boomer1
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Back in June, my 2013 Passat started to hesitate on acceleration when the engine was cold. After three days of this, I dropped it off at the dealer. Turns out it was the turbo. Here is the report the mechanic made.
"Removed oil pan, balance shafts, oil ump, main bearings and rod bearings and found no wear. Removed turbo intake side and found damage to intercooler and pressure sensor. Removed turbo exhaust waste gate side and found damage to waste gate assembly. Replaced intercooler assembly and pressure sensor, replaced rod and main journal bolts, replaced one time use intermediate gear and idle gear for balance shafts and resealed oil pan. Replaced turbo and installed the new revised oil supply line. Replaced oil and coolant. Test drove and verified no faults or noise."
So just picked it up at the dealer and drove 50 miles home. Ran just fine; nice and quiet and hit 50 mpg on the way home, I'll see how it holds up but have been very pleased by the way I was treated by the VW dealer. There was no charge to me for any of this work.
"Removed oil pan, balance shafts, oil ump, main bearings and rod bearings and found no wear. Removed turbo intake side and found damage to intercooler and pressure sensor. Removed turbo exhaust waste gate side and found damage to waste gate assembly. Replaced intercooler assembly and pressure sensor, replaced rod and main journal bolts, replaced one time use intermediate gear and idle gear for balance shafts and resealed oil pan. Replaced turbo and installed the new revised oil supply line. Replaced oil and coolant. Test drove and verified no faults or noise."
So just picked it up at the dealer and drove 50 miles home. Ran just fine; nice and quiet and hit 50 mpg on the way home, I'll see how it holds up but have been very pleased by the way I was treated by the VW dealer. There was no charge to me for any of this work.
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