Philj Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 Hi, I am hoping to go and see a Series 2 with a 2.5td engine tonight, with a view to buying it. I have heard these engines commonly get cracked heads - is this true ? Also, is there any way spot one that is about to go (without stripping the engine!). The owner reckons the engine had done about 120k before it was put in the S2. Thanks in advance, Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonk Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 i wouldn't say common to crack heads, more common for pistons to crack. they're more renowned for breathing heavy, check breather for oil mist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicks90 Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 see how easy it is to start from cold and once running take the oil filler cap off and see if it blows like a chimney. also take the intake hose off both sides of the turbo and check the spindle doesnt have excessive play (engine off obviously!!!!!) and there isnt a steady stream of oil working its way into the intake manifold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philj Posted April 10, 2008 Author Share Posted April 10, 2008 i wouldn't say common to crack heads, more common for pistons to crack.they're more renowned for breathing heavy, check breather for oil mist Well, I knew it was cracked something! Thanks - will check oil breather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Sparkes Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 If you read on the Glencoyne site, he offers the information that the block was improved after a certain number, 'eliminating' the problem suffred by the early engine. Turner Engineering will also be able to offer advice. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philj Posted April 10, 2008 Author Share Posted April 10, 2008 If you read on the Glencoyne site, he offers the information that the block was improved after a certain number, 'eliminating' the problem suffred by the early engine.Turner Engineering will also be able to offer advice. Cheers. Thanks - the guy still hasn't rung me back, so I don't even know if I can view it yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philj Posted April 10, 2008 Author Share Posted April 10, 2008 It looks like the add was a scam (ebay - what a surprise!), thought the price was to good to be true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lrfarmer Posted April 11, 2008 Share Posted April 11, 2008 i've got a S3 with a td engine use to go well i had an overdrive as well so it's top speed wasn't to bad haven't got round to putting it back on the road for 3years. did think about selling it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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