Fabia vRS turbo reliability

ap0gee · 16-04-2008, 08:54

To misquote Mark Twain, there are rumours on here about Fabia vRS turbos blowing that are greatly exaggerated. So I'm setting up a poll. Please vote as appropriate, and maybe add your mileage below...

ap0gee · 16-04-2008, 08:55

Never, in over 60k miles...

mattbeef · 16-04-2008, 08:56

As with any forums all problems are over exaggerated.
People hardly come onto forums to say everything works fine.

Plus if there was a genuine issues with them im sure that plenty of TDI golfs would be stricken

Sonic1980 · 16-04-2008, 08:57

Dont want to tempt Fate...

bobjim · 16-04-2008, 09:00

i've tempted it, i can feel my turbo waiting for me on the works car park,
arghhhhhhhh

markyvrs · 16-04-2008, 09:06

It's a no from me, but it's only done 16000

And now im touching a lot of wood, and not in a self arousing way either!

ap0gee · 16-04-2008, 09:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by markyvrs

And now im touching a lot of wood, and not in a self arousing way either!

Babs · 16-04-2008, 09:21

Bigw2069 · 16-04-2008, 09:33

No - 100,000 - Garret variety.

djswivel · 16-04-2008, 10:26

No - 25,000 - KKK

KLM · 16-04-2008, 10:33

Not yet

. 22,000. KKK

bobjim · 16-04-2008, 10:33

i forgot to say 43k KKK

Offerman · 16-04-2008, 10:42

Yeh mines blown.

Remapped at 3,000 Miles.

Blew at 14,000 miles - Replaced Under Warrenty.

Blew at 15,000 miles - Replaced Under Warrenty.

Blew at 15,500 miles - Replaced Under Warrenty.

Took to JabbaSport who found the map was spiking badly due to a faulty Vacuum Box.

Replaced Vacuum Boc at 15,500 Miles - Sadly I paid for that.

Now at 18,000 miles and so far so good.

*begs and prays*

Oh and its an 07' with a KKK.

KLM · 16-04-2008, 10:47

Jesus. That is bad luck! Good to see you got it done under warranty though!

Bigw2069 · 16-04-2008, 10:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by KLM

Jesus. That is bad luck! Good to see you got it done under warranty though!

I agree, just make sure you keep your own and your cars description vague and hide any numberplates

Offerman · 16-04-2008, 11:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bigw2069

I agree, just make sure you keep your own and your cars description vague and hide any numberplates

Couldnt agree more my friend. Always blur out my numberplates and where I brought the car from, and avoid mentioning any mods I have done to my car on the forum or where I live.

The only thing is when I had that warrenty work done my car looked totally standard, so I am guessing they did not look too deepy at the ECU because I guess they felt they had no need. If I brought it in now with a blown turbo they would definitly suspect a remap because my car no longer looks standard.

Joff · 16-04-2008, 12:07

Blew at approx 58k and then again 1,500 miles later.

Jabbasport diagnosed it as a faulty boost controller and touch wood it's been fine since.

TomH · 16-04-2008, 12:21

No - but standard car and only 38k

Kaiserb_uk · 16-04-2008, 12:38

No - KKK 58K and counting (and just been remapped).

robb06210 · 16-04-2008, 12:46

Was standard with 25,000 when I sold her.

Garrett Flavour according to the tech that service her

bodgeit · 16-04-2008, 12:51

No now done 157,000 !

chris22 · 16-04-2008, 13:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sonic1980

Dont want to tempt Fate...

Nor me!

foureyes · 16-04-2008, 13:35

I'm a 'No'... 53 plate, done 70K... I'll update you as to whether sod's law intervenes now!

