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#2447 of 2475 Re: High Mileage TDIs - Stats Requested [mgutai] by mistake1 May 01, 2009 (1:48 pm)
Replying to: mgutai (Jan 08, 2007 9:58 am) 2002 TDI-I bought this car while not feeling well-it worked out OK.At 53,000 the transmission failed-it took 3 weeks to get another "shipped over"-since then I change the fluid every so often-I have it changed-current milage 189,000 and counting-I use shell rotella synthetic and I change it myself every 5-6,000 miles. Anybody know a TDI mechainic near cincinnati-I am trying to decide whether to trade or spend a couple thousand to keep it-it is due a timing belt and water pump and it needs struts and the finish is just ok. Thanks
#2448 of 2475 Tiguan TDI by vwinva May 02, 2009 (4:58 am)
Has VW given up on bringing this over to the US? Replies to this message: gagrice (May 02, 2009 5:35 am)
#2449 of 2475 Re: Tiguan TDI [vwinva] by gagrice May 02, 2009 (5:35 am)
Replying to: vwinva (May 02, 2009 4:58 am) I hope not. That would be a great little 35 MPG SUV. It would kick butt on everything in its class. The only fear I can see by VW is it would not be a neck jerking 0-60 MPH rig, that US consumers are enamored with. Personally climbing my 7% grade on Interstate 8 at the speed limit of 70 MPH without downshifting is my benchmark. None of the small 4 cylinder gas or hybrids can manage that. Heck my Toyota V8s are borderline.
#2450 of 2475 2002 jetta 88000 using oil by wleigh Sep 01, 2009 (7:27 pm)
2002 jetta seems to be using oil. do not see any smoke at ignition or oil on driveway but barely get read on dip stick at 3000 oci. real amatuer here, just need advice.
#2451 of 2475 smoking 2004 golf tdi by taylor4650 Sep 02, 2009 (7:06 am)
When I try to accelerate even moderately black smoke bellows out. This does not happen when sitting in the driveway and "stepping" on the pedal. The car is not burning oil. Any suggestions? Replies to this message: alltorque (Sep 02, 2009 7:18 am) bpeebles (Sep 02, 2009 5:27 pm)
#2452 of 2475 Re: smoking 2004 golf tdi [taylor4650] by alltorque Sep 02, 2009 (7:18 am)
Replying to: taylor4650 (Sep 02, 2009 7:06 am) Sounds like a classic fault. Check the turbo outlet pipe. Sounds like it's fractured/split and needs replacing. Engine is getting right amount of fuel but not enough air as it's leaking out of the split. Think it's a rubber-type hose so no bigggy.   Next ?
#2453 of 2475 Re: smoking 2004 golf tdi [taylor4650] by bpeebles Sep 02, 2009 (5:27 pm)
Replying to: taylor4650 (Sep 02, 2009 7:06 am) As mentioned above,,, Black smoke indicates that there is not enough air entering the engine in accordance with the amount of fuel that is being injected.   Here are some other possible contributing factors.   The turbocharger and intake manifold have a habit of plugging-up if you do not follow the advice of how to keep things cleaned out.   You *MUST* use full-throttle accelleration several times per tank of fuel lest the trubocharger and intake manifold may get plugged up with soot/oil mixture.   Also, the use of sub-par fuel or the wrong engine-oil has been shown to contribute.   You may also consider checking your MAF (Mass AirFlow sensor), if it is not measuring the flow properly, you could get that black smoke.
#2454 of 2475 Timing Belt by mrjette Oct 15, 2009 (12:16 pm)
I have a 2005 Passat TDi. My local mechanic says to change the timing belt at 60K while the manual says to do it at 90K. He says it is the same belt that used to say to change at 45K, but VW upped the time interval to reduce the annual expense of Maint. I do know about the issue if it goes, but not sure I should spend the money to replace a belt with plenty of life (I have 61K and treat her like a baby).   Any advice on whether to change the timing belt (at about $1000) or wait?   Thanks!! Replies to this message: pludlow (Oct 15, 2009 2:09 pm) elias (Oct 16, 2009 7:35 am)
#2455 of 2475 Re: Timing Belt [mrjette] by pludlow Oct 15, 2009 (2:09 pm)
Replying to: mrjette (Oct 15, 2009 12:16 pm) I had VW do the job along with the water pump which was leaking after 120k mi. The belt was till good without cracks or edge wear. My son bought one of the on-line tool kits for TDI timing belt changes and said it was a piece of cake and <250$. I'll borrow the tool kit the next time. It's fairly easy to keep tabs on the belt by pulling the top cover each oil change as the schedule mileage approaches to inspect the belt.
#2456 of 2475 Re: passat TDI iming Belt /passat TDI oil pump chain by elias Oct 16, 2009 (7:35 am)
Replying to: mrjette (Oct 15, 2009 12:16 pm) I recommend to replace timing belt at 90k like the manual says. I think you have a bigger problem with that car, however. The oil-pump chain design is apparently flawed and has/will fail on 100% of USA passat TDIs, usually before 100k miles. Apparently it is a multi-thousand-dollar repair. Go to TDICLUB passat/B5 forum to learn about it. I understand VW won't sell the replacement oil-chain-drive system/part -they sell a gear-driven system now instead.

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