Timeline for How long does items in the engine last in general for standard size cars?
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| Dec 21, 2015 at 16:21 | history | tweeted | twitter.com/StackMechanics/status/678973458525614085 | ||
| Aug 23, 2015 at 22:27 | vote | accept | drdot | ||
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| Jul 24, 2015 at 8:17 | comment | added | Captain Kenpachi | Mind you, for that money, Id rather just buy a new or low-mileage import engine and have it installed. It may even cost less. | |
| Jul 24, 2015 at 8:15 | comment | added | Captain Kenpachi | Why would they need to replace a cam belt AND a cam chain? | |
| Jul 24, 2015 at 1:51 | history | edited | drdot | CC BY-SA 3.0 |
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| Jul 23, 2015 at 16:30 | comment | added | Move More Comments Link To Top | Price a used engine, it may be a better buy than repairing yours at this cost | |
| Jul 23, 2015 at 14:58 | comment | added | drdot | @dobey, Plus, the problem is not discovered from the code scan. They open the engine and then find out the problem. | |
| Jul 23, 2015 at 14:58 | comment | added | drdot | @dobey, there are two directions: 1. problem is not that serious and they ask for too much. 2. problem is more serious than what they describe and they did not find out. But I am more worry about the second problem now. Here is why, since the first overheat and they replace the fan and temperator sensor which cost 1500. They should have suggest a check on inside of the engine then I will be more convinced about their experience and skills. What they are saying is that because I didnt ask for it. Now I ask, then they do this, next time sth else on engine goes wrong, they will say the same thing | |
| Jul 23, 2015 at 14:54 | answer | added | dobey | timeline score: 1 | |
| Jul 23, 2015 at 14:47 | comment | added | dobey | It's hard to know what exactly needs replacing without knowing what the exact noise is, or other conditions, and we can't do that. The dealer can, and has the scan tools which give a lot more information than you're going to get from checking for codes at AutoZone. What the dealer says needs replaced is probably correct, and yes, it's going to be expensive, as it will require quite a bit of labor hours by the book. | |
| Jul 23, 2015 at 3:40 | comment | added | drdot | What else should I check? Because these people dont even check if I dont raise the concern about the noise. Also, I suppose the overheat problem should complete go away after they replace the fan and temperature sensor. | |
| Jul 23, 2015 at 0:59 | history | edited | Pᴀᴜʟsᴛᴇʀ2♦ |
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| Jul 23, 2015 at 0:58 | comment | added | Pᴀᴜʟsᴛᴇʀ2♦ | Unfortunately, what they are telling you is probably right on the money (no pun intended). If drastic enough, overheating can cause all of the issues they are dealing with and more. | |
| Jul 23, 2015 at 0:50 | comment | added | drdot | It is 2007 Passat wagon. 2.0T 4WD. A month ago there is overheat, the coolant meter shoot up to the red region twice. So I checked with them and they say replace fans and thermal sensor in engine will do the job. That Is about 1500. Then two weeks later, I found engine has a sound that feels like diesel car, but my car is gas. Also there are times I turn off the car but the engine fan is still on for a few minutes which I have never seen bwfore. So they check and say I need to replace bunch of stuff in the engine. | |
| Jul 23, 2015 at 0:43 | comment | added | drdot | It is 2007 Passat wagon. 2.0T 4WD. I di | |
| Jul 23, 2015 at 0:37 | comment | added | Pᴀᴜʟsᴛᴇʀ2♦ | To be quite honest, most of those things should last for the life of the car. When you say you had an overheat problem, what exactly was the problem? If you are wondering if they are trying to fleece you, this would let us know how to tell you what is what. Also, what year/model is your VW? | |
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| Jul 22, 2015 at 23:21 | history | asked | drdot | CC BY-SA 3.0 |