Rusty911
A2OC Donor
I've read about the potential failure of the TDI balance shaft / oil pump assembly (chain / tensioner / sprocket wear): is this on the 75's or just the 90's? And how many people have actually suffered it first hand: i.e. on your own car? This being distinct from hearing about it, mates of mates, blokes in pubs etc.
Of those (if any) have any written the engine off? Or is it a case of fish out all the dead bits, fit new parts and off we go again? I have read the post on Sarge's thread re: complications of reaching bolts etc. Frankly if the gearbox came off, a six speed would probably go on anyway so that's not a huge loss.
Clearly if you've got an immaculate TD90 Sport with all the options, you'll probably be looking for every insurance policy against failure. My 75 is at the lower end of the value spectrum it must be said, so trying to gauge the real risks here: 1 in 10,000, 1000, 100 or ... 2! Was I lucky to nurse to and from the MOT, or if it goes in next 175K miles (on top of the first batch of 175) I've been unlucky?
Engine shows every sign of being very healthy: starts on first compression, runs uber clean.
Many thanks
Of those (if any) have any written the engine off? Or is it a case of fish out all the dead bits, fit new parts and off we go again? I have read the post on Sarge's thread re: complications of reaching bolts etc. Frankly if the gearbox came off, a six speed would probably go on anyway so that's not a huge loss.
Clearly if you've got an immaculate TD90 Sport with all the options, you'll probably be looking for every insurance policy against failure. My 75 is at the lower end of the value spectrum it must be said, so trying to gauge the real risks here: 1 in 10,000, 1000, 100 or ... 2! Was I lucky to nurse to and from the MOT, or if it goes in next 175K miles (on top of the first batch of 175) I've been unlucky?
Engine shows every sign of being very healthy: starts on first compression, runs uber clean.
Many thanks