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2007 VW Passat wagon 2.0T - history

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#1 · (Edited)
2006 VW Passat wagon 2.0T - history

I will be using this post to maintain a log regarding maintenance and modifications.

Model code: 3C55K6
Description: Passat Wagon NAR 147 A6F
Engine code: BPY
Transmission code: HRN
Exterior (body/roof) color code X6/X6, paint number LA7T, united gray metallic
Interior color code MM, classic gray/black/black

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#28 · (Edited)
Replacement suspension parts

Strut assembly bearing:
$8.17 AutohausAZ - F.A.G.
$9.31 FCP Euro - SKF
$10.45 ECS Tuning - SKF
$10.95 ECS Tuning - Hamburg-Technic
$11.25 Pelican Parts - SKF
$11.50 Pelican Parts - F.A.G.
$11.74 AutohausAZ - Meyle
$11.99 ECS Tuning - INA
$12.50 Pelican Parts - Meyle
$12.99 UroTuning - SKF
$16.59 Amazon - Febest
$20.13 Parts.com - VW/Audi
$24.25 Pelican Parts - VW/Audi
$26.97 Amazon - SKF
$27.91 Amazon - SKF
$28.35 Deutsche Auto Parts - VW/Audi
$33.80 ECS Tuning - VW/Audi

Strut assembly mount:
$14.12 ECS Tuning - URO
$16.99 FCP Euro - Rein Automotive
$17.11 FCP Euro - Lemforder
$21.80 AutohausAZ - Lemforder
$23.95 ECS Tuning - Hamburg-Technic
$24.25 Pelican Parts - Rein Automotive
$24.75 Pelican Parts - Meyle
$24.96 AutohausAZ - Meyle
$24.99 FCP Euro - Meyle
$26.50 Pelican Parts - Lemforder
$26.99 FCP Euro - Sachs
$29.95 Europa Parts - Febi-Bilstein
$29.99 UroTuning - Lemforder
$34.95 ECS Tuning - Febi-Bilstein
$34.99 UroTuning - Febi-Bilstein
$35.16 ECS Tuning - Lemforder
$43.95 ECS Tuning - Febi-Bilstein HD
$45.54 Parts.com - VW/Audi
$49.75 ECS Tuning - 034 Motorsports HD
$49.95 ECS Tuning - ECS HD
$50.75 FCP Euro - 034 Motorsports HD
$53.46 Deutsche Auto Parts - VW/Audi
$54.75 Pelican Parts - VW/Audi
$56.40 Amazon - VW/Audi
$59.76 Parts.com - VW/Audi HD
$60.50 Pelican Parts - 034 Motorsports HD
$66.00 ECS Tuning - VW/Audi
$67.23 Deutsche Auto Parts - VW/Audi HD
$94.52 UroTuning - 034 Motorsports HD (pair)

Strut assembly bearing and mount kit:
$25.99 FCP Euro - Rein Automotive
$34.95 ECS Tuning - Rein Automotive
$37.95 Pure Motosport - CRP Industries
$39.12 AutohausAZ - Rein Automotive
$52.99 FCP Euro - Rein Automotive & SKF (pair)
$53.99 FCP Euro - KYB
$72.99 FCP Euro - Sachs & SKF (pair)
$79.99 UroTuning - SKF & Lemforder (pair)
$89.99 UroTuning - SKF & Febi-Bilstein HD (pair)
$123.88 ECS Tuning - ECS & INA HD (pair)

Strut assembly bumper, 55mm:
$4.10 ECS Tuning - Febi-Bilstein
$7.39 AutohausAZ - Meyle
$7.76 ECS Tuning - URO
$7.99 FCP Euro - Lemforder
$8.82 Amazon - Febest
$8.32 ECS Tuning - Lemforder
$9.99 FCP Euro - Meyle
$15.94 Parts.com - VW/Audi
$20.65 ECS Tuning - VW/Audi
$22.45 Deutsche Auto Parts - VW/Audi
$24.99 FCP Euro - VW/Audi

Strut assembly bumper, 70mm:
$3.47 ECS Tuning - URO
$4.31 ECS Tuning - Febi-Bilstein
$5.63 AutohausAZ - Febi-Bilstein
$5.95 ECS Tuning - Hamburg-Technic
$6.75 Pelican Parts - Febi-Bilstein
$7.49 AutohausAZ - Meyle
$7.95 Europa Parts - Sachs
$8.25 Pelican Parts - Meyle
$8.82 Amazon - Febest
$19.32 Parts.com - VW/Audi
$23.25 Pelican Parts - VW/Audi
$24.99 FCP Euro - VW/Audi
$32.44 ECS Tuning - VW/Audi

