Hi Everyone; I am new to myturbodiesel
Have a 2006 Jetta TDI which was bought used in 2008 width 80,000 K, has been back to the dealer for all regular oil changes and maintenance since it was bought.
At 139,000, at the dealers recommendation it went in for regular service and to have the timing belt changed. The vehicle had started chugging a bit, especially when it was cold, we were told that the camshaft was worn and the valves were burnt. Dealer estimate for repair is approx $7,000, as they are recommending changing the entire head. I don't belive they had the head off, so am not sure how they came up with the valve diagnosis.
I have attempted several times to work with VW Canada for assisstance with a repair that I feel I shoud not be happening with the low mileage. The best they would do is a $1,500 certificate towards the purchase of a new vehicle. (my used vehicle is worth nothing the way it sits, why would I buy anew one)
Long story short, I am going to atempt to do the reapair myself, have worked on farm tractor diesels but nothing this small and intricate. My question is there a repair procedure to follow to determine exactly what needs to be replaced and the special tools requirred to do the job?
Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.
Best regads Alex
P.S. Just getting used to the site, appears to be lot of good info.
Have a 2006 Jetta TDI which was bought used in 2008 width 80,000 K, has been back to the dealer for all regular oil changes and maintenance since it was bought.
At 139,000, at the dealers recommendation it went in for regular service and to have the timing belt changed. The vehicle had started chugging a bit, especially when it was cold, we were told that the camshaft was worn and the valves were burnt. Dealer estimate for repair is approx $7,000, as they are recommending changing the entire head. I don't belive they had the head off, so am not sure how they came up with the valve diagnosis.
I have attempted several times to work with VW Canada for assisstance with a repair that I feel I shoud not be happening with the low mileage. The best they would do is a $1,500 certificate towards the purchase of a new vehicle. (my used vehicle is worth nothing the way it sits, why would I buy anew one)
Long story short, I am going to atempt to do the reapair myself, have worked on farm tractor diesels but nothing this small and intricate. My question is there a repair procedure to follow to determine exactly what needs to be replaced and the special tools requirred to do the job?
Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.
Best regads Alex
P.S. Just getting used to the site, appears to be lot of good info.
