Phil_Reid

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Going a bit adrift from the original subject, but can you offer any insight into my ULEZ compliance confusion? In simplistic terms I thought: Mk2 (EA189) - NOT ULEZ compliant Mk3 (EA288) - ULEZ compliant I understand that the change from Mk2 to Mk3 was in June 2015. A friend of mine has a Mk2 registered on 29/5/2015, and it is NOT ULEZ compliant (as expected). However, I have seen a '65' plate Mk2 advertised, and IT IS ULEZ compliant! How can this be; can you offer any explanation? Were the very last MK2's fitted with the EA288 engine?

Sorry, one more question... Is the 2.0tdi CR engine (with the swirl flaps) used in both Mk2 and Mk3 Superbs?

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Thanks for the advice; I'm aware that diesels need running over extended distances relatively frequently. The problem though (well with the SAAB / GM / Alfa Z19DTH engine), is that, not matter how you drive the car, the poor design leads to exhaust fumes escaping around the swirl flaps stems - plastic turning with no proper bearing is bound to wear out. I just want to staisfy myself that I won't go through the same with a Superb.

Thanks for the response. Just to clarify, does yoour comment apply to all power variants of the 2.0Tdi engine in Mk1, Mk2 and Mk3 cars? Could you supply a link to yoour other posting on this subject. On my current Saab, the swirl flap shafts have worn, and a lot of exhaust fumes are getting passed the shafts and being sucked into the cabin. I don't want to experience the same again.

Hi, I'm interested in buying a 2.0 litre diesel Superb, probably a 2010-2012 Mk2. Having had a bad experience with swirl flaps on an Alfa Romeo diesel engine (actually in a Saab), I am keen to avoid any diesel engine that uses them (e.g. BMW, some VAG etc.) Does the Mk2 2.0 diesel engine incorporate swirl flaps? Same question for the MK1 and Mk3. Many thanks

Hi, I am on the verge of buying a 2015 Mk2 Superb saloon (2.0 diesel manual). It has done about 100k miles and the bodywork and interior is in fantastic condition. Everything looks good, but one thing concerns me...On the last three MOTs there is an advisory for corroded rear and front sub-frames ('corroded but not seriously weakened'). Is this a common problem with Superbs or just a case of the MOT inspectors being over-zealous. The car has had one previous owner who did NOT live by the coast. Thoughts please. Thanks