Mechanic recommendation in Phoenix area

[Danton J.A. Cardoso]

Try going on vwvortex.com

Prosit!

Danton J. A. Cardoso


On Jan 2, 2012, at 22:15, Michael McLaughlin <mcloffs at mac.com> wrote:

> That's exactly what the dealers told him — they installed aftermarket axles because the factory ones were in short supply, and often had problems with the aftermarket axles but still installed them. Which is why I'm trying to find a competent mechanic for him.  :-)
> 
> -Mike
> 
> On Jan 2, 2012, at 12:12 PM, David Giannandrea wrote:
> 
>> "...having a problem with vibrations at highway speeds under load;  
>> two VW dealers have attempted to fix the problem by replacing axles,  
>> to no avail."
>> 
>> I had this problem in a 95 honda. I replaced both front axles in an attempt
>> to replace a CV joint that ran with a broken boot for who knows how long. So
>> after replacing axles AND the engine mounts I still had the problem. Bought
>> another RF axle. After installation it still vibrated under load.
>> 
>> So to prove my suspicions, I rebuilt the old OEM axles and put them on the
>> car. End of problem. Then contacted the manufacturer who was kind enough to
>> take all 3 rebuilt axles back.
>> 
>> So if the mechanic is replacing VW axles with aftermarket, you could be
>> suffering the same poor rebuilding I experienced.
>> 
>> Good Luck.
>> 
>> David G.
>> 
> 
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