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    Need some serious advice!

    Long story short...
    I took my 2008 Volkswagen GTI to a dealership to have an oil leak looked at. The car is under warranty... They said it was the oil filter housing, replaced it, and sent me on my way...this was yesterday.

    Today. I go start the car, let it run in the driveway to warm up, and I go inside. Come out and start to drive away, i get about 1/4 mile down the road and I start to hear a clunking sound... Then the car starts beeping really loud. I immediately shut off engine and look under the car and see oil dripping. I checked the oil level and it wasn't even on the dipstick! So I have it towed to the dealer, and won't know anything until monday. I think it ruined the engine honestly. You can't run a car without oil for very long, especially a forced induction car like that one.

    What would you guys do? It is clearly their fault, and I think they're going to try to fix the leak, fill it with oil, and try to send me on my merry way. Am I wrong for thinking I should et a new engine? What do you guys think?
    #1:1999 pewter metallic y87 rs A4 camaro.check out the pics on the link below<br />#2:Bright red 1979 Pontiac Trans Am. Brand new 400 cubic inch Pontiac Motor. All work done by me, except the engine work.<br /> <a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2216133\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2216133</a>
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    Re: Need some serious advice!

    If you can talk with the regional service manager yourself the odds will go up in you favour.

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    • #3
      Re: Need some serious advice!

      Just have to see it when they start it up again see if anything was damaged.
      08' L76 6.0L 4X4 Chevy EXT.Cab LTZ Vortec MAX with Snug top cover, Dynomax exhaust,Hptuners& K&N intake
      96' Camaro M5 to A4 conversion, alot of mods . GT35R Turbo full suspension. Built engine

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      • #4
        Re: Need some serious advice!

        If there are no imediate noises or issues how would I be able to tell if it is even slightly damaged? It's an expensive car and right now I hate it...
        #1:1999 pewter metallic y87 rs A4 camaro.check out the pics on the link below<br />#2:Bright red 1979 Pontiac Trans Am. Brand new 400 cubic inch Pontiac Motor. All work done by me, except the engine work.<br /> <a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2216133\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2216133</a>

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        • #5
          Re: Need some serious advice!

          PM James, since he works in that sort of capacity for a german dealership
          1978 Formula 461 in progress of being built :rock:
          2013 Ram 1500 Big Horn

          former owner of 85 bird w/ 2.8 - 3.4 - 3800 II - 5.0
          94 comero 3.4

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          • #6
            Re: Need some serious advice!

            I don't know who James is...but hopefully he'll chime in!
            #1:1999 pewter metallic y87 rs A4 camaro.check out the pics on the link below<br />#2:Bright red 1979 Pontiac Trans Am. Brand new 400 cubic inch Pontiac Motor. All work done by me, except the engine work.<br /> <a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2216133\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2216133</a>

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            • #7
              Re: Need some serious advice!

              12secondv6
              1978 Formula 461 in progress of being built :rock:
              2013 Ram 1500 Big Horn

              former owner of 85 bird w/ 2.8 - 3.4 - 3800 II - 5.0
              94 comero 3.4

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              • #8
                Re: Need some serious advice!

                With Hyundai's 100k warranty they'll replace the whole drivetrain before they give it back to you. I say this because my family experienced the same thing with their Santa Fe. I don't know how VW honor theirs.

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                • #9
                  Re: Need some serious advice!

                  Yeah but if they start up the car and top off the fluids and they dont hear the sound that you hear would they still replace the motor??
                  Jeff ..
                  1998 Firebird.. Built 3.8 with a 125 shot.. 370rwhp,415rwtq.. stock tune!! sold

                  2002 WS6 T/A.. Bolt ins..448rwhp
                  2009 G8 GT.. Vararam intake, GXP axleback
                  1998 Corvette.. Vararam intake, Ti axleback
                  http://www.fquick.com/slow-v6

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                  • #10
                    Re: Need some serious advice!

                    Thats the thing silverbird... That incident alone could have added "50,000 miles" to the engine in terms of wear... Thats why I am so pissed. I will see what they say tomorrow!
                    #1:1999 pewter metallic y87 rs A4 camaro.check out the pics on the link below<br />#2:Bright red 1979 Pontiac Trans Am. Brand new 400 cubic inch Pontiac Motor. All work done by me, except the engine work.<br /> <a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2216133\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2216133</a>

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