stillfirm
New Member
Hi peeps, I'm new to the forum but have been a reader for quite a while. if that makes sense. I've been through many existing posts on this to try and get a feel but I finally succumbed to asking the specific question.
My kombi (14 plate T30, SWB, highline + sportline) is in at VW for a scheduled major service. I would normally use an indy for other work, the service is part of a service pack.
My front left spring turns out to be broken. They went and fitted a replacement part (which I agreed to) without first checking/realising that as a Sportline is would have factory lowered suspension and needed a non standard part. I have low levels of trust in the dealership due to some historic failures and this just about takes the biscuit.
Anyway, I need to make a decision whether to replace just one spring, or all of them. If i did the latter I'd take it somewhere else with a lower labour rate.
I've read in other threads the current replacement for the sportline 30mm lowered springs are an equivalent from a caravelle - which I understand are actually a different spring. I'd have to buy all 4, which make me think about getting something that takes the stand down further as it still feels like theres a ton of wheel arch (still have the 18" sportline alloys) therefore would consider upgrading to 40 or 50mm drop all round.
I have no intention of converting the van, and rarely carry anything desperately heavy.
so:
1) is the info about the actual replacement spring the case? would I end up with something wonky/odd ride if I just replace one spring?
2) what would be an appropriate and not setting the bank on fire option for full replacement? I dont want to buy a full set of replacement springs if I am as well to get something decent.
3) Now my van is presumably undriveable (they already put the replacement (non lowered) part on and I am guessing won't want to put my old broken one back on). do you think I am within my rights to argue for them to low-load it somewhere else locally to carry out the work? or meet another quote?
any thoughts gratefully received....
cheers
Phil
My kombi (14 plate T30, SWB, highline + sportline) is in at VW for a scheduled major service. I would normally use an indy for other work, the service is part of a service pack.
My front left spring turns out to be broken. They went and fitted a replacement part (which I agreed to) without first checking/realising that as a Sportline is would have factory lowered suspension and needed a non standard part. I have low levels of trust in the dealership due to some historic failures and this just about takes the biscuit.
Anyway, I need to make a decision whether to replace just one spring, or all of them. If i did the latter I'd take it somewhere else with a lower labour rate.
I've read in other threads the current replacement for the sportline 30mm lowered springs are an equivalent from a caravelle - which I understand are actually a different spring. I'd have to buy all 4, which make me think about getting something that takes the stand down further as it still feels like theres a ton of wheel arch (still have the 18" sportline alloys) therefore would consider upgrading to 40 or 50mm drop all round.
I have no intention of converting the van, and rarely carry anything desperately heavy.
so:
1) is the info about the actual replacement spring the case? would I end up with something wonky/odd ride if I just replace one spring?
2) what would be an appropriate and not setting the bank on fire option for full replacement? I dont want to buy a full set of replacement springs if I am as well to get something decent.
3) Now my van is presumably undriveable (they already put the replacement (non lowered) part on and I am guessing won't want to put my old broken one back on). do you think I am within my rights to argue for them to low-load it somewhere else locally to carry out the work? or meet another quote?
any thoughts gratefully received....
cheers
Phil
