Is this indicative of a chain on it's way out or might it be related to Lambda sensors? (06 Passat 3.2 V6 (VR6))

[Mawrick]

Is this error code indicative of a failing chain, or might it just be the sensor (and/or any correlation to the lambda errors)...

Car is a 06 Passat V6, roughly 255000km, always had short oil change intervals (roughly 10K km inbetween) with castrol oil.

000022 - Bank 1: CMP Sensor (G40) / Engine Speed Sensor (G28)
P0016 - 008 - Incorrect Correlation - MIL ON
Freeze Frame:
Fault Status: 11101000
Fault Priority: 0
Fault Frequency: 1
Reset counter: 255
Mileage: 255750 km
Time Indication: 0
Date: 2023.07.11
Time: 18:25:52


Full scan:

Monday,20,November,2023,11:08:06:12859
VCDS -- Windows Based VAG/VAS Emulator Running on Windows 7 x64
VCDS Version: 23.11.0.0 (x64)
Data version: 20231027 DS351.0
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VIN: WVWZZZ3CZ6P179758   License Plate: NF20216
Mileage: 255800km-158946mi   Repair Order:



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Chassis Type: 3C (3C0)
Scan: 01 02 03 08 09 15 16 17 19 22 25 37 42 44 46 47 52 53 55 56
          62 65 72 77

VIN: WVWZZZ3CZ6P179758   Mileage: 255800km-158946miles

00-Steering Angle Sensor -- Status: OK 0000
01-Engine -- Status: Malfunction 0010
02-Auto Trans -- Status: OK 0000
03-ABS Brakes -- Status: OK 0000
08-Auto HVAC -- Status: Malfunction 0010
09-Cent. Elect. -- Status: OK 0000
15-Airbags -- Status: OK 0000
16-Steering wheel -- Status: OK 0000
17-Instruments -- Status: OK 0000
19-CAN Gateway -- Status: OK 0000
22-AWD -- Status: OK 0000
25-Immobilizer -- Status: OK 0000
37-Navigation -- Status: Malfunction 0010
42-Door Elect, Driver -- Status: OK 0000
44-Steering Assist -- Status: OK 0000
46-Central Conv. -- Status: OK 0000
47-Sound System -- Status: OK 0000
52-Door Elect, Pass. -- Status: OK 0000
53-Parking Brake -- Status: OK 0000
55-Headlight Range -- Status: OK 0000
56-Radio -- Status: Malfunction 0010
62-Door, Rear Left -- Status: OK 0000
65-Tire Pressure -- Status: OK 0000
72-Door, Rear Right -- Status: OK 0000
77-Telephone -- Status: OK 0000
 
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Address 01: Engine        Labels: 03H-906-032-BLV.clb
   Part No SW: 03H 997 033 K    HW: Hardware No
   Component: P3.2 FSI-EU4    G00 2368 
   Revision: --H11---    Serial number: VWZCZ000000000
   Coding: 0000175
   Shop #: WSC 00830 218 50197
   VCID: B56B070ADC73CD39A0-80E0
   VINID: 9E69EAAAA0D3A868011C91C52093DD4496

3 Faults Found:
008756 - Oxygen (Lambda) Sensor B2 S1
               P2234 - 004 - Signal Shorted to Heater Circuit
             Freeze Frame:
                    Fault Status: 01100100
                    Fault Priority: 0
                    Fault Frequency: 254
                    Reset counter: 255
                    Mileage: 246375 km
                    Time Indication: 0
                    Date: 2022.07.04
                    Time: 04:35:03

             Freeze Frame:
                    RPM: 648 /min
                    Load: 24.7 %
                    Speed: 0.0 km/h
                    Temperature: 84.0°C
                    Temperature: 27.0°C
                    Absolute Pres.: 990.0 mbar
                    Voltage: 13.716 V

008753 - Oxygen (Lambda) Sensor B1 S1
               P2231 - 004 - Signal Shorted to Heater Circuit - Intermittent
             Freeze Frame:
                    Fault Status: 00100100
                    Fault Priority: 0
                    Fault Frequency: 121
                    Reset counter: 255
                    Mileage: 246491 km
                    Time Indication: 0
                    Date: 2022.07.06
                    Time: 20:52:31

