Re: Noises from the engine

["Richard Adams" <richard_adams@launch.com>]

you mean you didn't read that "strange noise" clause in your warranty
booklet?!

1 yr/12 mos. my ASS!!! That noise could be associated with anything covered
by your 2/24 or 10/100k.

Typical dealer response.

-----Original Message-----
From: Ng, Kevin (NationsCredit) <kevin.ng@nationscredit.com>
To: jettaglx <jettaglx@igtc.COM>; gtivr6 <gti-vr6@dev.tivoli.com>
Date: Friday, July 17, 1998 11:21 AM
Subject: Noises from the engine


>I dropped off my 97 GLX at the dealer this morning for the 20k service,
>and while I was there I mentioned a funny whining noise (sounds like a
>ghost, whatever that means) coming from either the engine or the
>drivetrain right @ 2100rpm (same noise in all gears). If this sound gets
>isolated and hopefully fixed, I'm thinking this should be covered under
>warranty, but the service advisor tells me, "Any strange noises that we
>look at and fix are only covered for the first year/12k miles." Is this
>true? I'm pretty sure that even if I have to pay an out-of-pocket
>expense it shouldn't cost too much, but i was just wondering if the
>dealer is trying to dick around with me. Don? Any thoughts as to what
>this noise might be (I know it's a longshot as you can't actually hear
>the noise, but I'm trying anyway!)?
>
>Thanks,
>Kevin
>97 GLX Windsor Blue "Lost Soul Edition"
>