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Volkswagen Golf 3 GTI TDI (AFN) 110 hp, chip tuning to 141 hp.

306,000 kilometers

No measurable oil consumption.

LDR valve No. 3 installed.

314,500 km; Fuel consumption: 5.0-5.5 liters; Oil consumption: Not measurable.

Another company vehicle has been decommissioned and sent for recycling.

T4 Transporter (estate/station wagon), manufactured in late 1996, engine code: ACV, mileage: 477,000 km (unmodified).

Problems: Engine knocking at high temperatures and partial-load engine misfires when cold. Front ball joints are worn and causing rattling noises on uneven road surfaces - although they have been replaced several times. Diesel consumption is 8.5 - 10 liters under mostly city driving conditions. Oil consumption is approximately 0.5 liters per 1000 km, which is highly dependent on driving style. There are rust spots on the edges of the side panels (only on the left side), around the handle trim of the tailgate, and on the front lower and upper window frames. Rust on the side sill, below the front right door opening.

The HU (Homologation/Type Approval) has expired and would not be passed in its current state. The repair is deemed uneconomical and will be rejected. "Verwertung" translates to "liquidation" or "disposal," which in this context means "liquidation involves an auction."

... then I would also like to share my experiences here:

My car has now clocked over 574,000 kilometers and is still running like new.
Freshness:
All engine parts are still original; nothing has been replaced so far.
ZKD (head gasket), turbo, fuel injectors, fuel pump, thermostat, water pump, hydraulic lifters.
"...including a Lima (which once received new injectors), power steering servo, and air conditioning compressor."

Current oil consumption is 0.3 liters per 1000 km; it might be worth checking the valve stem seals.
replace, are also still the first...

Oil change should generally be performed once a year (after 20,000 to 40,000 km) using 10W40 oil.
Castrol - so, not a special oil.

Starting performance is excellent even in winter, and the original glow plugs are working perfectly.
to serve. Acceleration, top speed, with minimal loss of performance.
compared to my Avant, which has a slightly different turbocharger from the factory.
"is more agile."

Even with the chassis, much is still original: transmission, clutch (!), drive shafts.
complete braking system (hoses have been soaked multiple times - obviously), wheel bearings,
Exhaust system...

Of course, there are also some issues: Since kilometer 23000, there has been some oil in the coolant.
At that time, I still had the car at the workshop for maintenance, and they wanted to...
replace the ZKD (timing belt), I didn't want to invest any more money and I just wanted to keep driving it until it broke down.
more is possible... and I'm driving it today... (probably the oil cooler).
slightly leaky and not the ZKD (presumably referring to a specific part).

Window lifters, door opening mechanism, seats (I had to weld these, as they were broken).
Of course, things like the tailgate mechanism are common candidates for repairs.

Regarding the engine, there is no preventative maintenance required other than the timing belt replacement. I.
"I'm surprised that the intake manifold is still open..."

The distance traveled is divided into 2/3 by train and 1/3 by city transport, with very little travel in rural areas.
This includes tens of thousands of kilometers driven with a trailer, primarily for vacation trips.

I avoid revving above 4000 RPM, yet on the track, one doesn't creep along.

Of course, the end of the car is somewhat foreseeable: all the timing belt pulleys are...
It's showing some wear, and eventually, the timing belt might break.

I'm now unsure whether it's worth it, even if it's just for the enjoyment of it.
"to tinker with the engine and perform maintenance work?" I see the danger.
that it might be necessary to verschandeln out the intake manifold and re-grind the valves.
new nozzles, etc., which disrupt the current balance and affect other things.
Components are failing...

What do you experienced mechanics think about this?

Regards,

Team100.

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I am now unsure whether it makes sense - and even if only for the sake of enjoyment. "to tinker with the engine and perform maintenance work?" I see the danger. that it might be necessary to verschandeln out the intake manifold and re-grind the valves. new nozzles, etc., which disrupt the current balance and cause other problems. Components fail...

I personally see things similarly. He has now completed his service.

Besides the ZR (spark plug) and oil change, possibly also some defective parts. Spark plugs, I would let him run until the end with dignity .
Everything else likely exceeds the value of the engine, and consequential damage cannot be ruled out. It might be worth checking the connecting rod bearings. But does it really make sense...?

BM wrote:

Besides the ZR and oil change, possibly also some defective parts. Spark plugs, I would let him run until the end with dignity

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Thank you, that confirms my thoughts... let's see if he can still reach 600,000 .

He has definitely earned his money with those 4 rings FZ, instead of destroying them . Not even problems with the KW screw? Especially the 93 models...

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Not even problems with the KW screw? Especially the 93 models...

