Great thread Dell. I’m starting a kitchen near the Oval tomorrow. I hate London and havnt been in 15 years. Wish me luck getting out of bed at 5am rather than 7!!
@Dellmassive`s T6 T32 Sportline 204 LWB DSG PV MY18 - Van Adventure
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Good luck buddy.... I'll be up at 5am, traveling round the M25 merry go round towards Surrey.
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so it doesnt look like the last garage replaced the drop-links. . .
but there is a very annoying knock/rattle coming from the front lower passenger side.
its doing my head in.
Now im ALL-IN i thought id call the boys, - called the number, stated a engine knocking noise and request a Silver van guy only please.
and just like magic here they are.
now this took some work . . . . . from us both.
noise noticeable from inside the van, but not with the windows open or from outside,
its worse in morning with a cold van, but eases off to nothing when warm.
we had the van jacked up . . . but couldn't hear a thing.
we was rocking the engine, ARB, mounts, revving etc etc but couldn't reproduce it.
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next up i worked out that you can hear it from outside the van if you had your ear to the A-pillar.
on the passenger side only. . .
then i kept a listen out as he wiggled and giggled everything.
but nothing. . .
so after a mid job cup of tea, he said one more go.
i was listening the van through the panels when he cracked it. . .
"its there, its gone, its there, its gone, its there, its gone, its there, its gone, "
"i think i know what it is" he said
some solenoid valve that was supposed to be fixed to the under side of the derv filter has one of the two brackets snapped of.
looks like its got broken during the DMF job . . . and they just stuffed it up in a gap.
until if fell back down.
at which point it started to vibrate against the derv filter, which directly transferred the sounds to the bodywork.
jeez. . . .
a quick call to TPS he had one ordered.
and hour later he was back and fitted the new bracket . . - a right ball ache to fit apparently, which was prob why it got left in the first place.
well done VWCV Assist - top job.
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while he was there i asked him to put his eyes on the Bus (our other T6) that looked to me like a cracked front EGR pipe. . .
yes it cracked - i can deal with that for you next week.
sweet . . . the van was already booked in the garage for that but in 6weeks time!!
so i accepted his kind offer to fixing the bus, and once its done ill cancel the main dealer appointment.
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so once again the "ALL-IN - warranty - call out- service - MOT" - has done me a solid and saved me a trip to the dealers and had my van fixed on my drive.
FYI - we have the ALL-IN cover on both vans . . .
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The Van goes in for its 71K mile service under ALL-IN.
10k service due at 71k miles, so we a tad early at 69k miles . . . but who counting.
small service so just oil and filter + Health Check.
they report the front discs are 70% worn and the disks are lipped . . . but are so busy they dont want to replace them !!
"you have 30% left to go, thats ages" the Service guy said.
that's almost un-heard of years ago - pads & disk are easy money for them - but just too busy to bother these days.
2x hours @ £130ph = £260=vat labour !!!
Jeez £130+vat ph!!!!
same with the tyres 3-4mm on the two fronts.
butthey didnt offer to replace them, just signed off the job as "declined, customer has own tech" - they didnt even ask me if i wanted new tyres !!
now for the real kicker. . . . Front Main Oil Seal Leak !!!
and guess what "seals are not covered under all in" the chat explained.
and heres the quote they offered me . . . £1158.30 !!!!!!!
its interesting to see whats involved in the job, looking at the parts list below.
new seal, new bolts and new oil. . and 4.5hr labour ( but they have to leave the van overnight before filling with oil, to allow the sealant to set. )
well. . . . i gotta say i was gobsmacked.
hold on - i had the front main seal done already, 8k miles ago . . . .
when i had the EGR replaced . . . feb 2023, last year. - 8k miles ago. - as part of the factory extended warranty for years 4 & 5.
so can you sort it out i asked - Nope, you need to go back to that garage and get them to do the job again..... FFS
here we are - the following morning.
No Health check video,
so any proof that the leak is there, so i check myself.
yep its leaking.
night mare. . . . vans now booked back into original garage for "oil leak - front main seal"
let see what they say !!
its on the VW mothership system as being done. . . so im expecting 24months parts/labour warranty.
or did they not do it? and just re-seal it?
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10k service due at 71k miles, so we a tad early at 69k miles . . . but who counting.
small service so just oil and filter + Health Check.
they report the front discs are 70% worn and the disks are lipped . . . but are so busy they dont want to replace them !!
"you have 30% left to go, thats ages" the Service guy said.
that's almost un-heard of years ago - pads & disk are easy money for them - but just too busy to bother these days.
2x hours @ £130ph = £260=vat labour !!!