             Freeze Frame:
                    RPM: 1486 /min
                    Load: 43.9 %
                    Speed: 69.0 km/h
                    Temperature: 84.0°C
                    Temperature: 5.0°C
                    Absolute Pres.: 1010.0 mbar
                    Voltage: 13.843 V

000022 - Bank 1: CMP Sensor (G40) / Engine Speed Sensor (G28)
               P0016 - 008 - Incorrect Correlation - MIL ON
             Freeze Frame:
                    Fault Status: 11101000
                    Fault Priority: 0
                    Fault Frequency: 1
                    Reset counter: 255
                    Mileage: 255750 km
                    Time Indication: 0
                    Date: 2023.07.11
                    Time: 18:25:52

             Freeze Frame:
                    RPM: 1851 /min
                    Load: 29.4 %
                    Speed: 86.0 km/h
                    Temperature: 84.0°C
                    Temperature: 4.0°C
                    Absolute Pres.: 1000.0 mbar
                    Voltage: 14.097 V

Readiness: 0000 0000

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Address 02: Auto Trans        Labels: 02E-927-770.clb
   Part No SW: 02E 300 047 J    HW: 02E 927 770 AE
   Component: GSG DSG         070 1154 
   Revision: 04507000    Serial number: 00000602030510
   Coding: 0000020
   Shop #: WSC 00028 028 00001
   VCID: 9F47C5A24E8F67695A-80CA

No fault code found.

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Address 03: ABS Brakes        Labels:. 3C0-614-095-C2.clb
   Part No SW: 3C0 614 095 Q    HW: 3C0 614 095 Q
   Component: ESP 440 C2     H015 0003 
   Revision:  H015       Serial number: 0667084044
   Coding: 0046535
   Shop #: WSC 00028 028 00001
   VCID: B065361E2311E811F3-80E4

No fault code found.

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Address 08: Auto HVAC        Labels: 3C0-907-044.clb
   Part No SW: 3C0 907 044 AC    HW: 3C0 907 044 AC
   Component: ClimatronicPQ46 050 0404 
   Revision: 00050005    Serial number: 00000000000000
   Shop #: WSC 00000 000 00000
   VCID: E2C18C563D7D0A8135-80B6

1 Fault Found:
00229 - Refrigerant Pressure
            002 - Lower Limit Exceeded - Intermittent
             Freeze Frame:
                    Fault Status: 00110010
                    Fault Priority: 3
                    Fault Frequency: 115
                    Reset counter: 193
                    Mileage: 253257 km
                    Time Indication: 0
                    Date: 2023.02.09
                    Time: 12:45:49


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Address 09: Cent. Elect.        Labels:. 3C0-937-049-23-H.lbl
   Part No SW: 3C0 937 049 J    HW: 3C0 937 049 J
   Component: Bordnetz-SG     H37 1301 
   Revision: 00H37000    Serial number: 00000003835431
   Coding: EF868F0700041A00000A00000F000000000B5D435C0000
   Shop #: WSC 00028 028 00001
   VCID: B065361E2311E811F3-80E4

   Subsystem 1 - Part No: 3C1 955 419   Labels: 1KX-955-119.CLB
   Component: Wischer VW461 001   0101 
   Coding: 00063445
   Shop #: WSC 00028 

   Subsystem 2 - Part No: 1K0 955 559 T  Labels: 1K0-955-559-AF.CLB
   Component: RegenLichtSens 011  1110 
   Coding: 00208933
   Shop #: WSC 00028 

No fault code found.

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Address 15: Airbags        Labels: 3C0-909-605.lbl
   Part No SW: 3C0 909 605 K    HW: 3C0 909 605 K
   Component: 10 AIRBAG VW8R  029 2521 
   Revision: 10029000    Serial number: 003A3P1ULYSQ 
   Coding: 0012592
   Shop #: WSC 00028 028 00001
   VCID: AE5928663925FEE1E1-80FA

   Subsystem 1 - Serial number: 6332MSME0D287D4FX

   Subsystem 2 - Serial number: 6342MSME0D5C210BG

   Subsystem 3 - Serial number: 6351HTS64IKU4AV2%

   Subsystem 4 - Serial number: 6361HTS64IKQG473M

   Subsystem 5 - Serial number: 00000000000000000

   Subsystem 6 - Serial number: 00000000000000000

No fault code found.

