Rabbit's F&@ked, just died

[Master_Shake]

sitting in my car waiting for a tow truck, driving down bridge street something under the hood was clunking when I hit the gas, finally one loud bang, then will not drive in gear. I was able to coast to a back road.
:frown:

[lotar_6]

bummer dude. was there any vibrations or other feelings or noises prior to the boom? I'm betting something w/ a drive axle or tranny.

[Master_Shake]

If I push the clutch in and rev it, you hear something clunking around. I'm thinking axle/tranny as well

[Master_Shake]

Not looking forward to putting this on a flatbed

[OnelowcabriO]

:frown: daaaaaaaaaamn

[mk4twoptslow]

damn son! hopefully its nothing too big. i feel bad for the tow truck driver the two times my car has been on one all ive heard is btiching from them about how low the car is.

[Master_Shake]

**** this ****ing **** I'm ****ing pissed. I don't wanna bring it to the dealer on the RS's

And it looks like I'm not going to Michigan this weekend.

[imola20ae]

sorry to hear that, very sh!tty, hope its nothing to major

[FusLit]

doh, that sucks man :-(

hopefully it's something simple to fix... have you been dumping the clutch at all?

Honestly, I think the dealer's gonna realize you have **** going on the RS's are not gonna what gives it away. (unless you don't want them scratched, then that's understandable)

Take it to Franklin's body shop ?


-T

[B4passatglx]

That sucks Mike

Hope its something simple, although sounds like that usually aren't.

It sounds like when my car blew a CV, it clunked even when in neutral and the engine when the engine revving

[vwremglx]

Tried to call ya but got weird voicemail. i must have an old number for you or something. If you need a hand with anything, like a ride, jack etc. let me know.

[Master_Shake]

That was me Ryan. Sorry I was in the tow truck. I aid **** Romano, they wouldn't be able to look at it till tomorrow, and I'm not leaving it ouside there with the wheels on. cars at the dubspot at least I'm gonna put the steelies back on and raise the car up, I'm thinking CV/axle now. This sucks.

[lite1979]

hopefully it's just an axle or a CV joint. I doubt it's the tranny. You'll be back on the road in no time. Let me know if there's anything I can do to help!

[Brightdub]

Damn... Im sorry man... it always sucks when the unexpected happens... I hope its nothing too bad to take care of. GL with that an keep us posted.

[lotar_6]

my money is on an inner cv... blew 3 last year... sounds like the prob. easy fix... start hunting for an entire axle... easier imo. find it local and you can still get to michigan!

[Master_Shake]

i can prolly still get to go to michigan but i don't wanna spend all my money on fixing the car then driving out there.

thanks to Ryan, got me to my dads house to get my mk4.

[TurboDukers69]

:eek::eek: WOW, sorry to hear that BRO! You should be on the road before the sun comes back out on Friday!

[boostin20v]

I'm gonna put the steelies back on and raise the car up, I'm thinking CV/axle now. This sucks.

should be easy to tell if the issue is an axle when you do this. check for excessive movement in the CV housings.

[vwremglx]

should be easy to tell if the issue is an axle when you do this. check for excessive movement in the CV housings.

that requires being able to get under the car.

RAISE IT!!!

[Jackalope]

that requires being able to get under the car.

RAISE IT!!!

x2...sry dudeman. I heard someone else had this happen this weekend with their Rabbit too. Seems the CV doesn't like the angle+torque=bad mojo.

[RichB]

Bummer Mike. Hopefully just a CV.

[stephan315]

If it ain't one thing it's always something.... Is this in any way related to ride height?

Stephan.

[Master_Shake]

If anything its due to the extreme angle of the axle.

[KPz]

im putting my money on the outer CV on the pass side from pulling those helpers out before notching your frame.

raise it or lower it, steelies or not, you have a hole cut out of your frame and the k frame is ground to sh!t. The dealer is gonna be uber anal about it.

dont think they will warranty it :frown:


but anyways, sounds like an easy fix. parts are gonna be the balls tho cuz its so new. Price to pay for being the lowest rabbit in the cuse. And you will have some good pics for your FL homos in WFSU!


good luck....

[VWTUNING]

Sucks bro :( Sucks when **** breaks but you know its all part of the game.


Did they hit you up with a ramp fee or anything like that for being low? They tried to pull that **** with me last year. F'n jerks :mad:

[Master_Shake]

Nah tow guy was cool as ****. Gave him a tip, he was careful and used wood ramps to get it on the tow truck. He's the same guy that towed Rachels Mke to the Dubspot.

As far as I can tell its on the driverside, sounds more in the engine bay.

I took vacation days for Michigan just changed em around. Don't have to be back at work till Monday!

[lotar_6]

As far as I can tell its on the driverside, sounds more in the engine bay.

Driver's side inner... I'll take yo money, Kyle! The dr's side axle is shorter and compounds the angle issue!

[boostin20v]

Driver's side inner... I'll take yo money, Kyle! The dr's side axle is shorter and compounds the angle issue!

My guess too

[Master_Shake]

mine too!

[Jackalope]

So what does this all mean. So if the suspension put it at a terminal angle to which the axle assy doesn't like it...

A> Once fixed are you setting it back up like you had it, but better?

B> Going higher so that it may not happen again

C> Going back to stock height?

[Master_Shake]

D. Going lower

I know people that are lower then me for longer without issue, although I have been lowered just about a year now. idk.

[Master_Shake]

i'm so low!
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a160/DC2ingB18C/IMG_0177copy.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a160/DC2ingB18C/IMG_0178copy.jpg

[lotar_6]

D. Going lower

I know people that are lower then me for longer without issue, although I have been lowered just about a year now. idk.

lolz... I knew you'd pick D!

look into RAXLES! Marty is a great guy and will fix you shizzle for free if it happens again. The down side is the wait on shipping. luckily you have a back-up ride.

