Jon-Paul Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 Are you the first registered keeper ? If you've no joy with a warranty claim and If you're UK mainland based...... Get the engine code for the car, it's on the inside front cover of the handbook, it will be CJXC or similar, then give these people a call or send them a message via facebook. They may well be able to help with a short motor. https://www.facebook.com/Walkersofrochdale/ BlackGolfR 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blobby Posted August 21, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 No I’m the second registerd keeper why? Also do they supply and install or supply or neither. Yes I’m UK based Derbyshire though cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon-Paul Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 7 minutes ago, Blobby said: No I’m the second registerd keeper why? Also do they supply and install or supply or neither. Yes I’m UK based Derbyshire though cheers Re ownership, I just wondered. I understand that when the vast majority of EA888's are stripped after such an event, they show signs (recent or historic) of been run low on oil at some point. Chris Walker is a good man to speak to for some good advice, they supply and install. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blobby Posted August 21, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 Thank you for the link much appreciated I’ll call tomorrow probably after vw tell me I’ll cost me 10k for a new engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blobby Posted August 21, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 It is the engine you mentioned btw. CJXc Jon-Paul 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon-Paul Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 2 minutes ago, Blobby said: It is the engine you mentioned btw. CJXc Have a look at the reviews they get, it's worth speaking to them, straight talking and honest, they've a very good reputation. Good luck with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisW Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 Have you seen this recent thread? https://www.vwroc.com/forums/topic/27525-my-r-is-poorly/ Virtually the same age as yours and vw paid for most of the repair. Hope you get it sorted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Real Thing Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 3 hours ago, Blobby said: No I’m the second registerd keeper why? Also do they supply and install or supply or neither. Yes I’m UK based Derbyshire though cheers Being the 2nd Owner do you know for sure the Car wasn't modified (Mapped and returned to stock when sold on) Did you purchase the Car from Main Dealer? Reason I ask is If VW do carry out a lot of work and ECU does flag up a TD1 your going to get a large bill with no possible chance of any goodwill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jds Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 6 hours ago, Blobby said: No oil light. Even more worrying that when it was parked at the side of the road with the entire contents on the floor there was still no warning lamp, although a couple of weeks previously I had a oil top up light so I did top up and checked thoroughly, I did check the dipstick but there was no oil on it as it was all under the car. I didn't check the filler wish I had of done though, there was no smell of burning, the only thing I found was chunks of the engine block at the back under the turbo. wouldn't all of what you had said of brought on a dashboard light? all that happened was a loud bang followed by the car saying there was no- acc/loss of tyre pressure/no stop start available that's it, turned the engine off almost straight away. Find it quite bizzar that a strong engine such as these just gives way, They are well capable of taking some punishment, we’ve all seen Arthur’s 600 bhp R. The only true way of finding the real cause is having the lump out and stripping it, there has to be a obvious cause. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blobby Posted August 21, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 Bought from a approved vw dealer yes I have no idea if it was mapped but it’s not Likely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blobby Posted August 21, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 All I’ll say is it’s been in eco mode and getting. 32mpg you do t get that thrashing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpursMadDave Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 All I’ll say is it’s been in eco mode and getting. 32mpg you do t get that thrashing it. Hopefully they can pull data to confirm that and reinforce your caseSent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Real Thing Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 11 minutes ago, Blobby said: Bought from a approved vw dealer yes I have no idea if it was mapped but it’s not Likely. In your favour if ECU did flag up as VW shouldn't have sold it under the Approved Used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Microbe Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 I'd take it back to the vw place you bought it from, they are more likely to be on your side as they sold it to you and may present a more positive case to vw for a contribution to the cost. Hope it turns out ok, not a nice thing to happen to your pride and joy. Raiden and SpursMadDave 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parttimer Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 I think your problem of getting a good will off VW will be down to not having the 40000 service done at dealer, even though genuine parts are used. That's how most manufacturers view brand loyalty. Don't let it stop you trying though. Stobsie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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