# Tdi disaster

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/tdi-disaster/61018>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** jetta, volkswagen\
**Created:** [February 7, 2011, 4:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tdi-disaster/61018 "2011-02-07T16:31:25Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 2\
**Page:** 1

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**Author:** ![tdi\_dan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/c6cbf5/32.png) [@tdi\_dan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tdi_dan)\
**Post date:** [February 7, 2011, 4:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tdi-disaster/61018/1 "2011-02-07T16:31:25Z")

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My 2003 VW Jetta TDI has a major problem. The engine has likely been damaged by an oil leak that was not discovered until the oil ran out. I now have much reduced compression (340lbs or less) and the car doesn’t like to start in cold weather and when it does it smokes much. I need to know if it is worth rebuilding and, if so, where I might have this work done. I live in the Chicago area. I may also consider purchasing a used engine and would like advice on how to get this done.

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**Author:** ![Joseph\_E\_Meehan](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/joseph_e_meehan/32/21_2.png) [@Joseph\_E\_Meehan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joseph_E_Meehan)\
**Post date:** [February 7, 2011, 7:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tdi-disaster/61018/2 "2011-02-07T19:46:22Z")

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