Mk7 Golf TSI & TDI - Observations and Questions

[singlespeed]

tl:dr the whole thread, but were the Mk7's offered in Australia with a 103TDI and recently changed to a 110TDI? I thought I saw some references to a Mk7 w/ a 103TDI.

[AdamD]

tl:dr the whole thread, but were the Mk7's offered in Australia with a 103TDI and recently changed to a 110TDI? I thought I saw some references to a Mk7 w/ a 103TDI.

No. Only ever the 110TDI and 103TSI.

[singlespeed]

No. Only ever the 110TDI and 103TSI.

Thanks! We drove the 110TDI, I like it better than the 130TDI Passat Wagon.

[fopple]

Hi Guys,

Just got my Golf 90tsi DSG and I have noticed that it seems to be a bit shaky and jerky at slow speeds/low revs (Like when you're stuck in traffic). Has anyone had anything similar?

Cheers

[Eaglehawk]

Are you talking about engine vibrations or drivetrain vibrations?

[Paul_R]

Is this your first DSG.? It could be normal!

[waxdass]

I have another observation..

The cup/can holders in the centre compartment. They are sprung abit too tight! Difficult getting a can of coke in and out.. ended up spilling it all over the gear console!

[stat71]

Audio: I picked up my new 103TSI today and can't say I was "blown away" by the audio quality. I think it is in need of a subwoofer at a minimum!

[wys]

Did close to 2k by now - very happy with the car, especially with fuel economy - the official claim of 5.7L/100km is achieved and sometimes beaten easily. However I do notice a strange...I'd say rattling/crackling sound, when I accelerate in 2nd gear. It seems to be associated with the turbo and it only occurs in 2nd gear, only noticeable when you roll down the window - not sure if anyone here has similar experience. Should I be worried?
Oh btw, saw another 90tsi comfortline with manual in pacific blue in a high school near Kardinya, I have to say that's a beautiful colour, if it weren't for the waiting time that colour would be my pick.
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Just read exzibit's post in MK7 90 TSI Issue, I think this is what I mentioned above..

[tonymy01]

Sounds like pinging you are describing there, and if it is, your Pistons and big end bearings are under quite a bit of stress during that. Generally can happen under load, boost, and/or if poorer fuel is used. Definitely don't keep pushing it if you hear that sound and get it listened to by an expert.
Regards