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  1. gmac106

    PD 130 bhp. Was i screwed?

    And the beat goes on. i got all my money back from the dealer(fair play to him). Just wasnt happy with the way the car felt. ive since been in a few gttdi pd (rough) and a facelift 2.0 tdi a3(miles on it). My mate who taxis had 07 a4 2.0 tdi, the oil pump failed causing all sorts of expensive...
  2. gmac106

    PD 130 bhp. Was i screwed?

    Car is back 2 days now. The turbo appears to be boosting normally, no flat spots or that feeling of holding back. The gearbox however is another matter. First and reverse feel very tight, too tight. Wont always engage first time and there is an occasional small crunch when flicking from first to...
  3. gmac106

    PD 130 bhp. Was i screwed?

    Hey folks, just an update. The turbo problem is over boosting due to sticky turbo vanes (no surprises ) and the gear box has lost first, second and reverse. The turbo is out and off to a turbo specialist for refurb and will come back with a warranty. Its the same story with the gearbox. Hope to...
  4. gmac106

    PD 130 bhp. Was i screwed?

    So, some back ground. Ive had many hondas (1990 16v twin cam CRX 130bhp, 1991 vtec Crx 160bhp and 2000 VTi-s Mb6 Civic 170bhp), however cost of ownership plus mileage has forced me out of 23 mpg cars. On my third PDengine wagon now. Last two: gt tdi 115 2001, gt tdi 130 2003 (both 100k plus...