115 tdi pd engine blown, advice please on replacement engine.

[Col]

Now Colin, I hate to disagree with you, however having had a 115bhp ATJ and running it up to 227k without any issues, as long as they are serviced regularly, I'd say they were no more unreliable than the 130bhp lumps. I still wish I had mine (stupid women drivers.....)

I had an AJM'd Golf, that failed.

Brother in law had a Sharan with a 115 (don't know the code) that failed.

And I've read countless reports on here.

I've had two AWX engined 130hp cars with no problems. All my cars are fastidiously serviced at 5k intervals.

I think you were lucky with yours !

[Hex69]

I had an AJM'd Golf, that failed.

Brother in law had a Sharan with a 115 (don't know the code) that failed.

And I've read countless reports on here.

I've had two AWX engined 130hp cars with no problems. All my cars are fastidiously serviced at 5k intervals.

I think you were lucky with yours !

I think you answered your own question

All my cars are fastidiously serviced at 5k intervals.

I did the same and never had an issue with VAG engines running to 200k and beyond. At the end of the day, you get out what you put in.

[Col]

I think you answered your own question I did the same and never had an issue with VAG engines running to 200k and beyond. At the end of the day, you get out what you put in.

Except I did.

Despite the service regime which twice exceeded that specified by VW, the head gasket failed.

Saying that HG failure could happen regardless of any service regime and with the early 115's it is a commen problem.