Abgas riecht sporadisch nach Wasser | Posts 16+

jörg schmidt wrote:

I spoke with an engine repair specialist today who said that the PD- The components may be leaking. Re-sealing required: €300 plus VAT plus valve cover. A mechanic from Seat suggested it might be the tandem pump, which would cost around 400 euros. I think it's excessive to do all of that for troubleshooting. It could also be the cylinder head, piston rings, or oil scraper rings. So, a replacement engine? At 425,000 km? Probably not.

So, you're suggesting that your car, at this age, is now only "Acceptable for professional hobbyists with their own automotive workshop"?

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Tonight, I ordered a new one. I hope that it will be at least as reliable and exactly as good. It's fun to think about.

I fear that the claim of being "at least as reliable" will remain wishful thinking. Because the newer the products, the more precisely the industry can generally incorporate "planned obsolescence" (if unknown: please Google it) into their design.

Hello Ulf,

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So, you're now saying that your car, at this age, is only "Acceptable for professional hobbyists with a car repair shop"?

It depends. If it were possible to reliably locate the error and have it repaired for a reasonable price, then yes.
Paying to have expensive parts replaced for troubleshooting, with no guarantee of improvement, NO.
I need a reliable car because I have to drive 100 kilometers every day.
Sometimes I take my vehicle to a mechanic because I don't have my own workshop, and sometimes because I lack the experience (or the desire) to do it myself. It just depends.

My son and I might try something else. He expressed interest yesterday, and if a repair is possible, he could still remain part of the family... maybe.

Debugging:
I would like to first explore the potential causes of the oil increase. Once those are identified, I believe that the other symptoms should also disappear. I was hoping to get some ideas and suggestions from here.
Normally, I start with the most affordable option.
I've already searched the internet extensively to see if anyone else with a similar engine has experienced a similar problem, but I haven't found anything.
The next step might be to reseal the PD elements.
Maybe look for a used tandem pump.
There are ASZ models for sale in the area, some with high mileage and others with low mileage, all priced at €1800.

I'm not sure what I'm going to do yet; I need to check some more prices first.
or rather, my son.
As I mentioned before, I would appreciate any tips or suggestions.
Could I use VAG-Com to pinpoint the source of the error?

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I'm afraid that "at least equally reliable" will remain wishful thinking. Because the newer the products, the more precisely the industry can generally incorporate "planned obsolescence" (if unknown: please Google it) icon_sad.gif

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The industry denies it. But I don't believe it either .
I hope that my new Ibiza is "internally" just as oversized as the old one. After all, even the engine with 105 kW can power buses.

Best regards,
Jörg

jörg schmidt wrote:

I hope that my new Ibiza is "internally" just as oversized as the old one. After all, the engine with 105 kW even powers buses.

A 2-liter TDI?
Has the oil pump drive problem been resolved in those models yet (the wear-prone hexagonal shaft... if it becomes rounded enough, the oil flow collapses)?

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A 2-liter TDI? Has the oil pump drive problem been resolved in those models yet (the wearing-out of the six-sided shaft... which causes a drop in oil flow when it becomes rounded)?

Yes, it's a 2-liter TDI. The oil pump problem is new to me. I hope that issue has been resolved.

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Betroffen sind die Modelle VW Passat und Sharan, Audi A4 und A6, Skoda Superb sowie Seat Alhambra der Baujahre 2005 bis 2009. Den Zweiliter-TDI bauten die Konzernmarken zwar noch in diverse weitere Baureihen ein, hier jedoch mit einem anderen Ölpumpenantrieb. VW und Skoda bestätigten gegenüber AUTO BILD jeweils Fallzahlen "im dreistelligen Bereich". Man prüfe "jeden Einzelfall" im Hinblick auf mögliche Kulanz.

Sehe ich mal als Entwarnung
Gruß J.

Edit Admin: Siehe auch https://community.dieselschrauber.org/en/viewtopic.php?t=25907

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Die Geschichte geht weiter bei: https://community.dieselschrauber.org/en/viewtopic.php?t=27922 und die Auflösung.
Das Abgas roch schon ein bisschen komisch, aber Wasser kann es nicht gewesen sein. Der Geruch erinnerte mich nur an Omas alten Waschkessel .
Es kam wohl zusätzlicher Diesel in die Brennräume, durch die undichten O-Ringe der PD-Elemente.