We've owned numerous Superbs and Passats, generally I buy them with issues and they get passed on to a family member. The last one had a snapped timing belt due to water pump failure, I just replaced the engine as they are so cheap second hand, the one before that had oil pump failure so again I just replaced the engine. Both of the last 2 engines were CFFB, replacements are about £600, but by the time you've sold the alternator, compressor, turbo, injectors, fuel pump etc off the old unit, the replacement engine cost is around £100, If the bottom end or head are serviceable you can easily turn a profit!

My new project is a 2015 Mk3 L&K estate, manual 190bhp with a snapped timing belt again. The engines for these are a bit more expensive so I'm thinking I might rebuild the existing DFCA engine. So if anyone has an engine, or parts for one of these please let me know?

Well, I just replaced my 2019/20 190 Engine.. it cost 3400 delivered! 250KM only! By the time it was installed with rebuilt turbo and timing belt kit it was nearly 4500. These engines are harder to find, I had to go to Europe to get one.

I won't be spending anything like that, the car isn't worth £4500!

What happened to your old engine, do you still have it?

There are a few engines around in the UK, prices starting at just under £1000, going up to £3.5k. There will be no labour costs as I'll do it all myself.

From dismantling previous 2.0tdi engines, cam belt failure can result in anything from a few bent valves to a destroyed head and damaged pistons. The worst one I've seen personally had a destroyed head and a damaged piston, no bore damage, so a head and a piston would have sorted it, plus gaskets and consumables. Lets see what this one looks like once I've removed the head?

Edited 7 March, 20251 yr by CzechPassat
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That was parts only. Here the car is a 22-25K Car, so financially worth it.

Car suffered from oil starvation, span bearings on one, redened 2 others. Engine was stripped for valuable parts, then recycled.

Engines were about €3k. I paid a little extra for the low mileage, plus shipping.

I specifically searched only for my engine code so it was a straight swap.

This car would be worth no more that about £5-6k so it wouldn't make sense spending that much on it. If I can't repair the engine of find an economical replacement I'll get my money back selling it as a non-runner, which is how I've bought it anyway!