OK guys, sorry for not being on recently. I have not heard from Audi about my goodwill application, but even if I get something, it will no doubt be small %, and it may be even cheaper going to an indi and not using Audi or their goodwill. So I am kind of up for a fight in small claims with them.
I would base this on fact that if you ask Audi to replace the broken plastic (50 p piece if shiiite design), they will not do it. The cannot give any warranty!!, so will only do the costly conversion. So if this is not admitting that it is a design fault, then I do not know what is.
As for your self guys, even if you did not have a ratty engine just now, I would guess you are not comfortable driving this model of car when you know that if the chain belt goes, the engine will be ******, and will right off car!!. So why should WE, the customer, have to own an Audi car under these circumstances, Surely we bought one thinking it would last for years, not 70 to 90K miles before we potentially need a 2 - 3 K repair!!!!.
If I were you, I would find out if you have this chain So. call Audi, give them you engine number, or number in your service manual, and find out what you have!
If under warranty, I would suggest you ask them to convert now, or if not insist upon an extended warranty to deal with a potential future problem, if and when a "rattly engine sound occurs!!.
I am also up for a thread to get support so let me know where it is AND I will add my support. I wonder how you prepare a survey like the one below?
PS, if you want to support me in my own little campaign, I would welcome it. I may have to go to small clams court, so I could be a test case!
PS also check out this thread, it has allot of info from Passat Tdi (same engine) on same problem, check out the people affected, it seems as if it is about 3 to 7% IMO.
http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?t=202297&highlight=balance+chain
Why don't we all keep reading up on this issue and post all relevant threads on this one. This could be a start to collating data.