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dyap38
post Aug 15 2012, 01:49 PM

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My Golf 1.4TSI recently blew its engine. Piston one and two both cracked and I think some valve damaged also. Car was below 30,000km. Fortunately for me the whole engine was replaced under warranty.

Any one out there who suffered the same problem?


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post Aug 15 2012, 02:02 PM

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The best I can deduce is that it is due to faulty ignition. Let me explain.

I have been complaining about intermittent juddering (not the DSG kind) and the check engine light would appear. I sent it back to have it rectified. They changed the spark plugs. It didn't really solve the problem. Then I complained louder. They changed some coils and spark plugs again. They also changed the high pressure fuel pump.

These incidents may have already caused some damage to the engine. High compression and direct injection engines do not tolerate bad fuelling.

Fortunately.. the engine blow up happened just as I was going to get the NISSAN LEAF to test drive for 6 weeks! LOL.. Now I am an electric convert.


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post Aug 15 2012, 02:47 PM

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The thing we can learn from my incident is to never take fuelling issues for granted! Especially for high performance direct injection engines like the 1.4TSI.
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post Aug 15 2012, 03:43 PM

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QUOTE(cute_boboi @ Aug 15 2012, 02:57 PM)
Can share what you mean by "bad fuelling" ? Do you put external stuff like fuel-additives/pills ?
Please PM me if not convenient to share in public. Thanks

As I understand, the engine can officially use our local M'sia RON 95/97/98.
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Not gonna say if I did.. LOL.. cool2.gif

But take it from me when I say, DO NOT USE THOSE PILLS. mad.gif

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post Aug 16 2012, 10:39 AM

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QUOTE(cute_boboi @ Aug 15 2012, 04:42 PM)
Mine no rattle interior. Complete quiet, solve the door-rubber ngek-ngek sound also.

EXCEPT, the driver seat, there is a latch to pull, which will give lumbar support, sometimes got ngek-ngek sound  mad.gif
Noted. To me, if I want higher performance, I'll go for removable piggy, while still can maintain 5 years warranty.
Understand, you may edit your post if you want  wink.gif
As usual, German over-engineered. e.g. the door-panel ... got 3x screws and forgot 5-6x notches  doh.gif
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I am not saying I didn't use a removable piggy either.. LOL..

If you are going to tune your car, I recommend a removable piggy. Reflashing your ECU is going to leave a trail behind and will void your warranty.

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Added on August 16, 2012, 10:43 am
QUOTE(fr0sti3 @ Aug 16 2012, 06:28 AM)
the drive train... it's same 1.8 turbo engine & 7 speed DSG as the Passat
you're paying 50k more just for the different body

might as well wait for it to come with 2.0 turbo & 6 speed DSG like the previous CC
better engine & gearbox, or get an old cc which is same drive train as golf gti
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The main reason why the new CC is 1.8cc and not the previous 2.0 turbo is because of the duties and taxes levied. If you recall, the old CC was selling like hot cakes because it was relatively affordable (if you can call 250K affordable).

I heard from a good source that there were certain protest made to the government by another manufacturer and the government revised the excise duty which inflated the selling price to close to 300K!!

VAG had no choice but to bring in the lesser variant of the CC to ensure that their selling price remained competitive.



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post Aug 17 2012, 01:55 PM

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QUOTE(Error404 @ Aug 17 2012, 10:40 AM)
piggyback won't void any warranty
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Leaving your piggyback ECU when you send i your car for service WILL VOID your warranty. You must remove it before sending your car in.. LOL.. Just in case one assumes..

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post Aug 22 2012, 12:30 PM

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Even though the Jetta has a bigger boot, the Golf is still pretty practical. The folding rear seats means that you have lots of loading options. I am not sure if the Jetta has that. I have been surprised many times by how much the Golf can fit every time I do a big Ikea run!

Interior wise, both cars are the same. So.. in terms of legroom and space for the family, then it should not matter either way.

I personally like hatch-backs, so it will be Golf everytime..


Added on August 22, 2012, 12:33 pm
QUOTE(speedbird90 @ Aug 21 2012, 10:19 AM)
Up down, left, right haha. I just love watching it work. Same on the c-class, saw my neighbour's hehe. I think it's an auto test for the light bending system, no harm. Just love watching it move ;p
Well, if you ask me, I'm in my early 20's and I don't want an uncle looking car. I always wanted a car with bi-xenons and DRL over the boring usual yellow headlamps. (yes I know you can modify Jetta but I don't wanna do that)

Although they both have the same engine, torque power output blablabla, the jetta is bigger, heavier and less aerodynamic. (plus to me it looks a bit like persona lol) So don't you think the golf will be a better choice if you're looking for speed and handling? Just like the roc and golf. Same engine power etcetcetc but the roc handles so much better if you corner on high speeds (test drive for yourself) This is due to the more aerodynamic shape of the roc thus producing lesser drag.

As for cabin and boot size, for now it's only my girlfriend and I. So for 2 people going on short trips, the golf is more than enough. Of course if you're starting a family soon or already married with kids I'd suggest something like a camry with more space for family.

Ultimately, it all boils down to your PERSONAL preference. I've admired the golf since the mk5 came out, and since it's usually just the 2 of us; I'm happy with my choice!  thumbup.gif
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The reason why the Roc handles better is less because of aero and more because the Roc has a slightly wider track than the Golf. smile.gif

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post Sep 8 2012, 10:35 AM

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Yeah.. Due to our weird duties and tax structure..the Beetle being a "coupe" will attract higher tax. I think this is the main reason why VAG decided to offer only the 1.2 for now, to remain competitively priced. Sad.

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