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Offline navmk4gti

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What to look for
« on: 15 March 2012, 15:49 »
Sorry if this has been covered but what do you look out for when looking for tdi.. Looking and leons. Audis vw etc vag group tdi.. Iv never even driven a diesel  :lipsrsealed: so how should they sound what should look for?? :smiley:
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Re: What to look for
« Reply #1 on: 15 March 2012, 16:03 »
They should sound like a knackered petrol  :grin:

Be prepared to be surprised  :lipsrsealed:

The normal VAG faults TBH bushes knocking noises etc,the PD 130/ 150 is the one to go for avoid the SDI or anything non turbo.

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Re: What to look for
« Reply #2 on: 15 March 2012, 16:11 »
 Knackered petrol :grin: that sums it all up..

Is there anything should keep eye on as in black smoke?? Also
Do they have cambelts :lipsrsealed:
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Re: What to look for
« Reply #4 on: 15 March 2012, 16:31 »
Water pumps are bullet proof on these engines  :tongue:

all the power starts coming in from approx 1500rpm; peak torque is at 1800-2000rpm and tails off after 3000rpm

excessive black smoke and lack of power usually indicates a boost leak

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Re: What to look for
« Reply #5 on: 15 March 2012, 23:22 »
sweet thanks lads.. .. going to see some tdis for my mate..we both know fook all about them .. should be fun  :grin:
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Re: What to look for
« Reply #6 on: 16 March 2012, 12:25 »
Knackered petrol :grin: that sums it all up..

Is there anything should keep eye on as in black smoke?? Also
Do they have cambelts :lipsrsealed:

That's a funny joke...Right? :shocked: :rolleyes:

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Re: What to look for
« Reply #7 on: 16 March 2012, 13:03 »
Knackered petrol :grin: that sums it all up..

Is there anything should keep eye on as in black smoke?? Also
Do they have cambelts :lipsrsealed:

That's a funny joke...Right? :shocked: :rolleyes:
No aint i thought have chains like diesels do
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