Strut assembly dust sleeve:
$5.11 FCP Euro - Meyle
$9.31 AutohausAZ - Meyle
$9.44 Amazon - Febest
$10.09 ECS Tuning - Meyle
$11.99 UroTuning - Meyle
$12.12 ECS Tuning - Febi-Bilstein
$16.33 Parts.com - VW/Audi
$22.99 FCP Euro - VW/Audi
$27.42 ECS Tuning - VW / Audi

Upper strut bolt x6:
$1.03 Parts.com - VW/Audi
$1.22 Deutsch Auto Parts - VW/Audi
$1.48 ECS Tuning - VW/Audi
$1.49 UroTuning - VW/Audi
$1.50 Europa Parts - VW/Audi
$2.00 Pelican Parts - VW/Audi
$2.49 FCP Euro - VW/Audi
$4.56 Amazon - VW/Audi

Strut pinch bolt x2:
$1.98 Parts.com - VW/Audi
$2.79 Deutsche Auto Parts - VW/Audi
$3.40 ECS Tuning - VW/Audi
$3.50 Pelican Parts - VW/Audi
$4.29 FCP Euro - VW/Audi

Strut pinch nut x2:
$0.86 AutohausAZ - Febi-Bilstein
$0.95 Parts.com - VW/Audi
$0.99 UroTuning - VW/Audi
$1.10 ECS Tuning - Febi-Bilstein
$1.10 ECS Tuning - Viaco
$1.12 Deutsch Auto Parts - VW/Audi
$1.38 ECS Tuning - VW/Audi
$1.38 Europa Parts - VW/Audi
$1.39 FCP Euro - VW/Audi
$1.50 Pelican Parts - Febi-Bilstein
$1.99 FCP Euro - Febi-Bilstein
$2.00 Pelican Parts - VW/Audi

Front axle bolt x2:
$4.28 Parts.com - VW/Audi
$5.86 AutohausAZ - Febi-Bilstein
$5.99 FCP Euro - Febi-Bilstein
$5.99 UroTuning - VW/Audi
$6.03 Deutsche Auto Parts - VW/Audi
$6.50 Pelican Parts - VW/Audi
$6.75 Pelican Parts - Febi-Bilstein
$7.20 Europa Parts - VW/Audi
$7.34 ECS Tuning - VW/Audi
$7.34 FCP Euro - VW/Audi

Shock absorber mount:
$19.95 ECS Tuning - Hamburg-Technic
$19.95 ECS Tuning - Vaico
$20.78 ECS Tuning - Lemforder
$21.99 FCP Euro - Lemforder
$23.16 AutohausAZ - Lemforder
$34.99 FCP Euro - KYB
$40.22 Parts.com - VW/Audi
$51.99 FCP Euro - VW/Audi
$55.25 Pelican Parts - VW/Audi
$56.39 ECS Tuning - VW/Audi

Shock absorber bumper, 118mm:
$8.13 AutohausAZ - Meyle
$9.16 Amazon - Febest
$10.99 FCP Euro - Meyle
$10.99 FCP Euro - Rein Automotive
$14.99 UroTuning - Febi-Bilstein
$15.94 Parts.com - VW/Audi
$24.99 FCP Euro - VW/Audi

Shock absorber bumper, 133mm:
$5.24 ECS Tuning - Febi-Bilstein
$9.36 ECS Tuning - Vaico
$10.99 FCP Euro - Meyle
$12.49 Amazon - Febest
$15.94 Parts.com - VW/Audi
$26.77 ECS Tuning - VW/Audi

Shock absorber dust sleeve:
$3.16 ECS Tuning - Febi-Bilstein
$5.18 Parts.com - VW/Audi
$7.99 UroTuning - VW/Audi
$8.99 FCP Euro - VW/Audi
$9.00 ECS Tuning - VW/Audi

Upper rear coil spring isolator:
$8.05 Parts.com - VW/Audi
$11.50 ECS Tuning - URO
$13.52 ECS Tuning - VW/Audi
$20.25 Amazon - VW/Audi

Lower rear coil spring isolator:
$8.05 Parts.com - VW/Audi
$9.09 ECS Tuning - URO
$13.52 ECS Tuning - VW/Audi
$20.25 Amazon - VW/Audi

Upper shock bolt x4:
$2.08 Parts.com - VW/Audi
$2.35 VW Parts Warehouse - VW/Audi
$3.56 ECS Tuning - VW/Audi
$3.56 Europa Parts - VW/Audi
$3.75 Pelican Parts - VW/Audi

Lower shock bolt x2:
$2.49 FCP Euro - VW/Audi
$2.99 Parts.com - VW/Audi
$3.43 VW Parts Warehouse - VW/Audi
$4.28 Deutsche Auto Parts - VW/Audi
$5.20 ECS Tuning - VW/Audi
$5.20 Europa Parts - VW/Audi

