muddy
10-04-2006, 11:43 PM
Having had three previous Passats (all 2.0 litre 2E engined cars) and found them ultra-reliable, even at 150,000 - 175,000 miles, I bought a '99 1.8T.
It was cheap because of a blown-up engine (large hole in side of block) at 120,000 miles.
It is metallic black, spotless, Climatronic, 16" O/E wheels.
Bought another AEB engine from a 75,000 mile Passat that had been shunted in the rear.
Fitted it one very cold day in March after adding :- a new clutch, waterpump, cambelt plus upgraded tensioner & pulley.
Also all new ancilliary belts. All this because I tend to keep cars for at least 5 years and I wanted a degree of reliability.
Runs superbly, flew through MOT.
BUT I'm now told oil pumps are suspect on these cars. Should I have fitted one whilst engine was on workshop floor ?
Is it all 1.8's (mine is an AEB turbo unit) ?
Are replacement pumps any more reliable or are they prone to failure ?
What fails? Gears shear ? Shafts snap ? Any warning noises ?
It was cheap because of a blown-up engine (large hole in side of block) at 120,000 miles.
It is metallic black, spotless, Climatronic, 16" O/E wheels.
Bought another AEB engine from a 75,000 mile Passat that had been shunted in the rear.
Fitted it one very cold day in March after adding :- a new clutch, waterpump, cambelt plus upgraded tensioner & pulley.
Also all new ancilliary belts. All this because I tend to keep cars for at least 5 years and I wanted a degree of reliability.
Runs superbly, flew through MOT.
BUT I'm now told oil pumps are suspect on these cars. Should I have fitted one whilst engine was on workshop floor ?
Is it all 1.8's (mine is an AEB turbo unit) ?
Are replacement pumps any more reliable or are they prone to failure ?
What fails? Gears shear ? Shafts snap ? Any warning noises ?