In a message dated 10/13/2009 8:01:20 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
kenwilfy@COMCAST.NET writes:

I have  to second what Craig is saying.  I did a stint on Just Answer
last  spring in the VW section.  Most of the problems people were  having
with the newer VWs were with the 1.8t Passats.  That motor is  known for
sludging which can lead to cam bearing failure, etc.  They  actually
changed the oil spec on it and also now they are using the diesel  Rabbit
oil filter to help this engine out, but I would not buy a car with  one.
On top of that the failure rate of the coil packs and MAF sensor  were
also very high.  You don't know how many people I dealt with on  this
particular engine who were all having similar problems.  Even a  local
guy bought a set of coil packs from me and an oil pump so I know  these
problems are not trumped up.  Avoid this engine!

Ken  Wilford

hey ken I will second this, I have worked on a lot of them , we  also see
the cam tensioner break a lot.  BG chemicals made a special  sludge removing
tool just for this engine for VW only. the public can not get  it. I think
it is kinda like the engine flush system that they also make, which  works
great .  I also do not recommend this motor.   later   Mark dearing  salem
Import service  salem  va