2.0tfsi estate buying advice please.

[Cave_Dweller]

Hello. I'm on a hunt for a new car and I have about 8k to spend. I was originally looking for a diesel estate but with the oil pump problems I don't quite fancy it so having a look at petrols as well. Within budget most of the models that pop up are early B7 2.0tfsi's. Are there any problems with that engine to watch out for? early on recalls that should have been done, etc etc?

I am aware that the standard DV is prone to problems, but to be honest I was thinking of changing it to one of the Forge ones made for that engine and it's not exactly a major problem like the tdi oil pumps and injectors.

Any advice would be appreciated.

[windyj]

Check the cam belt has been done every 70,000 m or 5 years. Coil packs were subject to a recall. PCV can be a problem but easily replaced. Make sure it has decent service history. I was advised to take mine off long life and put it on yearly service as I only do approx 8000 m a year. If its high milage suggest oil changes every 6000 to protect the turbo. As with all B7 check for suspension wear. I have a 2005 tfsi with 97000 on it it's about due for some suspension bits and front brake discs. Otherwise a good car. wish I had gone for the Quattro version also. Good luck

[Cave_Dweller]

Check the cam belt has been done every 70,000 m or 5 years. Coil packs were subject to a recall. PCV can be a problem but easily replaced. Make sure it has decent service history. I was advised to take mine off long life and put it on yearly service as I only do approx 8000 m a year. If its high milage suggest oil changes every 6000 to protect the turbo. As with all B7 check for suspension wear. I have a 2005 tfsi with 97000 on it it's about due for some suspension bits and front brake discs. Otherwise a good car. wish I had gone for the Quattro version also. Good luck

Thanks. i'm reading a bit now which I didn't see earlier about bad oil consumption and 4k+ repair bills. No one seem'd to know the answer but from what I gathered it was something to do with how the engines were "worn in" at the start of their life. I have 2 quattros that I'm interested in and both at 60k with timing belts recently done. Also both with the 2.0tfsi engine. FSH etc etc but still waiting to hear back from them because the seller wasn't around at the time. I will ask if it's all Audi servicing.

Sorry but what is the PCV? I'm new to VAG petrol's. Had diesels for the last 8years now.

If I remember right the B7 A4 has the same suspension set up as the earlier B5.5 passats which I have many spares for laying about from my old passat. <ight be slightly different measurements though but same set up with the horrible seizing bolt on the front lol

[windyj]

PCV is pressure control valve it is for the emissions system and controls the pressure in the intake for recirculating the waste gases I think!! Anyway it can fail and cause rough idle and over revving and build up enough pressure to push the oil out from under the oil filler! Quite a common problem apparently.I was thinking of doing my suspension myself are you talking about the pinch bolt seizing? Any tips to changing the control arms and shocks?

[Cave_Dweller]

Ok thanks. Would you say it's an engine to avoid or is it just pot luck what engines get the dreaded oil consumption problem?

Pinch bolt, that's the one. Nasty little t**ts lol. It was a fairly simple job once I got the pinch bolt free, everything else came apart pretty nicely and replaced the shocks with coilovers.

Only tips I can really give is plenty WD40 and buy some new pinch bolts to go back in. Mine got twisted to the point the whole thing nearly snapped whilst trying to get it out. I put a socket over the bolt and welded each other so it didn't come apart when I was putting all my weight on the big breaker bar.

The rear suspension is even easier. I jacked the car up a bit to get into the two shock bolts at the top of the arches and as I jacked the car up even more the whole axle just dropped down and I was able to pull the springs out by hand. Given no seized bolts on the back it's a job that can be done in about 30mins to replace both springs and shocks. Front suspension on the other hand, allow for a full day in case your pinch bolts are seized.

[windyj]

Definitely not one to avoid its a great engine. Plenty powerful enough and makes an ok noise although can sound a bit tappetty at idle and I get between 35-40 mpg if I'm careful. I've not had oil consumption problems with mine normally needs 1 top up between services although like I said I don't do huge mileage. They can be remapped as well to around 260 bhp. Also be carefull what you read as a lot of problems I have read about seem to be American market cars it seems their fuel quality causes issues. If the cars you look at have good history and seem well looked after you should be fine.

[Cave_Dweller]

Definitely not one to avoid its a great engine. Plenty powerful enough and makes an ok noise although can sound a bit tappetty at idle and I get between 35-40 mpg if I'm careful. I've not had oil consumption problems with mine normally needs 1 top up between services although like I said I don't do huge mileage. They can be remapped as well to around 260 bhp. Also be carefull what you read as a lot of problems I have read about seem to be American market cars it seems their fuel quality causes issues. If the cars you look at have good history and seem well looked after you should be fine.

Also I suppose in a way I'm reading too much into all these forums. Everyone likes to talk about when their cars go wrong but not a lot about how well they run the rest of the time lol. I just sold my passat literally about 20minutes ago for more than I wanted so it's a late night for me car hunting now and beer time of course. Can't forget that.

[kodkod.84]

Great engine- really miss my old one, wish I hadn't sold it- should be able to find decent spec with your budget