Originally Posted By: Cujet
Originally Posted By: Tornado Red
Originally Posted By: Cujet
Lots of "bad" info in this thread. BE CAREFUL!
Here is the straight scoop on the BRM (PD) engine ONLY! This data does not apply to NON PD engines!
The VW PD engine came to the states in 2004, was installed in the Jetta and beetle until 2006 and 1/2. It is a unusual engine with some problems that are not properly worked out. Quotes like "any disel engine should go 500K" simply don't apply to this engine.
Replace the camshaft and lifters, and the engine will be good for another 100k-200k miles.
Folks are not just going to replace engines or entire cars because of this weakness.
What is not known is whether the replacement parts will last longer than the OE ones.
That's a $2000.00 DIY project, or maybe $2500.00 at the dealer. Couple that with the Dual Mass Flywheel failures (100% failure rate) at $1500.00 and the EGR cooler failures (100% failue rate) $800.00 and this "engine" becomes real close to a lemon.
Maybe you forgot about the intake manifold (throttle) EGR flow rate actuation system that has the plastic gear failures too. That one is cheap at $400.00 DIY.
Other than that, the engine is great
In areas where smog is never tested and the under hood space is never inspected, this might not be so bad.
However, the majority of people want an engine that requires nothing other than regular oil and coolant changes. Just having a timing belt is enough to chase away some more savy car buyers.
Originally Posted By: Tornado Red
Originally Posted By: Cujet
Lots of "bad" info in this thread. BE CAREFUL!
Here is the straight scoop on the BRM (PD) engine ONLY! This data does not apply to NON PD engines!
The VW PD engine came to the states in 2004, was installed in the Jetta and beetle until 2006 and 1/2. It is a unusual engine with some problems that are not properly worked out. Quotes like "any disel engine should go 500K" simply don't apply to this engine.
Replace the camshaft and lifters, and the engine will be good for another 100k-200k miles.
Folks are not just going to replace engines or entire cars because of this weakness.
What is not known is whether the replacement parts will last longer than the OE ones.
That's a $2000.00 DIY project, or maybe $2500.00 at the dealer. Couple that with the Dual Mass Flywheel failures (100% failure rate) at $1500.00 and the EGR cooler failures (100% failue rate) $800.00 and this "engine" becomes real close to a lemon.
Maybe you forgot about the intake manifold (throttle) EGR flow rate actuation system that has the plastic gear failures too. That one is cheap at $400.00 DIY.
Other than that, the engine is great
In areas where smog is never tested and the under hood space is never inspected, this might not be so bad.
However, the majority of people want an engine that requires nothing other than regular oil and coolant changes. Just having a timing belt is enough to chase away some more savy car buyers.
