04 jetta TDI
- Thread starter zstroken
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Yup, cams are the only common major problem with 04-06 unit injection motors.
Avoid the 4 speed auto like the black plague though. The tiptronic 5 speed auto that was an option is actually really good (if you're looking at an auto).
The manuals are of course the most bomb proof option.
Avoid the 4 speed auto like the black plague though. The tiptronic 5 speed auto that was an option is actually really good (if you're looking at an auto).
The manuals are of course the most bomb proof option.
heybob
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You should be fine with the cam for an '04. Don't think those problems became huge until the BRM motors in 05.5-06
Listen for a rattle/grinding at idle. That is the Dual Mass Flywheel going out. I'd stay away from any VW auto unless it is the DSG 6 speed, even then I'd try finding a manual. My gf's tdi/dsg does some strange things with the tune we just put on it, but it does haul a lot more ass now :woohoo:
Listen for a rattle/grinding at idle. That is the Dual Mass Flywheel going out. I'd stay away from any VW auto unless it is the DSG 6 speed, even then I'd try finding a manual. My gf's tdi/dsg does some strange things with the tune we just put on it, but it does haul a lot more ass now :woohoo: