First-time poster here. Thanks to all experts here from whom I've learned a lot from in past searches.
I'm up against the inevitable DMF replacement. I've researched the issue and the descriptions and videos linked from other threads seem to match exactly to my symptoms. Not good timing as it just went through the EGR cooler replacement, but overall can't complain as we're almost to 200K miles on this with these being the only major problems so far. Car has manual transmission.
I need help / clarification / advice on the following two points.
(In advance, please don't suggest that I see a local guru as I've already been to my local guru in ME and although he provided some free consultation, he will not work on a BRM engine. The other VW (not TDI though) expert in my area lost my trust last time in after misdiagnosing the EGR problem):
1) The dealer has given me two quotes depending on the DMF model in the car. $1200 if Sachs, $1600 if Luk. He says he can't tell from the VIN and will need to look at the DMF before ordering.
Does this sound right? My VIN is 3VWST71K86M027247 if it will help to decode this mystery. I'm trying to save valuable time and get the correct part ordered in advance as I need the car next week. After the initial diagnosis, it's another two days in the shop to order the correct parts.
2) The dealer has recommended that the clutch be replaced while it's in the shop and all apart. This will add an additional $400 to the quotes above. Considering that it has 200K miles, is this a good investment?
Thanks much in advance.
I'm up against the inevitable DMF replacement. I've researched the issue and the descriptions and videos linked from other threads seem to match exactly to my symptoms. Not good timing as it just went through the EGR cooler replacement, but overall can't complain as we're almost to 200K miles on this with these being the only major problems so far. Car has manual transmission.
I need help / clarification / advice on the following two points.
(In advance, please don't suggest that I see a local guru as I've already been to my local guru in ME and although he provided some free consultation, he will not work on a BRM engine. The other VW (not TDI though) expert in my area lost my trust last time in after misdiagnosing the EGR problem):
1) The dealer has given me two quotes depending on the DMF model in the car. $1200 if Sachs, $1600 if Luk. He says he can't tell from the VIN and will need to look at the DMF before ordering.
Does this sound right? My VIN is 3VWST71K86M027247 if it will help to decode this mystery. I'm trying to save valuable time and get the correct part ordered in advance as I need the car next week. After the initial diagnosis, it's another two days in the shop to order the correct parts.
2) The dealer has recommended that the clutch be replaced while it's in the shop and all apart. This will add an additional $400 to the quotes above. Considering that it has 200K miles, is this a good investment?
Thanks much in advance.