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by 2stroke
Mon May 24, 2021 9:17 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Buying a used Scirocco - CAVD vs CTHD engines
Replies: 7
Views: 10892

1.4 TSI ( 160 Hp. )

I'm looking to buy a used 1.4 TSI 160 ps Scirocco and the whole deal with the engines is super confusing, some say that only the early models were affected ( 2010 and up should be good ??? ) some say to stay away from the 160 ps version all together. I hope someone can shed some light on this ? Fro...
by 2stroke
Mon May 24, 2021 8:33 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: 1.4 TSI 160 advice
Replies: 23
Views: 27367

1.4 TSI ( 160 Hp. )

It's rare for the timing chain to fail and nearly all chain failures stem from the car being left in gear, and rolling back slightly when parked and the engine is off. If you have a manual gearbox, never leave it in gear on a TSI/TFSI/FSI engine - in particular on a 1.4 TSI. The biggest issue that ...