Glider · 16-04-2008, 14:00

twice when I had it 54 plate

Lofty86 · 16-04-2008, 15:08

50k No Blow.
Without looking, how do i know if ive got a garrett or kkk?
Dave

View Poll Results: Has the turbo on your Fabia vRS blown?
No, never	63	84.00%
Yes, once	7	9.33%
Yes, more than once	5	6.67%
Voters: 75. You may not vote on this poll

16-04-2008, 08:54	#1
ap0gee ASZ Eternal Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Leafy Chesh-shire Posts: 7,141 Members Car: Black Magic Fabia vRS Thanks: 390 Thanked 413 Times in 359 Posts	Fabia vRS turbo reliability To misquote Mark Twain, there are rumours on here about Fabia vRS turbos blowing that are greatly exaggerated. So I'm setting up a poll. Please vote as appropriate, and maybe add your mileage below... __________________

16-04-2008, 08:55	#2
ap0gee ASZ Eternal Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Leafy Chesh-shire Posts: 7,141 Members Car: Black Magic Fabia vRS Thanks: 390 Thanked 413 Times in 359 Posts	Re: Fabia vRS turbo reliability Never, in over 60k miles... __________________

16-04-2008, 08:56	#3
mattbeef Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Baarnsley Posts: 3,379 Members Car: MK1 Red Octy vRS Thanks: 39 Thanked 120 Times in 119 Posts	Re: Fabia vRS turbo reliability As with any forums all problems are over exaggerated. People hardly come onto forums to say everything works fine. Plus if there was a genuine issues with them im sure that plenty of TDI golfs would be stricken __________________ I few bits here and there but im happy to Performance Torque Go on click me you know you want to

16-04-2008, 08:57	#4
Sonic1980 Briskodian Join Date: May 2005 Location: A hop and a skip from nowhere Posts: 1,610 Members Car: Fabia vRS - Black Thanks: 3 Thanked 11 Times in 10 Posts	Re: Fabia vRS turbo reliability Dont want to tempt Fate... __________________ Fabia v/RS http://www.whf.org.uk Wildlife Heritage Foundation - The Big Cat Sanctuary in Kent. Part of the European Endangered Species Programme (EEP) Big Cat Encounter - Want an idea for a great present??

16-04-2008, 09:00	#5
bobjim Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: ****-ryside Posts: 580 Members Car: Thanks: 41 Thanked 38 Times in 38 Posts	Re: Fabia vRS turbo reliability i've tempted it, i can feel my turbo waiting for me on the works car park, arghhhhhhhh

16-04-2008, 09:06	#6
markyvrs Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: South Wales Posts: 290 Members Car: Fabia vRS Diamond Silver Thanks: 1 Thanked 18 Times in 18 Posts	Re: Fabia vRS turbo reliability It's a no from me, but it's only done 16000 And now im touching a lot of wood, and not in a self arousing way either! __________________ Mods to date - Angel Remap, Green Cotton filter, Jabba ARB, 9mm EGR Gasket

16-04-2008, 09:21	#8
Babs Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Preston Posts: 4,229 Members Car: Vauxhall Corsa 1.2 16v Comfort Thanks: 221 Thanked 141 Times in 125 Posts	Re: Fabia vRS turbo reliability __________________ - Andrew In need of a new car, post your suggestions here!

16-04-2008, 09:33	#9
Bigw2069 Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Rosyth,Scotland Posts: 5,825 Members Car: Noddy Car Images: 2 Thanks: 214 Thanked 253 Times in 212 Posts	Re: Fabia vRS turbo reliability No - 100,000 - Garret variety. __________________

16-04-2008, 10:26	#10
djswivel Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Redruth, Cornwall Posts: 1,016 Members Car: Fabia vrs Images: 4 Thanks: 99 Thanked 51 Times in 48 Posts	Re: Fabia vRS turbo reliability No - 25,000 - KKK __________________ http://www.myspace.com/lackofpower

16-04-2008, 10:33	#11
KLM Briskodian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Staffordshire Posts: 699 Members Car: Fabia vRS Thanks: 99 Thanked 50 Times in 35 Posts	Re: Fabia vRS turbo reliability Not yet . 22,000. KKK __________________ Dieselist and proud.

