VW Passat 1.9 tdi 110

[Steve_5063251]

Hi thinking of buying one of these to tow an eldiss avante 472 1255kg has anyone used one for towing any advice much appreciated.

 

[Dusty1]

Steve

Look back to 9th March in the Technical section where there is a previous thread on this.

 

[Steve_5063251]

Steve

Look back to 9th March in the Technical section where there is a previous thread on this.

Thanks will do

 

[Bri2]

Also have a look on some of the other forums, there are some reports of smoking clutches when reversing.

 

[Hugh_5063749]

I have been towing a similar weight rig, 1300Kg MPLM with a 115BHP, 1.9TDI Passat. It towed effortlessly returning an average of 32 MPG on a trip to France last year. My only concern has been a very juddery clutch after a long hard tow, I have learned to cope with it, but was a bit worreying at first. Once the engine is cold again, the cluitch is OK. My friendly VW mechanic suggests its nothing to worry about its just the clutch parts expanding unevenly when hot, and as I now know how to deal with the situation he suggests I leave well alone. This situation is probably peculiar to my car, and personally I would have no hessitation in buying another Passat. Its a good solid and economical car all round.

Cheers

Hugh J.

 

[BurtonRob]

Do Double Check Kerb weights on 110 TDI. They area bit light. Mine is 1333KG. I'm hoping to go for the 130 they comein over 1500KG The 110 is Great Car though.

Rob