how can you tell if a 1.8T has sludge buildup?

[docwyte at comcast.net]

If you're looking at a higher mileage B5 and there isn't documentation of a timing belt done recently, you should do it.  As you should for any other car with a multi valve motor.

I always change all the fluids in any used car that I buy, along with all filters and plugs etc.  It's cheap insurance.

If the stock turbo goes, you can buy low mileage used ones for $250 and swap it out yourself in an afternoon.

-josh

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> while we are on the subject.. how can you tell if a 1.8T has a buildup of 
> sludge? or if the turbo is about to go?? changing the oil, once a motor has a 
> buildup of sludge, isnt going to remove the sludge.. or should it be SOP for a 
> used B5 purchase to flush the engine, and drop the oil pan? (as well as do the 
> TB job..$$$) man, all this stuff adds up :<) 
> 
> chris 
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