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    2.5TDi V6 quattro Sport 180hp Turbochip

    Thanks Stefan, I would assume that the VAG oil recommended G052911A2 would contain the correct additives, or am I to assume that you tried this and found that this was not the case? Also mine is a manual and the SAF-XA appears to be not recommended for syncromesh boxes. Was your quattro an auto...
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    What year of Allroad to buy?

    Hi Andrew, I have recently done exactly as you are planning and can offer some assistance. Towing, I bought mine to tow a 1600kg boat and trailer but unfortunately have not towed it yet, sorry. Expecting very good results though. My 130 passat struggled somewhat !! I love the car (01 tdi...
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    2.5TDi V6 quattro Sport 180hp Turbochip

    FJ, sorry to hear of your continuing problems, but at least you have a diagnosis, I see some talk on other forums about using a larger frame VNT for this engine. Great VNT info on the Garrett site: http://www.turbobygarrett.com/turbobygarrett/tech_center/gt_basics.html Also great pics of...
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    2.5TDi V6 quattro Sport 180hp Turbochip

    Thanks FJ12. From reading up before I purchased I hoped mpgs in the 20's were not to be expected, but you live and learn. Unfortunately the previous owner seems not to have replaced the stat when the belts were done at 63k (according to records at least). Anyone know an easy way of determining...
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    2.5TDi V6 quattro Sport 180hp Turbochip

    Fj12, What a story. Nice one. Glad someone has taken the time to document this and hopefully arrive at a stage 1 /2 for thes engines as info out there is very poor. Hope it all ends well for you. Just got a 70k 2001 AKE Allroad Q in place of a 110k 2005 Sline 2.0 140 as I needed space, leather...