There were some problems with early Neuspeed short-shifter kits for the
Mk4s. They tended to make the 2nd gear grinding problem that lots of
owners experienced a whole lot worse. Your dealer might be aware of this
and assume the problem is shared by all short-shifter kits. Can you talk
to another dealer about the problem?
-Adam
On Thu, 29 Nov 2001, Michael R. Clements wrote:
> Date: Thu, 29 Nov 2001 09:25:48 -0800
> From: Michael R. Clements <mrclem@telocity.com>
> To: Steve Kupper <skupper@2xtreme.net>, Toy4speed@aol.com,
> ba-autox@autox.team.net
> Cc: Oxyfresh2u@aol.com
> Subject: RE: VW trans warranty
>
> Good advice.
>
> In addition, you should check the NHTSA database of Technical Service
> Bulletins on-line. If there is a TSB for this problem -- even if it was not a
> recall -- it gives you the informational ammunition you need:
>
> http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/tsb/service1.cfm?SearchTopic=Vehicle
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-ba-autox@autox.team.net
> [mailto:owner-ba-autox@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Steve Kupper
> Sent: Wednesday, November 28, 2001 21:41
> To: Toy4speed@aol.com; ba-autox@autox.team.net
> Cc: Oxyfresh2u@aol.com
> Subject: RE: VW trans warranty
>
>
> Don, i believe it is the responsibility of the manufacturer to prove that
> your aftermarket part caused the problem. So in this case you do have a
> chance in court.
>
> There is no way a short shifter can brake anything in the transmission. It
> is like saying that if you shift by pushing the lever bellow the shift knob
> will cause a problem.
>
> On the other hand, change the shifter back stock and take it to a different
> dealer :)
>
> steve k.
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: owner-ba-autox@autox.team.net
> > [mailto:owner-ba-autox@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Toy4speed@aol.com
> > Sent: Wednesday, November 28, 2001 9:21 PM
> > To: ba-autox@autox.team.net
> > Cc: Oxyfresh2u@aol.com
> > Subject: Fwd: VW trans warranty
> >
> >
> > Return-path: <Sup4speed@aol.com>
> > From: Sup4speed@aol.com
> > Full-name: Sup4speed
> > Message-ID: <96.1df80760.29371f3a@aol.com>
> > Date: Thu, 29 Nov 2001 00:18:50 EST
> > Subject: VW trans warranty
> > To: autox@autox.team.net (Team.Net)
> > CC: Toy4speed@aol.com
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> > Hey All:
> >
> > Slightly off autox content, but our '98 Jetta 2.0 which we have the basic
> > common springs, bars, wheels/tires, chip, intake , short shifter
> > kit, just
> > blew out 2nd gear at 32k, sounds terrible, 2nd won't engage.
> > Dealer says due
> > to shift kit, the 100k drivetrain warranty won't cover. Any
> > tips, consumer
> > groups to contact to perhaps help persuade dealer to cover repair
> > ? Internet
> > search indicates this is a fairly common and quietly ignored
> > weakness in the
> > tranny by the company. I'm thinking if defect is common, maybe
> > NTSA, SEMA,
> > VW at the corporate level. Have no chance in court I suppose as
> > the warranty
> > of course says any mods, non-factory parts may void warranty.
> > Thanks for any
> > help !
> >
> > Don Lew
> > DSP Supra
> > STS Jetta
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