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Picking up a tdi motor with 230k on it what should i do...

Posted: Fri Oct 19, 2012 7:27 pm
by bbob203
Before i set this motor in the car what kind of maintenance should i do aside from a t belt etc.. This is my first tdi motor.

Re: Picking up a tdi motor with 230k on it what should i do.

Posted: Sat Oct 20, 2012 9:55 pm
by bscutt
intake manifold/egr passages tend to get clogged up on at least some of the tdi motors. I would check/clean before installing. Don't know much else since my 06 TDI is all dealer maintained so far

Re: Picking up a tdi motor with 230k on it what should i do.

Posted: Sun Oct 21, 2012 4:05 pm
by air-cooled or diesel
timing belt, water pump, thermo, clean intake manifold can be a good thing to do especially w/engine out. new motor mounts before installing, oil cooler seals at oil filter, new clutch assembly. if possible measure end-play w/o a trans hooked up. will tell you if thrust bearing is good or needs to be done.