hi, my first post!
looking at buying a 2007 caddy with a 1.9 tdi bls engine, its fairly low mileage for the age around 80k. anything I should be looking out for specifically with these engines?
cheers
1.9 tdi bls engine
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Stigofthedub
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Re: 1.9 tdi bls engine
Cam belt and water pump. Have they been changed and when. Other than that a superb engine.
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C Chis
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Re: 1.9 tdi bls engine
From recent experience,
As above and...
At that age you might have issues with the glow plugs if they haven’t been changed, they can take a bit of effort to remove!
If you have or can borrow a diagnostic scanner (VCDS/Carista or generic) a quick scan for any error codes would be useful.
Check all the doors lock, the rear is prone to corrosion if the high level brake light is cracked.
Spare wheel - is it underneath and can it be removed?
After saying the above they’re all easy enough to fix and it’s a good engine made better by a sensible remap!
Good luck and post up some pictures when you’ve bought it!
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As above and...
At that age you might have issues with the glow plugs if they haven’t been changed, they can take a bit of effort to remove!
If you have or can borrow a diagnostic scanner (VCDS/Carista or generic) a quick scan for any error codes would be useful.
Check all the doors lock, the rear is prone to corrosion if the high level brake light is cracked.
Spare wheel - is it underneath and can it be removed?
After saying the above they’re all easy enough to fix and it’s a good engine made better by a sensible remap!
Good luck and post up some pictures when you’ve bought it!
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samB
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Re: 1.9 tdi bls engine
brilliant thank you!