In your first paragraph you say you have changed the fuel filter in last two years...but the fuel "filter" is part of the in-tank fuel pump. Replacement pumps are notorious losers. Nevermind VCDS for now, because the engine is not running, can you hear the pump turn on when you turn the key? Can you put a pressure gauge on the fuel pump outlet where it comes out of the tank and then crank the starter? If you disconnect the low pressure fuel line from the high pressure pump in the engine bay and turn the key, does a bunch of fuel come out at about 60 PSI, as it should?

 

this motor is the same as Passat, its a CPKA 1.8l Turbo. The fuel filter for mine is inline with the fuel tank. not in the fuel tank. also, when i take this line off and turn the key on, the fuel pump shots gas out of the supply line. (see the red arrays)

 

In VCDS you can look at group 93 and see the timing degree variation between crank and cam, but only when the motor is running. Maybe do the VCDS output test on the fuel injectors and listen for the clicks? That won't tell us if HP fuel is present, but it will eliminate the likelihood of electrical problem with injectors. The HP fuel pump is not hard to remove and inspect. I once had one physically break at one of the two flanges holding it onto the head, which mean it was crooked and not getting the full lift from the camshaft.

 

i will do the injector test. i also will measure the high side of of the fuel rail and see what pressure is when i disconnect the HP pump, i will see what the # is then. then i will measure it again with the HP pump turn on. i will also check the status of the new pump i have on order.

 

Fuel pressure with manual gauge coming from the fuel tank to the high-pressure pump.

 

VCDS looking at HPF rail and fuel pressure ..etc

 

now i am getting this error when i try to test an ejector

 

Forgot to mention the injector test only works once between the engine running, and only a few clicks I think. Otherwise you'd flood the cylinders with fuel. Also, I don't know that the HP pump pressure reading is going to be accurate unless the engine is running, as the HP pump only runs when the engine is running.

 

now that is soooo true. wow!! how did i not catch that. yes the HPFP only runs when cam is turning. I will test it again, and log it while i crank the eng. I just checked my new HPFP come in this SAT

 

i am still waiting on my HPF pump. it has not ship yet. i still have not done anything with the car.

 

update, i took off the timing cover and found some guide "chunks".. so now i am going to see how far off the timing was and if i have bad values.

 

Oof, that's nasty. Chain was loose and must have been slapping around something fierce to bust up those guides. But you had good compression? I guess you can jump a chain forward and then backward, go figure. I'd like to see photos of the installed guides missing the parts, not just the loose guide sections, if you can. If you actually have good compression the valves are good. It's just so far off the spark and ignition are not firing at the right time maybe so that's your no-start condition, maybe.

 

i posted an updated link to ALL my pics.. and videos...

 

new google drive view of failed part and what i have taken apart now. i want to see how i can get the intake cam to TDC and so i will line up with exhaust cam, then i can do a leak down test. is it ok for me to turn the motor (with out the value cover on it? (all the spark plugs are out of it (but still in the hole ( don't want anything to fall in there)


2014_1.8l-TURBO_VW_Beetle - Google Drive you can look at CAMS_VEW DIR. here are LOTS of pics. its my notes on what i have done. yes, i do have 180+ psi in each cyl. you can see in some of the pics.. i have LOTS of them.

 

Just noticed the entire upper chain guide is just gone.

 

yeah, that is why it did what it did. a $5 part made if off timing. I wish i can buy a CLEAR top cover. they need to make one. that would be cool to have/see the chain when car is running..etc

 

update.... i am now going to take off eng mount, timing cover. and pull out both cams. then do a leak down test at 100 PSI. . if test is good.

Then I set TDC of the crank to flat line on top and piston on cly 1 to up stroke.
Then i will check the cams, make sure no damage on them.
then HOPE i can put then back on the head, line up to TDC. Lock in the cams.
Buy new timing chain kit/cover screws for valve covers
lock in the cams
install new timing chain kit and MAKE SURE timing i right
and all the other fun stuff with putting the motor back together and NOT getting gasket sealant everywhere.

this project has been good and bad... GOOD that i am learning a TON and buying some awesome tools that i bet i never use again but learning A LOT on this 1.8L. Bad part is i can't work on it every day. But IT will be running before end of Feb 2025

 

am_parts_Leak_Down - Google Drive new link and better pics.yes, it was timing.you can see lots of pic of cam was off and LOTS of pic of parts that was in the timing chain over. But good news. my valves are NOT BENT and my compression test i did a week ago was 180+psi or more on each cly and you can see the leak down test is "passing".

today in Dallas TX we are getting 4-10 inches or snow, so i will be in the "man cave" taking the oil pan off and see what CHUNK i see in there. Also doing a de-carb clean in the intake valves.


now i just want to a GOOD site, with GOOD parts so i can order timing chain KIT, screws, oil, filter, timing cover..etc as one BIG kit. and NO WAY i am getting OEM. ha ha

 

ok parts on order 2014_1.8l-TURBO_VW_Beetle - Google Drive $1300.00 it will be here next a week + you can see all new pics and dirs of that i have done

 

That's pretty spendy, I buy the $150-$200 kits and have not had a problem. Did about ten cars over the last three years. I only mention this because people ask "Is this worth fixing" and you need to know the range of the parts costs to answer that question.

 

what site do you use for parts? i was also looking at a kit at ECS Tuning...

 

WOW, that you said that. i didnt want to try the 200 part. but man, i wanted to BAD. i even saw a kit for $67 on Amazon. I just hope they give me all the right parts. and 1st they did not think i had 3 chains he said, do you have 2. i told him, i am not an expert. But tool out 3 chains. then he looked it up and said yep after feb 2014 they went to 3 chains and not 2. i just hope all the guides are the right ones in the 1000 KIT!

 

Amazon or Rock Auto

 

ok try i made new file share site. its running on my home server. you can see ALL my photos of the VWBUG,motor.etc. i had an issue where people overseas can't see my google HD share.


Share 18LTURBOCPKA - Pingvin Share

so this should take you to view all files and you can look or even download them (yeah, not all of them are labeled). This Link will Expire in ONE DAY. i Just need to test it out. Please let me know if it worked. Thanks. then i will update the link for everyone to see if for one year or more.

 

i will make a new site with all my pics. also last 2 days the car is all back together. i have sealed the valve cover, oil pan and the timing chain cover. they all dried overnight (in 52 Deg F temp in my garage) i have added coolant, 5.8 qt oil and now checking for leaks.

now just need to replace my # 4 coil pack connector. looks like i got the WRONG one and now going to order another connector. I broke it taking it off al while back. so maybe in 2 days i will start the car.

i did turn it over with no spark plugs or coil pack and it did "crank" so no BAD things happen...

 

LOTS OF PICS AND VIDEO OF MY 1ST TIME DOING THIS 1.8 CPKA MOTOR Share 2014CKPATURBO18L - Marcos Home Pingvin Share ENJOY

 

all done the car is running... it was fun posting links and leaning a lot about this car. now time clear codes, reset timing chain in ross-tech VCDS. THANK YOU ALL.

 

54 miles on the car now and happy as can be iCloud Photos - Apple iCloud