2003 Jetta GLI Axle Seal Problem

yeah it continues to spiral downhill... now they can't find the part
locally ... I have printed the lemon law out and am following
everything to a "t".  Thanks for your help and insight, I really
needed someone to confirm my suspicions.  I'll keep the thread posted.
 thanks again.  Funny.. my salesman's name was Alex, you wouldn't
happen to be in NC would you?  :-)

[EMAIL PROTECTED] (Alex) wrote in message news:<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>...
> I would examine closely the lemon law in your state and would try to take
> advantage of it (good will VW replacement ? They don't want to have another
> lemon title on their hands)
> You may not want to own a vehicle which had serious engine work done
> outside of the factory that early in the vehicle life.
> There is a good chance something else was done improperly on 
> that engine... and however good the dealer is their work will never match
> the factory convenience of access, clean conditions and precision.
> 
> [EMAIL PROTECTED] (John) wrote in message news:<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>...
> > Hi All,
> > 
> > I have 900 miles on my new Jetta and noticed that "oil" was leaking
> > from around the engine.  I took the car to the VW service center
> > immediately.  They have had it now for a week and finally are telling
> > me that it is the axle seal that has to be replaced.  They indicated
> > it wasn't installed properly at the manufacturer.
> > 
> > Has anyone else had this problem?  Is this normal for new VW's?  This
> > is my first VW after having an Accord for years.  I'm getting very
> > nervous.
> > 
> > Thanks, John