Well found the problem after all the messing about
The rod connecting the EGR valve to the electronic solenoid on the inlet manifold had snapped
This left the valve jumping about and let loads of exhaust gasses into the inlet manifold, hence all the acceleration problems
Sorted with a new EGR valve
Audi thought the difference in rod length (about 13mm) was probs an updated part
It seems the broken bit had lodged in the inlet manifold and found it's way into the cylinder head a week later
I now have a smashed head, piston and damaged bore
Nothing £3000 won't fix though according to the engine specialist
it is only a few weeks out of warranty
Looked around for an engine without joy however you do not know what you are getting so gave the garage the nod to fix it
Have told him to check the oil pump as well whilst it is in bits since there seems to be a problem with the BLB engine
Spoke to Audi reference any recalls for the B7, the only recall relating to this car was the EGR software and that has been done
I am now hoping the dealer will see some goodwill to all men at Christmas and see his way to offering a few bob towards the cost
If not beans on toast in the new year
The rod connecting the EGR valve to the electronic solenoid on the inlet manifold had snapped
This left the valve jumping about and let loads of exhaust gasses into the inlet manifold, hence all the acceleration problems
Sorted with a new EGR valve
Audi thought the difference in rod length (about 13mm) was probs an updated part
It seems the broken bit had lodged in the inlet manifold and found it's way into the cylinder head a week later
I now have a smashed head, piston and damaged bore
Nothing £3000 won't fix though according to the engine specialist
it is only a few weeks out of warranty
Looked around for an engine without joy however you do not know what you are getting so gave the garage the nod to fix it
Have told him to check the oil pump as well whilst it is in bits since there seems to be a problem with the BLB engine
Spoke to Audi reference any recalls for the B7, the only recall relating to this car was the EGR software and that has been done
I am now hoping the dealer will see some goodwill to all men at Christmas and see his way to offering a few bob towards the cost
If not beans on toast in the new year
