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bentaxle | 18:51 Sat 29th Aug 2009 | Cars
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Just had my 8 year old golf tdi ,52 k on the clock mot'ed Garage said when they checked the exhaust gas on high revs it wouldn't slow down and stayed on full speed
even with the key out
I don't know for how long or how they stopped it but
now ive got a bill fo �600+labour for the turbo thats been replaced but they tell me its still got a rattle and it could have damaged the pistons and valves , . they also suggested that because I don't drive it fast enough the slight oil that gets through the turbo builds up in the cooler' ,they drained a half point out of it when changing the turbo , is this possible for all these things to happen

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Unfortunately, this can happen with a build-up of oil from a failed turbo seal. You need to carefully check all servicing history.
On a runaway engine like this, it's almost impossible to stop them.
Most likely on the rattle is big end shells. But they are correct, outside chance it is pistons.
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Thanks for the info Al ,had a feeling it would be bad news ,but thanks you for your reply
all the best
alan
Any mechanic will know how to stop a runaway engine fast to avoid expensive repairs.
Select high gear say 3 up wards apply park brake and foot brake.
did the garage top up your engine oil and over fill ?
Any mechanic will know how to stop a runaway engine fast to avoid expensive repairs.
Select high gear say 3 up wards apply park brake and foot brake.release clutch.
did the garage top up your engine oil and over fill ?

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