180PS BiTDi - Avoid??

[duffersj]

hi all new member here

dyslexic so if my spelling is rubbish please excuse.

im looking at a 180 bhp but have been told by some people ( and one custom cenre) to avoid as they can have problems. Is this true or was it early ones etc. looking at a 2016

 

[Pauly]

Unfortunately some of the very early T6s seem to be affected by the same oil cooler issues as the T5GP
The latest seems to suggest that the D revision cooler is ok but all previous versions are suspect, easy way to check is to open bonnet and look down between engine and rad and see the part number on the oil cooler and check what letter it ends with

 

[DaveyB]

I have a 65 plate 180 bi-tdi and have had no issues at all.

 

[Neilson]

Same as @DaveyB my 180 has had no issues. I love it, pulls like a train.

 

[DaveyB]

Oh and mine is also remapped, and still has no issues. Drives like a dream and so glad I have a euro5 rather than one of those euro6 things that have to drink piggy wee.

 

[duffersj]

thanks it's a euro 5 I'm getting as well with 30k on clock

 

[Salty Spuds]

I have a 14 plate T5.1 180 DSG, 50k miles. All good so far.

 

[Dellmassive]

Had a MY11 T5.1GP EU5 180ps DSG to over 100K,

only engine/DSG related issue was DMF started getting noisy at 70k - new DMF fitted at 75K ish.

 

[duffersj]

Oh and mine is also remapped, and still has no issues. Drives like a dream and so glad I have a euro5 rather than one of those euro6 things that have to drink piggy wee.

How different does the remap make it

 

[duffersj]

So excited about getting my new van !!!!!!

 

[DaveyB]

How different does the remap make it

Noticeably different. The way the power is delivered across 3rd and 4th gears is where you really feel it when accelerating.

 

[Brindle]

Hi, I looking at a 2016 180bhp manual that has done 102k, I have seen loads of "issues" around the 180 engine, can anyone offer any advice as to what I should be looking out for?

Thanks in advance.

 

[DXX]

Make sure it has had a Rev D EGR cooler from manufacture date.
The previous EGR coolers corroded and the aluminium oxide (sandpaper component) destroyed the cylinders / pistons creating massive oil consumption.
I have a 2016 180, Euro 5. Very reliable so far at around 45K miles.
The EGR cooler is incorporated with the oil filter at the front of the engine, note the production date on the cooler tag.

 

[Brindle]

Fantastic - thanks for that

 

[Brindle]

What about the 201 BHP version mated to a DSG box, same issue or different? TIA

 

[Skyliner33]

What about the 201 BHP version mated to a DSG box, same issue or different? TIA

They all should have the Rev D, but I suppose its worth checking.

 

[DXX]

What about the 201 BHP version mated to a DSG box, same issue or different? TIA

You’ll get Euro 6 (adblue) with a 201 (204ps), some related issues, plenty of info on the forum.

 

[Brindle]

Thanks Guys - top forum this!!

 

[Brindle]

Looking at a 204bhp DSG, this is what I found, is it the same thing, if so it says B? It’s done 29k

 

[Pauly]

204 is a totally different engine (charge cooled)