Drive Shafts failure on the DSG - expensive

[pematthe-1967]

Having googled for drive shaft issues (LHD, T6 2016 Ocean), it seems there's quite a bit of info, especially related to vans with DSG boxes.

Mine failed last Sunday and I had to get recovery to make the last 6 miles of a 1000 mile journey. Went to pull away at a roundabout, clunk, grinding noise and no drive. Just managed to coast to the kerb and keep out of harms way.

VW diagnosis: spline failure on drive shafts at the gearbox. I don't know if it is both or just one (I will know that when the bill comes in). It is a gearbox out job to replace the final drive parts and a bill of approx 4K.

VW have also 'advised' on corrosion of the DSG sump (£100ish) and play in the flywheel (£900ish).

Just a story and experience shared. Keep an eye (or ear) out for clunks when pulling away or strange vibrations as this is a symptom. I didn't have any, no warnings what so ever, but you may be more lucky.

On a related note, I did have issues with VW Assist not being responsive (a separate story) so I used the recovery through my insurance - they were awesome!

 

[sidepod]

Gearbox out to replace driveshafts? Load of bollox.

Given that , in order to remove the gearbox, you first need to remove the driveshafts that’s simply not true.

Find another garage.

 

[pematthe-1967]

Too late. When stranded at the side of the road on a Sunday and options are limited. I took what i could get.

I am interested to know if there’s any leverage with VW as this seems quite common.

 

[branwell]

My brother recently had this done at his local trusted garage (not VW) and he paid £400 for the longer driveshaft and £300 for the shorter driveshaft. His is a T5.1, DSG, 2WD.

 

[sidepod]

Best to use genuine driveshafts, cheaper ones can cause vibration.