Audi A4 oil pump death

[Pican]

Hi all,
I would like some feedback on a project I’m planning to take on, which is:
I was considering buying an Audi A4 TDI 2006 which has a oil pump problem and is a none runner. If the engine is dead can I just change it for a different model 2.0lt diesel without the oil pump problems, or do all 2lt diesels have this problem. If this is a bad idea is it worth repairing the original engine oil pump and are they ok after they have been repaired. Any input would be much appreciated.
Thanks

[R12HCO]

One at work lasted to 252k before it went. But I would put that down to being a common problem (i thought it was lack of service by my company)

[Fish981]

They are prone to the oil pump problem. It is fixable and preventable but obviously your engine is likely to be scrap having run with no oil pressure.

[ManOpener]

Fish981 said:

They are prone to the oil pump problem. It is fixable and preventable but obviously your engine is likely to be scrap having run with no oil pressure.

Depends how it "went". A mate of mine had a 2.0TDi and despite experiencing a catastrophic oil-pump failure, the engine was fine once the oil pump was replaced. So basically, if it's been run with no oil pressure, it's probably dead and not worth spending money on (even a straight swap engine transplant is a big challenge and probably pretty expensive unless you've got the time/money/space to do it yourself.) If not, it might be worth a punt.

[redgriff500]

AFAIK they all are susceptable to the issue but there is a fix to prevent it happening as a quick Google will show.

I looked at getting one but as the fix isn't cheap and easy it was easier to just avoid it.

[Pican]

Hi,
Thanks for all your replies they have given me some insight for the task I may take on.
Redgriff500 said there is a fix for this problem, could you give me a link or better description as I am struggling to find any info relating to a fix.

cheers

[redgriff500]

It was a while ago but IIRC you can fit the later geared pump.

Google 2.0 tdi oil pump fix and it should come up.

[benjaminrufus]

HI THOUGHT EVERY ONE SHOULD BE AWARE OF MY DISASTER WITH AUDI 2.0 TDI 170 S-LINE QUATTRO,I HAVE HAD IT 18 MONTHS NO PROBLEMS AT ALL (IT WAS A 56 PLATE 2007 MODEL WITH 91000 MILE )I SAY WAS BECAUSE LAST MONTH THE LOW OIL PRESURE LITE CAME ON VARY CLOSE TO HOME APPROX 1/2 MILE I DROVE HOME ( BIG MISTAKE )HAD IT IN TO AUDI TEESIDE , THEY DIAGNOSED OIL PUMP DRIVE FAILURE ,ALSO BOTTOM +TOP END BEARINGS NIPPED UP ,CAMSHAFT + FOLLOWERS RUINED ALSO TURBO GONE ,IN ALL £8000 FOR A NEW ENGINE.( IT WAS A BRD ENGINE CODE ).AUDI UK PAID FOR DIAGONSIS WORK & WOULD HAVE PAID 70% OF OIL PUMP ,BUT AS CAR WAS WORTH £7000 IT WAS NOT VIABLE SO THEY PAID NOTHING I HAD TO SELL CAR AS IT WAS FOR £2000 TO FINANCE AN OTHER CAR SO A £5000 LOSS NELESS TO SAY A VERY EXPENSIVE LESSON ,I WILL NEVER BUY AN OTHER AUDI ,VERY POOR CUSTOMER SUPPORT CONSIDERING THE AMOUNT OF THESE ENGINES THAT ITS HAPENING TOO.

MARK

[Dr G]

benjaminrufus said:

OIL PRESURE LITE CAME ON VARY CLOSE TO HOME APPROX 1/2 MILE I DROVE HOME

A) Don't shout
B) Welcome to Pistonheads
C) Never drive a car with low oil pressure
D) Don't blame Audi for your driving a car with low oil pressure

[j4ckos mate]

unless im mistaken the BRE engine codes are supposed to be ok

[benjaminrufus]

engine code was BRD a gear driven pump not a chain