Date:         Sun, 27 Jul 2003 20:09:28 -0400
Reply-To:     Dennis Haynes <dhaynes@OPTONLINE.NET>
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From:         Dennis Haynes <dhaynes@OPTONLINE.NET>
Subject:      Re: morons on the passat list..
Comments: To: JordanVw@AOL.COM
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I have to wonder if it was ever checked. If it is obvious that the
engine failed due to lack of maintenance, or the failure to respond to
the oil pressure failure, it will not be warranted.

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Sent: Sunday, July 27, 2003 12:45 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: morons on the passat list..

thought the below was interesting, from the passat list... this lady has
a
2002 passat and she had the oil changed ONLY 3 TIMES IN 55,000 MILES,
and she
wonders why her engine blew up..

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Dealer says: "replace engine, not under warranty"2002 Passat 20
months old, 55,000 miles. At 12 months got "STOP. Turn off engine.
Oil Pressure" message on dash. Dealer replaced oil pump under
warranty.

At 20 months, same message. Dealer says sludge in engine from not
changing oil enough ( 3 times in 20 mos/55,000 miles and the two
recommended maintenance visits were done) Warranty won't cover.
Replace engine.

Does this sound right to you?

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