Hi, long time reader first time poster here.
I am finally getting my engine swapped under warranty from VW. Engine is ordered (paid for by VW) and hopefully installed within the next week or two.
Question is, what else is worth swapping / upgrading whilst the block is out and easy to access? My engine suffered the dreaded high oil consumption and after finally getting an oil consumption test done the dealer said there was no oil left on the stick, very little in the pan and pushed for an engine replacement.
The problem with the swap is that it only includes the block and no auxiliarys like EGR, Turbos DPF etc. Only if they find them to be faulty during the strip down they will add them to the claim as consequential damage. I have had the EGR fault (engine light) come up twice, which to me would indicate that the EGR is on its way out. I believe my DPF is working correctly at the moment as I monitor it religiously with Carissa and make sure that I finish every regen cycle before I park the vehicle. The turbos? no idea until they strip the engine out and investigate further.
So, if the dealer comes back and says EGR and Turbos are fine would it be worth shelling out the approx 4-5K myself to get these replaced for peace of mind or do I take their word for it and wait until the next EML comes up and I try to argue for consequential damage then?
Other bits that come to mind that would benefit from a refresh would be clutch plates (never going to access them this easy ever again), Flywheel? heard that they might be problematic. And lastly engine belt ( but I would hope that this would be included with the new block)
Van is on 80K now and I would like to get it right this time to hopefully have many more years of worry free motoring ahead. The journey to get this point has already been long and arduous. I am on first name terms with the service department and tbh I don't really want to see them again soon.
I am finally getting my engine swapped under warranty from VW. Engine is ordered (paid for by VW) and hopefully installed within the next week or two.
Question is, what else is worth swapping / upgrading whilst the block is out and easy to access? My engine suffered the dreaded high oil consumption and after finally getting an oil consumption test done the dealer said there was no oil left on the stick, very little in the pan and pushed for an engine replacement.
The problem with the swap is that it only includes the block and no auxiliarys like EGR, Turbos DPF etc. Only if they find them to be faulty during the strip down they will add them to the claim as consequential damage. I have had the EGR fault (engine light) come up twice, which to me would indicate that the EGR is on its way out. I believe my DPF is working correctly at the moment as I monitor it religiously with Carissa and make sure that I finish every regen cycle before I park the vehicle. The turbos? no idea until they strip the engine out and investigate further.
So, if the dealer comes back and says EGR and Turbos are fine would it be worth shelling out the approx 4-5K myself to get these replaced for peace of mind or do I take their word for it and wait until the next EML comes up and I try to argue for consequential damage then?
Other bits that come to mind that would benefit from a refresh would be clutch plates (never going to access them this easy ever again), Flywheel? heard that they might be problematic. And lastly engine belt ( but I would hope that this would be included with the new block)
Van is on 80K now and I would like to get it right this time to hopefully have many more years of worry free motoring ahead. The journey to get this point has already been long and arduous. I am on first name terms with the service department and tbh I don't really want to see them again soon.