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Address 16: Steering wheel        Labels: 3C0-953-549-SW20.lbl
   Part No SW: 3C0 953 549 E    HW: 3C0 953 549 E
   Component: J0527               0015 
   Revision: 00005000    Serial number: 3C5953507P   
   Coding: 0001211
   Shop #: WSC 00028 028 00001
   VCID: AE5928663925FEE1E1-80FA

   Subsystem 1 - Part No: XXXXXXXXXXX
   Component: E0221           007 0050

No fault code found.

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Address 17: Instruments        Labels: 3C0-920-xxx-17.lbl
   Part No SW: 3C0 920 870 P    HW: 3C0 920 870 P
   Component: KOMBIINSTRUMENT VD1 4240 
   Revision: V0033000    Serial number: 00000000000000
   Coding: 0004105
   Shop #: WSC 00830 218 79993
   VCID: B065361E2311E811F3-80E4

No fault code found.

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Address 19: CAN Gateway        Labels:. 3C0-907-530-V1.clb
   Part No SW: 3C0 907 530 C    HW: 3C0 907 951 A
   Component: Gateway         007 0040 
   Revision: 00007000    Serial number: 0700C0621307DA
   Coding: FFFD0E54C61002
   Shop #: WSC 00028 028 00001
   VCID: A143C35A78FB51996C-80F4

No fault code found.

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Address 22: AWD        Labels: 1K0-907-554.lbl
   Part No: 1K0 907 554 C
   Component: HALDEX 4Motion      0108 
   Coding: 0000001
   Shop #: WSC 00000 000 00000
   VCID: AD5B2F6A342385F9D8-80F8

No fault code found.

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Address 25: Immobilizer        Labels: 3C0-959-433-25.clb
   Part No SW: 3C0 959 433 P    HW: 3C0 959 433 P
   Component:    IMMO         043 0364 
   Revision: 00043000    Serial number: VWZCZ000000000
   Shop #: WSC 00155 218 186452
   VCID: B7770D02C67F3F29B2-80E2

   Subsystem 1 - Part No: 3C0 905 861 J
   Component:    ELV          029 0380
   3C0905861J     ELV          029 0380   

No fault code found.

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Address 37: Navigation (J0506)       Labels:. 1T0-035-680.clb
   Part No SW: 1T0 035 680 C    HW: 1T0 035 680 C
   Component: RNS-MID       H50 2840 
   Revision: AB001001    Serial number: VWZ6Z7L4083060
   Coding: 040500020100000100
   Shop #: WSC 05314 000 00000
   VCID: AE592866F925FEE1E1-80FA

1 Fault Found:
00862 - Antenna for GPS Navigation (R50/R52)
            011 - Open Circuit - Intermittent
             Freeze Frame:
                    Fault Status: 00101011
                    Fault Priority: 5
                    Fault Frequency: 254
                    Reset counter: 212
                    Mileage: 246375 km
                    Time Indication: 0
                    Date: 2022.07.04
                    Time: 02:01:25


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Address 42: Door Elect, Driver        Labels: 1K0-959-701-MAX2.lbl
   Part No: 1K0 959 701 L
   Component: Tuer-SG         024 2461 
   Coding: 0000247
   Shop #: WSC 00028 028 00001
   VCID: B7770D02C67F3F29B2-80E2

No fault code found.

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Address 44: Steering Assist        Labels: 1Kx-909-144-G2V2.clb
   Part No: 1K1 909 144 K
   Component: EPS_ZFLS Kl.5   D06 1701 
   Shop #: WSC 00000 000 00000
   VCID: B36F3912D207D3098E-80E6

No fault code found.

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Address 46: Central Conv.        Labels:. 3C0-959-433-46.clb
   Part No SW: 3C0 959 433 P    HW: 3C0 959 433 P
   Component:    KSG PQ46 RDK 043 0213 
   Revision: 00043000    Serial number: VWZCZ000000000
   Coding: 01910A0801860E763804941570084FCE701900
   Shop #: WSC 00028 028 00001
   VCID: B7770D02C67F3F29B2-80E2

   Subsystem 1 - Part No: 1K0 951 605 C
   Component: LIN BACKUP HORN H03 1301

   Subsystem 2 - Part No: 3C0 951 171 A
   Component: Neigungssensor  002 0508

   Subsystem 3 - Part No: 3C0 951 171 A
   Component: Innenraumueberw.002 0508

No fault code found.

