Mods And Repairs: July 2019 //////\\\\\\
My VW Passat 1.9 Broken down, I just want to know weather I have to Change the Engine or is there anyting else? Hi, a few days back i was driving my car all the sudden my car become very noisey after a mile my car started heavy vibration (seems like some thing happen in the engine). Later on my car engine went dead. I have showed it to one of my friend the Engine water, time belt and oil were perfect. I just want to know that do i need to change the engine or is it some thing else? There are many things that can go wrong. If your car was overheating when it did this then you probably have to make some major repairs. But don't blame the engine just yet. The problem could be electrical which is much easier to fix. The only way to know is to take it to a mechanic that has an ECU scanner and good experience with german cars.
Impossible to say with so little information and possibly still impossible without seeing it. The fallopian tubes are probably blocked. Talk to a mechanical type or individual. And give him the exact story as it happened:gear you were in; speed, sound, smells, feeling. I can't tell, from the way you describe it. It is a major minor problem maybe most likely. Not saying that you "NEED" to go to a dealership. Just a good old time all around mechanic. Whatever is most convenient. Except maybe 1 buddy. Look at it this way, analysis is cheaper than replacing a motor(and faster). Check your wheel nuts for tightness. While it does not kill the motor, it gives one heavy vibe as the wheel is hanging on by one lug. I have an '81 Rabbit that runs like clockwork even though it's almost 30 years old. I just feel that it just costs too much money and time to own a newer VW than it does for something like a Honda.
I used to have a '99 Passat 1.8T. the original owner didn't keep up on the maintenance, and the whole car turned into crap once it hit 120k because of which. I'd say go for it. I'd recommend a Honda Civic or Acura Integra if that's the case. I Have many american Made Car's. Driver Is a VW. I would rather have my 2 young kid's, Ride in It and it Moves out. Answer is , Hell Yes. I found a 2007 VW Jetta with 50,000 miles on it. NO! VW's are problems on wheels and expensive to fix. Please do not buy a VW. Don't do it, at least take it to a dealership to get checked out. The engine, the 2.5 liter 5 cylinder, is one rough running motor, but, still, its been reliable enough. The automtatic transmission one area that has been a majour trouble spot of VW since 1975, has been replaced with a automatic transmission from a different supplier and has proven reliable enough. My main issue has been the 2.5 motor is not a smooth or economical motor to run, but other than that it hasn;t been bad.
The Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla, and Mazda 3 are, at least in my humble opinion, better rounded vehicles, (with lower operating costs and/or improved handling/ride) but this Jetta is a good overall vehicle. It and the 2.5 Golf are the most reliable VW's currently available. Just make sure you have a good independent VW specialist or dealership nearby for service. VW does require someone who understands the vehicle to keep in running reliably and cheaply. If you don't have a good dealership or independent service tech nearby, I'd then suggest taking a pass. Hondas, Toyota and even the Mazda have more independents and/or dealerships than VW. 980 to replace the radiator in my 2000 Beetle GL. The reason given for the cost is that much of the front of the car must be taken apart in order to do the job. I think this is a good mechanic based on his yelp reviews but this is the first time I've seen him.