16-04-2008, 10:33	#12
bobjim Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: ****-ryside Posts: 580 Members Car: Thanks: 41 Thanked 38 Times in 38 Posts	Re: Fabia vRS turbo reliability i forgot to say 43k KKK

16-04-2008, 10:42	#13
Offerman Briskodian Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 231 Members Car: Thanks: 3 Thanked 20 Times in 19 Posts	Re: Fabia vRS turbo reliability Yeh mines blown. Remapped at 3,000 Miles. Blew at 14,000 miles - Replaced Under Warrenty. Blew at 15,000 miles - Replaced Under Warrenty. Blew at 15,500 miles - Replaced Under Warrenty. Took to JabbaSport who found the map was spiking badly due to a faulty Vacuum Box. Replaced Vacuum Boc at 15,500 Miles - Sadly I paid for that. Now at 18,000 miles and so far so good. begs and prays Oh and its an 07' with a KKK. __________________ 2007 Fabia vRS - Cruise Control, Metallic Paint

16-04-2008, 10:47	#14
KLM Briskodian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Staffordshire Posts: 699 Members Car: Fabia vRS Thanks: 99 Thanked 50 Times in 35 Posts	Re: Fabia vRS turbo reliability Jesus. That is bad luck! Good to see you got it done under warranty though! __________________ Dieselist and proud.

16-04-2008, 12:07	#17
Joff Dervlova Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Cloud cuckoo land Posts: 1,184 Members Car: Fabia vRS Thanks: 59 Thanked 25 Times in 18 Posts	Re: Fabia vRS turbo reliability Blew at approx 58k and then again 1,500 miles later. Jabbasport diagnosed it as a faulty boost controller and touch wood it's been fine since. __________________ A kitten is killed every time you don't use the search

16-04-2008, 12:21	#18
TomH Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 273 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Fabia vRS turbo reliability No - but standard car and only 38k

16-04-2008, 12:38	#19
Kaiserb_uk Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Leighton Buzzard Posts: 1,464 Members Car: Fabia vRS Thanks: 12 Thanked 61 Times in 47 Posts	Re: Fabia vRS turbo reliability No - KKK 58K and counting (and just been remapped). __________________ Offended? spEak You're bRanes MCSA:M CompTIA:Security+ Mods:Nearly enough

16-04-2008, 12:46	#20
robb06210 Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Liverpool Posts: 1,085 Members Car: Nothing :-( Thanks: 50 Thanked 19 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Fabia vRS turbo reliability Was standard with 25,000 when I sold her. Garrett Flavour according to the tech that service her __________________ I was just a figment of your imagination! After nearly two years and a hell of a lot of fun, I'm off - all the best to everybody; this is Robbo signing off!

16-04-2008, 12:51	#21
bodgeit Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 2 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Fabia vRS turbo reliability No now done 157,000 !

16-04-2008, 13:35	#23
foureyes Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 303 Members Car: Fabia vRS, Black & STD Thanks: 16 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Fabia vRS turbo reliability I'm a 'No'... 53 plate, done 70K... I'll update you as to whether sod's law intervenes now!

16-04-2008, 14:00	#24
Glider Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Central Scotland Posts: 2,445 Members Car: Thanks: 5 Thanked 49 Times in 30 Posts	Re: Fabia vRS turbo reliability twice when I had it 54 plate

16-04-2008, 15:08	#25
Lofty86 Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Chippenham Posts: 619 Members Car: 53 Fabia vRS Thanks: 25 Thanked 24 Times in 23 Posts	Re: Fabia vRS turbo reliability 50k No Blow. Without looking, how do i know if ive got a garrett or kkk? Dave __________________ '53 Fabia vRS. Pro Race 2's, PD160 intake, Green Cotton Filter, Pikey Intercooler Mod x2, 312mm Brakes. Debaged Rear End. Fixed The Rear Door Leak! Soon for sale??

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
vRS reliability	matchmaker	Octavia I	7	27-04-2007 13:56
Fabia vRS reliability	Accord Type R	Fabia I	31	17-04-2007 23:20
Skoda Fabia Reliability Index	Joey122mac	Fabia I	16	03-01-2007 17:49
Octavia vRS Remap/reliability	Pierreluigi	Octavia I	5	13-02-2006 23:26

Fabia vRS turbo reliability

Fabia vRS turbo reliability

View Poll Results: Has the turbo on your Fabia vRS blown?

Similar Threads