Re: vw.tech.com info, mostly A4

[Colin Hames <cchames@mm.com>]

>

Not surprising,  my '98 Passat 1.8t  has the same service bulletin for the
turbo. No sign of failure, but I think I will have the new oil line and heat
shield installed by the dealer.

Colin Hames
'86 5000 CSQ Wagon
'98 Passat 1.8t


> John wrote:
> >
> > wow.  just got knocking around on the vw/audi tech site and am surprised
> > that they make these publicly available.  remarkable.  how long before
> > they password protect the site i wonder?
> >
> > random items of note that i've never seen mentioned before:
>
>
> > 3) for pre-98.5 1.8T's (they have a VIN break) if the turbo fails, there
> > is a new oil supply line with heat shield.  you'd think you would want
> > that BEFORE the turbo fails... C 21-98-01
> >
> > interestingly no note of the other reported 1.8T turbo problems:
> > wastegate rod breakage and turbo-IC hose failure.
> >
> >
> > JC
> >
> > A41.8tq for another week
> >