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Old 12-06-2004, 04:50 AM
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Default dumb.... just got off the phone with an audi tech manager

who happens to be the father of a friend of mine. he said he cant install my rs4 clutch. he said he cant install any clutch that i didnt buy directly from his dealership. even if i bought it from his parts counter, he wont replace it. he said he will only replace a part if he orders it. unless i pay the labor of course ( $2500) im stuck with an rs4 clutch i cant install..... this is teh svck
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If not under warranty why go to a dealer?
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Some shops have that policy. Just go to another shop.
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Default i am under warrenty

full warrenty
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Default yeah. time to call around.

i wish i could do this in person, but the dealerships are all 1.5 hrs away minimum.
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Default does your warranty cover clutch replacement ?

and is this an audi warranty that only allows you to use an audi dealership ? if not why even bother?? find a good race shop that will do this , cheaper and better than a dealership.
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Default yeah it covers one clutch replacment.

i think he said i can bring it to any shop and it wont void warrenty, but it wont be covered. i dont care if the clutch is covered or not, i want the labor covered + the flywheel.
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Default some good shops ( "race shops") can work with your warranty ..

you just have to ask them
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Default Why are you insisting on dealership install? Most of us won't let them touch our cars.

Don't you have an independent Audi shop nearby? Where do you live?
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