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Old 24th February 2022, 10:51 AM
MikkiJayne MikkiJayne is offline
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Run screaming from the 2.0TFSI. There are so many stupid and catastrophically expensive problems with that engine its not 'if' it breaks and writes off the car, but when.

The timing chain tensioners are a standard VAG issue, and when the plastic pads break they destroy the head - the fix is a whole new head at 3K + fitting.

The high pressure fuel pump follower wears through and destroys the cam and pump - guess what? New head obvs.

Also some generations around that age had a problem with piston rings and burn oil almost as fast as fuel. A lot of them were done under warranty, but if not you can imagine how expensive that can get.

I would rather get the bus than own )or look after) anything with that engine. Its actually worse than the 2.5 V6 TDI, which is quite a feat!

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