Hi,

 

I hope this is not a really dumb question. But I have a 2008 Scout manual with a blown engine, engine code BMM. Engines for VAG cars are a bit hard to find here (NZ) and I'm wondering if there are any possible other engine codes that may be suitable to use. I realise the ECU would need to be changed but would a different engine and ecu (assuming it can be fitted) affect the running of the Haldex? I'm happy to have a little less power if that is the cost for a more reliable engine. I also have a 2005 VW passat with an AWX 1.9TDI that has over 300,000km and never had a problem. Any ideas/suggestions. Thanks

I had my 1.9tdi engine in my octavia replaced couple of months ago due to it blowing up. only did 89k!

A worrying number of Scout engine failures recently...

 

http://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/340878-no-oil-pressure-is-the-engine-in-our-scout-damaged-beyond-repair/?hl=%2Bscout+%2Bengine#entry4101318

Thanks for the feedback. The problem described in the link sounds like what has happened to my car. I'm going to have it assessed for repairing if feasible. I am a new camshaft would be expensive!