[Master_Shake]

i don't need no stinkin' raxles! ha.

i do want the C2 Motorsports Turbo kit.

[stephan315]

"D" is the best option... Also like the option to go faster too... if it breaks again you'll be able to roll farther, hence saving more on towing...:laugh:

[Master_Shake]

Diagnosed as being my inner driverside CV. No damage to the boot.

I'll be on the hunt for an axle tomorrow. I'll drive as far as Albany to get it.

[B4passatglx]

Cant Rob get you one at the dealer at fastdubs rate?

That may be your best bet. Let me know if you want company tommorow, I am off all day

[Master_Shake]

Idk if Rob is working. We think he's in NC. I'm not worried.

Word I'll let ya know.

[FlyBy]

great to hear it's not in the motor or transmission!

[Jackalope]

D. Going lower

I know people that are lower then me for longer without issue, although I have been lowered just about a year now. idk.

Flattened squirrels are going to be a beaotch of a road obsticle.

[crew219]

Idk if Rob is working. We think he's in NC. I'm not worried.

Word I'll let ya know.

I ran into him yesterday while I was in syracuse. He was on his lunch break and I was at the pepboys by Burdick.

Dave

[boostin20v]

Dude...anyone at the parts counter can give you the club discount.....

[Master_Shake]

i know!

[crew219]

BTW, if you want to replace the inner joint yourself, I have the bentley procedure in PDF form and I could send them to you.

LMK if you need part numbers & etc. VW should have reman'd versions of the OEM parts (noted by an X after the pn) so that could be cheaper. Raxles IIRC wants $250 for their MKV axles. A new joint from the dealership should be even cheaper.

Dave

[Master_Shake]

I used the part number off my axle, Rob said my price would be 525!

thanks for the offer on the info dave, i'll let ya know.

[crew219]

I used the part number off my axle, Rob said my price would be 525!

thanks for the offer on the info dave, i'll let ya know.

If you want to replace just the inner joint.

1K0498103 - $203 @ 1stvwparts, list $306, $200 @ genuinevwaudiparts (just placed an order from them
1K0498103X- remanufactured- $135 1stvw, list $203, $132 @ genuinevwaudi

Note that the reman'd joints have a $100 core fee which will be refunded upon return of the damaged unit, so I'd factor in return shipping into the overall price.

Replacing the axle:
1K0407271BL- I'm assuming this is yours? anyways $426@1stvw, $419@ genuine, $641 retail
There is also . . .
1K0407271AT-$549 1stvw, $538 genuine, $736 retail

Only thing that was mentioned about the AT axle was "1K-7-100001>" ???

Reman'd
1K0407451CX- $279 1stvw, $286 genuine, $436 retail . . . $200 core.

I'd go for either the reman'd joint or the reman'd axle IMO. Both genuine and 1stvw are on the west coast so it'll take awhile by ground to arrive. If you are in a rush, i'd see what Rob could do for you on pricing or perhaps even GAP. What you may pay more for initially, you could get back by having reduced shipping charges (closer) for the core return.

For ALL of the above, you should buy a new axle stretch bolt. N91040601

Dave

[Master_Shake]

thanks Dave.

1K0407271BL is my axle. I think i'm gonna end up buying the axle from VW. dang.

[Master_Shake]

no one has an axle in the area. i think i'm gonna order a CV joint, i've never done one, whats involved?

[boostin20v]

Only thing that was mentioned about the AT axle was "1K-7-100001>" ???

Denotes what VIN numbers the PN is good for. Should have been a similar notation of "< 1K-7-xxxxxxx" in the listing too for a different part number.

[boostin20v]

no one has an axle in the area. i think i'm gonna order a CV joint, i've never done one, whats involved?

Flyby posted up the whole procedure when he replaced either a boot or the whole joint. Basically you remove the axle, disassemble the bad joint and reassemble with the new parts.

[Jackalope]

Something to wet your whistle while you're car's being fixed...

ROC memeber - kiserhd 05-25-2008 01:53 AM
C2 Motorsports Turbo kit (Stage 2)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1M9GEcpgVtg

[lotar_6]

It's not too hard to replace a cv joint. There should be a retaining circlip on the end of the axle and a tensioning washer on the other side. Pop the clip and pull everything out carefully and pay close attention to the order of the parts and how they remove. Clean everything excessively! You don't want stray bits of metal staying in the boot. Regrease, reassemble, and bolt it in.

Get the info from Dave... it should help. Again, it should be pretty straight forward. The hard part will probably be removing & re-installing any circlips.

[Master_Shake]

i'm gonna order an Inner CV.

[crew219]

i'm gonna order an Inner CV.

Reman or new? Unless you're doing the reman, I'd do a full reman axle. Looking at the procedure, the inner CV is a lot more work than the outer CV (requires a press).

Dave

[crew219]

BTW, send me a pm with your email and i'll send you those PDFs.

Dave

[iceVee]

i'm gonna order an Inner CV.

Just out of curiosity, did you check Autopart International? I'd expect them to stock it (unless your car is too new...)

[Master_Shake]

Reman or new? Unless you're doing the reman, I'd do a full reman axle. Looking at the procedure, the inner CV is a lot more work than the outer CV (requires a press).

Dave
damn. well i can always take it somewhere to get it pressed.

BTW, send me a pm with your email and i'll send you those PDFs.

Dave
pm sent.

Just out of curiosity, did you check Autopart International? I'd expect them to stock it (unless your car is too new...)
haven't checked with them Rob suggested, didn't get a chance.