Recall was quite awhile ago (2008 I think). I’m running astage 1 map and my clutch went about 5months ago...obviously nothing to do with my driving lol but in seriousness I don’t hoon often and I don’t do it from 1st gear so was a bit surprised when I started slipping.Feel like I should replace the clutch soon anyway, perhaps a slightly uprated clutch to handle the increase? My main concern is the Injectors though, really worried they'll pop as believe there was a recall for the original 170 model?
I was advised not to expect a ferrarri from a 12 year old car...BUT the difference (for me at least) was night and day. She drives beautifully (most of the time) and has bags of power for a daily driver. I was told it'd be more economical because she needed less diesel for the same amount of power but that gets lost somewhere between my brain and my right foot. I don't think any of the issues I've had are related to the stage 1 map. Whatever car I get next will be mapped almost immediately. three thumbs up!Guess on the lower horsepower the clutch has just been used to a less immediate take off? Just an easier life for it? Yer no need to hoon off in first very tempted to get the stage 1, is there a huge difference in how it feels and performance?
Calasp, car look(ed) great. What mileage and engine have you got for the oil pump to fail?And now after the common oil pump fail
Calasp, car look(ed) great. What mileage and engine have you got for the oil pump to fail?
Nice list! Lot of work. What mileage did your oil pump fail?2.0tdi 170 (235) BRD
oil pump delete kit
New hybrid Turbo
Rear Crank oil seal
New clutch and flywheel (single mass conversion)
New cam belt kit
Still looks like a Seat to me.
No need for spacers either happy days!The old girls got some new shoes
As the timing belt is the Achilles heel of all these cars it's best to get a reputable professional to do it. Had mine done at DH Automotive in Falkirk and have decided not to worry about it for another 50-60kThis is my 55 plate b7 avant s line 1.9tdi (BKE) which was given to me for free by a mate, he loved her but got a company car so passed her on. she’s done 170k but lived for ten years in Spain - so my main job is to save up for is timing belt. Since I’ve had her I’ve replaced the wiper motor and wiper, done oil, oil filter and fuel filter air and pollen - de coked the egr. Then flew through her mot in may. Resprayed some scratches out front bumper and dents out bonnet. Iternally i also fixed the remotes and repaired with the car and put new catches so my arm rest clicks shut. Replaced the light switch pull out dial for a new one. The alloys were peeling so I’ve sanded and gave a rudimentary spray job, as all money getting saved for timing belt water pump to get done by a garage. Half tempted to do myself given the price but think I’m out my depth and failure would be catastrophic I imagine.
This is very true I remember reading about what happened with both carsA little bit more than that apr. £300 + parts so probably close to £400-450, but having had two cambelt failures on 2.0TDi cars, I was in no mood for any issues with the 1.9TDi. The belt had allegedly been done <10k miles before, but there weren't any receipts, and you cant put a price on peace of mind
Technically four miles west of the middle of nowhere. There's literally a stone marking the centre of Scotland thereAnd you live in the middle of nowhere LOL
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