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Address 47: Sound System        Labels: 3C0-035-456.clb
   Part No SW: 3C0 035 456 C    HW: 3C0 035 456 C
   Component: DSP 10 Kanal        0012 
   Revision: 00009000    Serial number: 00000000004277
   Shop #: WSC 00000 000 00000
   VCID: A045C65E73F1589163-80F4

No fault code found.

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Address 52: Door Elect, Pass.        Labels: 1K0-959-702-MAX2.lbl
   Part No: 1K0 959 702 L
   Component: Tuer-SG         024 2461 
   Coding: 0000246
   Shop #: WSC 00028 028 00001
   VCID: B8750E3ECB613051BB-80EC

No fault code found.

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Address 53: Parking Brake        Labels: 3C0-907-801-53.clb
   Part No SW: 3C0 907 801 B    HW: 3C0 907 801 B
   Component: EPB  VC8HC001   013 0001 
   Revision:   013       
   Coding: 0000012
   Shop #: WSC 05311 000 00000
   VCID: A143C35A78FB51996C-80F4

No fault code found.

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Address 55: Headlight Range        Labels: 5M0-907-357-V1.lbl
   Part No SW: 5M0 907 357     HW: 5M0 907 357
   Component: AFS-Steuergeraet    X016 
   Revision:   H09       Serial number:               
   Coding: 0000001
   Shop #: WSC 00028 028 00001
   VCID: F1E3F31AE89BA119BC-80A4

   Subsystem 1 - Part No: 7L6 941 329   Labels: 3D0-941-329.CLB
   Component: AFS-Lst.-Modul l    X017 
   Coding: 00000035

   Subsystem 2 - Part No: 7L6 941 330
   Component: AFS-Lst.-Modul r    X017 
   Coding: 00000035

No fault code found.

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Address 56: Radio (J0506)       Labels:. 1T0-035-680.clb
   Part No SW: 1T0 035 680 C    HW: 1T0 035 680 C
   Component: RNS-MID       H50 2840 
   Revision: AB001001    Serial number: VWZ6Z7L4083060
   Coding: 040500020100000100
   Shop #: WSC 05314 000 00000
   VCID: AE592866F925FEE1E1-80FA

1 Fault Found:
00862 - Antenna for GPS Navigation (R50/R52)
            011 - Open Circuit - Intermittent
             Freeze Frame:
                    Fault Status: 00101011
                    Fault Priority: 5
                    Fault Frequency: 254
                    Reset counter: 212
                    Mileage: 246375 km
                    Time Indication: 0
                    Date: 2022.07.04
                    Time: 02:01:25


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Address 62: Door, Rear Left        Labels: 1K0-959-703-GEN2.lbl
   Part No: 1K0 959 703 F
   Component: Tuer-SG         021 2432 
   Coding: 0000144
   Shop #: WSC 00028 028 00001
   VCID: B36F3912D207D3098E-80E6

No fault code found.

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Address 65: Tire Pressure        Labels: 3C0-959-433-65.lbl
   Part No SW: 3C0 959 433 P    HW: 3C0 959 433 P
   Component:    RDK              0391 
   Revision: 00043000    Serial number: VWZCZ000000000
   Coding: 0161211
   Shop #: WSC 131071 1023 2097151
   VCID: B7770D02C67F3F29B2-80E2

No fault code found.

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Address 72: Door, Rear Right        Labels: 1K0-959-704-GEN2.lbl
   Part No: 1K0 959 704 F
   Component: Tuer-SG         021 2432 
   Coding: 0000144
   Shop #: WSC 00028 028 00001
   VCID: B46D3A0ED709D43197-80E0

No fault code found.

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Address 77: Telephone (J738)       Labels:. 1K8-035-730.clb
   Part No SW: 1K8 035 730 D    HW: 1K8 035 730 D
   Component: Telefon       H08 6900 
   Revision: 00008000    Serial number: 00000A11008983
   Coding: 412120
   Shop #: WSC 00081 790 00131
   VCID: AA512476C5CD92C13D-80FE

No fault code found.

