I have just had the second (thankfully at no cost) crankshaft oil seal replaced less than 1 month after the previous. The first seal was done with a new clutch flywheel and EVAP Purge Valve. The garage have stated that the engine a CDAA 1.8 TSI (fitted in an April 2013 registered Skoda Superb) has a history of crankshaft issues causing the seals to leak, and that they will not replace free of charge again.

 

Does anyone know anything about crank issues on the EA888 Version no. CDAA (I think this is Gen 2)?

 

Having spent several evenings on this I have not found any reference to crankshaft issues elsewhere and will go back to garage to ask. I need to dig out the service history to see what is mentioned about work done on the car previously, I have always known it has used a lot of oil but it wasnt high enough for me to worry about previously, I am thinking maybe I should be worried. THe car of late seems to be doneing fewer miles per tank of fuel, not sure if this is related. (I have seen one reference that suggests the coaking of the valves (by burning oil) and head leads to reduced fuel efficiency. So a head clean is on the cards. I have seen suggested that later Gen 2 engines may have had remedial or modifications done prior to leaving the factory, is this correct? If so how do I iddentify if this engine is a modified Gen 2?

 

I understand that GEN 1 pistons and rings can be fitted to aleviate the oil usage, are there any other parts required? (it has been 20 odd years since I even took the head off a car let alone gone any further. Looking at the wider web I would be tempted to fit new chain and pullys, is this a highly complex job? Is there a guide on this site to help me? (I had a look but not found one).

 

Anything else I should consider if I am going to strip the engine down?

 

Thank you in advance for your assistance.

19 hours ago, Patrician said:

I have just had the second (thankfully at no cost) crankshaft oil seal replaced less than 1 month after the previous. The first seal was done with a new clutch flywheel and EVAP Purge Valve. The garage have stated that the engine a CDAA 1.8 TSI (fitted in an April 2013 registered Skoda Superb) has a history of crankshaft issues causing the seals to leak, and that they will not replace free of charge again.

 

Does anyone know anything about crank issues on the EA888 Version no. CDAA (I think this is Gen 2)?

I'm following all news of the 1.8 TSI since 2010 on several forums, but never heard of a crankshaft seal issue.

Mine was replaced in 2020 though, when my engine was revised due to the well-known (but not in 2010 😒) oil-consumption issue.