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RECALL/ISSUE V6 Passat & MkV R32 (non urgent)

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    RECALL/ISSUE V6 Passat & MkV R32 (non urgent)

    Had the oil changed in my 2007 V6 Passat today as I wasn't happy with what it had. I replaced the original Castrol SLX 05W-30 with Castrol Edge 0W-40. A much better oil which provides higher protection.

    I also put the car in for a metallic groan sound in the front end when slowly driving into car parking spots. The VW Service Manger knew about this. It appears to only affect V6 Passats and Mk V R32s (not sure of the build dates), as they share the same engine layout and brake system. The Service Manger said that the bolts on the brake callipers were put in wrong and that a 'fix kit' is available. This is what is causing the groan. They kit wasn't available during this service but will be soon. In the interim the fault will not affect anything, particularly breaking.

    Thought you'd like to know.

    MIB
    Man In Black (MIB)
    2007 V6 4Motion Passat, Black, Leather, DSG, 18" Wheels, Bi-xenons
    2010 Mk 6 Golf R, 5-dr, Rising Blue, DSG, leather, ACC, RVC
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    Yep, I had a similar issue's with my breaks. Like truck break squill at very low seeds when parking or turning. Yes Barloworld in NSW claim that a kit needed to be installed. All ok now.
    07 VW Golf R32 Deep blue pearl effect
    08 VW Touareg 3.0TDI Metallic black

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      Thanks for posting MIB
      - Ben

      1961 Karmann Ghia Coupé - 1993 Golf Cabriolet - 2006 Golf Comfortline 1.9L TDI
      2008 Jetta 2.0L FSI

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        Cool as i have the same noise and was just going to wait till my 15k service which now sounds wise.
        VW Golf R32 MkV
        Mini Cooper S

        R32 is here and sounds awesome, loving the throttle blips on the down changes.

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          Thanks MIB...have the same problem, just put it down to the pad type. Although it is really starting to bug me now it's colder. Will call today.
          Cheers
          blur32
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          Blue MkV R32 3Dr, DSG, Sebring box & 2.5" stainless, BMC CDA CIA + 3.5" stainless, 18" O.Z. Ultraleggeras, H&R springs, carbon rear valance

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