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Southsea
15-05-2007, 02:46 AM
Hi guys this is my first post and i'm sorry if this has been posted before.

I've got a 98 TDI estate with over 100k on the clock and it seems to have no power. Just after the engine has been started when I drive off its got next to no power at all unless I give it a good hard rev up to 5000 and then although its better it still lacks the power it should have.

To drive its simular to a petrol car thats got a dodgy spark plug or lead.

I'm not a mechanic so i'll have to take it to a garage but i'd like to know if it sounds like an expensive problem and with this type of problem am I best taking it to a VW dealer or would any garage be able to sort it.

podoblo
15-05-2007, 09:58 PM
This sounds like a diesel filter problem. Your best bet is to take it to a local diesel specialist Try LUCAS if there is one near you.