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#53 of 72 3.6 V6 Engine Issues? by rahmibub Feb 06, 2008 (1:25 pm)
Hey folks,   I just read in another forum that there could be a potential issue with the V6 engines on the newer B6 Passats.   Has anyone here ever experienced an Oil Pump Bolt failure in their V6 Passats?   Thanks!
#54 of 72 Engine origin of 08 Passat by greatcars Feb 20, 2008 (4:19 pm)
I bought 08 Passat 2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A. The country of origin of engine is Hungary and transmission is from Japan. I wonder if all Passat engines are from Hungary. Is there a concern that the quality of the engine may be inferior than if it's made in Germany? Replies to this message: rahmibub (Feb 20, 2008 6:51 pm)
#56 of 72 Re: Engine origin of 08 Passat [greatcars] by rahmibub Feb 20, 2008 (6:51 pm)
Replying to: greatcars (Feb 20, 2008 4:19 pm) From my experience with cars in general (and VW is no exception) reliability is always a factor of Design, Part Quality and Build Quality.   The older Jettas had a ton of issues in the US, but hardly any in Europe. The design is the same, but the parts and final assemblies were different - with obviously different results.   The VW Bugs are so badly designed (electrical), even the Puebla plant couldn't possible make it any more unreliable like they did with the older Jettas.   I don't know about the quality of the Hungrarians, but from personal experience, the Mexican and Brazillian plants don't know the meaning of the word "Quality." The only VW cars I will ever buy have to have the major components from Germany or Japan - because VW has poor quality controls on their outsourcing / off-shoring operations.   That said, this is the Passat, and VW will be shooting themselves in the foot if they allowed an inferior built engine into their flagship product.
#57 of 72 Hungarian engine for Passat by greatcars Feb 21, 2008 (6:39 am)
I searched a little bit and found it has been a few years that VW use engine made in Hungary on a few VW lines. other owners may confirm this.   Question is why VW move the most important part out of Germany? Are they completely satisfied with the quality of the engine made in other country? Are they regarded as identical? I guess the quality was acceptible by them. I red on this forum that some kind of ring went off the engine and the mechanic said they have seen a lot of this problem. Replies to this message: altair4 (Feb 21, 2008 8:26 am) greatcars (Feb 21, 2008 8:44 am)
#58 of 72 Re: Hungarian engine for Passat [greatcars] by altair4 Feb 21, 2008 (8:26 am)
Replying to: greatcars (Feb 21, 2008 6:39 am) Question is why VW move the most important part out of Germany?   The answer, as it almost always is, is money. The pay rate in Hungary is considerably lower than in der Homeland. Replies to this message: greatcars (Feb 21, 2008 8:44 am)
#59 of 72 Re: Hungarian engine for Passat [altair4] by greatcars Feb 21, 2008 (8:44 am)
Replying to: altair4 (Feb 21, 2008 8:26 am) That's a safe bet only if the quality remain the same. If the engine became mediocre that car line will go downhill. Even they can maintain the same quality it still cast doubt in many consumers. That's a strategic move for them. Maybe they believe they will never catch up or beat BMW or Mercedes so they try to compete in the family cars like Accord and Camry.
#60 of 72 Hungarian Plant by altair4 Feb 21, 2008 (11:38 am)
All I can tell you is that the Audi engine plant at Gyor has been in service since the early 1990's. They built the 1.8T's there, too, used by Audi, VW, Seat, and Skoda. They make 12 cylinder engines there, too, not just the 4 bangers.   I wouldn't sweat it. Now, the electronics, OTOH....
#61 of 72 new warranty extension by krzyss Feb 23, 2008 (6:38 pm)
Motto : "Timing is everything"   I scheduled "Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor" replacement with independent mechanic on Monday and this Saturday I got a letter from VWoA that beforementioned sensor is now covered by extended warranty (10 years or 100K miles).   I think it is 6th service/recall with this car.   In my car the temperature gauge is capable of dancing from normal to 0 and sometimes back. Warm/hot air comes out but gauge shows 0.   Apparently it can cause even more problems, the biggest one probably is that some states fail emission test because the "Check Engine Light" (MIL[Malfuction Indcator Light] in VW speak) is lit.   Enjoy.   Krzys   PS I will cancel my visit on Monday to have it done for "free" at dealer.
#62 of 72 VW & Audi Engines by fmko Feb 25, 2008 (11:33 am)
All VW & Audi engines are made in Hungary. I was in Wolfsburg (VW World Headquarters) and Ingolstadt (Audi's World Headquaters) and both companies confirmed all engines are made in Hungary. Replies to this message: rahmibub (Feb 25, 2008 4:06 pm) waltchan (Apr 01, 2008 3:43 pm)

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