Your 98 doesn't have an oil pump drive chain!!! The oil pump runs off
of the intermediate shaft like most of the diesels before. With that
much mileage, you might consider a fresh set of injector nozzles. My
current 04 just has 91000 (bought it used) so it is just a baby but I
sold my 98 with about 140000 and still going strong. In fact, I just
did the first "repair" necessary for it since I have owned it, I
replaced the glow plugs. Hayden

On Jan 10, 2009, at 10:32 AM, Eric Rothweiler wrote:

> My '98 Jetta TDI is just turning 300k miles and going strong. She's
> going
> to get a complete timing belt kit, oil pump drive chain, oil and all
> filters
> changed and an intake cleaning to ensure she keeps going the same way.
>
> My first '01 went to 159k until someone turned into me on the
> freeway. Her
> engine will go someplace else and probably go more than another 159k
> without
> a thought.
>
> My current '01 has just turned 92k (less than 2k of that with me)
> and I'll
> probably be driving her for another 7 years or more before I worry
> about
> replacement.
>
> The lowest I heard of a TDI going before being scrapped due to
> drivetrain
> was just under 300k on a 2004 Passat. He probably had other options
> but gave
> up and moved on.
>
>
> Eric
>
> On Fri, Jan 9, 2009 at 7:57 PM, tombockelmann <tobous@...> wrote:
>
>> how long do these cars last? I do mostly highway driving and at
>> 120000
>> miles haven't had any serious problems yey. Just getting ready to
>> replace front brakes. What do have to expect next? Struts,
>> alternator,
>> waterpump, clutch???? I am thinking about a transmission oil change.
>> Want to run car to 200,000 miles but need a reliable car as it is my
>> only car. PLease share your experience and opinion
>>
>> thanks a lot
>>
>> Tom B
>>
>>
>>
>
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