RMS Leaking Again

[nate704]

- Dealer replaced the RMS
- RMS leaks again right away
- Dealer replaced PCV system with revised version, (06K-103-495-BM) and performed dye test (RMS still leaks)
- Dealer is replacing the RMS again with iABED RMS kit.
- Also, I requested that I will be able to watch/inspect the installation of the new one, and they said no problem.

 

[Mk7Will]

They most likely installed the first one incorrectly if it leaked immediately

 

[GTI Jake]

Or the PCV was the original issue.

Either way they should (hopefully) get it right this time

 

[nate704]

They most likely installed the first one incorrectly if it leaked immediately

based on the findings after first install, most likely (and that's what I am hoping as well).

 

[SRoads]

The wonders of "flat rate"

 

[nate704]

The wonders of "flat rate"

is it how techs get paid?

 

[TechGuy32]

^^^ Yes. It's a tough job and good techs are extremely under appreciated and compensated IME.

"Flat Rate" = a specific amount of time/compensation to complete a repair. If you get it done sooner you can start the next repair sooner and make more money. If you're slow or more commonly the repair has complications - rust, dirt or other issues, then you don't make as much money that day/week because you only get paid the flat rate for the job no matter how long you take. Better dealerships place their top techs on salary but not many do this IME.

 

[jimlloyd40]

I've known a few dealership mechanics who were making over a 100K on flat rate compensation.

 

[Carlosfandang0]

Did you really need two threads on this one issue?

 

[nate704]

Did you really need two threads on this one issue?

sorry about that!

 

[nate704]

I've known a few dealership mechanics who were making over a 100K on flat rate compensation.

Including Humble Mechanic on YouTube!

 

[Carlosfandang0]

Including Humble Mechanic on YouTube!

He was employed as a master tech though I believe.

 

[TechGuy32]

I've known a few dealership mechanics who were making over a 100K on flat rate compensation.

God bless 'em. I haven't heard of any techs making that kind of money. I hope the work quality was good... That's a lot of brake jobs, tune-ups and oil changes per week.

 

[jimlloyd40]

God bless 'em. I haven't heard of any techs making that kind of money. I hope the work quality was good... That's a lot of brake jobs, tune-ups and oil changes per week.

No clue if their work was quality. They were friends before I moved and it was a Ford dealership and since I didn't have a Ford I never went there.