VAQ Diff service

[rozer1974]

my pump was very clean for 38k I was surprised because the golf r pumps look really blocked on half that mileage maybe the cupra hasn't got the same problem as the s3 or golf r.

 

[kiddo]

That pump looks brand new against some of the glogged pumps I've seen

 

[rozer1974]

That pump looks brand new against some of the glogged pumps I've seen

I know that's what I thought too when I seen it but I have had the car from 12k to 38k now and its the original pump.

 

[kiddo]

Did you clean it yourself rozer?

 

[Zai]

my pump was very clean for 38k I was surprised because the golf r pumps look really blocked on half that mileage maybe the cupra hasn't got the same problem as the s3 or golf r.

Could it be that the R and S3 pumps are so clogged up because they're connected to the AWD system and not the front diff? Maybe that's causing more wear? Unless of course your pump is from an ST 4drive. In that case it's very strange the Cupra would be so much cleaner, but awesome for us Cupra peeps i suppose (provided they're all that clean that is).

 

[rozer1974]

Did you clean it yourself rozer?

no mate I got it done at a vag specialist my road is so uneven you would struggle to get the correct level of fluid in.

 

[rozer1974]

Could it be that the R and S3 pumps are so clogged up because they're connected to the AWD system and not the front diff? Maybe that's causing more wear? Unless of course your pump is from an ST 4drive. In that case it's very strange the Cupra would be so much cleaner, but awesome for us Cupra peeps i suppose (provided they're all that clean that is).

I think your right but just to rule it out maybe some one else can get there's done if its clean like mine then I don't see this as a problem for us cupra boys which is a big plus there have been loads of replacement diffs due to the pump blocking on s3 golf r .

 

[paddy6789]

no mate I got it done at a vag specialist my road is so uneven you would struggle to get the correct level of fluid in.

How much did you pay? Just so we know what a good rate is and what a bad rate is? I know @theoldboy got a great deal!

Seat charge an arm, a leg and a lot of blood.

I’ve had a quote for £189, just for diff.


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[Deleted member 103408]

Could it be that the R and S3 pumps are so clogged up because they're connected to the AWD system and not the front diff? Maybe that's causing more wear? Unless of course your pump is from an ST 4drive. In that case it's very strange the Cupra would be so much cleaner, but awesome for us Cupra peeps i suppose (provided they're all that clean that is).

Don't know the answer but I think the Golf GTI is the same setup as the Cupra (eg front wheel drive only) and as you say most of the noise on the web is about Golf R's

 

[rozer1974]

I paid £66 labour for engine oil change and filter plus haldex clean and new oil I provided the oil from vw .I nearly fell over when he gave me the invoice so I gave the guy that done it a £20 tip he also took pictures of the pump for me too and they gave me a courtesy car too for the day.

 

[CupraGeezer]

Don't know the answer but I think the Golf GTI is the same setup as the Cupra (eg front wheel drive only) and as you say most of the noise on the web is about Golf R's

The GTI is FWD, yes, but (unlike the Cupra) the locking differential is not standard fitment; it is an option as part of the "Performance Pack". Most GTIs don't have this.

 

[kiddo]

Awesome gti charge £136 for 2wd gen 5 haldex service. https://www.awesomegti.com/haldex-servicing/

 

[paddy6789]

So AwesomeGTi have given the following prices when I asked for a discount or best price on the two being done at the same time...

Front Haldex Oil Service and Pump Strainer Clean - £136.00

DSG Oil and Filter Service - £169.00


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[kiddo]

Awesome don't seem to want to offer a discount for getting both jobs done in parallel. The prices quoted are as per their website Maybe if they had the offer of 2 vehicles to do they may offer discount? I'm wanting mine doing

 

[paddy6789]

Awesome don't seem to want to offer a discount for getting both jobs done in parallel. The prices quoted are as per their website Maybe if they had the offer of 2 vehicles to do they may offer discount? I'm wanting mine doing

Apparently they make next to nothing on these services so can’t offer any better pricing


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[Brucey CUPRA]

When I had mine in for it’s service and first MOT in March the main dealer I use charged £111 for doing the front diff oil. Didn’t think that was too bad for a main dealer.

 

[Deleted member 103408]

thats about right 41 for oil plus 66 labour and based on my local tune shop they did engine dsg oil and filter plus diff change in 1 hour. if nobody is making much money i would ask for breakdown of labour and oil to see whats costing so much

 

[zedlor]

You know I asked the main dealer how much it would be for the front diff when I took it in for service on Monday, originally they said £199 (a stock Seat charge that they apparently can't budge on) then when they gave me a sheet of other things they noticed that "needed" doing they quoted front diff oil at £90. So now I don't know what to believe.

 

[rozer1974]

haldex oil is 40 quid from vw

 

[Deleted member 103408]

just ask the garage how much for labour and oil. it should be 70 and 45 if oil is more expensive can you provide oil.