Tdi 130

[zed]

HI just joined the forum, just a question ,i had a tdi 110 and now have just got a tdi 130 galaxy but the old 110 seemed more responsive and alot smoother, this 130 is alot harsher and isnt as quick of the mark, is there somthing wrong ?thanks

[Saif Rehman]

HI just joined the forum, just a question ,i had a tdi 110 and now have just got a tdi 130 galaxy but the old 110 seemed more responsive and alot smoother, this 130 is alot harsher and isnt as quick of the mark, is there somthing wrong ?thanks

 

Hi zed,

 

According to Parkers Guide the tdi 110 is only 1.3s slower to 60mph and has a top speed of 107mph as opposed to 117mph for the 130bhp model. Where you will notice the difference is the 'torque' figures which means the 130 will have better acceleration without the need to drop a gear or two.

[jkspoff]

I used to have the 115bhp Galaxy and now have a 130bhp Galaxy, I have noticed quite a difference in the extra power of the 130, so I would check out the usual bits and pieces on yours, e.g. MAF, vacuum hoses etc

[zed]

I used to have the 115bhp Galaxy and now have a 130bhp Galaxy, I have noticed quite a difference in the extra power of the 130, so I would check out the usual bits and pieces on yours, e.g. MAF, vacuum hoses etc

Thanks mate sorry to sound dim whats the maf ,i know a bit about engines buy not much ?

[Saif Rehman]

zed, in simple terms the MAF is a key engine sensor that detects the volume of air drawn into the engine and in return informs the ecu (brain) to deliver the correct amount of fuel into the combustion chamber.

 

Do a search for 'maf' and be surprised on the results - they will also reveal a technique used to determine if you have a faulty maf or not and if i recall correctly there was a thread that dealt with cleaning the maf with a simple carb cleaner spray but if you follow this route (cleaning) be careful as it is very fragile.

[big_kev]

HI just joined the forum, just a question ,i had a tdi 110 and now have just got a tdi 130 galaxy but the old 110 seemed more responsive and alot smoother, this 130 is alot harsher and isnt as quick of the mark, is there somthing wrong ?thanks

 

Different gear box maybe .....( or are you just getting older )

[zed]

Thanks guys for the input ,checked the air filter and the maf ,it looks very clean but the air filter wasnt so replaced with a k&n element (its the boy racer in me) this made the pickup alot better ,i suppose im just exspecting too much ,a do it all rocketship that economical !!!. there are some other faults heated front screen not working, climate not cold(had it regased but no old gas was retreaved and no parking sensors just a 10sec bleep and flashing light. god iam turning into a old man !!!! any thought :P :ph34r:

[big_kev]

Use a diagnostic tool ( vagcom or similar ).

 

Lets the car tell you whats wrong with itself.

 

Well worth the money.....check various posts...ebay....www.ross-tech.com etc