End-------------------------(Elapsed Time: 02:33)--------------------------

 

[Uwe]

Is this error code indicative of a failing chain,

At 255,000 km I would consider that quite likely.

-Uwe-

 

[Mawrick]

At 255,000 km I would consider that quite likely.

-Uwe-

Ok, thanks ( is there test I could/should do to verify that it's not caused by failing sensor or other things before doing such a big job ?).

Thanks again.

 

[Uwe]

is there test I could/should do to verify that it's not caused by failing sensor or other things before doing such a big job ?

Show us what you have in MVB 093.

-Uwe-

 

[Mawrick]

Show us what you have in MVB 093.

-Uwe-

Ok, I'l update thread as soon as I'v been able to measure again (parked the car for the time, so don't have it close by atm )

 

[Mawrick]

Here is the scan of MVB 093:

 

[stefdds]

You can wait for others to chime in, but I believe the limit is (+/-) 2 to 3 degrees.

 

[Uwe]

You can wait for others to chime in, but I believe the limit is (+/-) 2 to 3 degrees.

I think the factory says more like 4 or 5, but that's kind of like diesel injector deviations; factory limits well beyond the point where things are no longer "right".

At 7-8 degrees, this engine almost certainly has a mechanical problem with the chains, guides, or tensioner(s).

-Uwe-

 

[Mawrick]

I think the factory says more like 4 or 5, but that's kind of like diesel injector deviations; factory limits well beyond the point where things are no longer "right".

At 7-8 degrees, this engine almost certainly has a mechanical problem with the chains, guides, or tensioner(s).

-Uwe-

Ok, guess that means a bit of a job for me in the near future (hope it lasts until I get it positioned up on the lift (not currently using it)

Any other things one should do at the same time when doing chains/guide/tensioners on these, and is there anything else I should investigate before doing this job ?.


Hoping to be able to do it with the engine still in the car

 

[Uwe]

Hoping to be able to do it with the engine still in the car

I'm pretty sure the chains and such are on the "back" of the engine -- i.e. on the side with the transmission bolted to it. So the engine and transmission must be split and one or the other has to come out.

I suggest referring to a proper repair manual, and/or find some videos on Youtube.

-Uwe-

 

[NZDubNurd]

Both chains, guides, intermediate gear and the bolt for it.

The intermediate gear sometimes wears, but they're fairly cheap and easier to have on hand, unless you're happy to order parts part way through.

The FSI versions of the VR6 seem more prone to the bolt coming loose or failing too.

 

[NZDubNurd]

Oh, and with the AWD, it's probably faster/easier to remove the front of the car and slide the assembly out that way. The front of the car only takes about .5 to 1 hour to remove, compared to trying to remove the trans and angle drive from the back of the engine, the rear driveshaft and the trans is up against the chassis rail...

 

[Mawrick]

Oh, and with the AWD, it's probably faster/easier to remove the front of the car and slide the assembly out that way. The front of the car only takes about .5 to 1 hour to remove, compared to trying to remove the trans and angle drive from the back of the engine, the rear driveshaft and the trans is up against the chassis rail...

hmm, ok, wouldn't I have to remove the gearbox anyway ? (including the disconnecting of the driveshaft going to the back?), Have a 2-pot lift in the garage so would at least have access to and able to lower the gearbox down, but never had it of on this car before (or a 4 wd for that matter), so if it's easier to remove front I might opt for that.


Also any idea if the cam-lock plate is the same on these engines as the older 12V VR6 or other size of "spacing"?


With intermediate gears you mean the 2 gears that's inside in between the 2 chains ? (if so I guess the 2 gears on the top normally doesn't have to be changed out ?).

Is there any books that have a complete procedure for this engine (I have the Bentley manual for the VW Corrado VR6, but been a while since I looked in that, and unsure if the procedure is the same for the 3.2)

 

[NZDubNurd]

Yeah, the driveshafts come off anyway, but it the engines coming out, you only have to disconnect them and leave them tied out of the way.
If the trans is coming out, they need the front axles removed, and the rear driveshaft is still stuck in the vicinity of the angle drive - annoying!

I changed the angle drive with the engine and trans in place, on my VR6 Touran, and it was fairly painful, but much simpler than the whole trans.

