Audi A4 Oil Pump Failure Symptoms
The engine was inspected and it was discovered that there was heavy oil sludge.
Audi a4 oil pump failure symptoms. Knowing about common signs of a bad oil pump will help you detect the issues before it is out of your control. 3 3 make model page alfa romeo 147 156 gt 45 audi a3 9 33 multiple models 17 80 a4 cabrio 19 a4 a6 cabrio tensioner lip has to be in oil pump housing slot. I have read terrible stories about tdi 140 2 0 diesel engines manufactured in late 2005 early 2006 that are prone to develop a terminal fault with their chain driven oil pump balance shaft which can result in a faulty turbo or even the whole engine. Lasarthe back jul 12 2006.
I have the same problem. I will keep you up to speed but would be interested in how you are resolving the failure and whether audi contribute. Welcome to buckley s auto care. According to many articles on the internet vw have started to install the revised spur gear drive for the oil pump at some point in 2006.
3 symptoms of bad oil pump. Tensioner pointer has to sit behind water pump pulley. 8t oil pump failure causes cam adjuster failure causing possible 8000 in damage to cams in 1. Today we have a case of a bad high pressure fuel pump in a 2008 a4 audi with.
The best way to detect early signs of water pump failure is to look for early deposits of rust corrosion and other build up along the surfaces of the water pump leaks from the mounting surface and damage or wear to bearings and seals. Not turning the engine 2 revolutions before and after setting the tension can lead to system failure. Water pump problems have been commonly reported on the this model of audi a4. Decrease in oil pressure oil pressure depends greatly on the oil pump.
05 55 a4 2 0 tdi 140 blb engine 100k. Oil pump problem of the 2003 audi a4 6. Audi a4 3 0 tdi quattro avant s line black edition 64 plate porsche cayman s 55 plate. I had no symptoms or reason to change it apart from preventative maintenence.
Low oil pressure warning yesterday towed in to audi so far 5hrs labour to inspect the turbo has gone and there are also engine problems that are not yet clear.