Engine back where it belongs.
My Touareg is finally intact and back where she belongs (under my right foot). I believe rallydogracing said, "book time was a hair under 20 hours for the removal and replacement of my engine". I think my dealer thought that meant 20 days, cause thats how long it took to get her back. I put almost 2000 miles on the v8 loaner that they had provided. Not knocking the dealer, because I was allowed to visit and speak with the technician whom I was very impressed with, especially his organizational skills and thoroughness. However, I was not allowed to see the old power steering pump, nor was I given a proper explanation as to why it failed. The dealer charged VWOA well over 4000 for the procedure. I still have a hard time believing that a power-steering pump failure would result in over $4000 spent at the dealer. I mean seriously, what the heck?
One odd side effect of the whole deal; I have yet to see the particulate filter do its thing. No white smoke, ever. I do see more brown smoke, you know, the kind typically associated with diesels.
On a side note; I have oversized tires (265/65-18) and after the engine was replaced, they had to preform an alignment. This resulted in rubbing when turning unless on the off-road setting. Long process and explanation. I apologize for not having more information about the the old pump.
Hope this helps a bit.
