How long can a 1.8t engine really last? Share youre experiance

[Big_Tom]

If you're referring to the coil packs; just Yank em off. Forget removing the plugs breh; that head is garbage. Just find a low mile stock Mongoose or Huffy, and ride it.

[gli87jetta]

Subscribed. I'm at 111k now. I just had a new head put on thanks to a premature water pump failure that lead to bent valves issue. About 4K later I'm back on the road. Hope to make it a while but I'm sketched.

[elblanco405]

OP I have 146,xxx on my GTI right now. Running really well, but tbelt is coming up in a couple pay days

[Big_Tom]

Just think it should be kept in the MK4 Hella, bro, swag flush nutz, derping, mad stanced brah having forums.

yep lol

[gsprobe]

Replaced the T belt at 70,000 and it looked new.

Replaced front and rear pads at 60k and they looked new.

Replaced clutch at 85K and it looked new.

Now have 90k and all is brand new. This may have been the best built car ever.

[Rod Ratio]

Replaced the T belt at 70,000 and it looked new.

Replaced front and rear pads at 60k and they looked new.

Replaced clutch at 85K and it looked new.

Now have 90k and all is brand new. This may have been the best built car ever.

Why did you replace parts that weren't worn out?

[gsprobe]

Why did you replace parts that weren't worn out?

That's a fair question.

I replaced the T-belt, random crank seals, and water pump all at the normal interval- plus valve cover gasket, engine mounts and other stuff while I was in there prepping for chipping...

The brakes cuz I figured they should be about ready (they just weren't) and I wanted a sweet upgrade as I got bigger rotors all around too...

the Clutch because I was getting GIAC X+'d...

So it was refreshing to see that I could make those parts last forever if I drive like I do. My VW drives mostly highwway and is babied to a maniacal degree.

[Scigano]

So... Anybody for sharing 1.8T life span stuffs? I got mine with just under 69,000 in October, 2010. It's got just over 112K now so... holy crap — I put, like, 22,500 miles a year on my car. That means I'm just under four years away from the big double deuce, 200K!

(better start setting quarters n' dimes aside for a rebuild now)

[GB_GTI]

My 01 had 152k when I totaled it -sad day. I had a k&n, ebc running 14psi and that was it. Anyway, I used chevron/shell only, full syn oil every 5k, and of course timing belts. The car ran better than new I swear, it got pushed to redline almost everyday of its life and it loved it! Showed no signs of age at all, was definatley not even close to feeling tired.

[Mikey03Jetta18T]

Back on subject I have only 136,000 miles on my 03.

[one swell foop]

I've got an '01.5 AWW auto (I know, it still makes me sad, but my last car got totaled, I could afford this one, and insurance wasn't going to pay for a rental any longer).
It has:
APR TIP
APR R1 DV
APR Downpipe
APR '91 Octane Chip
K&N Box Filter (I thought about putting an APR sticker on it)

Bought with 109,xxx Miles
Currently has 165,112 miles

Original engine
Original transmission
Original turbo
Mostly highway miles until I bought it. It moved me from Birmingham, Alabama to Portland, Oregon with everything I owned in and on top of the car, and then back again five years later.
Oil changes every 3,500-5,000 miles with either mobil 1 or the fancy brand of german oil I have in there now (comes in a purple bottle, not royal purple)

Has had 1 vehicle fire
Throttlebody replaced once, needs it again
There is an electrical issue that's not getting the proper current to the AC compressor so it won't turn on. I don't even begin to have the cash to pay a mechanic to troubleshoot a VW electrical issue.
Transmission is slow and a little clunky so I baby it in areas where I want to go fast but there'd be a lot of up and downshifts.

Otherwise, it's good.
I love the car, but my next one (if it comes before I graduate law school) is going to be something with fluids that don't cost so damn much.

[fatlace]

My 01 had 152k when I totaled it -sad day. I had a k&n, ebc running 14psi and that was it. Anyway, I used chevron/shell only, full syn oil every 5k, and of course timing belts. The car ran better than new I swear, it got pushed to redline almost everyday of its life and it loved it! Showed no signs of age at all, was definatley not even close to feeling tired.

What tune are you running

[groggory]

Cleanup, Isle 3.

[IanInOhio]

Cleanup, Isle 3.

[Rod Ratio]

[Rod Ratio]

That's a fair question.

I replaced the T-belt, random crank seals, and water pump all at the normal interval- plus valve cover gasket, engine mounts and other stuff while I was in there prepping for chipping...

The brakes cuz I figured they should be about ready (they just weren't) and I wanted a sweet upgrade as I got bigger rotors all around too...

the Clutch because I was getting GIAC X+'d...

So it was refreshing to see that I could make those parts last forever if I drive like I do. My VW drives mostly highwway and is babied to a maniacal degree.

Fair enough; especially with x+ which is an aggressive file

[ECS Tuning]

Along with the timing belt as posted above, service is key! We have seen 1.8T motors with well up to and past 250K and still going!




Keep up with regular maintenance such as:

- Oil changes every 4-6K

- Check and replace the coil packs, spark plugs, fuel filter as needed.

- Also be sure to keep an eye on and check common problems such as PCV an breather tubes that tend to fail.


You can check out all our tools, service kits, and parts to keep your car it's best!

Volkswagen Golf IV 1.8T > Maintenance > Engine

[Rod Ratio]

^^^^shameless plug

[Big_Tom]

^^^^shameless plug

[Big_Tom]

^^^^shameless plug

[shepa401]

I'm pushing close to 185k right now on my 01 a4. Still runs like a champ. Just gotta keep up on the maintenance

[speed51133!]

^^^^shameless plug

its called PAID ADVERTISING

[S4NoMore]

I just bought a pseudo-daily Jetta GLS to get me through winter and allow me flexibility with my E30.

AWP 5-speed with APR K04 kit, exhaust, and supporting mods (R1 DV, silicone hoses etc). bought with 230k miles, I've already put almost 2k on it. no problems, 32mpg highway, it's quick but I would not push it and I drive it in the stock program mainly. I suspect it's the original clutch (no record of a change) but whatever it is, it's holding fine.

maintenance records are solid, three timing belt services, oil changes documented, oil cooler and radiator were addressed, other things I don't recall off the top of my head. retains SAI and is stock aside from the APR bolt-ons. passed Massachusetts inspection in August.

I think it's a data point that should inspire confidence for other young 1.8t's. maintenance is key!

[Turconator]

Over 350,000km. No mods. Just replaced timing belt, water pump, tensioner, pulley's for the 2nd time (2nd owner, bought at 280,000km) Just replaced my turbo oil return line and that famous crack pipe Deciding on whether to keep it for a project car....or sell it come the new year

[Scigano]

Just replaced my turbo oil return line and that famous crack pipe

I thought only VRs had a crack pipe. We have a crack pipe?

[Rod Ratio]

I thought only VRs had a crack pipe. We have a crack pipe?

News to me as well

[Big_Tom]

Over 350,000km. No mods. Just replaced timing belt, water pump, tensioner, pulley's for the 2nd time (2nd owner, bought at 280,000km) Just replaced my turbo oil return line and that famous crack pipe Deciding on whether to keep it for a project car....or sell it come the new year

wut crack pipe?

[01ttgt28]

Maybe he is talking about this

http://www.jrmfabrication.com/?wpsc-...olant-hardpipe

[Big_Tom]

Maybe he is talking about this

http://www.jrmfabrication.com/?wpsc-...olant-hardpipe

that looks like a nice piece. kinda pricey tho

[zooyrk4]

Just under 170k on mine, no major problems, runs like a dream, doing another timing service soon and just got a chip