Rear lower control arm bolt x2:
$1.43 Parts.com - VW/Audi
$2.24 VW Parts Warehouse - VW/Audi
$2.79 Deutsch Auto Parts - VW/Audi
$3.44 ECS Tuning - VW/Audi
$4.29 FCP Euro - VW/Audi

Rear lower control arm nut x2:
$0.86 AutohausAZ - Febi-Bilstein
$0.95 Parts.com - VW/Audi
$0.99 UroTuning - VW/Audi
$1.08 VW Parts Warehouse - VW/Audi
$1.10 ECS Tuning - Febi-Bilstein
$1.10 ECS Tuning - Viaco
$1.12 Deutsche Auto Parts - VW/Audi
$1.38 ECS Tuning - VW/Audi
$1.38 Europa Parts - VW/Audi
$1.39 FCP Euro - VW/Audi
$1.50 Pelican Parts - Febi-Bilstein
$1.99 FCP Euro - Febi-Bilstein
$2.00 Pelican Parts - VW/Audi

Note:
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AutohausAZ has free shipping on orders >$48
FCP Euro has free shipping on orders >$49
Pelican Parts has free shipping on orders >$179
UroTuning has free shipping on orders >$199
ECS Tuning has free shipping on orders >$200
Europa Parts does not have free shipping

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#30 ·
Considering a similar car, '07 2.0T with similar miles, 110,000. Looks quite nice, have yet to see it in person though. What is your overall opinion of the car you own? It looks like you have invested quite a bit into yours and not sure I am ready for that much of a commitment! Timing belt may end up being enough of an issue to dissuade me from this purchase, since I haven't had a car with a timing belt as a daily driver for many years. Thanks for any information you can supply. Your car looks great! Dave
 
#31 · (Edited)
Ordered tools from Charles Meglio LLC (aka Metal Nerd Brand) for $117 plus $6.60 shipping

MN4057 - oil filter housing drain $35


MNSH36 - oil filter housing socket $10


MNXZ14 - 14 mm 12 point driver (triple square) $15


MN2122 - specialty double 21 & 22 mm strut nut socket $42


MN3424 - strut spreader bit $15
 
#32 ·
Ordered replacement suspension components from FCP Euro for $162.98 plus FREE shipping
  • Two (2) SKF strut assembly bearings
  • Two (2) Lemforder strut assembly mounts
  • Two (2) Lemforder strut assembly bumpers, 55mm
  • Two (2) Meyle strut assembly dust sleeves
  • Two (2) Lemforder shock absorber mounts
  • Two (2) Meyle shock absorber bumpers, 118mm
  • Two (2) VW/Audi shock absorber dust sleeves
Ordered replacement suspension components from Parts.com for $72.26 plus $12.99 shipping
  • Six (6) VW/Audi upper strut bolts
  • Two (2) VW/Audi strut pinch bolts
  • Two (2) VW/Audi strut pinch nuts
  • Two (2) VW/Audi front axle bolts
  • Four (4) VW/Audi upper shock bolts
  • Two (2) VW/Audi lower shock bolts
  • Two (2) VW/Audi rear lower control arms bolts
  • Two (2) VW/Audi rear lower control arms nuts
  • Two (2) VW/Audi upper rear coil spring isolators
  • Two (2) VW/Audi lower rear coil spring isolators
 
#33 · (Edited)
Replacement suspension components from FCP Euro

F.A.G. strut assembly bearings (SKF were ordered)






Lemforder strut assembly mounts




Lemforder strut assembly bumpers, 55mm


Meyle strut assembly dust sleeves




Lemforder shock absorber mounts








Meyle shock absorber bumpers, 118mm




VW/Audi shock absorber dust sleeves


 
#35 ·
Replacement suspension components from Parts.com

Six (6) VW/Audi upper strut bolts


Two (2) VW/Audi strut pinch bolts




Two (2) VW/Audi strut pinch nuts






Two (2) VW/Audi front axle bolts




Four (4) VW/Audi upper shock bolts




Two (2) VW/Audi lower shock bolts




Two (2) VW/Audi rear lower control arms bolts




Two (2) VW/Audi rear lower control arms nuts






Two (2) VW/Audi upper rear coil spring isolators




Two (2) VW/Audi lower rear coil spring isolators


 
#37 ·
Oil and filter changed at 115k. Purchased at NAPA Auto Parts in Newport News for $58

Oil and filter


New and old filters compared


Oil filter housing drain tool


Oil filter housing drain tool installed


Pinch valve on hose of oil filter housing drain tool


Bottom of oil filter drain housing minus valve


Valve from bottom of oil filter drain housing
 
#38 ·
Installed subframe spacer plates with bolts and washers. Purchased kit at ECS Tuning for $17

Subframe spacer plate


Subframe bolt and washer - new design


Subframe bolt and washer - new and old design


Subframe bolt and washer - new and old design


Very light application of anti-seize used


Subframe misalignment


New subframe bolt installed and torqued to 81 ft lb plus 1/4 turn
 
#41 · (Edited)
At 117k had Continental Extreme Contact DWS06 in size 235/40ZR18 95Y XL mounted on 18" Omanyt (18"x7.5" ET51 5x112) R32 rims at with lifetime balance and rotation at Firestone for $64 plus tax. Also had re-alignment preformed and instructed technician to adjust rear camber to ~1.5 degrees.



