[mickhq26]

Hi

I've just purchased a 2004 Touareg V8 and it's such a beautiful car. As you would expect being an 11 yr old car with 135K miles there are a few little problems I need to sort out. Hopefully being part of this community I'll be able to get on top of these issues!

Thanks
Mike

 

[noobytoogy]

Key thing with an early V8 is being certain the timing belt, tensioners, water pump and thermostat have been and are changed every 80,000 miles or 5 years, whichever comes first.

If the belt goes, the engine is toast.

If you haven't already seen the "buying a used Touareg" thread, the link is in my signature below.

Do take time to read it carefully - you'll probably learn stuff about your car you don't know and, later, save money too.

Enjoy your car.

 

[mickhq26]

Thanks for the advice noobytoogy and sharing "the buying a used Touareg" thread.