Discussion
va1o said:
Interestingly they've switched back to Belts for the new generation of EA211 TSIs in the MK7. It's all on the hush at the moment and the press aren't reporting it as they are scared of VAG. Apparently they are designed to last the life of the engine, but we all know what a disaster the old cambelt engines where.
I just can't believe that a company with the resources that VAG has at its disposal has designed a chain-driven cam set-up (which should be miles better than a belt) and managed to completely mess it up. Our old Previa had a chain (as the engine access was limited), and it was still going strong when we sold it at 140,000 miles. Done properly, they should just about last forever. When you add this issue to the well-known DSG problems, you could be forgiven for thinking that VAG's engineering has gone off the rails in recent years. Very disappointing.
cuprabob said:
DSG is from BorgWarner so not all down to VW.
Maybe so, but VW is responsible for specifying it, testing it (as part of vehicle development testing), accepting it, and selling it to unsuspecting punters who thought they were buying a well-engineered car. This must be costing them a fortune, as replacement mechatronics units are factory order items, built & set-up to suit a particular model (or so I was told, to justify the car spending almost 6 weeks at the dealers). I'm glad my TVR isn't "as reliable as a Volkswagen"!
va1o said:
Interestingly they've switched back to Belts for the new generation of EA211 TSIs in the MK7. It's all on the hush at the moment and the press aren't reporting it as they are scared of VAG.
I've seen it mentioned in several places - the 1.2 stays with a chain.The new 1.4 switches off a couple of cylinders when cruising.
Deva Link said:
I've seen it mentioned in several places - the 1.2 stays with a chain.
Nope that's what I thought originally, but if you look it up in ETKA they are using a new belt driven EA211 version of the 1.2 TSI with a different engine code to its chain driven predecessor. Unlikely to be wrong as the data comes from Germany, not the morons in Milton Keynes. Same family as the 1.0 in the UP! etc. Deva Link said:
The new 1.4 switches off a couple of cylinders when cruising.
Yes that's true, I'm looking forward to trying it. Apparently some cars won't get the cylinder de-activation technology though, was reading a review of the new Leon suggesting this.
cheechm said:
Another question: should my car have hill start assist?
It depends is the answer!Originally it was not offered for the MY2009 cars
For the MY2010 cars it became standard for all cars with the 6 speed and 7 speed auto DSG, Bluemotion models and SE BlueMotion Technology models. Otherwise a £90 options
For MY2011 onwards it was standard with all models.
Ok perfect. It is an A so I have a MY2010 model. Therefore, on my 6-speed 1.4 TSI engine I should have hill-start assist?
Also, yet another question (ps. thanks so much for the help so far!!).
I've already driven over 750miles since getting the car 3 weeks ago. My service code is QG1 and the last (and only) service was at 16000 miles. It's at 30,000 miles now. Should I be thinking about oil change etc...?
Also, yet another question (ps. thanks so much for the help so far!!).
I've already driven over 750miles since getting the car 3 weeks ago. My service code is QG1 and the last (and only) service was at 16000 miles. It's at 30,000 miles now. Should I be thinking about oil change etc...?
cheechm said:
Ok perfect. It is an A so I have a MY2010 model. Therefore, on my 6-speed 1.4 TSI engine I should have hill-start assist?
No, as for 2010MY only the 6-speed DSG got hill-start.cheechm said:
I've already driven over 750miles since getting the car 3 weeks ago. My service code is QG1 and the last (and only) service was at 16000 miles. It's at 30,000 miles now. Should I be thinking about oil change etc...?
QG1 means its on variable 'Longlife' servicing, so the car will prompt when it requires oneIf you want to know when the next variable service is due.
Switch on the ignition, plug in seatbelt to clear seatbelt alarm, if ice alarm is flashing wait until it stops and then hold trip reset for 2 secs and number of miles and time to next service pops up.
I think you may need highline display for this to work.
Switch on the ignition, plug in seatbelt to clear seatbelt alarm, if ice alarm is flashing wait until it stops and then hold trip reset for 2 secs and number of miles and time to next service pops up.
I think you may need highline display for this to work.
Another reply from me.
Took the car to a garage. Tyre fixed for £15 - all good.
Now, I pointed out the scratch on the edge of the panel and the guy reckons it's ben resprayed. Surely when buying a used car from a main dealer this is something they should point out? I feel a bit let down by the dealer who claimed it was accident free and the only problems with the paint work were the small dents probably from someone else's door (or something like that). How should I approach the dealer? Furthermore, could this explain a knocking sound I can hear around the B-pillar?
Cheers
Took the car to a garage. Tyre fixed for £15 - all good.
Now, I pointed out the scratch on the edge of the panel and the guy reckons it's ben resprayed. Surely when buying a used car from a main dealer this is something they should point out? I feel a bit let down by the dealer who claimed it was accident free and the only problems with the paint work were the small dents probably from someone else's door (or something like that). How should I approach the dealer? Furthermore, could this explain a knocking sound I can hear around the B-pillar?
Cheers
va1o said:
Interestingly they've switched back to Belts for the new generation of EA211 TSIs in the MK7. It's all on the hush at the moment and the press aren't reporting it as they are scared of VAG. Apparently they are designed to last the life of the engine, but we all know what a disaster the old cambelt engines where.
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