New Member after years and over 70K miles

AlexTDI

Member
Hello All,

So after several years of jumping in and out of the 'A2OC' I've joined! :D

I've owned the car for almost 6 years, she was purchased in February 2011 with 52K miles. After much negotiation (no service history, could only tell me that the car was imported to Ireland in 2008 and serviced by a local mechanic) with the second owner. It was mine, first port of call was to change the timing belt and full service... it turned out the car was generally in good condition, but on the original timing belt (2002 - 2008... too many years). Fast forwarding through time, I've maintained the car myself (bar the timing belts)... changed the 16" J7's that weighted over 14KG a corner with a tyre to a set of spotless pepper-pots (a lot less unsprung weight!).

Never had any major issues... bar a stiff gearbox (fixed, new shift tower bearing) and the original battery only lasting 15 years! ;)

She hit a milestone yesterday, 123,456 miles :eek:

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After reading Paul's DIY remap post, I believe a remap is next on the list for my 1.4 TDI (AMF).

Hello to all and thanks for the info over the years!
 
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