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    3rd Gen 3.0 TDI (2021 era)

    Hi, I'm looking to upgrade my trusty 2019 A4 2.0 TDI quattro for a larger car, specifically a Q7 3.0 TDI for it's 7 seats. I have seen a few videos online talking about camshaft gear failure requiring up to £9ks worth of rebuild work including timing chains, at somethings low-ish mileages of...
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    Stock clutch torque limit CAHA cr 170 tdi

    Hi all, Does anyone know what the stock torque limit is? The reason I ask is becuase I've had my car since new, now 9 years old and 87k on it and I had Revo stage 1 map last week. The clutch is showing signs of slipping at 2000 rpm (it jumps to 2200/2300 and then holds firm to redline) and only...
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    Understanding DPF readings

    Hi, Like many this year I've been using my TDI less so have bought a dongle to start reading and hopefully understanding whether my DPF is healthy or not with my driving. Can anyone more familiar help me understand what i should be watching and whether my readings are OK? Thanks, Matt
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    TDI - usage changed

    Thanks, it's a tough one as the modern one is a great car which I've looked after. I had planned to keep it and do mega miles. Maybe I just need to make sure I do a decent run on it bi weekly. Be a shame to get rid of an otherwise good car. I'm sorting of hoping although my shorter journeys are...
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    TDI - usage changed

    Hi, With lockdown and change of working my TDi's are getting different usage and (shock) I have been starting to think about changing one of them for a petrol. My cars are a '13 Seat Exeo with the CR 170ps TDI and the other is a '02 Golf PD130. Previously I used to use my more modern diesel...
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