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marathon
05-05-2007, 09:47 AM
Hi , wondered if anyone can help. My pd tdi started making noises. Mileage 110,000. Local VAG dealer technician seems to think it maybe the bottom end. Local garage who does all servicing is uncertain. Thinks it maybe the camshaft . Lots of white smoke when it starts up which goes as it warms up. The knocking noise doesn't seem to get any louder above 1500 RPM, but I haven't pushed it above 2000. Tickover is very lumpy. I took the rocker cover off to look at the camshaft , but could not see any obvious signs of wear on any of the lobes. I am torn between a camshaft replacement at £750 + VAT ( which may not fix it ) and buying another engine from a scrappy for about £500 +. Any ideas or additional information would be appreciated.:confused: :confused: :confused: