118TSI - General Discussion

**Rawcpoppa** · 24-10-2015, 11:15 PM

Take a pic. I have mine to install on the same engine.

**Kiark** · 25-10-2015, 12:24 PM

Originally Posted by Rawcpoppa

Take a pic. I have mine to install on the same engine.

I ended up finding this thread (which was posted on the same day, talk about perfect timing) and I followed his lead in dremel-ing the plug to fit it. No damage was done to the actual sensor part inside.

**Rawcpoppa** · 31-10-2015, 12:25 AM

Thanks

**Haydennedyah** · 13-11-2015, 02:55 PM

With the 1.4 118 tsi vehicles I wouldnt buy anything older then 2013 personally, though they have fixed most issues a little before 2013 id have a buffer yr between.
I personally would never buy ANY DSG VW as I have seen more DSG issues then 118 issues.
Regardless I guess a 118 is a gamble, but also keep in mind that the engine code has changed which means they actually have changed some sort of the build, characteristics or materials of the engine. Older engines CAVD - Newer engines CTHD.
I guess I will find out.

Im enjoying it at the moment 12000ks in 3 months only window regulator is squecking. will fix it at 1 st service

**The_Hawk** · 13-11-2015, 03:47 PM

Originally Posted by Kiark

I ended up finding this thread (which was posted on the same day, talk about perfect timing) and I followed his lead in dremel-ing the plug to fit it. No damage was done to the actual sensor part inside.

GFB know about the issue and don't think that it would cause any damage if left stock. I had already dremeled mine and am happy to have that little bit of clearance

**Rekoil** · 04-04-2016, 10:38 AM

Hi all,

Have owned my 2010 118 TSI from new (now 60000kms on meter) and struggled with a few minor issues throughout ownership. Well maintained and drives well at present. Having read all the horror stories on this forum about engine and gearbox failures, I'm kind of thinking of moving it along before disaster strikes bigtime. Issues I've had and resolved:

1) 'Chirp" from supercharger water pump - fixed about 12 months into ownership
2) DSG and mechatronic failure - mechtronics replaced DSG reflashed (covered fully by VW about 3 months out of warranty), told cost was approx AUD 4500
3) Various recalls - 2 from memory
4) Various squeaks and rattles - one particularly bad one from the fuel pipeline tapping against the body - all fixed eventually
5) Air con compressor replaced - out of warranty

Main source of worry would be the engine or gearbox. Just wondering what other owners have done and if moving it along at the 5-6 year mark is a good option while the going is good? Or is it worth the risk of keeping and running it to the bitter end?

Thanks all. Superb forum.

**popcorn** · 05-04-2016, 02:03 PM

I've been tossing up the idea of selling too. Have always kept our cars 10yrs+ in our family but I'm getting worried with the 118tsi nearing 100k kms. I really wish I had the 147tsi jetta instead.

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**Rekoil** · 05-04-2016, 08:11 PM

Thanks for the reply, have had a chat to my usual VW specialist mechanic here in Brisbane and they are advocates of selling early rather than be faced with repairs approaching the value of the car.

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**Kiark** · 09-04-2016, 11:33 AM

I can't seem to find this bit of information anywhere. Where is the intercooler located on a Mk6 118TSI? I doesn't seem to be front mounted (from what I can tell).

Any help would be appreciated!