Audi A4 2.0T Engine Failure
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Audi A4 2.0T Engine Failure
My mother’s car developed an engine problem. The Audi dealership have quoted over R80k to replace the piston and con rods. The dealer contacted Audi South Africa who have said they won’t assist.
The car is a 2012 Audi A4 2.0T SE with only 39,600 km on the clock. The car has been fully serviced and the motor plan finished in May.
I have searched the forum and seen some issues with oil leaks with these engines, but I cannot find any similar issues.
Does anyone know if this is a common problem with these engines? Could it be caused by the oil leak issue?
It seems to me that such a catastrophic engine failure on an engine with such low mileage, would be a manufacturing fault and therefore would be something a responsible manufacturer would take of … but as it is out of the maintenance plan it seems that the Audi will not assist.
Any advice or information would be appreciated.
The car is a 2012 Audi A4 2.0T SE with only 39,600 km on the clock. The car has been fully serviced and the motor plan finished in May.
I have searched the forum and seen some issues with oil leaks with these engines, but I cannot find any similar issues.
Does anyone know if this is a common problem with these engines? Could it be caused by the oil leak issue?
It seems to me that such a catastrophic engine failure on an engine with such low mileage, would be a manufacturing fault and therefore would be something a responsible manufacturer would take of … but as it is out of the maintenance plan it seems that the Audi will not assist.
Any advice or information would be appreciated.
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Re: Audi A4 2.0T Engine Failure
A simple oil leak wouldn't cause an engine failure unless the motor ran dry due to the leak not being attended to and the oil pump did not pick up oil. Have you diagnosed the problem with the engine? I'm almost certain these motors have oil level sensors that will warn u when the oil level is low
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Re: Audi A4 2.0T Engine Failure
Timing chain tensioner failure. Well documented failure on the TSI motors. Did the car suddenly fail to start one day with no prior warning?
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Re: Audi A4 2.0T Engine Failure
they have two common issues and it is chain tensioner failure or broken ring landings on the piston.
If Audi is not going to assist then don't pay them R80k to do it. You have options from independant shops. State your location then one can give you some references
If Audi is not going to assist then don't pay them R80k to do it. You have options from independant shops. State your location then one can give you some references
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Re: Audi A4 2.0T Engine Failure
If I can suggest take the matter up with the motor industrie obudsman and see what happens
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Re: Audi A4 2.0T Engine Failure
Nothing.
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Re: Audi A4 2.0T Engine Failure
you have 2 options
1. sell car to Panic
2. pay Panic to fix car
1. sell car to Panic
2. pay Panic to fix car
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Audi A4 2.0T Engine Failure
I agreeJueshen wrote:you have 2 options
1. sell car to Panic
2. pay Panic to fix car
Also, ombudsman cannot assist is the warranty and maintenance is finished.
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Re: Audi A4 2.0T Engine Failure
Thanks for feedback.
It seems they do not know what the actual problem is. The compression on one cylinder is 2.4. I do not know much about cars, so I am not sure what it can be.
The dealership want R12k to strip the engine and investigate. Audi SA have said they may assist once they know what the problem is ... a bit of chicken and egg!
Panic, I may PM you for info once we know what the problem is for some advice.
It seems they do not know what the actual problem is. The compression on one cylinder is 2.4. I do not know much about cars, so I am not sure what it can be.
The dealership want R12k to strip the engine and investigate. Audi SA have said they may assist once they know what the problem is ... a bit of chicken and egg!
Panic, I may PM you for info once we know what the problem is for some advice.
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Re: Audi A4 2.0T Engine Failure
Low compression is simply one of two things.
Broken rings/piston or leaking valve/valves. or a seriously blown head gasket but then there will be overheating and pressure in the cooling system.
At those low km it is most likely piston related.
R12k to strip is ridiculous. I have heard that so many times in the last week alone that it ain't funny.
So the problem is that if you give the go ahead for that you are committed to go with them doing the repair either way otherwise it is money thrown away and they will work that into the final price if they continue with the repair apparently.
So unless you are absolutely sure they will help when it is stripped it is a very hard decision. They kind of lock you into going there with the carrot of they might help. That is really a decision only you can make. If they strip and then not come to the party with the repair cost it leaves you on the hook for R80k.
Broken rings/piston or leaking valve/valves. or a seriously blown head gasket but then there will be overheating and pressure in the cooling system.
At those low km it is most likely piston related.
R12k to strip is ridiculous. I have heard that so many times in the last week alone that it ain't funny.
So the problem is that if you give the go ahead for that you are committed to go with them doing the repair either way otherwise it is money thrown away and they will work that into the final price if they continue with the repair apparently.
So unless you are absolutely sure they will help when it is stripped it is a very hard decision. They kind of lock you into going there with the carrot of they might help. That is really a decision only you can make. If they strip and then not come to the party with the repair cost it leaves you on the hook for R80k.
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Re: Audi A4 2.0T Engine Failure
i stand to be corrected but even if they help fix it i dont think they put in the new revision tensioner, so it can happen again..
get if fixed proper..
get if fixed proper..
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2009 Citi Rox 1.4i
2007 Polo 1.6 Comfortline
1989 Citi Sport 1.8
2007 Polo GTI
Eurodyne! 230WHP & 390NM @ KAR 2016 - without OB
2013 Honda Ballade Elegance
1996 Honda Ballade 150i
1994 Honda Ballade 150 Luxline
1991 Citi Golf 1.3
2009 Citi Rox 1.4i
2007 Polo 1.6 Comfortline
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Re: Audi A4 2.0T Engine Failure
Old tensioner is not available anymore so theynwill fit new revision.
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'13 VW CC 2l tdi (repair project)
'05 Touareg v10
Perfect Power dealer. I do dyno tuning.