So my turbo blew 15km after having the car serviced.

[Trumper]

Hi,
Took my mk5 1.9 TDI into Prestige and Performance in Brisbane yesterday to get its 90k service.

Drove it out of the yard after the service home about 5km then this morning tried to go to work this morning and Poof Whine Whistle after about 7 to 10km This thing is a shopping trolley. I wasn't even going uphill when it happened 2k RPM on the clock cruising down a hill. Was asked to take it straight to the shop to have it looked at and stupid me did just that should have taken it to a different shop and had it checked. no warning lights or warning before it happened.

What are the odds of the service being unrelated to the blown turbo, Now they are asking 2 to 3k to fix the turbo.

Pissed indeed.

[h100vw]

Have you been given a breakdown of the work required? Nothing to stop you having it picked up and looked at somewhere else if you want to.

Gavin

[team_v]

I have never had any issues with Prestige and Performance.
In fact they have performed above my expectations every time i have used them.
Could just be a problem with the turbo.

[Umai Naa!!]

VAG used a few different manufacturers to turbocharge the 1.9s. One of those was particularly prone to failure.

[Trumper]

I went to P&P due to the good reputation they have. But what are the odds of a turbo blowing AFTER brand new oil was put in the system while it ran fine before. The car has only done 94k of if it was younger it would be fixed under warranty. its all a bit suspect.

If there was no oil in the engine would it turbo go first or engine? I assume turbo due to heat.
If it was overfilled with oil what would be the result?

I was told the pivot shaft for the turbo sheered in half and that threw blades everywhere. Thats a big ask and a big lockup. Remember this happened while i was coasting along at about 2k RPM down a hill.

[Transporter]

they are asking 2 to 3k to fix the turbo.

Pissed indeed.

I know it's a lot to spend on the old car, but it's actually a good price for the new turbocharger. It's not exactly 5 minutes job.

[Umai Naa!!]

Yeah, that's pretty much how they fail. The shaft seizes, and everything attached parts company.

It's more a turbo problem than a workmanship problem.

If I ever have to do another one, I'll be dropping the engine out, and replacing it on the workshop floor.

[VW Convert]

If there was no oil in the engine would it turbo go first or engine? I assume turbo due to heat.

No way would you get 15KM with no oil in the engine, bottom end would last no time and besides that, oil pressure light would be on and you would hear the death rattle.

Cheers

George

[Trumper]

So my turbo blew 15km after having the car serviced.

Good point George I had no warning lights at all

[Trumper]

Going to ring around and see if i can get it cheaper. P&P finished up by saying it should cost no more then 2k possibly less if there are no other problems. I get the feeling they are trying to be consolatory I hope thats the case as i just bought this car had it a month only.

Trumper

[TTS20]

2k is a very good price, it does sound like just an unlucky coincidence. If its a minor service is pretty basic so I doubt its anything they have done

[Trumper]

I have dropped the hammer and paid my deposit to get the work done at P&P. Im going with wild bad luck with this.

[team_v]

I have dropped the hammer and paid my deposit to get the work done at P&P. Im going with wild bad luck with this.

I thought the turbo failure on the TDI's was a common enough problem that a google search would show it up.
Let us know how it goes after you get it back.

[Trumper]

My original original post was to express my concern that the servicing just before the blown turbo had contributed or caused it. Not an unreasonable question in my eyes. It was so close that I am still not totally convinced but P&P have been surprisingly helpful in sorting this out and given me a good price.

I think If it was that common there would be class action due to faulty manufacturing or at least a forced recall. Talked about alot and common arent the same thing. It is dangerous to be in traffic cruising along and have your engine fail or worse. It could easily cause a crash. Even the guys at P&P said it was highly unusual for a turbo to go on such a low km car. Shrug i am no expert so ill go with wild bad luck and poor original design by VW of their oil feed pipe system.

I imagine that the car will be exactly the same and my wallet much lighter when i get it back. But I am looking forward to getting it back. Its not much of a car but i am getting to love it.

[Jmac]

1.9 more prone than the 2.0 to fail. Sounds like bad luck, new oil has a habit of flushing through gunk and carbon unfortunately. Its catch 22 sometimes for techs, speaking for myself, have to be really cautious these days touching a car you haven't seen or have knowledge of the service history. Not saying it hasn't been serviced by the way. Just saying. Hope it comes good.
Jmac