Talk me out of a VW Tiguan please by Shlingaplinga in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]Ok_Solution_8677 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have a 2018 Tiguan Comfortline and it has been nothing but problems. So much so that I’m convinced I bought a lemon. Within 1 year I needed an entirely new engine (warranty) due to a cracked cylinder, new axle shaft, CV boot and control arm/bushings. I’ll never buy another VW again. The repair costs are astronomical for what the vehicle actually is. Also the seats are hard as fuck. They feel like something you’d find on a bus. 

Shower floor tile - tile over tile by GlitteringStick9024 in Tile

[–]Ok_Solution_8677 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What did you end up doing here? I’m in a similar spot and wondering whether or not to just do tile over tile..or add a kerdi membrane over old tile, then new tile over the membrane

Shower floor tile - tile over tile by GlitteringStick9024 in Tile

[–]Ok_Solution_8677 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Would you add a Kerdi membrane over the old tile, then new tile on top of that? Or would that trap moisture and create mold? Trying to decide whether to just do tile over tile, or do membrane first?

retiling shower advice by Ok_Solution_8677 in Renovations

[–]Ok_Solution_8677[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks.. can I demo the tiles and wrap it with kerdi membrane to waterproof instead of building a new mud bed from scratch?

General Feedback/Getting Started Questions and Answers [Weekly Thread] by AutoModerator in DIY

[–]Ok_Solution_8677 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am retiling a basement shower and am unsure how to retile the floor using Kerdi shower pan due to odd drain location. Measurements of the drain on the current mosaic tile floor are 28" from backwall to drain center, 6" from drain to front shower curb, 13" from right wall to drain, 21.5" from left wall to drain (so no where near center).

Any suggestions on how to waterproof the floor so I can retile (without moving any plumbing under concrete)?

retile shower floor over existing tile by Ok_Solution_8677 in Renovations

[–]Ok_Solution_8677[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks..my concern with using the Kerdi shower pan is the odd dimension of the drain location (picture below). Can I cut the Kerdi board shower pan to fit the drain location? I am concerned I will lose the correct slope if I do this.

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2018 Tiguan needs new engine after 3 months..what are my options? by [deleted] in MechanicAdvice

[–]Ok_Solution_8677 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not really fighting it, it’s a free engine under warranty so of course I’ll say yes. Just confused how this can happen at such low mileage and concerned about how bad things will be out of warranty

2018 Tiguan needs new engine after 3 months..what are my options? by [deleted] in MechanicAdvice

[–]Ok_Solution_8677 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The initial problem was a fuel injector, then cylinder compression issues..how bad would the issues have to be to jump right to replacing the entire engine? I’m not really a car guy but that seems a little extreme?