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Re: Viewing a Golf GT Tdi, what to look for?
« Reply #1 on: July 11, 2011, 12:52:56 pm »
are you after general what to look for or those things specific to the TDi?  :smiley:

Don't want to tell you to suck eggs with a list of general stuff if you are already au fait  :signLOL:


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Re: Viewing a Golf GT Tdi, what to look for?
« Reply #2 on: July 11, 2011, 01:02:58 pm »
Looks a good example and a fair price - when viewing the history keep an eye out for any DPF problems.

Having said that when I purchased mine the previous owner told me about his DPF problems and what caused them (short journeys over a period of time when the snow was bad in Glossop)- on showing me the VW receipt to put the DPF filter right I was happy and have had no problems in the 6 mths I have owned the car (touch wood)!!!!

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Re: Viewing a Golf GT Tdi, what to look for?
« Reply #3 on: July 11, 2011, 01:14:09 pm »
I am currently running a mk2 Octavia vRS which is essentially a Golf in a Czech overcoat, so I'm more interested in things specific to the GT model in particular issues with the TDi engine etc.

Fully au fait with the DPF and common issues, fortunately this one hasn't got one fitted.  :happy2:

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Re: Viewing a Golf GT Tdi, what to look for?
« Reply #4 on: July 11, 2011, 01:15:07 pm »
cool, i'll butt out then as i only know about the petrol not the desiel - all the best with your search  :happy2:

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Re: Viewing a Golf GT Tdi, what to look for?
« Reply #5 on: July 11, 2011, 01:28:08 pm »
You can tell me everything else apart from the engine though.... :smiley:

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Re: Viewing a Golf GT Tdi, what to look for?
« Reply #6 on: July 11, 2011, 02:54:53 pm »
Failed turbo bearings (resulting in needing a new turbo) are extremely common, rev the engine, let the revs settle and if you hear any howling noises (some say it sounds like an owl or a police siren type noise) then walk away.

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Re: Viewing a Golf GT Tdi, what to look for?
« Reply #7 on: July 11, 2011, 02:58:08 pm »
Cambelt history?
Air con service?
Clutch problems...

I've got the 1.9tdi and have had all these issues in the last 6 months...

comes to a tidy sum!!!

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Re: Viewing a Golf GT Tdi, what to look for?
« Reply #8 on: July 11, 2011, 03:20:21 pm »
Failed turbo bearings (resulting in needing a new turbo) are extremely common, rev the engine, let the revs settle and if you hear any howling noises (some say it sounds like an owl or a police siren type noise) then walk away.

ill second that , just had a new turbo fitted to mine.... ouch!
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Re: Viewing a Golf GT Tdi, what to look for?
« Reply #9 on: July 11, 2011, 03:29:30 pm »
http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?PHPSESSID=fm4hovg134985l6userik79770&topic=28879.0
Here is a link to my GT tdi in my opinion it is one of the nicest examples (silky smooth :happy2:) out there

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Re: Viewing a Golf GT Tdi, what to look for?
« Reply #10 on: July 11, 2011, 04:08:47 pm »
to look out for are
1.turbo
2.abs pump
3.air con pump
4,dpf early model used a lot of water resulting in new cylinder head

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Re: Viewing a Golf GT Tdi, what to look for?
« Reply #11 on: July 11, 2011, 04:17:56 pm »
http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?PHPSESSID=fm4hovg134985l6userik79770&topic=28879.0
Here is a link to my GT tdi in my opinion it is one of the nicest examples (silky smooth :happy2:) out there
Hmm, its alright........... :P

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Re: Viewing a Golf GT Tdi, what to look for?
« Reply #12 on: July 11, 2011, 04:19:54 pm »
When is it recommended to do a cambelt change on the 140 PD, I know my Tfsi is 60K or 4 years.....

Another thing, someone has mentioned the HU is a cheap Tawain/Chinese copy, but to me it looks like the MFD2, I was under the impression that if it has silver buttons it is the DVD version as stated in the advert!  :confused:
« Last Edit: July 11, 2011, 04:35:34 pm by vRS_Pagey »

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