vw gt tdi 115

[robbieBMW3]

Im looking at a golf gt tdi 115 i have my eye on one that a friend of mine owns it had a new head gasket about
4 years ago but is absolutely fine
should i be worried about it or not

[robbieBMW3]

any advice guys

[missing the VR6]

I'm assuming it's the MK4?
Best mates bro had one for a few years and loved it, went reasonably and got good MPG, his HG failed on his as well, maybe a common problem?

[robbieBMW3]

Thanks for replying

yer it is the mk4 so do u think i should be worried about buying it or not i think it should be fine it runs great

[missing the VR6]

Tom loved his and the HG didn't go until it was about 8/9 yrs old and done about 150K, so probably a fairly good bet.
Might be worth joining something like UKMK4's and asking for advice on there.

[Dr G]

Why did the head gasket go, do you know?

Compression/Leakdown tests should show any major nasties in that area.

[robbieBMW3]

ok thanks for that you have helped me out

thanks alot

[missing the VR6]

Dr G said:

Why did the head gasket go, do you know?

Compression/Leakdown tests should show any major nasties in that area.

With regards my mates little Bro's I've no idea, probably loads of miles and neglect!

[robbieBMW3]

im not sure ill have to find out
do you no how often the timing belts on the golf mk4 tdi should be changed

[BoraBora]

about every 50k

[robbieBMW3]

ok thanks very much for your help