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Hi Everyone, My 2012 Scirocco has low compression on cylinders 2 & 3 and after getting my trusted mechanic to look at it, he can see that one of the pistons is cracked. I’m trying to build a case study to go to VW with, as it’s unacceptable that a less than 6 year old car with only 60k miles on ...

So just over two years of posting this and buying a 2012 Scirocco 1.4 TSi, my pistons have cracked and a new engine is looking likely. *Sigh* Any tips on VW? I know they have a good will matrix and my car has only ever been serviced there so was told I am “more likely” to get something out of it, bu...

I am hoping someone will be able to help me with this, checked multiple forums and cannot find any fixes! I have had my Scirocco for nearly 2 years and everything has worked flawlessly. However, yesterday when I connected to the Bluetooth in my car I realised it was not playing any audio and I was a...

Hi All, I'm looking into the possibility of remapping my 158bhp Scirocco and wanted to get some advice first, because I have seen a lot of problems with this. Has anyone else remapped their Scirocco? If so, what remap would you recommend? Any advice on new parts for the engine etc. to compensate for...

I was looking at getting some chrome exhaust tips for my 1.4 TSI. I found some on Amazon ( https://www.amazon.co.uk/Stainless-Exhaust-Tailpipe-Estate-Scirocco/dp/B00CP0LA8Y/ ) that have 5 star reviews and seem pretty easy to install. I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions or recommendations? ...

Cuprabob wrote:It's a timing chain

Thank you! Do you know how long they last roughly before needing to be replaced? I also saw something online regarding the tensioner not being very good? Is this corect?

Hi All, I have just bought myself a 2012 1.4 Scirocco TSI (160 bhp version) and I have a quick question. Does this model have a timing chain or a cambelt? It's just had it's 40,000 service and in the service book it had 'toothed belt' ticked as 'No'. If it is a cambelt, how long before it needs to b...

Hi blower, Thank you for the quick and detailed reply! So in theory, I should be fine with a 2011 Scirocco 1.4 TSI Manual? Just need to ask about the spark plugs when I go to buy one! Also, I was never thinking of getting a DSG Rocco, was always going to get a normal manual but thank you for the adv...

Hi Everyone, I am looking at buying a VW Scirocco 1.4 TSI next year and I am unsure whether to or not regarding some problems they have. I have been reading online that they had a lot of engine issues with the cylinders misfiring, leading to over £3,000 worth of repairs. However, I have seen (on mul...