Gambba
12-22-2004, 11:52 AM
Looking for anyone with a good knowledge of a 1.8T to support my theories on my problem.
Car is an '99 FWD A3 1.8T with Oettinger chip, pumping out around 210hp and what started as an occasional stutter in the rev range has now over time changed to hesitation/stutter right through the revs in every gear, unless you are extremely light on the throttle.
The cars jerks as it accelerates and occasionally in 2nd once off boost is quite happy to rev reasonably freely. The noise that goes with the problem sounds almost like the wastgate is constantly blowing/chattering but it is definately a misfire of some sort as confirmed recently. Idle is normally as smotth as a whistle and even until the cars been run for a short time and off load the engine revs very freely. Boost is good as when under acceleration the DV can be heard blowing off.
So far I have checked everything external to the engine that I can as follows;
Checked for DTC's of which there are none!
VAG-COM logging runs show MAF, Temp sensors etc to all be good and consitant with the runs and conditions.
Coilpacks swapped/replaced.
Sparkplugs replaced.
Amplifier replaced. (For ignition system)
MAF confirmed good (And was only replaced 4 months ago)
Injectors tested for frequency, flow and pressure all of which are good.
Compression test showed all cylinders good.
N75 solenoid replaced.
MAP cleaned and checked
DV swapped/replaced (Between piston and diaphragm)
The turbo was replaced around 6-7 months ago and has no leaks or problems. No smoke from exhaust and no abnormal oil consumption, and the car has only done 103,000 km's (65,000 miles)
My guess is that it may be a hydraulic lifter (Tappet) which ocassionally sticks or is worn, but any input would be grateful, as tappet replacement is costly and time consuming.
Car is an '99 FWD A3 1.8T with Oettinger chip, pumping out around 210hp and what started as an occasional stutter in the rev range has now over time changed to hesitation/stutter right through the revs in every gear, unless you are extremely light on the throttle.
The cars jerks as it accelerates and occasionally in 2nd once off boost is quite happy to rev reasonably freely. The noise that goes with the problem sounds almost like the wastgate is constantly blowing/chattering but it is definately a misfire of some sort as confirmed recently. Idle is normally as smotth as a whistle and even until the cars been run for a short time and off load the engine revs very freely. Boost is good as when under acceleration the DV can be heard blowing off.
So far I have checked everything external to the engine that I can as follows;
Checked for DTC's of which there are none!
VAG-COM logging runs show MAF, Temp sensors etc to all be good and consitant with the runs and conditions.
Coilpacks swapped/replaced.
Sparkplugs replaced.
Amplifier replaced. (For ignition system)
MAF confirmed good (And was only replaced 4 months ago)
Injectors tested for frequency, flow and pressure all of which are good.
Compression test showed all cylinders good.
N75 solenoid replaced.
MAP cleaned and checked
DV swapped/replaced (Between piston and diaphragm)
The turbo was replaced around 6-7 months ago and has no leaks or problems. No smoke from exhaust and no abnormal oil consumption, and the car has only done 103,000 km's (65,000 miles)
My guess is that it may be a hydraulic lifter (Tappet) which ocassionally sticks or is worn, but any input would be grateful, as tappet replacement is costly and time consuming.