Passat Wagon L4-1781cc 1.8L Turbo (AEB) (1998)
Oil Line: Customer Interest
Engine - Turbocharger Failure
Condition
Turbocharger, Failure Due to Lack of Lubrication
21 07 01 Jan. 16, 2007, 2002411, supersedes Technical Bulletin Group 21 number 99-01 dated May 18, 1999 due to inclusion in ElsaWeb.
Technical Background
Lack of scheduled maintenance and/or high temperatures may cause oil in the oil supply line to coke, which can restrict or stop oil flow to the
turbocharger.
Lack of oil flow may damage the turbocharger.
Production Solution
Revised heat shield installed beginning with VIN: 3B_XE000100.See Required Parts and Tools.
Service
If turbocharger is replaced due to lack of lubrication (up to VIN noted above):
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Also replace the oil supply line and heat shield as indicated in the table below:
Warranty
Required Parts and Tools
No Special Tools required
Tip: Part number(s) are for reference only.Always see ETKA for the latest part(s) information.