Today we look at how VW 2.0t FSI (BPY engine) fails. This was a really common problem issue a few years ago. Failure of the HPFP, the cam follower, as well as the cam shaft.
Sponsor of the day
Today’s show is sponsored by Deutsche Auto Parts. They are the VW and Audi parts experts. They have great prices and awesome service. Plus they work really hard on a ton of VW DIY videos. Paul and the fellas at DAP are awesome.
Join me today as we break down:
- What the VW HPFP does
- How the VW HPFP works
- How the VW HPFP fails
- Symptoms of HPFP failures
- Diagnosing a possible HPFP failure
- Common failure time and miles
- Is this a DIY?
- HPFP upgrades
- DIY to HPFP replace pump (pump only)
- Replacement HPFP
- Replacement cam shaft
- Replacement follower
- Stud kit I mentioned in the show
- And more
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