Factory Recalls

Posted: Mon Dec 26, 2011 5:49 pm

Were there any on the cabbys?

Posted: Mon Dec 26, 2011 9:28 pm

http://www.dft.gov.uk/vosa/apps/recalls/default.asp

Posted: Mon Dec 26, 2011 11:14 pm

Love the one on the A4 and A6
"potential premature wear of steering ball joints"

Posted: Mon Dec 26, 2011 11:19 pm

Kinda hoped that the seatbelt reels or the dodgy petrol/fuel guages would have been part of a recall, the seatbelt reels on the Saab's were!

I think the answer to the question was most likely NO! Smile

Posted: Tue Dec 27, 2011 5:20 pm

When I had the central locking unit out I noticed the seat belt started to retract really fast again. Looked like it was grinding on something near the top. Meant to investigate it further.

The german forums swear by this stuff to cure the problem.

http://en.foerch.com/product.aspx?p=8c0c22f7-0570-4741-a9c4-d61913f18045

Worse I had a fine two months ago for not wearing the belt, when I was!! Police car that drove past me could not see I was wearing it. Argued with them and highlighted the design was pillarless and you would not see the belt but it was pointless. Claimed I pulled it on after I was pulled over. £60 down the drain.

Posted: Wed Dec 28, 2011 12:12 pm

Bad news about the fines, unfortunately there's little comeback unless you have video evidence!

I'm definitely going to be looking for a can of this stuff, it looks like miracle juice, I'll be wedging it in every corner! I'll get rid of the creaks and groans from my dash/windows! Smile

Posted: Wed Dec 28, 2011 4:06 pm

The one thing the German forums did say was that for best results you have to wash the belt with soapy water before applying the PTFE. One guy described a black gunk coming out of the belt!

Most seem to speak of positive results, with the belt operating like the first day it left the factory. A few said it took a couple of days for any effect, One however did say the result were disappointing.

Posted: Wed Dec 28, 2011 4:11 pm

I always thought the wee part the belt comes out of seems to get squashed down on the belt, possibly from people climbing in and out of the back squeezing down on it...

Posted: Wed Dec 28, 2011 4:24 pm

Anyone any idea where I'll get this gear from?! A quick google ended in frustration!

Posted: Wed Dec 28, 2011 6:54 pm

Mine is poor and I never have anyone in the back. Did think the panel trim was increasing the friction around where it disappears into the body. Just not got the time to look into it at the moment.

I will be looking for a can as well. Here is the UK agent.

http://en.foerch.com/company/international/distributionpartner/greatbritain/

Can feel a 100 can purchase minimum coming on Sad

Posted: Wed Dec 28, 2011 6:59 pm

That's as far as I got with my search, so i have emailed them, fingers crossed.

I wasn't meaning with the panel itself, but the part that comes out of the top of the panel, there's a bit of trim that looks like it's not really supported enough underneath to avoid being squashed, the part that covers where the belt goes in. If it's got a technical term I'd imagine it would be something like belt inlet cowling.... Smile

If it's really that good and stops dashboard squeaks, we could probably easily sell 100 to VAG owners! I have been in brand spanking new golfs with squeaky dashboards, just seems to be a vag thing! Smile

Posted: Thu Dec 29, 2011 3:54 pm

Right, apparently this place sells them, and you can get it directly from that company, anyone interested can PM me.

Vycal Marketing Ltd.
Suite 3 Midholm
2a Hillview Drive
Glasgow
G76 7JD

Posted: Sun Jan 01, 2012 3:36 pm

Certainly going to give it a go! This company is a mile or so from where I live so will drop in and see if I can pick up a can when I get some time.

Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2012 1:05 pm

Did you get this stuff yet or waiting till summer time?

Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2012 5:36 pm

Not had a chance. Baby on the way in 2 weeks and buying a house at the same time so bit busy!

Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2012 2:14 pm

Ye gods man! Get your priorities right! Very Happy

Congrats on the baby! Have fun moving! Very Happy

Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2012 5:59 pm

Finally got up to this place today. The business does not exist at this address - at least one recognised it!

Anyway emailed the UK office. They do mail order with a credit card but you need to buy 12 cans.

Art No: Description £ per piece
6530.5650 S419 DRY LUBE WITH TEFLON 400ML 12.45 x12 = £149.40

Shipping = 6.20 (Highlands and Islands = £12.50)

VAT = 31.12

Total = £186.72 (Highlands and Islands = £194.2 Cool

I might regret this - but is anyone interested in a can at this price - £15.50 plus postage?

Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2012 12:44 pm

Ouch! 12 cans to get rid of! Smile

I'd take one off you.

Audi Nut Joined: Jul 13, 2008 Posts: 50

I'd take one as well Smile

Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2012 6:40 pm

I'm new on here .
I'll definitely take a can , seat belts keep getting jammed in the doors .
Just sorted the fuel sender after 8 years thanks to this site now to get loads of other stuff sorted.

Newbie Joined: Sep 21, 2011 Posts: 12

I'll have a can of that lube!
Sick of trying to feed my seatbelt back in, I know how incompetent men feel now!!

Posted: Fri Mar 23, 2012 7:43 pm

I might regret this but I will buy a pack of the cans and put them up on ebay.
I will start a new post on a seat belt repair to see if it works and pick up everyone elses experiences!

New baby and new house are slowing me up at the moment on working on the cab. But at least its got a new garage Smile