Golf 1.4 16V: Crankcase Ventilation Freezing

Hi.
This seems to be a common problem with this type of engine.
The suggestion is to get an oil change before winter.
Is there any other meaningful alternative?
Best regards, Frank.

Hello,

Where exactly does it freeze? Perhaps it would be possible to insulate or heat that area.
If I remember correctly, there was something about retrofitting an electric heating element...

Fresh oil without any water contamination is definitely a good idea.

Best regards, Rainer.

No short-distance traffic ! Because it is through this (or, by failing to reach the operating temperature) that water first enters the oil.

Due to the low engine temperatures, the condensation cannot evaporate.

Hi.
If you start actively looking for it, it can be quite unsettling.
http://www.golf4.de/golf4/147938-golf-1-6-16v-gefahr-vorm-einfrieren.html

If you look further, you'll find that there was an update from VW that includes a heating element in the catalytic converter.
If you search further, you'll find posts indicating that this solution hasn't helped everyone.
What surprised me the most was that I couldn't find anything about it in this forum.
I'll look for a heated EGR cooler and install it.
'Ignition positive, ground, and a switch for summer shutdown should be enough?'
Best regards, Frank.

Regular oil changes and occasionally running the engine at high speed for extended periods to clear out any accumulated condensation will prevent many problems.

@Ruedi
Yes, that's correct, and as I mentioned earlier, an oil change in the fall can be helpful.
It's incredibly frustrating to drive a car as fuel-efficiently as possible, only to then drive long distances unnecessarily, just to burn off the accumulated gunk.
Well, it looks like the heating element needs to be replaced, and an oil change is due.
Best regards, Frank.

I do things completely differently; I avoid engines that are proven to be unsuitable for everyday use from the factory. This includes "Frost" engines, engines in the VW group with timing chains, and engines with a hexagonal oil pump drive.

The 1.4 16V engine, by the way, is not designed for fuel-efficient driving; TDI engines are much better suited for that.

@Rüdi.
Well, I didn't know that before, and since I could get the golf clubs at a good price, I decided to buy them.
Best regards, Frank.

I do my research before buying a car or a specific engine, so I know what to expect, and then I don't complain if I end up with a lemon, even though I was aware of potential issues beforehand.

Here's the translation:

"In my area, the Golf IV is only available with TDI engines. Almost all of the gasoline engines have known issues, and on top of that, the 1.4 16V models also have unreliable transmissions."

@Ruedi
Sorry, but given the condition of my 86c and the price of the Golf 4, I couldn't resist.
If VCDS supported Toyota or Hyundai, I wouldn't have bought any more cars from the VW Group.
A freezing credit crunch shouldn't be a major problem either.
Oil change + heating and relaxation.
Apart from the fact that the 1.4 16V engine feels like a sand dune when driving in the city, I haven't had any problems so far.
Spare parts are inexpensive, and you can do everything yourself.
Best regards, Frank.

Everyone has to decide for themselves, but I've had enough experience with cars to know that, from what I've seen among my acquaintances, a Golf IV is only a viable option if it's a TDI model.

The brands you mentioned are not of interest to me, mainly because there will never be the same availability of affordable spare parts as there is with the VW Group, especially when considering used vehicles.

@Ruedi
You said:
especially if you are in the business of used cars

There are more important things than cars.
My VCDS was, for example, more expensive than the Golf.
With an additional investment of 400, it's now running flawlessly.
Best regards, Frank.

Hey guys, this car is like, decades old - it costs next to nothing, and the engine still runs and hasn't seized up...

Don't make a state affair out of something so trivial.

Sure, here's the translation:

"Sg" is an abbreviation for "singular." It is used to indicate that a noun or pronoun is referring to one person, place, or thing.

For example, the sentence "The cat is on the mat" uses the singular form of the noun "cat." The sentence "He is my brother" uses the singular form of the pronoun "he."

In contrast, the plural form of a noun or pronoun refers to more than one person, place, or thing. For example, the sentence "The cats are on the mats" uses the plural form of the noun "cat." The sentence "They are my brothers" uses the plural form of the pronoun "they."