* CREAKING SUSPENSION UPDATE *

jrw · Post by **jrw** » Mon Feb 02, 2004 8:05 pm

No rear speakers? Forgot to mention ive also had the roof resprayed under warranty due to bird droppings. They said at first that its not covered then they changed there minds and put that it was brake fluid from the transporter. The fact it the paintwork is crap and things like this shouldnt happen on a new car.

Nelson_Wilbury · Post by **Nelson_Wilbury** » Mon Feb 02, 2004 8:12 pm

jrw wrote: The fact it the paintwork is crap and things like this shouldnt happen on a new car.

Having spent time working with new cars. All I can say now is that you can no longer buy a car and expect nothing to go wrong with it. It's just no longer possible. Technology has progressed so far that things are bound to go wrong

From what you describe, your problems are relatively minor. Take a look at whats being said on the New Mini forums and think yourself lucky

I think VW is still a cut above the rest, but nowadays just by a (much?) smaller margin...

Don't think I'm having a go or anything. I tend to take it on the chin nowadays, as long as I don't pay for it I'm happy

vwpower · Post by **vwpower** » Tue Feb 03, 2004 8:35 pm

Nelson_Wilbury wrote:No problems JRW, welcome to the forum by the way Car looks very nice with the Barcelonas!

Ref the dash rattle: From discussions with VW dealers/Skoda forums etc its RUMOURED to be one of these three air vents in the dash...

(picture found on the net)

Apparently not enough padding or something. Either way i'm leaving mine, not going to let the dealer wreck my dash for the sake of a rattle

Can you open this part so any one can fix the squik?

rooboy · Post by **rooboy** » Tue Feb 03, 2004 8:51 pm

you may be able to get there by taking apart the dashboard (get the dealer to do it as it is a fairly big job)

mike w · Post by **mike w** » Thu Feb 05, 2004 2:15 pm

Do you think that the problem I have, see post about New Polo 1.4 rumble/resonance, may be related to the creaking/ knocking suspension fault and the (hopefully) forthcoming modifications?

jrw · Post by **jrw** » Thu Feb 19, 2004 7:10 pm

My VW garage said that 1000 new suspension bush kits are being release over the next few weeks.

Mines on the list already

Nelson_Wilbury · Post by **Nelson_Wilbury** » Thu Feb 19, 2004 7:15 pm

Proper Bo I tell thee!

jrw · Post by **jrw** » Thu Feb 19, 2004 7:18 pm

Its took them long enough I tell thee

Come now sing with me.......

Stephen123 · Post by **Stephen123** » Fri Mar 12, 2004 6:42 pm

The modified suspension bushes have been now produced along with some sort of special tool to fit them and are in Transit somewhere between Germany and the UK so they should be in the UK very soon .
This information came from my dealer and from 2 people I spoke to in VW customer Care .
Dont know if any of this is true but thought I would keep you guys up to date on what I have been told . We will see !!!!!!!!! .

Clawz · Post by **Clawz** » Fri Mar 19, 2004 9:39 am

My dealer has just received the new "Modified" bushes and upon looking at them closely they have chosen not to fit them as they are "Exactly the same as the ones on there already" and they are in the middle of contacting VW about this.

From what they have said, VW have produced "modified Suspension *arms*" to replace the existing suspension problems??

jrw · Post by **jrw** » Wed Mar 31, 2004 6:47 pm

Ive heard today that the new tool for the bushes is out.

Clawz · Post by **Clawz** » Wed Apr 14, 2004 5:56 pm

Anyone got an update on this yet? If anyone has had the replacement bushes then let us know as we can then get the ball rolling for everyone else?

jrw · Post by **jrw** » Wed Apr 14, 2004 6:45 pm

im waiting for the service manager to call me back...............that was last Tues and have phoned daily since. Bunch of w**k

Stephen123 · Post by **Stephen123** » Wed Apr 14, 2004 6:55 pm

Recieved a phone call from Volkswagon to say modified bushes have been delivered to my dealers along with special tool to do the job . Contacted dealer and car is booked in for this Friday . I will keep you all posted . Hopefully I will be able to start enjoying my 5th Polo . Bought it New last March and has been in and out Garage with numerous problems
all been sorted apart from the suspension .

mike w · Post by **mike w** » Wed May 05, 2004 2:22 pm

My VW dealer has the replacement bushes, and the tool, but is now waiting for special lubricant, on back order! I wonder if this is needed to fit the bushes or is it part of the "fix" and bushes will need re-lubricating from time to time.

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