Hi all,  I was wondering if you could give me some advice on the attached image with regards to rust and any idea on whether you think it's appropriate or not for a 4 year old car (29k miles on the clock).  All the other parts of the engine bay look brand new.   To me this part looks like the metal has completely started to rust like it's on a 20 year old car.  I can even see rust dust in the area.

 

I am thinking of using the consumer rights act (Faulty - satisfactory quality - Skoda approved dealer) because I am still within the six months of the purchase date.  I cannot see how they can say it was okay on inspection and for its age when every other part looks in good condition. 

 

Thanks again for your advice

It is a cast iron part that goes through extreme heat cycles.

 

There is absolutely nothing wrong with that - and the term rust generally implies penetrative corrosion - this is surface oxidization which is perfectly normal for cast iron and is not a defect or an issue. 

 

Replacing an entire turbo and it would look the exact same after a few months.

 

 

57 minutes ago, Phil82 said:

I am thinking of using the consumer rights act (Faulty - satisfactory quality - Skoda approved dealer) because I am still within the six months of the purchase date.  I cannot see how they can say it was okay on inspection and for its age when every other part looks in good condition. 

And going down the legal route before even speaking to them nicely is just terrible practice and rude - that would be if there was an issue (which this isnt)

Edited 15 March, 20233 yr by ApertureS

@Phil82 - As @ApertureS says above, it's a cast iron part, and that's perfectly normal.

Thanks for the Information @ApertureS and @KenONeillI have not gone down any legal route yet. I have been caught out by the retailer already and I had to return the car to them 3 times in 2 months, hence I immediately think about my legal rights.  

 

A Skoda technician came to the house due to issues with the car and I am heading into the local retailer in the morning. I was going to include a question about this while they review the other issues but I wanted to be prepared with the forum's members advice.  I will leave out discussing this in the morning.

 

Thanks again 👍

It is disappointing, but that’s life.

 

We’re all living with bits of bare metal turning rusty from day 1.

 

From engine parts to brake parts.

 

And anything underneath painted black has pretty thin paint. Dealer sent me underside video from service and it looks horrible after 3 years.

Turbo can get really hot, so it's not surprising that they rapidly show signs of rusting/corrosion.

 

An example:

 

On 15/03/2023 at 20:01, Phil82 said:

Hi all,  I was wondering if you could give me some advice on the attached image with regards to rust and any idea on whether you think it's appropriate or not for a 4 year old car (29k miles on the clock).  All the other parts of the engine bay look brand new. 

 

It is the latter that is inappropriate for a 4 year old car!

 

I cannot see how they can say that is OK for its age 🤣

Edited 21 March, 20233 yr by J.R.

On 15/03/2023 at 20:30, ApertureS said:

this is surface oxidization which is perfectly normal for cast iron and is not a defect or an issue. 

 

A casting delivered to the machine shop that was not rusted would be rejected, "weathering" - leaving outside to corrode is an essential part of the casting process for stress relieving.

 

If not done then the casting can warp when machined.

Edited 21 March, 20233 yr by J.R.