VAG 1.8 oil sludge issues

[calvink at fastermac.net]

I wouldn't scrap all those 1.8T motors yet. This is just the
newest incarnation of the "unintended acceleration" fiasco.
Rememeber that, guys?  I have SEEN a couple of 1.8's with 
a oil pickup screen partially plugged with sludge.   Now, 
here's the good part.  Oil change intervals used by the 
owners?  15 to 20 thousand miles.   I'd say, considering 
that, these engines hold up pretty well.   

Calvin K
vw parts guy