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Offline Duncreflex

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Help! Broken down.
« on: 15 April 2010, 18:42 »
There I was enjoying an afternoon drive, when........

In third gear at about 3500 revs white smoke billowed out of both exhaust pipes. It lasted about five seconds and completely filled the road behind me.

Shocked that my 4 week old gti had just appeared to blow it's engine, I stopped imediatey.
No warning lights appeared on my dash, the exhaust sounded slightly deeper than usual and the tickover didn't feel as smooth as normal.

Concerned I rang my dealership who arranged to have my car towed home. It's going to be towed to my local dealership tomorrow morning.

Any ideas guys? Was thinking maybe turbo's gone or catalitic converter....

Any thoughts would be most welcome, as I'm sat in the middle of nowhere waiting for the tow truck.
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Offline am1w

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Re: Help! Broken down.
« Reply #1 on: 15 April 2010, 18:52 »
Quote from: Duncreflex on 15 April 2010, 18:42
In third gear at about 3500 revs white smoke billowed out of both exhaust pipes. It lasted about five seconds and completely filled the road behind me.

Hell, I would not hazard a guess.
How awfully upsetting and embarrassing.
Really very worrying as it can happen to anyone of us at anytime.
Will soon be fixed under warranty.
Hope you have not re-mapped it.
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Re: Help! Broken down.
« Reply #2 on: 15 April 2010, 19:16 »
Sorry to hear that... i will wave if I drive past you though  :laugh: :laugh:


Only joking of course  :wink: hope you get it sorted soon mate.. hopefully it wont be as serious as a blown engine.


p.s. If I do drive past you... i will be the one with the LED rear lights  :cool:
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« Reply #3 on: 15 April 2010, 19:21 »
Quote from: R32UK on 15 April 2010, 19:16
Sorry to hear that... i will wave if I drive past you though  :laugh: :laugh:

He needs sympathy not slapping! :rolleyes:
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Re: Help! Broken down.
« Reply #4 on: 15 April 2010, 19:34 »
white smoke is normally bye bye turbo

Did you check the oil level after you stopped?
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« Reply #5 on: 15 April 2010, 19:37 »
Quote from: Rhyso on 15 April 2010, 19:34
white smoke is normally bye bye turbo
Did you check the oil level after you stopped?

Thought so, but did not have the heart to tell him. :sad: :cry:
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« Reply #6 on: 15 April 2010, 20:39 »
yeah i was thinking turbo.  Sh#te!  :cry:  :cry:

i checked the oil level after stopping it was near full.

I thought it may be oil overfill, but didnt look too full. I would imagine the turbo will be replaced and back to happy motoring, right???....  :huh:
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Re: Help! Broken down.
« Reply #7 on: 15 April 2010, 20:42 »
Quote from: Duncreflex on 15 April 2010, 20:39
yeah i was thinking turbo.  Sh#te!  :cry:  :cry:
i checked the oil level after stopping it was near full.
I thought it may be oil overfill, but didnt look too full. I would imagine the turbo will be replaced and back to happy motoring, right???....  :huh:

Should be as good as new.
So sorry this had to happen. Such rubbish luck. Can happen to anyone. :sad:
All the best. :smiley:
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Offline Rhyso

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Re: Help! Broken down.
« Reply #8 on: 15 April 2010, 20:45 »
Quote from: Duncreflex on 15 April 2010, 20:39
yeah i was thinking turbo.  Sh#te!  :cry:  :cry:

i checked the oil level after stopping it was near full.

I thought it may be oil overfill, but didnt look too full. I would imagine the turbo will be replaced and back to happy motoring, right???....  :huh:

check it again when its cooled down - turbo going normally means the oil disappears from the engine

That's what your warranty is for :afro:
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« Reply #9 on: 15 April 2010, 20:54 »
cheers guys, Thanks for your kind words  :smiley:

will let you know the result
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