Interesting.� I've read the 1.8T sludging was only an issue in the longitudinal applications (Passat, etc.) and not the transverse applications (NB, Golf, etc) due to different pan configurations and some other details.� 
�
It was on the internet so it must be true.

Stephen

--- On Fri, 3/16/12, Mark Dearing <VWBrain@AOL.COM> wrote:

From: Mark Dearing <VWBrain@AOL.COM>
Subject: Re: Friday New Beetle Question
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Date: Friday, March 16, 2012, 4:58 PM

hello Pete� we work on a lot of these , they are a PITA to work� on� the
auto trans werent very good, bad about window regulators.� the� 1.8T had
sludge problems.� do not let a timing belt break as it is an� interference
engine, the water pumps had a plastic impeller that breaks(new ones� can be gotten
with metal ones Graf brand has been the best.� vaccumm hoses� need
replacing also coil problems���later� mark dearing���salem imports salem va

In a message dated 3/16/2012 4:20:19 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
pnoceanwesty@GMAIL.COM writes:

Any of� my list sisters and brothers have experience with early New
Beetles?���Looking at a 1999 New Beetle with 147,000 on it for my daughter.

It� gets fairly good ratings on Edmunds and MSN Autos.

Any info� appreciated!

Pete
'79 Westy "Aardvark"
'87 Westy� "JoesVan"
WWW.Busesbythebeach.org� <http://WWW.Busesbythebeach.com>