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    Balance shaft failure survey - please help us gather facts and figures

    I would have asked how many engines had been replaced as a result of the failure. I would have asked how many people had contacted Audi UK and what the response had been. In reality the problem has worked its way through to the stage where the affected cars are now older and unlikely to still be...
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    Balance shaft failure survey - please help us gather facts and figures

    Sorry but I think this is asking the wrong questions. Most oil pump fails damage the turbo in the TDi engine = new engine £4k.They are common but the engines are now in older cars, Audi Driver magazine in Nov 2012 had a long article about it. There was a large thread on here with 1800...
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    2.0 TDI oil pump / balance shaft failure?

    Thanks for the advice. I have had the car repaired, am waiting for the Audi Branch manager to return from hols to discuss with him the issues I have had. Have contacted Audi UK and had a response that they will investigate. Hve emailed Breakdown agencies, 3 biggest to see if they have any record...
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    2.0 TDI oil pump / balance shaft failure?

    I have a 170 Sline special edition A4 Avant Quattro, 07 plate owned from new with full service history by Audi dealer. 97000 miles Last week the car suffered oil pressure loss and was towed to the dealers, have been informed that it needs new engine and turbo, £9000, but they will do it for...