Good evening, new member

[Lukey1965]

Good evening all.

 

New(ish !!) member.

 

I am picking up a new superb estate 2.0 TDI 140 next monday and have already gleaned some valuable info from the knowledgeable guys on here.

 

Look forward to more and helping out if possible.

[Gaz]

Evening Lukey 

 

Have you done your homework on the 140 engine?

 

Gaz

[Lukey1965]

Evening Lukey 

 

Have you done your homework on the 140 engine?

 

Gaz

 

You have me worried already !!

 

I think so, I think it's OK for me or is there something I should know   

[Gaz]

It does depend, but the 140's have a known time bomb in the drive to their oil pumps which can cause catastrophic failure:

 

http://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/179375-when-were-20-tdi-oil-pump-problems-fixed/

 

http://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/141318-seeking-help-oil-pump-failure-issue-on-2-0tdi/

 

http://www.myturbodiesel.com/images/b5/audibalshaftmag.jpg

 

I'd recommend checking if you are walking into a potential world of woe.  Apologies if I'm the bearer of bad tidings, but better that you know now.

 

Gaz

[Lukey1965]

Think I'll go lie down in a darkened room with a bottle of JD and a six gun !!

[Gaz]

No point in shooting a good bottle of JD  :no:

 

I'd suggest finding out more about the car you're buying - is it one of the affected cars? and is there anything in it's history that records if it's had the problem and been fixed?

 

I am of course presuming the car will be new to you, and not a brand spanking new Superb.  If it's a new 'un, discount everything I've said 

 

You've still got time.  If it's one of the affected engine's I'm afraid I'd be inclined to walk away and look for another.  Superb's are great cars.  It's only the 140 that's a known lemon.

 

Gaz 

[toby19520]

HI all, does this oil pump problem happen on a new 2014 140 bhp tour de france estate? Thanks to all

[Lukey1965]

No point in shooting a good bottle of JD  :no:

 

I'd suggest finding out more about the car you're buying - is it one of the affected cars? and is there anything in it's history that records if it's had the problem and been fixed?

 

I am of course presuming the car will be new to you, and not a brand spanking new Superb.  If it's a new 'un, discount everything I've said 

 

You've still got time.  If it's one of the affected engine's I'm afraid I'd be inclined to walk away and look for another.  Superb's are great cars.  It's only the 140 that's a known lemon.

 

Gaz 

 

 I'm going to down the JD in celebration... It's a brand spanker !!

[Gaz]

 I'm going to down the JD in celebration... It's a brand spanker !!

 

Bingo!!  and my profuse apologies at worrying you.  Put the sixgun down and step away.

 

Gaz 

[Gaz]

HI all, does this oil pump problem happen on a new 2014 140 bhp tour de france estate? Thanks to all

 

No Toby, it doesn't.  I've put 2 and 2 together and made 5 

 

Gaz

[toby19520]

Thanks, just signed on the dotted line for a 2014 Superb, sigh of relief. Have they changed the oil pump drive? Thanks :sun: