oilhammer said:
Yeah, it's weird...some noisier than others, some parts "look" fine, some "look" bad, and some are in pieces... go figure.
One thing in common: they ALL had the stupid chain.
Maybe you should bring all the broken/worn/replaced modules to TDI fest for all to see on display? Make us a nice sign that draws attention to the issue, and make sure that all of us who can make it are there. Also a good idea - in my opinion - to point out all the entries in the NHTSA list.
Finally, if we could only get a TV station involved to show how VW is ignoring the problem, and there is a potential for someone to really get hurt or killed in an accident due to a chain failure, well, I think a recall would quickly materialize.
Shouldn't be hard to get an email/letter into a local Virginia/DC TV station to cover the story...
We may not get a chance like this ever again - TDI fest right next to VW HQ, and right when the balance shaft issue is really getting ready to explode (no pun intended).
Thoughts?
Not to be too dramatic here, but we COULD be saving a life if we can push VW hard enough to do something about this issue. There are thousands of owners out there who have no idea about TDIClub, and drive their kids around every day in their ticking time-bombs.
Maybe we put all our cars together with signs on them that say, "time-bomb - just ask VW why". I really feel that together we can get this resolved once and for all. One-by-one calls to VW customer service just isn't going to cut it.