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by mr_joe
Fri Mar 03, 2017 8:28 pm
Forum: The Showroom
Topic: Tom's Bagged TDiR : FULL 2016 R Fakelift - NOW SOLD - 11 Aug
Replies: 520
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Re: Tom's Bagged TDiR : FULL 2016 R Facelift conv. underway.

Loving that stance and rear end :yes:
by mr_joe
Fri Mar 03, 2017 1:09 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Timing chain derailed
Replies: 13
Views: 5962

Re: Timing chain derailed

Well, after a lot of work it woudl appear I need a new engine! Got quoted around £5k by four seperate garages and £5.5k by VW plus labor!!! I have now sold the car as is to the original garage for £3k as I couldn't justify spending £5k on a car thats on worth £7k. Absolutely gutted! Mate gutted for...
by mr_joe
Mon Feb 27, 2017 1:37 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Timing chain derailed
Replies: 13
Views: 5962

Re: Timing chain derailed

This is exactly what happened to me two weeks back. My cars a 2009 2.0 tsi, tried to pull away from traffic lights car juddered then stalled and engine warning light came on. Tried to restart and it wouldn't even turn over. Garage has diagnosed the chain slipped, and valves came into contact with th...