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Just found out the hard way. Had may turbo replaced because of the broken wastegate rod and YES they do and will replace the oil feed<br>line for the turbo and add a new redesigned heat shield to help protect the wastegate rod. The wastegate is subjected to very high thermal<br>stress and this new heatshield is supposed to help reduce this stress. I believe the newer turbos from KKK have a different material spec<br>on the wastegate rod to better handle the thermal cycling so there should be fewer wastegate rods breaking in the future. The new<br>heatshield is designed to keep more of the heat from the turbo away from the wastegate rod.<p>I wasn't aware that the dealers were replacing the heatshield and turbo oil feed pipe as a TSB, but only as a remedy for the broken waste<br>gate rod. If they are doing this as a prevenative measure I would be very impressed.

I just spoke to my dealer, there is not a TSB on this fitting.<br>How ever they know about the problem and believe that they would not be responsible to their customers if they didn't fit it when the cars came in for Service.<br>I am impressed.<br>P.S. They also did some copper plateing proceedure to my brakes to reduce brake noise,<br>audi pays for this too.<p>

<br>I am organizing an informal gathering of owners/enthusiasts in the Dade/Broward/Palm Beach area. I currently have 4 people confirmed and I am waiting to hear back form several others. We plan to get together next Saturday, Jan 23, in Ft. Lauderdale. If anyone is interested in joining us, please contact me at the enclosed email address for more detals.<p>Adam Nortman

Adam, I'm just curious what you thnk of your new Jetta compared to your A4?

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DRLs are not just headlights. I believe they are slightly dimmer.

1996 a4 2.8 qm