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NGTD
NGTD UltraDork
1/25/16 3:33 p.m.
RossD wrote: Also ask how much to replace the front suspension will cost? Once you hear one clunk coming from the front end, the rest of them are about to go too.

That kit retail is $2400 CAD. I ordered mine from fcpeuro for $600 USD delivered to my door.

edizzle89
edizzle89 HalfDork
1/25/16 3:56 p.m.
NGTD wrote:
RossD wrote: Also ask how much to replace the front suspension will cost? Once you hear one clunk coming from the front end, the rest of them are about to go too.
That kit retail is $2400 CAD. I ordered mine from fcpeuro for $600 USD delivered to my door.

its only $240 if you get the FCP brand parts

conesare2seconds
conesare2seconds HalfDork
1/25/16 6:48 p.m.
MrChaos wrote: There are NO bottom end parts available for the w8. see herehttp://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?6953491-Doing-the-impossible-Rebuilding-a-Passat-W8-engine he had to make new bearings by shortening vr6 bearings with a hacksaw. VW only sells the short block for a budget $15k

Is this to keep from undercutting the Bentley franchise for the same engine, lol?

NGTD
NGTD UltraDork
1/25/16 6:56 p.m.

In reply to edizzle89:

I bought mine quite a few years ago. I think it was Meyle.

Sold the Passat about 5 years ago. They really nice cars to drive, but pricey to repair.

WOW Really Paul?
WOW Really Paul? MegaDork
1/25/16 7:12 p.m.
mndsm wrote: But they did so well in thr phae...oh wait.

Buwahahahaha, QFT.

I would drive one, but I wouldn't want to pay to fix it. Kinda like that little Land Rover that even Carmax won't fix.

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