1.4

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
118,000 miles

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problem #1

Jul 122011

Beetle 4-cyl Diesel

  • 118,000 miles
Premature camshaft and lifter wear at 118,000 miles on a VW tdi diesel will have to replace the camshaft lifters bearings and bolts at a cost of $3,400. Diesel engines should last 300,000 miles. All maintenance has been done according to VW guidelines and at a VW dealer.

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