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Offline Bikerz

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Calling 170 tdi boys
« on: October 24, 2011, 08:26:33 pm »
Off to see one on wednesday. How can I tell that its a 170? Does log book give kw rating? I thought about looking for a DPF but will be haard to see and the later 140s had it too. Any easy ways to see under the bonnet?

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Re: Calling 170 tdi boys
« Reply #1 on: October 24, 2011, 08:29:01 pm »
I think it's 125kW and I *think* the 170 has a boost gauge in the dials
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Re: Calling 170 tdi boys
« Reply #2 on: October 24, 2011, 08:39:47 pm »
call local dealer with chassis number? surely the engine code would tell you
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Re: Calling 170 tdi boys
« Reply #3 on: October 24, 2011, 08:41:49 pm »
pm me your reg. ill check it
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Re: Calling 170 tdi boys
« Reply #4 on: October 24, 2011, 08:49:36 pm »
We had a 170 TDi Golf GT Sport and in our 2007 version there was no boost gauge, if that helps.
Plus at that time the 170's had the twin GTi style exhaust, whereas I think the 140's at that time didn't.
Specs may have changed through time I guess though.

That said a look inside the service book inside cover will show the little KW sticker, whatever 170PS translates to in KW.
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Re: Calling 170 tdi boys
« Reply #5 on: October 24, 2011, 08:49:50 pm »
Just look on the stickerin the boot as it will have the kw rating.  Make sure the chassis match's on the sticker and the screen too
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Re: Calling 170 tdi boys
« Reply #6 on: October 24, 2011, 08:54:01 pm »
+1 for the exposed tailpipes, and iirc the 170 has the GTi brake set up just without the painted calipers, 312mm front, 288mm rear.

If you test drive it you should also notice the power difference (if you have experienced the 140).
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Re: Calling 170 tdi boys
« Reply #7 on: October 24, 2011, 08:56:06 pm »
the 170s have a chrome twin tipped exhaust like the gti, and the 140 doesnt or you could just put the reg plate in one one of those phone aps and it tells u the bhp etc.

failing that call the dealer and ask them to check the number plate/ chasis number
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Re: Calling 170 tdi boys
« Reply #8 on: October 24, 2011, 08:57:36 pm »
think the 140 is 103 kw and the 170 is 125kw
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Re: Calling 170 tdi boys
« Reply #9 on: October 24, 2011, 08:59:09 pm »
did a 170 golf the other day with 260mm discs  on the back
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Re: Calling 170 tdi boys
« Reply #10 on: October 24, 2011, 09:01:00 pm »
Cheer Maxitrol you are correct on the KW ratings. The 170 did also come with smaller disks on back hence I cant use that as a fool proof way.
Keano you are a star. PMing you now
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Re: Calling 170 tdi boys
« Reply #11 on: October 24, 2011, 09:03:38 pm »
Quote from: Bikerz on October 24, 2011, 09:01:00 pm
Cheer Maxitrol you are correct on the KW ratings. The 170 did also come with smaller disks on back hence I cant use that as a fool proof way.
Keano you are a star. PMing you now
it caught me out i must admit as i ordered the 288mm ones at first :laugh:
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Re: Calling 170 tdi boys
« Reply #12 on: October 24, 2011, 09:04:07 pm »
I emailed you mate as I cant PM. I presume I havent enough posts??
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Re: Calling 170 tdi boys
« Reply #13 on: October 24, 2011, 09:05:48 pm »
It's a 170 mate  :happy2:
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Re: Calling 170 tdi boys
« Reply #14 on: October 24, 2011, 09:08:19 pm »
Thanks! Liking this forum already. Just hope its a good car  on Wednesday now! Then you guys can empty my wallet on mods!  :driver:
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