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Title: I`m tempted
Post by: 78bex on 26 May 2017, 22:39:25
So main stealer wants to fit a new engine  ::) what do they know :P
Low compression & a lumpy idle, burnt valves  :-\

 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2009-VW-GOLF-GT-TSI-/272682696585?hash=item3f7d27bf89:g:MxEAAOSwq1JZIy3~ (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2009-VW-GOLF-GT-TSI-/272682696585?hash=item3f7d27bf89:g:MxEAAOSwq1JZIy3~)
 
Title: Re: I`m tempted
Post by: Viral_Jim on 26 May 2017, 23:17:02
Been running lean? Question is why.

Recon head is easy enough to source, or strip it and have it recon'd. But then what's to stop it happening again.
Title: Re: I`m tempted
Post by: henryd on 27 May 2017, 09:39:48
Someone I know who works for VW has mentioned this issue,it happens quite often and the only fix they will do is replace the motor :-X
Title: Re: I`m tempted
Post by: TheBoy on 27 May 2017, 10:11:36
Someone I know who works for VW has mentioned this issue,it happens quite often and the only fix they will do is replace the motor :-X
I guess as a garage, its the only option, in case of piston and other damage if its run lean.  Otherwise, comebacks could get expensive.
Title: Re: I`m tempted
Post by: ronnyd on 27 May 2017, 11:20:38
I must say that it is refreshing to see such an open and honest advert. 8)
Title: Re: I`m tempted
Post by: STEMO on 27 May 2017, 11:44:09
It's an eight year old golf that's done over 100,000 miles and has a major engine problem. Don't be seduced by its appearance.
Title: Re: I`m tempted
Post by: Lincs Robert on 27 May 2017, 13:23:21
It's an eight year old golf that's done over 100,000 miles and has a major engine problem. Don't be seduced by its appearance.

+1
Title: Re: I`m tempted
Post by: henryd on 27 May 2017, 13:38:43
I must say that it is refreshing to see such an open and honest advert. 8)

Title: Re: I`m tempted
Post by: henryd on 27 May 2017, 13:39:52
It's an eight year old golf that's done over 100,000 miles and has a major engine problem. Don't be seduced by its appearance.

The problem is with oil consumption being too high on long life servicing and the lack of any warning that the oil is low,first warning thats visible is the oil pressure warning and its too late for the engine by then :'(
Title: Re: I`m tempted
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 27 May 2017, 14:19:48
It's an eight year old golf that's done over 100,000 miles and has a major engine problem. Don't be seduced by its appearance.

The problem is with oil consumption being too high on long life servicing and the lack of any warning that the oil is low,first warning thats visible is the oil pressure warning and its too late for the engine by then :'(
Had they bothered to Please read the manual, they would see that Vw consider normal oil consumption to be in the order of a litre every 1000KM... ::)
Title: Re: I`m tempted
Post by: Lincs Robert on 27 May 2017, 14:51:30
To quote that well known marketing line:

"If only everything in life was as reliable as a Volkswagen"  :-X
Title: Re: I`m tempted
Post by: henryd on 27 May 2017, 14:57:05
It's an eight year old golf that's done over 100,000 miles and has a major engine problem. Don't be seduced by its appearance.

The problem is with oil consumption being too high on long life servicing and the lack of any warning that the oil is low,first warning thats visible is the oil pressure warning and its too late for the engine by then :'(
Had they bothered to Please read the manual, they would see that Vw consider normal oil consumption to be in the order of a litre every 1000KM... ::)

True, but your average Joe doesn't open the bonnet between services :(
Title: Re: I`m tempted
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 27 May 2017, 15:41:38
It's an eight year old golf that's done over 100,000 miles and has a major engine problem. Don't be seduced by its appearance.

The problem is with oil consumption being too high on long life servicing and the lack of any warning that the oil is low,first warning thats visible is the oil pressure warning and its too late for the engine by then :'(
Had they bothered to Please read the manual, they would see that Vw consider normal oil consumption to be in the order of a litre every 1000KM... ::)

True, but your average Joe doesn't open the bonnet between services :(
Or Please read the manual ::)
Title: Re: I`m tempted
Post by: TheBoy on 27 May 2017, 18:45:50
It's an eight year old golf that's done over 100,000 miles and has a major engine problem. Don't be seduced by its appearance.

The problem is with oil consumption being too high on long life servicing and the lack of any warning that the oil is low,first warning thats visible is the oil pressure warning and its too late for the engine by then :'(
Had they bothered to Please read the manual, they would see that Vw consider normal oil consumption to be in the order of a litre every 1000KM... ::)

True, but your average Joe doesn't open the bonnet between services :(
Or Please read the manual ::)
Or except the VAG group have been churning out some right dogs over the past few years, esp in the engine department.
Title: Re: I`m tempted
Post by: tidla on 27 May 2017, 19:18:46
TSI model, Is that the petrol direct injection engine with a turbo?
Title: Re: I`m tempted
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 27 May 2017, 19:51:19
TSI model, Is that the petrol direct injection engine with a turbo?
And blower iirc. Great for boats which require flat torque curves... Less great for a runaround :D
Title: Re: I`m tempted
Post by: 78bex on 27 May 2017, 22:09:52
My old neighbour had exactly the same car  & loved it, I drove it several occasions.
some good points raised on here  :y might just end up being a money pit  :-\
Title: Re: I`m tempted
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 27 May 2017, 22:12:36
My old neighbour had exactly the same car  & loved it, I drove it several occasions.
some good points raised on here  :y it just be a money pit  :-\
Fixed.

Fortunately not everything in life is as unreliable as a Volkswagen :D