... is even the weaker version still attached, nicely rusted and decayed.
has already been married to the thread, so nothing will come loose anymore .

It's interesting, a surprisingly large number that do long-distance driving and little city traffic, and even the weaker bolt holds up well! Like in my Passat, which still had the weaker bolt when I bought it with 460,000 km! I threw it away as a precaution. I know the previous owner personally; he almost exclusively drove on federal highways and autobahns! "OPA" driving style often solves a lot of city traffic problems, but these *damn* screws tend to come loose easily.

Now, I also need to chime in, because my car has now reached 171,800 km - without any failures in the engine itself. Only the fuel injection system experienced two issues that resolved themselves.

Incidentally, more than 100,000 km of that distance was covered using rapeseed methyl ester (RME) and RME/fuel oil mixtures.

Currently, my driving profile is about 50% city driving and 50% highway driving.

Current shortcomings:

- Exhaust pipe corroded in 2 places (around the center muffler).
(This is still the first exhaust pipe.) He had it welded about 1.5 years ago.
I have the impression that the fuel consumption has decreased since the exhaust system was modified.
The noise level is within acceptable limits.

- The glow plug system seems to be defective. When the first frosty nights arrive, it probably won't start up as easily. (By the way, the original battery is still in the car.) She's still in great shape, considering she's almost 10 years old!

I probably should get around to repairing the preheating system sometime. What's the relay number for the glow plug system again? Thanks.

I probably should also start thinking about replacing the power steering fluid soon. Is the first one still available?

There's a lot of debate about the best type of gear oil to use. It's usually a long-life oil, so it's good for 250,000 km.

The suspension has shown no unusual behavior so far. How long do shock absorbers typically last?

hello

Is there a specific requirement to change the steering fluid? If so, when? That's news to me!
My TDI has only 120,000 km on it.
The rear shock absorbers are slowly reaching the end of their lifespan. It's noticeable that even with new tires, the car becomes more nervous during weight transfers and generally exhibits less understeer. Oil leak, but not yet any [other problems].

Regards,

Olaf.

P.S.
Okay, the exhaust muffler is new (the bracket was missing and the corner at the back was corroded). The manifold is okay. The next part that's likely to wear out is the bracket located right in front of the catalytic converter.

The engine is a 1.4L, 3-cylinder AMF model, manufactured in 2000.

Hello.

Okay, I'm currently at 203,000 km.

MKB: ARL GKB: EFF Series

71,000 km, turbocharger failure (covered by VW warranty).

165,000 km, 4 x PDe replaced.

Tandem pump replaced at 186,000 km.

Now it has 203,000 km on the odometer, and the bushings on the rear axle are making a clattering noise. Will be done soon.

Clutch, gearbox, shock absorbers, and exhaust are all still original.

Best regards, Charly.

Seat Ibiza AFN 1.9 TDI, manufactured in 1998, 81 kW, 212,000 km.
Best experience with Castrol Magnatec oil.
65,000 accidents
70,000 PowerBoxes.
110,000 ZKD
120,000 accidents
~ 130,000 VNT17
140,000, 1.2 bar boost pressure.
150,000 fuel injectors (Rainer).
160,000 MSD Dummy.
212,000 mufflers, rear wheel bearings, handbrake cables.
(Why would you put such a long-lasting engine in such a short-lived chassis?)

5.6 liters per 100 kilometers.
Still no oil consumption.
Valve or lifter ticking, depending on the age of the engine.

I once used oil specifically designed for PD engines, which caused extremely loud knocking noises after cold starts with a standing time of 8 hours or more. It's likely that the lifters were damaged. After changing the oil and going back to the tried-and-true method, the problem disappeared again.

Seat Ibiza 1.9 TDI 6K Facelift, 113,000 km.
Engine original: ALH, 90 horsepower.
Engine tuned: Stage 1 tuning, 150 horsepower, at approximately 82,000 km => tuned for about 30,000 km.

Since the tuning, there have been the usual problems with too much or too little boost pressure due to a faulty solenoid valve, a sticking variable geometry turbocharger (VTG), or leaking hoses. Recently, the clutch has started to slip intermittently.

My Passat 35i 1Z died due to engine failure. While driving on the highway at 140 km/h, the crankshaft stub with the timing belt pulley broke.
The engine was running well up until that point, with good starting performance, low oil consumption, and 460,000 km without any significant engine repairs.
It served its purpose, but it's still a shame.





Passat 35i AFN, 270,000 km.
Volkswagen Golf 1 GTI, 185,000 km (only driven in summer).

A6 C4 with AEL - currently 535,000 km (but it's struggling and the idle is now running quite poorly).
And yes - still with the original engine!