[newbie123]

Thanks for reply

SOOO... this friend of mine goes to car auctions(buys and sells). I saw that the car sold for 3,000$. He told me there was a slight problem that he can take car of he ended up asking a total of 4600$ total(109k miles 2006 3.6V6 fairly mint condition). I confronted him and asked him about the 'problem' and said it has to do with the oil pump bolt, he confirmed it was just that..
I have no problem with that being the problem aslong as it works and no major issues along the way.

Do you think its a good buy?
Honesty appreciated

EDIT: He asked 4600$ before I found out it sold for 3000$

 

[Incrementalg]

I'd skip it. If the bolt failed then the engine may very well have suffered catastrophic damage. Seems likely given the asking price. The car probably needs an engine replacement.

 

[newbie123]

so i got it last week

The car is a beauty :heart:.. and very powerful .. wasnt expecting that king of pull on that car.

The original engine was taken out and replaced by the same engine with 30K miles on it :thumbup:

the car drives like a dream ... i was very surprised with the outcome but it went really well ... just had to wait longer then i expected

 

[Mercfh]

Quick question: When was this actually fixed? I can't seem to find any info of what models this actually affects?

 

[nater]

Quick question: When was this actually fixed? I can't seem to find any info of what models this actually affects?

2008 models do not have this problem.


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[Mercfh]

2008 models do not have this problem.


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So anything 2008+?

was it only like 06-07 or something?

 

[nater]

So anything 2008+?

was it only like 06-07 or something?

Yes. Only 06/07. :thumbup:



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[nater]

I looked in ETKA too and found only N-104-044-04. From prior research, the old part # was N-104-044-03.

I think this topic has been beaten to death but I'd like to reiterate what I just quoted above ^^^^^^

The *Good* bolt number is N-104-044-04, list price $2.04.

Just ordered my replacement bolt for an engine I'm putting in my car. No, I didn't have a failure...just picking up an engine and want piece of mind.

You'll also see guides and tensioners for the timing chains. :thumbup:
Notice the 10.9 stamped on bolt:

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[5ABI VT]

I think we need to have arp make an indestructible bolt we can replace with.

Any way to determine if an 07 would have a revised bolt ? 70k miles .

 

[Rmeitz167]

Thanks for the clarrification on the model years nater. looking at an 08 touareg now. :thumbup::beer:

 

[Roman K]

Are there any procedures for this problem? A link maybe? Is there a way to check it without removing everything? Also my chain (I think) is making noise. I put a screw driver as stethoscope on the casing and it's definitely coming from there. The noise doesn't line up with the injector pulsing. What is the status on the chain tensioners! Are they known to fail on these engines or what could be making this noise?

 

[Roman K]

Thanks in advance!

 

[nater]

There is no way to check without removal of the bottom cover, which requires trans removal. If your chains are making noise NOW is the time to do it. Don't wait!

 

[Roman K]

Yeah that's what I figured. Just didn't want to admit it to myself I guess

 

[nater]

Yeah that's what I figured. Just didn't want to admit it to myself I guess

Yea I hear you. Now is the time to suck it up and do it. If you wait you could be putting an engine in. I waited too long. :banghead:

 

[Roman K]

Yeah. Alright thanks for the info. But what about tensioners, what happens to them? Do they just get week or what? You have a list of what I should change while in there?

 

[nater]

Search for my thread regarding spun bearing. You'll see some pics of the tensioners and what happens when you wait too long.

Edit:
http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?t=5401088

 

[Roman K]

Ok perfect thanks

 

[Gabrius]

Someone mentioned these issues are only 06-07. Is this based of the actual production date or the model year?

 

[nater]

Someone mentioned these issues are only 06-07. Is this based of the actual production date or the model year?

No idea. But my '08 (build date 08/07) had the upgraded bolt. I verified it when I had the chains apart.