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Offline nadlad

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Re: 170 TDI or 140TDI
« Reply #60 on: 04 July 2012, 16:12 »
who else wud u recommed apart from carbon :undecided: mite go to r tech then!

The thing tempted me with the 140 is the fuel consumption it appears to be a lot better then the 170s however there are ppl who claim 55 plus in 170s too
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Offline Rhyso

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Re: 170 TDI or 140TDI
« Reply #61 on: 04 July 2012, 16:36 »
I got 45mpg from my 170 prior to DPF removal

I'm now getting 49mpg; I always think people getting over 50mpg from a 170 must constantly drive downhill  :grin: :grin:
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Re: 170 TDI or 140TDI
« Reply #62 on: 04 July 2012, 16:51 »
whats the best year mk5 tdi to get ?
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Re: 170 TDI or 140TDI
« Reply #63 on: 04 July 2012, 17:25 »
Don't get a 170!!!!
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Re: 170 TDI or 140TDI
« Reply #64 on: 04 July 2012, 18:49 »
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Re: 170 TDI or 140TDI
« Reply #65 on: 04 July 2012, 21:33 »
Quote from: nadlad on 04 July 2012, 18:49
Quote from: Adam on 04 July 2012, 17:25
Don't get a 170!!!!

why?

Get one and map it mate through Doc :cool:
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Re: 170 TDI or 140TDI
« Reply #66 on: 04 July 2012, 21:56 »
140, 170s are hard work - just dont
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Re: 170 TDI or 140TDI
« Reply #67 on: 04 July 2012, 22:56 »
Call me again tomorrow and I'll go through it all but in the vacuum.....

140 - normally no DPF and a Bosch ECU  :wink:

170 - DPF and a bad one at that and a Siemens ECU  :sick:

Or if you've bought it leave it alone  :smiley:

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Re: 170 TDI or 140TDI
« Reply #68 on: 05 July 2012, 00:18 »
Since owning one I have formed an opinion on both the 140 and the 170 PD engines. Both have major problems ranging from a siezed block caused by an oil pump failing and giving no warnings, to cylinder block problems leading to a 2k repair bill.
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Re: 170 TDI or 140TDI
« Reply #69 on: 05 July 2012, 10:49 »
u were [robably just unlucky as i#ave not heard of the above problems am swaying towards a 140 now hoever most of the late 08 onwards are dpf aswell lol
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