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chrisjones
15-01-2008, 07:02 PM
Can anyone help ?:confused:

Driving to work yesterday my dashboard oil warning light came on in the display. I pulled over immediately and took the plastic engine cover off. There was oil everywhere except in the engine !

The friendly RAC man pointed to a black metal pipe (L shaped below the engine) and said it was a common problem as the pipe fractures. I had to get towed home as he said that even if he filled the engine with oil it would all be gone in about a mile. He thought it was an easy repair but would require a new pipe.

Can anyone give me a clue what this is and a likely cost for repair. My local VW dealer did the usual chin rubbing and said they would have a look. At close of business today it was still where I left it !:aargh4:

Thanks. Chris.

chrisjones
18-01-2008, 01:52 PM
The problem was a fractured turbo pipe. It cost £25 for the pipe a few more quid for the clips and seal and a new tank of oil. Total cost £190.