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I had the same problem and this is what I suspect it is.

Then the timing chain snapped!




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How much and how often did you notice you were having to top up if you remember?

I can’t remember exactly but at least every 2-3 month, I drove it 20 miles daily ...

internal leakage will probably go into the induction tract or the cylinder, then the oil get burnt and leaves through the exhaust.

I had the same problem and this is what I suspect it is.

Then the timing chain snapped!




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How much and how often did you ...

iichel wrote:internal leakage will probably go into the induction tract or the cylinder, then the oil get burnt and leaves through the exhaust.

I had the same problem and this is what I suspect it is.

Then the timing chain snapped!




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iichel wrote:Without knowing the full extend of the damage, it's quite difficult to advise on the right course of action.

Many thanks for your reply!

As I’m pretty useless with cars, what would I need to look for to determine what route to go down?

Cheers!


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Hi everyone!

I purchases my first car last September (2011, 1.2, 60k Miles), and it came with full service history.

I recently got a new job which meant that I went from driving the car 30 miles a day to only weekend use for the last 8 weeks.

I tried to start the car last week and it juddered ...

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Hey guys,

I'm looking to buy my first car and really interested in a 2011/12 Match. The TSI is slightly out of budget so looking to it would have to be the normal 1.2 engine. What are the main things to look out for when buying used, and are there many differences between 2011 and 2012 models?

I ...