VOLKSWAGEN'D 

by "TysMagic" (twjeffery)
Published 06/05/2017 at 10:27

Tags: VW ; beetle
STARS: 0

2 weeks of Beetle ownership and I’ve already been Volkswagen’d.

Pulled the bug out of the garage to find a small puddle of oil on the ground. A nice chunk of the internet says it’s the rear main seal. Apparently a common issue (seriously, a common issue on a lot of VWs sub 20k miles, wtf is that?!). I’ve got a full warranty for a bit so it’s going to the dealership tomorrow to get repaired and to get a full twice over to make sure everything else is spot on. We’ve got a wedding in Dallas coming up so maybe I’ll get to road trip the loaner car.

Additionally, my over night (okay, over weeks) parts from Japan arrived:

I think it’ll end up looking pretty decent. Much better than the black base model door handle look. Going to wait until it’s out of the shop before I install them.

Replies (5)

"ttyymmnn" (ttyymmnn)
06/05/2017 at 10:37, STARS: 3

It’s just marking its territory. Those oil leaks come pre-installed at the factory.

"DipodomysDeserti" (dipodomysdeserti)
06/05/2017 at 10:44, STARS: 0

If that’s from one night it isn’t really a small puddle. My ‘66 GMC leaks less than that.

"TysMagic" (twjeffery)
06/05/2017 at 11:06, STARS: 1

that’s about a week of sitting.

"TysMagic" (twjeffery)
06/05/2017 at 11:06, STARS: 1

sounds about right

"pip bip - choose Corrour" (hhgttg69)
06/06/2017 at 10:13, STARS: 1

surprised it took that long