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Old 11-22-2009, 06:37 PM   #67 (permalink)
tasdrouille
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Please spell ulsd correctly.
Hi ton, welcome to eocmodder! Great first post btw.

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Timing belt problems with VW's??? VW's use timing chains... Diesel pumps almost never fail...
The most common TDI engines here use belts, which is a very good thing. Timing chains on VW engines, like in the Passat B5 serie TDI don't last forever and cost way more to replace then having to change a belt every 100k miles.

Rotary injection pumps are a common failure point with TDIs. A lot of people also have leaks at the pump. PD engines do not have injection pumps, but the lift pumps sometimes fail (which will leave you stranded on the side of the road), and they often show early cam wear compared to previous TDI engines.

I'm gonna have to agree with dremd. TDIs often have issues. But to me it's generally just small annoyances that are well worth it when you consider the economy, the torque and the general pleasure to drive such a car.
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