Jeez £130+vat ph!!!!
same with the tyres 3-4mm on the two fronts.
butthey didnt offer to replace them, just signed off the job as "declined, customer has own tech" - they didnt even ask me if i wanted new tyres !!
now for the real kicker. . . . Front Main Oil Seal Leak !!!
and guess what "seals are not covered under all in" the chat explained.
and heres the quote they offered me . . . £1158.30 !!!!!!!
its interesting to see whats involved in the job, looking at the parts list below.
new seal, new bolts and new oil. . and 4.5hr labour ( but they have to leave the van overnight before filling with oil, to allow the sealant to set. )
well. . . . i gotta say i was gobsmacked.
hold on - i had the front main seal done already, 8k miles ago . . . .
when i had the EGR replaced . . . feb 2023, last year. - 8k miles ago. - as part of the factory extended warranty for years 4 & 5.
so can you sort it out i asked - Nope, you need to go back to that garage and get them to do the job again..... FFS
here we are - the following morning.
No Health check video,
so any proof that the leak is there, so i check myself.
yep its leaking.
night mare. . . . vans now booked back into original garage for "oil leak - front main seal"
let see what they say !!
its on the VW mothership system as being done. . . so im expecting 24months parts/labour warranty.
or did they not do it? and just re-seal it?
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Thought it was about time to address the seat base situation. . .
its been like this from day one,
and due to me constantly changing the kit under there, i used Velcro and Anderson connectors.
the problem being that the heat of summer and the kit running makes the glue weak on the Velcro and they fall off. - not good.
so the plan is to use some ply woods cur to size and velcro`d in . . . then i can screw kit to that as a temporary permeant thing.
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here the idea, wood chopy chopy. . .
was concidering carpet . . . . but i think black paint will be more suitable.
the blacl gloss had gummed up,
so next option was matt black high temp BBQ spray paint...
as it turns ok it looks ok, i think . .
the adding some velcro to keep it in place. . .
screwing the dc-dc charger, MIDI fuse box, Ablemail AMT2-12 to the boards just left the spaghetti on the floor.
which is covered up nicly with the decorative base peice. . .
ill add some stand off legs at a later date. . .
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now just have to monitor how hot the new Victron XS gets . . . . its set at 30A for the meantime.
its been like this from day one,
and due to me constantly changing the kit under there, i used Velcro and Anderson connectors.
the problem being that the heat of summer and the kit running makes the glue weak on the Velcro and they fall off. - not good.
so the plan is to use some ply woods cur to size and velcro`d in . . . then i can screw kit to that as a temporary permeant thing.
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here the idea, wood chopy chopy. . .
was concidering carpet . . . . but i think black paint will be more suitable.
the blacl gloss had gummed up,
so next option was matt black high temp BBQ spray paint...
as it turns ok it looks ok, i think . .
the adding some velcro to keep it in place. . .
screwing the dc-dc charger, MIDI fuse box, Ablemail AMT2-12 to the boards just left the spaghetti on the floor.
which is covered up nicly with the decorative base peice. . .
ill add some stand off legs at a later date. . .
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now just have to monitor how hot the new Victron XS gets . . . . its set at 30A for the meantime.
looking to get the brakes sorted . . .
pads and discs are normal. . .
but that damaged sensor loom . . .
vw luckily enough gave us the part number. . .
7LA927903F - HARNESS.
TPS have it in stock. . .
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pads and discs are normal. . .
but that damaged sensor loom . . .
vw luckily enough gave us the part number. . .
7LA927903F - HARNESS.
TPS have it in stock. . .
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NUTEXA - Brake Pad & Disc change - How I Done It -
new pads and discs - these look so sweet. !!
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new pads and discs - these look so sweet. !!
NUTEXA - Brake Pad & Disc change - How I Done It -
NUTEXA - Brake Pad & Disc change - How I Done It - Its that time again, Pads and disks on the T6 T32 Sportline . . . . . . and following on from the Dealer Visit, they reported 75% worn fronts. - @Dellmassive`s T6 T32 Sportline 204 LWB DSG PV MY18 - Van Adventure i thought we would give our...
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Getting my flywheel replaced and I put it down to that, but getting a jolt when pressing and releasing throttle like the mount is loose on the gear box. Thought it was the fly wheel as that’s knackered fine from rattling to vibrations through cab but could be drive shafts or maybe just drop links. It’s a mine field lol
we think my "drive train knock" was related to the suspension drop links. . .
but oddly enough the noise has done after the last round of DMF works.
the tech mentioned it must be because the subframe was out and everything has been refitted - whatever, no noise so im happy.
but oddly enough the noise has done after the last round of DMF works.
the tech mentioned it must be because the subframe was out and everything has been refitted - whatever, no noise so im happy.
58 out of 60 correct. . .
even with the USA twist, and the two that were wrong were trick questions in my book.
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give it a try: QUIZ: Can You Name The Car Part Based On An Image - Brake For It
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even with the USA twist, and the two that were wrong were trick questions in my book.
