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VW Passat B6 2.0TDI 140 SE '55 Saloon - that should move me up the rankings - Im hoping it makes it to 250k!

I do - 3C0084008041

Its for a folding umbrella, you can get them from VW dealers.

Found it, mine is BKP too (at least it isnt the ill fated BLB!)

Could you remind me where to find that?

Gee thanks... that made me feel great Indy said the chain gear was fine and nothing to worry about.

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Ok got the turbo changed. Had the independent (Gary Angel racing - brilliant) check the oil pump work dont by the main stealer and sure enough they'd left a bolt rolling around in the sump and hadnt sealed it properly either. Worse than useless!

Incidentally, the car also failed its mot on the cv ...

I believe you have a 2.0L PD Tdi passat(140Bhp) wich is known for oil pump/ballance shaft failure...Do a google search for it ! Ever wondered why the old final edition b5.5 passats were dearer or the same price as the new b6 models ? The b6 is less reliable and much more costly than the model it ...

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Looks like the old girl has had a stay of execution. It turns out that the turbo bearings had got damaged when the oil flow stopped. By all accounts the engine was saved by the pure fact that I pulled over immediately. Sorry for any alarm, I shouldnt really post when agitated!

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The garage rang back AGAIN and told me that the fault was the oil pump drive shaft which had become rounded off at the end.

Ok....

Dealer rings me this morning and says there is NO oil pressure and the engine rattles. So either..

A. They can change the oil pump, but they cannot guarantee that it will fix it, in which case....

B. The car will need a new engine at a cost of

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I have a new problem. Whilst on the m3 friday, the MFD came up with "oil pressure -STOP", alarm tone and the limping mode kicked in. Checked the oil level which was fine so got green flag out to take me home. Its with VW now, waiting for them to look at it. Anybody else have the same problem ...

Id go for the 2.0 140 every time. Its really punchy and pulls like a train. As for mechanical problems, mine had some ECU software bugs and a dodgy fuel pump - but it was an early b6(55reg). If youre getting a used one, make sure these probs have been sorted, cos its a great car without them.

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Go through the tech specs in the manual then toddle down to Halfrauds with the details. Job done. Ive always driven diesels and theyve always consumed oil. Its just that the passat has expensive tastes!

Changed the nearside rear (it was indeed "stepped", almost with a cogwheel pattern). Noise gone, faith in passat restored. You're a gent sir!

It certainly wasnt the door seals. Ive looked at the rear tyres, and the left rear one is indeed worn down to about 1mm on the inside edge. The other tyre is fine and on about 4mm. Actually that wheel is where most of the noise seems to be coming from. Ill get the tyre changed and see what its like ...

Just wondered if it might be crud in the door seals - im off to give them a wipe!

No, its not me, I always own up to my "rear" noise! The car has started to produce a noise and slight vibration from the rear. Only seems to happen (or is noticeable) over 70mph. At first I thought it was wind noise or uneven road surfaces but its starting to happen more often.

Starting to get ...

Starts up fine, with no noticeable misfiring. Actually its been a bit better since I topped up the tyre pressure...

But now ive got a new problem.

At first I thought I was imagining it, but my B6 is definately down a bit on power. Its only really noticable when the turbo starts up in the low gears - the power delivery seems a bit muted, lacking the "kick" it once had. Im thinking it might be down to clogged air filter. The service counter is ...

Ive heard that the 170 is louder but not noticably faster, according to the motoring press. You could always get a 140 and get it chipped - it will proabably work out cheaper.

Ive always topped mine up with Castrol 5W30, which meets the requirements stated in the manual -VW 507.00. Still trying to find a cheaper supplier than Halfrauds. She seems to like a pint every 5000 miles or so.....

v6vwcb2 wrote:Full beam's fine, it's just when normal headights are on. The distance lit up is very short.

Might be a bit obvious, but - have you tried raising the angle with the control on the dash?