 
#42 · (Edited)
On 15-Aug-16 at 119k I dropped off the vehicle to Jeff's VW repair in Gloucester, Virginia so the next morning he could remove and replace front anti-sway bar end links, passenger side CV shaft, and cam follower.

Anti-sway bar end links were purchased from FCP Euro for $34 each

Passenger side CV shaft was purchased from NAPA Auto in Newport News, Virginia for $64 plus tax

Cam follower was purchased from Casey Imports in Newport News, Virginia for $57 plus tax

Labor to remove and replace all of the above was $150

Anti-sway bar links




Passenger side CV shaft




 
#44 ·
On 16-Aug-16 Jeff from Jeff's VW Repair in Gloucester, Virginia called to report that he discovered my cam followed had worn through. There was also damage to the high pressure fuel pump and the intake camshaft.
Hi cszy67,

You posts inspired me to do similar upgrades to my 07 B6. So far I have done almost all of the maintenance you have done (less CV joints, fan assembly and wheels/tires).

I am curious about this cam follower issue now. What are symptoms of it wearing through? Does your HPFP and intake camshaft need repair?

PJ
 
#47 · (Edited)
Ordered on 16-Aug-16:

FCP Euro
x1 VAG-06F109217A @ $71.99 (timing chain tensioner)
x1 oCTA-2878 @ $30.99 (cam tool)

ECS Tuning
Camshaft / Crankshaft Seal - Priced Each ES#: 261235, 1 @ $8.81
Timing Cover Gasket ES#: 280367, 1 @ $6.65
Timing Chain - For Camshaft Adjuster ES#: 280410, 1 @ $116.42
Valve Cover Gasket ES#: 281109, 1 @ $19.00
Intake Camshaft ES#: 2697056, 1 @ $229.18

Ordered 17-Aug-16:

ECS Tuning
Exhaust Cam Sprocket Bolt ES#: 280412, 1 @ $2.67
Pinch Clamp - Priced Each ES#: 467612, 1 @ $1.10
Torx Bolt - Priced Each ES#: 468473, 23 @ $0.56 = $12.88
Pinch Clamp ES#: 469750, 1 @ $1.27
Camshaft Gear Bolt ES#: 471451, 1 @ $1.88

Ordered 18-Aug-16:

Deutsche Auto Parts (total $372.91)
06F-127-025-M 2260875f451472f77bb15dfeb714b5e1 1
N-910-896-01-Stud-Kit N-910-896-01-StudKit 1
LM2332 LM2332 1
06D-115-562 138793 1

Casey VW
Fuel Pump Cam Follower $60.42
 
#48 · (Edited)
29-Aug-16

Suffered failure of exhaust and brakes. Exhaust flange separated and hot gasses melted plastic brake booster pipe resulting in loss of brakes

Picture of underside with exhaust flange separation in center


Closer view of exhaust flange separation on right side


Close up of exhaust flange separation in center
 
#49 · (Edited)
Ordered 30-Aug-16:

VW Parts Vortex
06F-198-107-A SEAL. RING $44.64 x1

Ordered 02-Sep-16:

ECS Tuning
Exhaust Sleeve With Dual Clamps - Priced Each ES#: 315747, 1 @ $25.73
Exhaust Gasket ES#: 9332, 1 @ $7.08
Brake Booster Pipe ES#: 343424, 1 @ $39.89
Self-Locking Nut - Priced Each ES#: 9333, 4 @ $0.67 = $2.68

Ayers Towing of Gloucester was $80

Labor was $150
 
#50 · (Edited)
01-Sep-16 oil and filter change @ 120k miles

02-Sep-16 engine MIL light on and gas mileage suffered following work performed at Jeff Grant VW in Gloucester, Virginia

Cam adjuster oil rings were purchased for $51 from Deutsche Auto Parts and installed by Jeff Grant VW at no labor cost.

Cam adjuster oil rings


Package for cam adjuster oil rings


MIL light and poor gas mileage


15-Sep-16 new brakes and rotors installed in all four corners

Labor was $150 from Jeff's VW in Gloucester, Virginia

Akebono brake pads and Zimmerman rotors were used
 
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