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give it a try: QUIZ: Can You Name The Car Part Based On An Image - Brake For It
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T6 T32 Sportline 204 LWB DSG PV MY18
Engine Bay for reference.
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just had the MOT done at VW, under the ALL-IN package.
lost faith in the two local VW CV garages at Loughton & Dartford, so tried the next nearest out of London one.
VW CV Chelmsford.
well so far very impressed, we was onsite at 745am, booked in by 8am.
van was on the ramp by 815am
and we was on the way to work by 915am.
so far the plan to get a garage out of London seems to be paying off.
The Service advisor AMY was efficient and on point.
the waiting area was nice, free vend Tea, coffee machine, . . with TV for radio etc . .
plus CCTV screen showing the MOT ramp. - nice touch VWCV Chelmsford.
van on the rollers. . . .
and van on the Ramp. . .
and we also got a included HEALTH CHECK. . .
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health check video . . . Cloud link.
photos.app.goo.gl
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so far very happy.
and will be happy to take either van back for future works.
it was nice to be in a calm chilled environment and not the normal chaos of angry customers and heated discussions at 8am in the morning.
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Faith now temporarily restored in a dealership.
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lost faith in the two local VW CV garages at Loughton & Dartford, so tried the next nearest out of London one.
VW CV Chelmsford.
well so far very impressed, we was onsite at 745am, booked in by 8am.
van was on the ramp by 815am
and we was on the way to work by 915am.
so far the plan to get a garage out of London seems to be paying off.
The Service advisor AMY was efficient and on point.
the waiting area was nice, free vend Tea, coffee machine, . . with TV for radio etc . .
plus CCTV screen showing the MOT ramp. - nice touch VWCV Chelmsford.
van on the rollers. . . .
and van on the Ramp. . .
and we also got a included HEALTH CHECK. . .
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health check video . . . Cloud link.
New video by ESD Lee
photos.app.goo.gl
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Cost Breakdown
Please review the items listed below and authorise work that you’d like carried out on your vehicle.- Visually Ok
- Advisory
- Urgent
- Not Checked
| Identified Work | ||||
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| Item | Status | Price | Include | |
| Internal | ||||
| Warning Lamps | - | - | ||
| Interior Lamps | - | - | ||
| Horn | - | - | ||
| Instruments | - | - | ||
| Wipers and Washers | - | - | ||
| Seatbelts | - | - | ||
| Clutch | - | - | ||
| Foot and Hand Brake Operation | - | - | ||
| Other | - | - | ||
| External | ||||
| Body Damage | - | - | ||
| Trim | - | - | ||
| Glass | - | - | ||
| Mirrors | - | - | ||
| External Lights | - | - | ||
| Wiper Blades and Lock operation | - | - | ||
| Other | - | - | ||
| Under Bonnet | ||||
| Brake Fluid Condition | - | - | ||
| Battery Condition | - | - | ||
| Coolant Level / Anti-Freeze Strength | - | - | ||
| Engine Oil Level | - | - | ||
| Engine oil level full | ||||
| Power Steering | - | - | ||
| Drive Belts | - | - | ||
| Screenwash Level | - | - | ||
| Other | - | - | ||
| Brakes, Suspension and Bearings | ||||
| Visual Check of Brake Disc's | - | - | ||
| Visual Check of Brake Hoses and Dampers | - | - | ||
| Visual Check of Brake Pads - Front | - | - | ||
| 20 percent Worn - Front Brake Pads | ||||
| Suspension | - | - | ||
| Other | - | - | ||
| Visual Check of Brake Pads Rear | - | - | ||
| 20 percent Worn - Rear Brake Pads | ||||
| Underbody and Steering | ||||
| Steering | - | - | ||
| Drive Shafts | - | - | ||
| Hoses | - | - | ||
| Oil Leaks | - | - | ||
| Exhaust System | - | - | ||
| Other | - | - | ||
| Other | ||||
| Service Book | - | - | ||
| Digital Service Booklet | ||||
| Locking Wheel Nut | - | - | ||
| Not Fitted | ||||
| Brake Fluid Due | - | - | ||
| Cambelt Due | - | - | ||
| Other | - | - | ||
| Tyres | ||||
| Front Right | - | - | ||
| 7.5 MM | ||||
| Front Left | - | - | ||
| 7.5 MM | ||||
| Rear Right | - | - | ||
| 4.5 MM - Size | ||||
| Rear Left | - | - | ||
| 4.5 MM - Size | ||||
| Spare | - | - | ||
| 8.5 MM |
| Cost of Work Selected | £0.00 |
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so far very happy.
and will be happy to take either van back for future works.
it was nice to be in a calm chilled environment and not the normal chaos of angry customers and heated discussions at 8am in the morning.
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Faith now temporarily restored in a dealership.
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