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Title: mk4 gt tdi 1.9 turbo
Post by: MR 998 on 08 October 2010, 19:38
My daughter wants the above im going to look at an 02 tomorrow can any one tell me what i should be looking out for and any none problems any help will be great thanks.
Title: Re: mk4 gt tdi 1.9 turbo
Post by: dom on 08 October 2010, 19:45
Your best bet is posting this in the Mk4 section  :wink:
Title: Re: mk4 gt tdi 1.9 turbo
Post by: Adam on 08 October 2010, 21:56
Boost Leaks - Look by the drivers side headlight for black oil, also in the wheel arch on the bottom of the side mount intercooler and on the top of the engine where the pipe enters the EGR valve (Exhaust Gas recirculation). The lugs on the VW coupling system can wear over time.

Clutch - Depending on age these can be a nightmare. Stick it in 4th doing 30 then accelerate. It should do so smoothly and without any judder. If it judders loads you man be looking at a new flywheel and they are not cheap.

Water Pump - Common on the MK4, make sure the water temperature stay at 90 and doesn't shoot up over 90.

Temperature Sensor - The water temperature should stay at 90. If it shoots down then up this will be your problem.

Other than that just take it for a drive and you should be able to tell if its a dud. They should be relatively smooth and have a nice kick to them depending on what model you go for.
Title: Re: mk4 gt tdi 1.9 turbo
Post by: MR 998 on 09 October 2010, 08:02
Nice one will let you know how i get on its done 64000 miles..
Title: Re: mk4 gt tdi 1.9 turbo
Post by: Gareth F on 09 October 2010, 12:35
Make sure it is what it is suppose to be lol.
I know a fair few that have been sold incorrectly, there should be a sticker under the boot carpet that states a Kw number. Heres what they mean :smiley:

kW    BHP    LB/F    Nm       engine code
50    67     98      133      AGP AQM
66    90     154     210      AGR ALH
74    100    176     240      ATD AXR BEW
81    110    173     235      AHF ASV
85    115    228     310      AJM AUY
96    130    228     310      ASZ
110   150    235     320      ARL

Hope this helps

tdi 150 may suffer with major cam issues, the 130 is much less prone to it. I went for a gt tdi 130 on 46k for £5.7k  :smiley:
Title: Re: mk4 gt tdi 1.9 turbo
Post by: MR 998 on 10 October 2010, 19:56
Well still looking if anyones got a tdi lowish miles in the £4500 mark let me know..
Title: Re: mk4 gt tdi 1.9 turbo
Post by: MR 998 on 13 October 2010, 07:19
Well i went to look at a 130 gt tdi all looks great so picking it up on thursday the only thing i can find wrong is the heated rear window button is always oranage not red like the others any one know why.
Title: Re: mk4 gt tdi 1.9 turbo
Post by: MR 998 on 14 October 2010, 13:27
Anyone..
Title: Re: mk4 gt tdi 1.9 turbo
Post by: postie on 14 October 2010, 13:54
with out looking at my car as the wife has it, i think you will find it is on when it is orange.
Title: Re: mk4 gt tdi 1.9 turbo
Post by: Adam on 14 October 2010, 14:10
Quote from: MR 998 on 13 October 2010, 07:19
Well i went to look at a 130 gt tdi all looks great so picking it up on thursday the only thing i can find wrong is the heated rear window button is always oranage not red like the others any one know why.

It's ment to be orange when it's on. Possible just needs a new switch.
Title: Re: mk4 gt tdi 1.9 turbo
Post by: MR 998 on 14 October 2010, 16:35
Quote from: Adam on 14 October 2010, 14:10
Quote from: MR 998 on 13 October 2010, 07:19
Well i went to look at a 130 gt tdi all looks great so picking it up on thursday the only thing i can find wrong is the heated rear window button is always oranage not red like the others any one know why.

It's ment to be orange when it's on. Possible just needs a new switch.
Thanks it must need a new switch i will take the one off mine to make sure.