exdgw
09-06-2007, 08:45 AM
Hi
My Passat SEL 2.0 TDI 170 BHP bought new last September has had an engine failure.
Last weekend when driving at 70 the engine raced to 4000rpm, there was a loud clicking sound and a large exhaust cloud was formed. After stopping the problem seemed to have resolved. I took it to the dealer last Wednesday who on testing experienced the same problem. This time the engine failed totally. The garge believe the conrod detached which punched a hole in the engine block. A new engine is on order.
The dealer has informed VW as apparently this has happened on several other occasions.
Clearly this could have had far more serious consequences. Has anybody else had a similar problem and should I reject the car?
Thanks
David
My Passat SEL 2.0 TDI 170 BHP bought new last September has had an engine failure.
Last weekend when driving at 70 the engine raced to 4000rpm, there was a loud clicking sound and a large exhaust cloud was formed. After stopping the problem seemed to have resolved. I took it to the dealer last Wednesday who on testing experienced the same problem. This time the engine failed totally. The garge believe the conrod detached which punched a hole in the engine block. A new engine is on order.
The dealer has informed VW as apparently this has happened on several other occasions.
Clearly this could have had far more serious consequences. Has anybody else had a similar problem and should I reject the car?
Thanks
David