new member , urgent help

[tomo610]

Hi, Just joined this forum as I am in need of help for my sons Audi A4 2.0TDI 2005, car broke down last week, been told oil pump failure, which has resulted in engine seized. OUCH
checked turbo that's ok.......I am now looking for a recon engine, thinking of just the block then will transfer other parts over.

ANY HELP WOULD BE VERY MUCH APPRECIATED IN PUTTING FORWARD ANY CONNECTINS FOR A ENGINE.

Thanks

pete

[Sam]

Welcome to VWAF :)

[tomo610]

HI,
just been reading up on this problem, anyone put forward a place for second hand, recon engine. Also which engine code to get( upgraded oil pump)


thanks

[CLP Automotive]

Which engine code do you currently have? BRE, BLB etc

[tomo610]

not sure,my son has log book to get code

[CLP Automotive]

If you have access to the vehicle, if you remove your engine cover and on the top timing belt cover you will see your engine code on the sticker.

[tomo610]

engine code BLB

[CLP Automotive]

The BLB engine code was the most common for the drive of the balance shaft assembly to fail causing oil pump failure. If you are going to fit a new complete engine i would recommend only fitting one that has had the balance shaft conversion to a gear driven assembly rather than the chain driven assembly that commonly fails. I have found a company here that sell re-conditioned engines for your engine code that have been changed to the gear driven assembly - Audi engines BLB 2.0 tdi rebuilt engine (http://www.enginesod.com/audi-engines/blb-20-tdi-rebuilt-engine-755-10-639.php)

I would also be making sure your turbo has not been damaged as the turbo is normally the first failure with a oil pressure fault like you have experienced.

If we can assist you any further don't hesitate to contact us.

[tomo610]

Huge thanks for information I will follow it up ASAP.
jut one thing you said to go for gear assembly, reason I am asking is that a bloke at a recon engine garage just said I need a chain driven ?????

[Sam]

If we can assist you any further don't hesitate to contact us.

Who is "us" ?

[tomo610]

HI,
no.......
just spoke to someone at a garage

[CLP Automotive]

The BLB engine code does originally come with chain assembly for the balance shaft but if you attempt to buy a balance shaft from Audi they will only supply you with a gear driven balance shaft because this is the superceeded improved unit. I have fitted many new balance shafts in my 10 years experience as a main dealer Audi Qualified technician and have never replaced a chain driven balance shaft with a chain driven balance shaft, I have always fitted a gear driven balance shaft.

I'm not saying that you cannot buy the parts to repair a chain driven assembly but from experience the gear driven assemblies are more reliable and less noisey.

[tomo610]

sorry, please can you clarify again.... gear drive or chain drive.

thanks again

[CLP Automotive]

I would only fit an engine that has had the gear driven balance shaft modification.

Cheers

[tomo610]

thanks for info, on with it now....

[Sam]

If we can assist you any further don't hesitate to contact us.

Who is "us" ?

...once again, perhaps you'd like to clarify who the "us" is you're referring to in your post.

I'm sure, as you've only just registered, our rules are still very fresh in your mind.

[CLP Automotive]

Sorry about that.

I wasn't advertising anything just trying to offer some advice.

[Sam]

Feel free to offer advice, that's what it's all about.

If you wish to advertise, you know what to do.

[CLP Automotive]

I have actually sent a message about advertising.

Thanks

[Sam]

Thank you.

I believe the auto response does ask that you refrain from advertising until permission is granted.

Looking forward to welcoming you to the site properly ;)

[CLP Automotive]

I haven't actually received a automated response.

I will try again.

[CLP Automotive]

How do I find out about advertising?

[Sam]

I thought you'd already sent a message?

If not, see this thread from our Forum Rules section;

VWAudi Forum - Additional Rules for "Advertising by Members or Companies" - Please Read (http://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?25680-VWAudi-Forum-Additional-Rules-for-quot-Advertising-by-Members-or-Companies-quot-Please-Read)

[CLP Automotive]

Ahh, thought I had but i think i sent to wrong address. Done now though .....:biglaugh: