Coolant Loss on Passat Pd130

[4WheelDrifter]

I'm seriously wondering what has happened to VAG quality

What? You mean since it seriously went downhill years ago?
My parents have been thinking of trading their Bora TDI130 for something newer, but I keep putting them off. You still can't beat a good old 1Z 80 really.

I'm sorry your woes continue, Steve.

I would start by check MAF values in VCDS, to see if it's flowing as it should. It may point to any EGR problems too.

[djh]

What? You mean since it seriously went downhill years ago?
My parents have been thinking of trading their Bora TDI130 for something newer, but I keep putting them off. You still can't beat a good old 1Z 80 really.

I'm sorry your woes continue, Steve.

I would start by check MAF values in VCDS, to see if it's flowing as it should. It may point to any EGR problems too.

1z's are brilliant engines

[4WheelDrifter]

Maybe it's time to sell the Passat and upgrade to an 80.

[s2driveruk]

What? You mean since it seriously went downhill years ago?
My parents have been thinking of trading their Bora TDI130 for something newer, but I keep putting them off. You still can't beat a good old 1Z 80 really.

I'm sorry your woes continue, Steve.

I would start by check MAF values in VCDS, to see if it's flowing as it should. It may point to any EGR problems too.

yep...my 1.8tsi lump has just been replaced under warranty after less than a year of service/12k miles. crazy really...

I'd stump for #5 Steve if you havent yet checked. They stick badly as do the variable vanes on the hotside of the turbo.

Cheers
David

[4WheelDrifter]

The VNT actuator should be free enough to move by hand.

[Fat Audi 80]

Trouble is, I have stayed away from playing with this one. I literally check the fluids etc and then have it repaired and serviced at the garage. I can't afford to keep sending it to the garage for every little fault though.

Got back home last night to find the indicators have stopped working now. Suspected Hazard flasher unit relay....

Its the best and the worst car I have ever owned. When it works it's lovely, when it doesn't its a bloody money pit.....

[Ross]

Steve, I've had MPG issues recently with my Golf TDI 130. I was going to get it looked into but it's not re-occurred for a while. Is it getting up to temperature quickly? I have found mine seems to be alot slower to get up to temp recently, and occasionally not even making 90 on the gauge while cruising (probably a stuck 'stat or something on these colder days...) which I suspect could be why its sometimes lower on MPG.