Gulp - fault diagnosis please.....

gallygirl

2003 Diesel Polo, 112000 miles, just serviced & timing belt done.

Doing 70, something 'happened', felt it and possibly heard a 'put' noise. Revs ok (although daren't push it), acceleration v poor, wouldn't do over 60. Engine kept 'catching', accompanied my ratchety noise & black smoke. No warning lights, normal temp.

Boss says my big end has gone, no idea what that is, what it means etc, and more importantly what it will cost :eek: .

Any ideas folks (going into garage tomorrow but would like some idea if possible....)

Gulp _pale_

Tucker

No expert, but Big end = new engine or part new engine = big money or new car.

Did your engine fault light come on or anything?

in2deep_2

Is it a turbo...VW's can have a thirst for eating turbine blades.

kitchpoo

It sounds like big end. Usual casualty to cambelt failure - but you have just had this done - so maybe not in this instance??

Engine rebuild may not be possible and a replacement engine the easiest option. Dont go to the dealer. Find either a VW specialist or somewhere that specialises in engine replacements.

Scour Ebay, local scrapyards and national online breaker yard search engines for a replacement.

As an example, I've had a new 2.2 engine put in an Astra for £430 (engine) £130 labour ( mates rates!), £20 Oil.

Weigh up the costs of repairing and make sure you have agreed fitting costs, also that if you ask for a REPLACEMENT engine, the quote states this as it has been known that a garage will attempt to rebuild first.

vwjo

Turbo. Very very rare for big ends to go on these.

vwjo

Cambelt failure would've been more than a 'put' - and you wouldn't be going anywhere, at any speed....

gallygirl

:eek: Not making me feel any better :eek: . No warning light or anything. Cam belt only done last week so am hoping maybe they didn't tighten something up . Think I need another glass of wine......

It's going back to garage who did belt tomorrow..... will report back :rolleyes:

Thanks all.

Pew_Pew_Pew_Lasers!

Could be anything - its impossible to diagnose a noise over the internet. It might even just be a pipe off the intake.

AdrianHi

Unlikely to be the turbo because that would result in white / grey smoke, not black smoke.
Black smoke suggests too much fuel, blue smoke a lot of oil in the exhaust.
Best wait and see what the experts who can see the car say.

Night-owl_6

Could be head failure?????!!!

gallygirl

Pew_Pew_Pew_Lasers! wrote: »

Could be anything - its impossible to diagnose a noise over the internet. It might even just be a pipe off the intake.

:j :j :j :j :j Pew Pew you win!!!!!! :j :j :j :j :j

Spring on hose that goes from the big bit at the top to below (I think that's the correct technical term )had gone, fixed at no charge :T .

Panic over, thanks guys x