[s-cars] LAC: 2007 VW Jetta 2.0

[Cody Forbes]

The factory followers are DLC coated. Doesn't get much harder than that! There's a company in Canada that offers a roller follower conversion (TFSI are rollers which solved it for VAG). Also note that the warranty on the fuel pump and follower is extended to at least 100,000 miles, maybe 120,000.

-Cody (mobile)

On Dec 15, 2011, at 8:28 PM, JC <jc at j2c3.com> wrote:

> Good point Taka - there are aftermarket hardened followers, although some argue that the factory fix/parts is also now hardened and solves the problem.  Another well known FSI problem is the PITA PCV system which is overly complex and clogs up and stops working properly.  There are arguments about which VAG revision of the PCV part you want to replace with for best performance ("G" rev, "H" rev etc.) , or,  the aftermarket has "F-it PCV is too complicated" catch-can systems, or, one or two vendors have actual functioning aftermarket PCV options.  If performance is weak but otherwise all is well that's worth a look - sometimes PCV makes funny noises too on its way out.
> 
> Yes we also have an FSI in the family - great motor when it runs well but a few things to watch out for.  Wish I could justify the APR chiptune on the wife's A3 but it'd be money out of my own car budget so sadly ain't gonna happen... (but man that thing must be a blast w/ 300 torques)
> 
> On 12/16/2011 12:21 AM, Taka Mizutani wrote:
>> Congrats-
>> I would do a couple things with one of those right away-
>> 
>> The "FSI" engined 2.0Ts have an issue with part of the cam wearing out
>> prematurely- I would make sure that you don't have an issue with that or
>> that it is already fixed.
>> 
>> Also, these cars are prone to sludge issues if they are not maintained
>> correctly- make sure you use the correct spec VW 505.?? oil- full synthetic.
>> 
>> I'll second Cody's recommendation on chip tuning- that will make the car
>> very fun.
>> 
>> Taka
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