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  1. I recently experienced some coolant loss in my...

    I recently experienced some coolant loss in my MY13 Passat - 2 litres in a month - 6 months out of warranty, with ~ 60k in the clock. It looked a little wet around the water pump. Went to John Hughes...
  2. Thread: Water Pump

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    Water Pump

    I recently experienced some coolant loss in my MY13 Passat - 2 litres in a month - 6 months out of warranty, with ~ 60k in the clock. It looked a little wet around the water pump. Went to John Hughes...
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    I recently experienced some coolant loss in my...

    I recently experienced some coolant loss in my MY13 Passat - 2 litres in a month - 6 months out of warranty, with ~ 60k in the clock. It looked a little wet around the water pump. Went to John Hughes...
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    Hello. The 23R7 fix was applied to my Amarok...

    Hello.

    The 23R7 fix was applied to my Amarok before I bought it, so I don't know how it felt before. Can anyone suggest someone in Perth who can reverse the fix?
  5. FOLLOW UP - checked with VW Commercial - Umai is...

    FOLLOW UP - checked with VW Commercial - Umai is correct. 105,000 km or 7 years. Hence bought 2012 with 69k so don't have to worry for a while.
  6. Thanks Umai. I was under the impression...

    Thanks Umai. I was under the impression 'inspection' at 120k, and replacement at 200k. This dealer is the first I have seen mentioning timing belt replacement.

    cheers
  7. I am looking at a 2012 Amarok with 114,144 km on...

    I am looking at a 2012 Amarok with 114,144 km on the clock. The dealer claims it has had its timing belt done - which raises questions.

    Given the cost, why would you replace a timing belt early?...
  8. I had this problem yesterday with a B7 Passat....

    I had this problem yesterday with a B7 Passat. After a few hours thinking about it, and confirming that no tyre was going flat, I inflated all tyres to the sme pressure and recalibrated through the...
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    The coasting function facilitates conservation of...

    The coasting function facilitates conservation of momentum - unlike normal torque-converter automatics which engine brake every time you lift the throttle. When you DO want engine braking with a VW...
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    I'm going to call you on that one - they can...

    I'm going to call you on that one - they can convert a car to LPG which is a whole more complicated than a bottle of urea injecting into the exhaust stream. Not saying they would do this, but it is...
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    I think VW are still working out the solution...

    I think VW are still working out the solution they will roll out, so it cannot be said, yet, what the performance implications are. If they decide to retrofit the AdBlue system, ala MB and if they...
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    I'm not taking it as gospel either - but wouldn't...

    I'm not taking it as gospel either - but wouldn't be surprised if others were also not meeting standards. As I posted above, diesel engines are not complicated and there are a limited number of...
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    I'd hold your horses wrt selling your VW: ...

    I'd hold your horses wrt selling your VW:

    Official tester claims four more diesel car giants break toxic emissions limit | Daily Mail Online

    It’s not just VW: Official tester claims four more...
  14. Thread: Recall

    by Carsten
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    I'd hold your horses wrt selling your VW: ...

    I'd hold your horses wrt selling your VW:

    Official tester claims four more diesel car giants break toxic emissions limit | Daily Mail Online

    It’s not just VW: Official tester claims four more...
  15. Thread: Recall

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    I am sure VW looked at the ADR, and US and other...

    I am sure VW looked at the ADR, and US and other testing regulations and designed their algorithm to recognize the testing pattern - whatever that was.

    Ultimately it doesn't matter how the...
  16. Thread: Recall

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    I read that the emissions controls kicked in when...

    I read that the emissions controls kicked in when the engine was running but (1) there was no steering input and (2) there was no braking. I don't think the algorithm is straightforward. This seemed...
  17. Thread: Recall

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    Thanks wai - I should have been clearer. There is...

    Thanks wai - I should have been clearer. There is no mandated emissions testing to keep existing cars licenced - unlike California, for example, where this is an annual requirement. Therefore, we can...
  18. Thread: Recall

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    Ha ha. VW could search their database and know...

    Ha ha. VW could search their database and know which engines have the defeat software, and where they were shipped. The current 'we don't know' is just stalling while they come up with a position or...
  19. Thread: Recall

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    There is no emission testing anywhere in...

    There is no emission testing anywhere in Australia - so we don't have to worry about passing any test, ever. If and when Volkswagen offer a fix, I would be very careful about what is being gained...
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    Thanks guys. Guess I'll focus on the 2.0!

    Thanks guys. Guess I'll focus on the 2.0!
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    Seeking a Mk 5 TDI

    Hello,

    I am looking at purchasing a MkV TDI in the next few weeks.

    I notice that the older MkV's (2004, 2005) list a 1.9 TD, but the newer (2007) MkV's have a 2.0 TD. Was the engine upgraded,...
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