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Old 10th July 2012, 01:57 PM
ainarssems ainarssems is offline
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The biggest issue with 4.0TDI is intake manifolds braking down with age and sending bits into engine which kills engine. In most cases engines are not repairable and not economical to replace which means cars are written off. Intake manifolds cost over £1k each so not economical to replace as preventative measure either. In my opinion warranty is a must if you go for 4.0TDI unless you can find one which had manifolds replaced recently.
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