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1.4 TSI V.A.G. Engine

RedDeadMarshal · 2014-06-27 18:21:05

:confused: any problem with these motors, a friend is looking into a seat altea. when I was looking at golfs I haven't heard any horror stories with the 122ps model only the turbo/compressor version with 160ps/170ps was putting people off with piston slap and that BS. He's looking into the 2007/2008 ones. which I think are…

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any problem with these motors, a friend is looking into a seat altea. when I was looking at golfs I haven't heard any horror stories with the 122ps model only the turbo/compressor version with 160ps/170ps was putting people off with piston slap and that BS. He's looking into the 2007/2008 ones. which I think are the 140ps. so can you guys brief me on the problems and the horsepower in the 2007/2008 years of the 1.4 TSI

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#2 27-06-2014 11:45pm

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You will want a Full service history with the correct oil.
Timing chain issues with the 170s, not sure if that's the same with the smaller engines.

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#3 27-06-2014 11:48pm

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Family member has a 2008 passat since almost new with the 122 engine, no issues at all with it so far.

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#4 28-06-2014 4:59am

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I have a 122 in a DSG octavia since February, I know it's only a short time but I love it. A complete service history is very important to avoid timing chain issues.

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#5 28-06-2014 11:19am

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Thanks for the replies guys, a real help!

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