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Offline tyrekika

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chain jumped,new engine wont run
« on: July 20, 2020, 06:50:30 pm »
hi all, i have a 2004 mk5 golf 2.0ltr fsi(non turbo) axw engine code, the timing chain has jumped /snapped so i have replaced the engine with a identical low milage axw engine the engine will start but not run for more than 5 mins,going from running well idle well to lumpy acceleration and idle to to engine shutting off and it will not restart until i try later, had scan, cam sensor,crank sensor,throttle?? possibly body. cleared codes run as above swapped cam and crank sensors of old damaged engine no difference to running just approx 5 mins then cuts out can anyone please help me out im desperate to get my car back on the road, or anyone now off good vw mechanic in ashton under lynne area. please help if you can. lee

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Re: chain jumped,new engine wont run
« Reply #1 on: July 21, 2020, 09:07:15 am »
Could get the car trailed/towed to Awsome in Irlam, V.A.G. Technik in Eccles Or Garage 87 in Cheadle. I've used all three.

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Re: chain jumped,new engine wont run
« Reply #2 on: July 21, 2020, 12:22:00 pm »
thanks for your reply bobby_fodge i was hoping to find somewhere bit more local but i will defo consider these