Safe to drive VW Jetta 1.9TDI with worn camshaft and followers to Dublin from Kerry?

Susanf1

Hi there,id really appreciate your advice. My 1.9 TDI VW Jetta has a worn camshaft and followers . (timing belt also due). Very low Mileage 120,000 miles . I want to drive it to a garage in Dublin from West Kerry to trade it in. Its noisy enough with the worn camshaft. Will it make it/ Is it safe to do so?

Thanks

GavPJ

I wouldn't fancy doing that journey. You would be on edge the whole time.

extra-ordinary_

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Risk it for a biscuit or what's the alternative?

galvo_clare

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Had exactly the same on my A4 1.9 TDi a few years ago. My mechanic told me it wasn’t a huge problem to drive on for a day or two while we sorted parts.
It appears it happens if you don’t use the correct spec PD oil. Servicing initially carried out at main dealer so I guess they broke their own rules.

GavPJ

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Did you make it?