Golf R common issues ???

[demon342]

Been trying to find this for an hour now and I couldn't really find any solid evidence from an Golf R owner outside of warranty if the R had any common issues like a GTI. Ex: water pump, RMS, faulty PCV, timing chain tensioner.

I have a GTi with a blown engine but stumbled upon a golf R with a eye catching price. Its obviously been in an accident according to the body alignments and its been sitting for a while because I remember seeing this a couple months ago and also the brakes are rusty. Any issues I should be looking out for? Haldex leaks maybe?

 

[rich_raquel]

Cam follow wears quickly especially if any power upgrades are made. Haldex coupler can show cracks early; will cause vibrations and/or whining sounds. Water pump affected a certain build dates. Mine did but was covered under warranty. That’s bout it pretty much