A Bad batch of engines

[Mud Digger]

Morning All @VinylArchie lets put this up on front page the guys might throw some light on it or @BognorMotors might of heard something or it might make a talking point The new engine should be fine installed by VW

i Quote **The engine failed at 45k and was replaced by VW under warranty. The means the new block has only done 23000 Miles.*** , The failure was down to a bad batch engines not misuse. , from Autotrader

This is a Van Archie is looking at in Auto trader is there any new on this bad Batch ... now that im out of Warranty

 

[DaveD]

I'd like to see a link to the full Autotrader article so that we can see a little more context.

 

[Mud Digger]

@DaveD https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202009103569650?colour=Brown&advertising-location=at_cars&postcode=M210YW&model=TRANSPORTER&page=1&price-from=500&make=VOLKSWAGEN

 

[Pete C]

It does happen. When I worked at Rover Group (back in the day), there was a batch of K-Series engines early in the production run, that had porous blocks.
Rover just replaced the engines.

Pete

 

[DaveD]

@DaveD https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202009103569650?colour=Brown&advertising-location=at_cars&postcode=M210YW&model=TRANSPORTER&page=1&price-from=500&make=VOLKSWAGEN

It's an Eu6 150 engine.
Maybe the cambelt failed? If they replaced the engine it was obviously a serious / catastrophic failure of some description.

Cam Belt Re-call

Having had my 2017 t32 150ps kombi in for a re call last week, I was told that the cam belt that is fitted is OK, THIS BELT IS A DAYCO BELT, the other one which apparently is at fault I do not know, they were a bit reluctant to tell me!!! It was only by chance that I phoned them and they told...

www.t6forum.com

 

[Mud Digger]

It's an Eu6 150 engine.
Maybe the cambelt failed? If they replaced the engine it was obviously a serious / catastrophic failure of some description.

Cam Belt Re-call

Having had my 2017 t32 150ps kombi in for a re call last week, I was told that the cam belt that is fitted is OK, THIS BELT IS A DAYCO BELT, the other one which apparently is at fault I do not know, they were a bit reluctant to tell me!!! It was only by chance that I phoned them and they told...

www.t6forum.com

might of been but within the 4 years. i agree would d of been bad for a new engine

but down to a bad batch could be one of the the dodgy timing belts Vans

i got my van booked in for the 5th october for belts and pump i hit the 4 year date @ 18500 miles ouch

 

[VinylArchie]

Thanks for taking an interest in this guys. I’m potentially looking to go and have a closer look at this van. It’s a 4hr drive so some opinions befor I commit are really appreciated. What do people think of the price? As mentioned if it a VW warranty job I’m not too worried about the engine having been replaced.

 

[Mud Digger]

@VinylArchie Dont take the HP company on that site its over 10% interest ( 30 to borrow 20 over 4 years ) dealers off a better deal that that so shop around before signing anything

 

[DXX]

The warranty document and VW history should be with the van and show the reason it was replaced by VW.
Perhaps more importantly it should show if there is any remaining warranty on the new engine.

 

[VinylArchie]

@VinylArchie Dont take the HP company on that site its over 10% interest ( 30 to borrow 20 over 4 years ) dealers off a better deal that that so shop around before signing anything

I have already got a loan after coming very close to buying a ready made camper. I’m glad I didn’t as I think I can build a much better one myself, but it isn’t going to save me any money that’s for sure!

 

[Mud Digger]

I have already got a loan after coming very close to buying a ready made camper. I’m glad I didn’t as I think I can build a much better one myself, but it isn’t going to save me any money that’s for sure!

it will save you a fortune doing it your self although you might not notice lol ..... you just loose some time but gain a nice hobby it's very rewarding and you know u did't skimp on anything

 

[VinylArchie]

it will save you a fortune doing it your self although you might not notice lol ..... you just loose some time but gain a nice hobby it's very rewarding and you know u did't skimp on anything

Well my original plan was to buy a new conversion, had sportline kit, 20s but in reality had cheap pop top and was originally 100ps startline for 32k. Now I’m looking at skyline roofs and RIB beds so if I’m lucky I might just about be able to do the bed and roof before needing more funds.

 

[BognorMotors]

We’ve not heard of a bad batch sorry.

 

[Mud Digger]

We’ve not heard of a bad batch sorry.

oli leak may be , water pump fail timing belt with that dodgy belt ......... or is VW keeping quiet about it.... i only put it up on the site as it got mentioned in Auto - Trader

 

[VinylArchie]

Just had a chat with the chap, he said it suffered from a coolant leak quite early on. Said VW were a bit cagey at first but agreed to replace the water pump. This didn’t resolve the situation and the eventually said there was an issue with the block and replaced the engine. Although they didn’t want to admit to it one of the mechanics apparently said they had a number of vans of the same age and mark with the same issue.

 

[Mud Digger]

Just had a chat with the chap, he said it suffered from a coolant leak quite early on. Said VW were a bit cagey at first but agreed to replace the water pump. This didn’t resolve the situation and the eventually said there was an issue with the block and replaced the engine. Although they didn’t want to admit to it one of the mechanics apparently said they had a number of vans of the same age and mark with the same issue.

thanks for letting us know the outcome @VinylArchie