Does the Audi Allroad 12.5 TDI engine have a history of injection pump failures?

I have had diesel cars for over 20 years and never had a pump failure until recently. In Jan 2009 I bought a 2005 Audi Allroad 2.5 TDI. In Dec 2009, one month before the warranty ran out out, it began...

Why are Piezo injectors failing in Volkswagen Group TDI engines?

We are noticing a very expensive trend of Piezo injector failures on Volkswagen Group TDI engines and, at around £500 a pop, this is not funny. Also recommended is a new associated wiring loom due to it...

Does my diesel Renault Kangoo have an injector fault?

Three days ago I tried to start my 2006 diesel Renault Kangoo and it took ages to start. When I start on a hill it fires right away and goes well. My nephew took off the tubes to the injectors and, on...

Did you know that the 158bhp 2005 Toyota Avensis injectors are prone to carbon build-up, and expensive to replace?

Did you know that, unlike the rest of the range, the 158bhp petrol Avensis is fitted with direct injection where the injectors are fitted into the cylinder walls? They are prone to carbon build-up, causing...

Of particulate interest

Do you have any idea where I might lay my hands on some documentary evidence that the injectors may be the cause of my diesel particulate filter problems? (Google has yet to be my friend on this one.)...

ill refute?

Are Volvos losing their much vaunted engine reliability? My 2003 S80 SE S5 auto with 60,000 plus on the clock has injector trouble and a friend with the same model and year has had two injectors go at...

Squashqai

I purchased a Nissan Qashqai on 01/04/2007. I had a diesel leak on the injectors within 4 months, then, after 12months, new shockers on rear then another set of shockers at 20 months. I don't think it's...