That’s a really deal! I’d take it to audi for a prepurchase inspection, it’s under $175. Plan on doing front end suspension and a tranny flush, that’ll get you on the right step for high mileage. Those are all DIY able. For reference I just paid $31k for a 2015 Tdi with 55k miles.
Quoted. 1738 Post (s) Re: 3.0 tdi engine falilures/problems – 28-07-2017, 08:14 PM. There is no interval, they are supposed to last for life which is fine as long as that "life" doesn't exceede 120k miles ish, which most will. You can add turbo actuator failure to chains and manifolds ohh and the occasional crank damper. st_coupe. 25 posts · Joined 2018. #6 · Feb 27, 2018 (Edited) Hi, I have changed thermostat for 3.0 TDI, you can order it separately, but not directly from VW/Audi but as a replacement part. It is easy to test, if you are unsure if it is faulty, but it is hard to reach. I will look up for part no, I have it written down. . 521 379 257 540 323 228 652 986