# 2001 vw passat 1.8 t  hard starting

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**Category:** PittSpeed Automotive\
**Created:** [September 19, 2006, 7:02pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2001-vw-passat-1-8-t-hard-starting/185085 "2006-09-19T19:02:58Z")\
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**Post date:** [September 20, 2006, 7:04am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2001-vw-passat-1-8-t-hard-starting/185085/10 "2006-09-20T07:04:43Z")

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> [@Dial Up \> Cable](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/dial-up-cable/24371/27):
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> considering there was a puddle of oil sitting in the charge piping the turbo may be starting to seize up a bit, causing exhaust flow restriction.

nope your wrong…looked into it some kinda crazy vw thing that they do that…

:bash: turbo spools fine

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