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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: artgar on 18 March 2005, 08:09

Title: 2.0FSi overheating/reliability probs?
Post by: artgar on 18 March 2005, 08:09

First post, so be gentle.
I run a MK3 GTi 8V, no it's not that bad :-),  and was looking at the MK5 2.0FSi as a possible replacement until a guy I know who is an experienced VAG technician told me that the engines are not all that reliable and are prone to overheating and the associated problems this brings.  Probably something to do with the lean running of the FSi models. Has anyone on here got any experience/thoughts on this.  It really put me off that model even though it seems to fit most of my requirements and, before you suggest it, the 2.0GTTDi doesn't really float my boat.
Thanks.

Title: Re: 2.0FSi overheating/reliability probs?
Post by: K REG MK 2 GTI on 26 March 2005, 21:34

hello i have worked on audi and vw cars at main dealers and branded break down assistance and never once came across this problem and remember audi have been running the fsi engine 2-3 years longer than vw

Title: Re: 2.0FSi overheating/reliability probs?
Post by: artgar on 01 April 2005, 23:08

Thanks K REG MK2 GTI, I'll put it back on my list for further investigation.