Scirocco Central

Ok. Just got a call off garage that has fixed my car. It was the timing chain that had stretched-at only 47k! Cost my £97 for chain kit and £250 for labour (mates rates) Absolutely chuffed. As for Volks-tek of Dronfield who didn't want to know,they have now lost a loyal customer after 13 years. Than...

What is scanning exactly?
When I first went to him he plugged in his laptop to the OBD port and said loads of codes were coming up. Is this the same as scanning?

Sorry for being a noob

Update from guy who looked at my car,his receptionist has told me he didn't scan the car,he just thinks the timing is out due to the cam chain.
Apparantley he doesn't have the kit to do the job.
This is an Audi/VW specialist I have used for 13 years.

Cuprabob wrote:Please do and I really hope it's not the timing chain, for your wallet's sake

How much we talking?

Someone else having a look Monday.
Will let you know how I get on.

Apparently the coil pack is ok.
He said loads of fault codes came up though.
He was a bit vague as if he wasn't sure.

My 47k mile Scirocco 2.0tsi petrol has started to misfire terrible on tickover. Above tickover it runs ok most of the time but sometimes misfires all the way through the revs. I've had it to a vw independent specialist who thinks it is the timing that is out (timing chain)but doesn't have the gear t...

Cuprabob wrote:Water does sit in the drainage channels and gets dislodged when you move, so nothing to be worried about.

Thanks Cuprabob.

My son moved my Scirocco to get his car on my drive today and a load of water came out of the rear of the right hand sill.Just before rear wheel.

It was dry but had been raining all night.

Any one got any Ideas?

Is there a drain hole blocked?

Any help appreciated.