2014 Cupra Turbo problems

[mardon]

I've been reading the VW forums a fair bit and it seems some of the earlier Golf R's were popping Turbos.
Has there been any issues with the Cupras? I've got a 2014 265 so am running less boost but I'm wondering if they changed any internals.


Edit here is an interesting link:
http://www.golfmk7.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4789

 

[Nobziller]

My turbo went lol. Mine was an early one so that's why. Depends what turbo number you have aswell. Only a set bunch are weaknesses

 

[AndrewJB]

Mine is an early one and has been fine.

its pot luck and also affected by how you drive the car, let it warm up and cool down properly.

 

[Seastormer]

Mine is a 2014 one and driven hard and no probs either, but like AJB says above, let it warm up first and cool down before turning off.

 

[mardon]

This has me concerned. Might pop the dealer and see if they have any notes. It is certainly a know problem on the golf R forums.

 

[Matt280]

21k miles in mine and all fine. Mines an oct 14 64 plate so may be post the problems.

It gets driven in an, ahem, spirited manner too but I always warm it up and let it cool down and keep an eye on the oil level (it has used virtually none, but keep an eye nonetheless).

Can't help but think that the number of problems on the Golf R forum relates to how many of them are on lease and how those cars get looked after. Not pointing fingers at all lease owners you understand, but a few friends don't exactly look after their cars!

 

[Curtly]

This has me concerned. Might pop the dealer and see if they have any notes. It is certainly a know problem on the golf R forums.

I really wouldn't be concerned, I've not heard of many turbos going - hardly any infact. I'd say you're worrying over nothing

 

[kazand]

Previous 280 ( picked up December 14) did 27k with no turbo issues. Chopped in last month.

 

[mardon]

I'll ask the dealer about an extended warranty. Don't fancy it going pop just after my year warranty runs out.

 

[Nobziller]

Mine blew due to being mapped to aggressively, it was on the peak boost and was boost leaking anyway due to a loose pipe. Mine was just unlucky, 265s have no history of them going pop you are fine. But if yours does. Stage 3 is defo worth it

 

[mardon]

It's the same turbo as the 280/290 but running less boost.
Did Seat sort you a new turbo or did you have to stump up?

 

[Nobziller]

Nope I had to stump up, so went all the way, cost me 4K I total. With everything all in, tuning, intercooler, turbo, and fitting. And a dsg map

 

[mardon]

I won't be mapping this year due to warranty. In a strange way I hope it goes this year to ensure I get the updated turbo which will last me longer.

 

[Nobziller]

Not all turbos went, it's only a select few that have the weakness. It's all in the part numbers, google it and it's on there which part numbers are the ones that fail and then check yours

 

[AndrewJB]

I have the weak part number but has been good for 2+ years

 

[Nobziller]

Standard I haven't heard them going, only if mapping occurs through a crap mapper, or an aggressive map. Like mine, haven't heard many Leon's going anyway you have nothing to worry about

 

[mardon]

That's good. I'll double check the part numbers.

 

[jone900005]

I have the weak part number but has been good for 2+ years

Hey, i have (Bad turbo)06K145702 N in my Cupra 280 2014.I have drive stock car 3years now,60000km so far and no turbo problems.

Now last week i put apr stage 2 medium torque in my car. Andrew B is your turbo still ok?

 

[AndrewJB]

Yes fine.

 

[jone900005]

Yes fine.

Ok Thanks for reply AndrewJB.