Hey everyone! So I have been a long time VW/Škoda owner (though they have all been petrol variants) . I recently got my hands on my first TDI, and a barn find at that! The mileage is a bit high (160k) but other then that the interior is immaculate as well as it has all the original literature. Now I picked it up with a blown transmission and I know I'm going to have to hunt around for a GMR autobox somewhere,but the other issue I found is that it smokes when it runs as well as when the accelerator is depressed, plus the exhaust smells absolutely noxious morr so then its supposed to( like a diesel truck?) The engine starts like a gem, with no lag or hesitation and acceleration is smooth and if I rev enough, I can feel boost come on. I think there was only one time where it was RPM hunting. There are no faults stored when I checked it and the oil is exactly where is should be. The car has been sitting for 5 years unmoved before I got to checking it out and trying to restore it, I was wondering if that could have something to do with it? I have 3 videos I made with the car cold and hot which I will try to upload.
Any information is greatly appreciated!
Any information is greatly appreciated!
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