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They all suck bro. I have a Automotive Smog inspection business and I inspect cars for dealerships all the time. I've seen so many of these vw's up to even 2009 with under 80k and transmissions are slipping and or not work at all.

PARTS and labor for these cars are EXPENSIVE. So when something goes bad, so does your wallet and possibly credit if you need to finance repairs lol. Seriously though.. Anything German will drain your pockets in repair costs and reliability. It's a specialized field and need special scan tools and tools just to work on it. You're local friendly mechanic you've delt with, if you have one, will probably no longer be able to help you.

Heeeth my warnings!!!
Added: Dec 13, 2012 12:03 AM
P.S. When I say VW's. I mean Audi's as well. They use about the same units and drivetrains

Toyota uses a (Z) in the engine to desonate it being supercharged. (example 4A-GZE)

Cue Press' defense mechanism.

GF wants an Audi, loves it and has always wanted one. I'll have it inspected.

So yeah im remanufacturing my engine only part gonna be reused is the block , everything else will be replaced gonna cost 2600$ installed and turn around time is a month

You should put all that money into a 20v

Hey Cbass, been a week and a day now since you've told me.lol

A month is a bit long time for a rebuild, especially on a easy engine to work on like the 1zz. I did my complete rebuild, including disassembly and reassembly for much less time and less money. I had mine done within a week while working a full time job. Make sure that they replace the oem head, main and rod bolts. They are all torque to yield and shouldn't be reused unless they have the proper measuring tools and check the bolts. Also, they need to follow the fsm carefully. Some places will slather on rtv sealant in areas where you need a gasket. Like the oil pump pick up and what not. Cus the excess can break off and float through the engine and clog up a oil supply for a bearing.

If you need the fsm, it can be had from newcelica.org in the tech department. There are two volumes. Grab both. The assembly of them is identical between the vvti and non.

I would just buy a LOW mileage engine from LKQ and pay the extra $250 to get 12 months 12,000 mile warranty Parts AND LABOR

I didnt know cbass worked at a junkyard.

Me neither! WTF!
Added: Dec 16, 2012 2:28 AM
2008

Engine
Toyota Corolla not FX 1.8,4,MANUAL,FLR,FWD (1.8L, VIN R, 5TH DIGIT, 1ZZFE ENG W/VVT),RG 43,461 MILES $1285 LKQ - Lakenor Auto Salvage USA-CA(Sante-Fe Springs) 1-800-525-3667
Added: Dec 16, 2012 2:29 AM
2007

Engine
Toyota Corolla not 45,000 MILES $1185 LKQ - Triplett ASAP USA-OH(Akron) Request_Quote 1-800-822-5555

I just started making more friday...kinda had too much in my hands that week

I work at a junkyard?



Found a good way to harden them during the winter/rain!

A quicker way is to pour gasoline on them, ignite for a few seconds and quickly extinguish with a fire extinguisher.
MacGyver style.

yup, just dont let them touch, they are flammable but hey, you gotta do what you gotta do

Just like your baking donuts cbass, be gentle.

No issues so far!!

Basically how I see it, keep up with preventative maintenance, and you're set.
Don't? you're fucked.

I've kept close eyes on threads on the e46 forums for people with transmission issues and engine issues and it's because they have NO preventative maintenance, they replace parts AFTER they go out, not when you should or start seeing wear on the part.

and preventative maintenance isn't expensive, the most expensive maintenance part I've bought was probably a $120 OEM radiator.

I was referring to Vw's and Audi's.

BMW's will last a very very very looong time if you take care of them (Like you said). I get plenty with 200k+ on the original engine and tranny. The customers that come in that tell me they have changed either, have a shitty maintained car. Interiors and exteriors just abused.

I've never worked on an Audi but I worked on a couple VW's and man those things are made reallllllllly badly lol.

audi's usually have the same drivetrains. If they're different.. then they're more complicated

well I hear IS300's have a big problem with clutch's lol and the interiors on them are always all scratched up when I see them. and in the 90k service you have to replace the water pump.... sooooooo? not cheap yo!

Clutch problems are 99% driver dependent. lol The water pump isn't too bad. Gotta change the timing belt around that time anyway so you're already there.

Audis are timing belt. Can I get a DA FUQ?