Engine light on

[AL5509]

Oh the cost breakdown is this:

Overhaul Package as below,
Complete engine overhaul
1. Decarbonized carbon
2.Coolant
3. Wossner racing pistons
4. Timing chain
5. Timing tensioner
6. Timing guide
7. Cylinder head gasket
8. Fly wheel oil seal
9. KennOl endurance 5w40 engine oil+oil filter

Not sure if it worth it. the car still have about 5 years to go and i cant change the car as i got overloan for this car. So need to pay extra $40,000 just to clear the loan with bank

Hhmmm sadly to say; clearly you dont have a choice.

Just repair and pray hard you dont need another overhaul for the next 5 years to go.

 

[blanklife]

If fixing it can last 5 more years without other problems creeping up, then I guess it's ok. ~1k per year or $80 a month. The problem is usually more problems will crop up as the car ages.

ok great advise there! thanks!

 

[blanklife]

Imo may not need racing pistons. But im quite shock a 5 yr car need engine overhaul. Yr mileage is?

around 120K. yeah my previous car until year 9 then overhaul.

 

[blanklife]

Hhmmm sadly to say; clearly you dont have a choice.

Just repair and pray hard you dont need another overhaul for the next 5 years to go.

i think i will drive until cannot move then i go repair. my neighbour is a spare parts dealer and he has an engine from overseas that can replace my engine. milage 40k. but is it legal?

 

[AL5509]

i think i will drive until cannot move then i go repair. my neighbour is a spare parts dealer and he has an engine from overseas that can replace my engine. milage 40k. but is it legal?

It is legal ba as it was discussed before.

Link:

http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/cars-cars-204/singapore-car-replace-totalled-engine-malaysia-5701599-2.html

One of the bro stated this:

Anyway this is the information you need.

https://www.onemotoring.com.sg/cont...ification_guide/modification_allowed_lta.html

Engines

(e.g. replacement of old or irreparable engine to a new or reconditioned engine.)

LTA allows changing of engines provided that it is of the same type as the original one. Therefore, LTA would require the following to be submitted for evaluation:

New or reconditioned engines
a) Invoice or bill of sales from the supplier of the replacement engine.
b) Certification from vehicle manufacturer or the local sole agent stating that the replacement is of the same type as the original one.

Swapping of engines
a) Swapping of engines between two registered vehicles is allowed, provided that both engines are of the same type and engine capacity.
b) After the swap, one of the vehicles must be scrapped immediately while the other must be produced for inspection at LTA.

Nevertheless still call or go LTA to ask personally how to get it done as it maybe case to case basis which we never know.

 

[cscs3]

it's the O2 sensor, it detects abnomalities could be dirtied sensor just some cleaning will do, but then mechanics whom wanna earn money will always use the scare tactic knowing your fear of breakdown halfway. In this case this will not cause your vehicle to lose control or get into an accident, fuel consumption higher jiu higher lor, I lived with it for a good 2yrs till scrap

They will ask you to replace as they can use the same part to another car after cleaning it up.

 

[trento]

My last altis drive till ten years never overhaul. N I didn’t really take care of it btw. Always service much later. Wats yr last car?

around 120K. yeah my previous car until year 9 then overhaul.

 

[blanklife]

It is legal ba as it was discussed before.

Link:

http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/c...place-totalled-engine-malaysia-5701599-2.html

One of the bro stated this:


Nevertheless still call or go LTA to ask personally how to get it done as it maybe case to case basis which we never know.

thank you very much!

 

[blanklife]

My last altis drive till ten years never overhaul. N I didn’t really take care of it btw. Always service much later. Wats yr last car?

Its a Kia Cerato. Dunno if conti cars are like that

 

[Myeddie]

Its a Kia Cerato. Dunno if conti cars are like that

You buy this golf brand new or second hand?

 

[blanklife]

You buy this golf brand new or second hand?

Brand new from agent

 

[Myeddie]

Brand new from agent

If buy brand new from agent and within 5 years. Normally this should not happen I guess it your luck. So what you decided to do.

 

[TopGun]

Oh the cost breakdown is this:

Overhaul Package as below,
Complete engine overhaul
1. Decarbonized carbon
2.Coolant
3. Wossner racing pistons
4. Timing chain
5. Timing tensioner
6. Timing guide
7. Cylinder head gasket
8. Fly wheel oil seal
9. KennOl endurance 5w40 engine oil+oil filter

Not sure if it worth it. the car still have about 5 years to go and i cant change the car as i got overloan for this car. So need to pay extra $40,000 just to clear the loan with bank

Oh the cost breakdown is this:

Overhaul Package as below,
Complete engine overhaul
1. Decarbonized carbon
2.Coolant
3. Wossner racing pistons
4. Timing chain
5. Timing tensioner
6. Timing guide
7. Cylinder head gasket
8. Fly wheel oil seal
9. KennOl endurance 5w40 engine oil+oil filter

Not sure if it worth it. the car still have about 5 years to go and i cant change the car as i got overloan for this car. So need to pay extra $40,000 just to clear the loan with bank

Bring it back to VW for a quote. Sounds like a cracked piston to me. See if can negotiate for a goodwill discount. It's not something uncommon to hear of for a 1.4TSI.

 

[trento]

5 yr car shouldn’t need engine overhaul

Bring it back to VW for a quote. Sounds like a cracked piston to me. See if can negotiate for a goodwill discount. It's not something uncommon to hear of for a 1.4TSI.

 

[blanklife]

5 yr car shouldn’t need engine overhaul

yeah exactly! well i got one and i think i want to explore options in JB

 

[blanklife]

Bring it back to VW for a quote. Sounds like a cracked piston to me. See if can negotiate for a goodwill discount. It's not something uncommon to hear of for a 1.4TSI.

yes its cracked piston

 

[blanklife]

If buy brand new from agent and within 5 years. Normally this should not happen I guess it your luck. So what you decided to do.

i think i will go repair. Exploring options