Same dealer Burwin Ferntree Gully, different engine.

[Tornado T5]

Hmmmmmm I had a similar experience. Flex coupling between alternator and A/C compressor failed so had quote from local dealer. Gosford

Flex coupling and clutch $700
labour $700
A/C compressor will probably need replacing, $1900
180k service at same time $1500

They wanted to remove front rack for access??

I went non dealer Wolfsburg Motors in St Peters, and had coupling, ac clutch and compressor renewed for $1750, all new parts if you were wondering.

Couldn't ask for better service, great communication, just wish they weren't a 2 hour drive away.

I'd say the gates coupling replacements are to avoid such a failure.

[T5 Double off road]

I'd say the gates coupling replacements are to avoid such a failure.

My Gates coupling only lasted 65,000 Ks on my O5 Tdi 5cyl.

[curlysurfer]

I'd say the gates coupling replacements are to avoid such a failure.

Yes, well it's got 183 on the clock, service due at 185, so yep, should've been changed 3000 k's ago. thanks Sherlock.

It also brings up the point of taking cars to spanner twisters that 'know' the vehicle, as in how many Supercheap tuners/backyard Bob's know that the coupling needs to be changed at 180k. So there is merit in taking to the dealer, and it comes at a dollar premium.