low oil pressure STOP, oil pump?

**aj1soad** · 16-03-2019,04:13 PM

57 plate 2.0 tdi BKP
had a warning light come on the car yesterday and when idling and you rev over 2500 youll hear like a crunching noise. is it likely to be a rounded hex spindle? i know it had a problem with the oil pump 4 years ago just before we bought the car but not sure what the actually changed on it at the time. if it is just a rounded spindle again what would the fix be? a new oil pump crank sproket kit? am i right in thinking there is a way to inspect the spindle without taking the sump off?

**Crasher** · 16-03-2019,04:55 PM

The sump has to come off, I would stop running it!

**aj1soad** · 16-03-2019,05:00 PM

s-l1600.jpgis this the kit i need? once the sump is off is it quite an easy job? ive had a look at a few videos and it said that its either the hex shaft that wears or the teeth on the big sproket. if i wanted to inspect the big sproket would i have to take the sump off as well?

**DMitch16** · 16-03-2019,06:55 PM

Originally Posted by aj1soad

s-l1600.jpgis this the kit i need? once the sump is off is it quite an easy job? ive had a look at a few videos and it said that its either the hex shaft that wears or the teeth on the big sproket. if i wanted to inspect the big sproket would i have to take the sump off as well?

57 plate would most likely have gear driven unit so chain driven kit not correct unless you want to convert back which is possible but a whole different job. It is likely the shaft hole is already damaged and changing the hex bar only not advisable. It may have a 100mm bar but an inferior shaft repair hence has failed again (like mine did again after 40k of use). Could still be the 77mm bar which means the 100mm would not fit anyway as the balance shaft needs to be re-engineered properly to a deeper hexagonal key hole.

Kit 9 from KMB Direct most likely

Oil Pumps from KMB Parts Direct specialist Oil pump replacement parts, Audi 2.0tdi, VW 2.0tdi, engines, support, help, advice, Sheffield, UK, England.

Done a few of these now so help available if you need it.

Sump has to come off no matter what and uses special sealant not a preformed gasket.

**aj1soad** · 16-03-2019,07:00 PM

Originally Posted by DMitch16

57 plate would most likely have gear driven unit so chain driven kit not correct unless you want to convert back which is possible but a whole different job. It is likely the shaft hole is already damaged and changing the hex bar only not advisable. It may have a 100mm bar but an inferior shaft repair hence has failed again (like mine did again after 40k of use). Could still be the 77mm bar which means the 100mm would not fit anyway as the balance shaft needs to be re-engineered properly to a deeper hexagonal key hole.

Kit 9 from KMB Direct most likely

Oil Pumps from KMB Parts Direct specialist Oil pump replacement parts, Audi 2.0tdi, VW 2.0tdi, engines, support, help, advice, Sheffield, UK, England.

Done a few of these now so help available if you need it.

Sump has to come off no matter what and uses special sealant not a preformed gasket.

kit 9 isnt compatible with BKP though. what about kit 8?

**DMitch16** · 16-03-2019,07:06 PM

If after you've pulled the sump you see a gear driven unit it will be kit 9. KMB state the engine codes quoted are a guide only as there are overlaps between versions. BKP have either depending on year.

Just to clarify my earlier comment I fitted a NON KMB shaft the first time around as it was cheaper - only lasted 40k. Now have a KMB Direct balance shafts which I expect to last the remaining life of the car for sure.

**MUNK19** · 17-03-2019,05:20 PM

Hello aj1soad
If that light as come up on your dash. I would suggest you do not drive the car. You could be destroying your turbo and engine.

You will not be able to see the Allen key without taking off the sump. As it is within the balance shaft . That key is what spins the oil pump.

I am not as knowledgable as some people on here but I have done the replacement Allen key on My 08 Passat .

You will get some help from someone soon

I hopes this helps

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**Crasher** · 18-03-2019,03:28 PM

I would be surprised if it had the chain drive, but I can tell if it was built with one by the VIN

**Nabz1310** · 02-09-2019,09:32 AM

I have the same problem with my car oil pump failure 🤦*♂️... Mine is an auto 2007 dsg... I've only just had mine replaced and a month later the oil pressure light has come on again 😔 don't know why it is failing or there could be other internal problems...

**Gazwould** · 02-09-2019,02:17 PM

Originally Posted by Nabz1310

I have the same problem with my car oil pump failure 臘*♂️... Mine is an auto 2007 dsg... I've only just had mine replaced and a month later the oil pressure light has come on again  don't know why it is failing or there could be other internal problems...

What exactly did you replace ?