You can give it a go on your lift - if you get half way through, and change you mind, you can lower it down, remove the front and pull the assembly anyway.

Yes, the smaller half of the intermediate gear has been known to wear on earlier VR6's - it doesn't have many teeth, so the wear seems accelerated. It looks to be about US$50 - I think yours might still have the 2 piece design - replace the bolt though, and I think a small amount of thread-lock is worthwhile. The other gears are all much larger and don't seem to suffer wear.

Mine didn't look too bad, but I did the chains because the engine was out already (4 cylinder to VR6 swap) and had about 150,000kms. I did the gear, because I'd ordered it with the kit anyway :-)

 

[Mawrick]

Yeah, the driveshafts come off anyway, but it the engines coming out, you only have to disconnect them and leave them tied out of the way.
If the trans is coming out, they need the front axles removed, and the rear driveshaft is still stuck in the vicinity of the angle drive - annoying!

I changed the angle drive with the engine and trans in place, on my VR6 Touran, and it was fairly painful, but much simpler than the whole trans.

You can give it a go on your lift - if you get half way through, and change you mind, you can lower it down, remove the front and pull the assembly anyway.

Yes, the smaller half of the intermediate gear has been known to wear on earlier VR6's - it doesn't have many teeth, so the wear seems accelerated. It looks to be about US$50 - I think yours might still have the 2 piece design - replace the bolt though, and I think a small amount of thread-lock is worthwhile. The other gears are all much larger and don't seem to suffer wear.

Mine didn't look too bad, but I did the chains because the engine was out already (4 cylinder to VR6 swap) and had about 150,000kms. I did the gear, because I'd ordered it with the kit anyway :-)

I'l try to have a look at this once it up on the lift again, was hoping to not having to touch the AC, but I guess that might be able to still be attached to the car even if the engine comes out.


Any tips of online shops that have good quality parts that sell the "complete" kit's with the intermediate gears and bolts ?


Thanks again.

 

[NZDubNurd]

I disconnected the compressor from the engine and swung it and the condenser off to the side.

I often use Spareto.com

But get a decent brand - I think I used INA for mine, but the gear is possibly dealer only??? So might be easier to get all from ECS or FCP etc? They can do genuine and aftermarket. The parts aren't terribly expensive (But I rarely use the Dealers here in NZ, because they're FAR more expensive than BMW parts... nearly on par with Toyota's extortionate pricing!)

 

[Mawrick]

I disconnected the compressor from the engine and swung it and the condenser off to the side.

I often use Spareto.com

But get a decent brand - I think I used INA for mine, but the gear is possibly dealer only??? So might be easier to get all from ECS or FCP etc? They can do genuine and aftermarket. The parts aren't terribly expensive (But I rarely use the Dealers here in NZ, because they're FAR more expensive than BMW parts... nearly on par with Toyota's extortionate pricing!)

Yea, I'l have a look around, and same up here in Norway when it comes to dealer prices (on most parts anyway), normally tend to use FEBI/Bilstein parts, but I'l see what is available.

I guess the gears I need to replace then is the: Nr 7, and Nr 6

I see some parts have 2 different versions any idea what the diff is ? (and how to tell/match the numbers in from parts program when it by example says either " >> 3C-7-120 000* " or " F 3C-7-120 001 >>*"

 

[NZDubNurd]

" >> 3C-7-120 000* " or " F 3C-7-120 001 >>*"

means either up to that chassis number and the second one is From that chassis number. So your 3CZ6P179758 fits into the first category (assuming it's still the original engine). yours in 2006 model year and the change was made in the 2007 model year.

7 is the one that can wear, later motors had 6 and 7 combined as one piece (but costs quite a lot). Don't know if they wear less? Decide if it's suitably priced and if you want to order it before hand. I'd expect the bolt to be cheap, so I'd 100% do that!

17 might be an option too - I don't know if these engines wear the cam for the high pressure pump??? the early 2.0 FSI's can (my wifes did!)

 

[Mawrick]

Any idea what the difference is between the "new" and "old" version: (new version says reinforced), and if both would fit ?

 

[NZDubNurd]

Not sure that there are diffrences... they both reference the same VW part number...

Maybe one is crappier than the other?

Personally, I'd be looking for a more "mainstream" OE-type manufacturer of parts, like INA or similar.