Yup. Will be doing the ALH option soon. EGR is going out while I’m at it. Tickity tackity my passat is wackity.

I currently have a '99 Passat with AFN engine, 223,000 miles, runs beautifully, doesn't use a drop of oil between changes, it's done 80,000 miles for me, and I've never had to touch the engine apart from service items. I had two 1Z s before that, and they were the same, for the last 12 Years. The early 1.9 TDI is by far the most reliable engine I've ever owned ;)

I just sold my Passat with this problem instead of sinking more money into it, 178k I am so disgusted with VW. Lots of serious issues they should be covering.

I started hearing a very slight scraping chain noise today under the car that be heard on both sides of the car. I knew the only chain in my car is the balance shaft once since its chain driven. It's very slight and can hardly be heard but thankfully I caught it in time

373000 kms on my 2001 golf TDI ALH, changed a maf replaced some old vac hoses replaced a fuel temp sensor and a belt tensioner and that's all the grief she has ever given me. I go 17000 kms on oil changes I run Shell T6 in the winter cause Canada gets cold. And run liquimoly in the summer. And aside from general maintenance I imagine the body will fall off before that 1.9 decides to pile up. If you get the chance should get into some ALH videos some of the more difficult trouble shooting or ways to increase mileage and tricky part replacement. Wicked vids though none apply to me yet i still find myself watching.

@HumbleMechanic

9 жыл бұрын

Rollincoal Thanks for the comment. ALH videos are something I would love to do more of. Sadly we don't see many ALHs come into the shop these days :(

nice informative no bs humble vid sir.

Charles, once again a very clear explanation as you always do. I have a TDI engine that I bought at our local pull-a-part, hoping to eventually swap into my 2002 Passat. Doing so, I would like to keep my costs as minimal as is reasonably safe to do. Is there any thought about just replacing the sprockets, chain, chain guide, etc. on the balance module with new OEM parts without resorting to some of the more expensive methods as mentioned in the video? I only expect to have this working engine for another 5 years or 50k miles before I trade my vehicle. Thanks for your comments. Appreciate the all the time and expertise you put into your videos.

I'll admit I'm a newbie to the TDI world and recently purchased a 2005 Bug with the 1.9tdi. Is this something that is a common failure on the engine that I have or just the 2.0 Sorry still learning the generations of the engines along with their common issues and what I should do to the newly acquired DD. (skid plate for instance) Thanks for your channel been going through a lot of your videos.

DUDE! Killer Video ive been searching my balls off on forums and you just answered any questions I had lickity split!! Very informative and appreciated over here!!!!! ......!!

I did the alh replacement on the bhw. now I have a bad vibration in drive at a stop light. can I bump up the idle because it has REALLY bad vibrations..? use vcds? replace axles? replace tranny mounts? it has 87k miles on it.

Is the balance shaft module on an fsi engine just as prone to the same failures as the tdi module.

Hi Humble mechanic, do you recommend doing a balance shaft disable/delete on a 2.0 tfsi(ea113) for track use?

Having issues with my 2.0t tsi’s blanace shaft. I’ve replaced both shafts now due to the exhaust shaft getting seized and I still have a really rough idle. Any advice?

I have the same problem the red oil light start apear on the dash, then the engine shut off so when I tried to start the engine. Is not possible because the engine is locked up. When I open the timing chain cover I saw the balancing shaft chain is loosing, do you think replacing the balancing shaft and Chain is the solution? Please let me know

love your videos , what's the chances of this happening on my 2010 vw cc?

Hi! Just bought a 05 Passat tdi with 150k. I don't hear any noise from the balance shaft area. What's the chance that the oil pump/ balance shafts are going to fail? Should I install the delete kit or just drive the car? Thanks!

Hey I have a mk5 2.0t I think this engine has de same oil pump right?

How do you time the Balance Shaft to the Crank shaft or does it matter?

So to replace the balance shaft with an alh kit is it possible to do this with the engine in the car?

hi i have a 2003 VW beetle with a 2.0 petrol engine...i hace been told that the oil pump has gone, but i replaced the sensor and at low revs it seems to be ok...though at high revs this seems to cause a problem...what do you think this is? as my engine is the ASJ version i have been told i have to replace the balance shaft unit, similar to the one you talked about in your video...if this was the problem could i replace it with the other kit?

My B6 oil pump has just failed at 241000 miles, not stripped it out yet to see why theres no oil pressure but from looking at the design...it is seriously flawed...what are your thoughts?

Hi. A have a 2.0 tfsi a4 b7 with balancer module. And for a week car starts to vibrate unusualy. I changed the engine mounts, but without luck. I checked with the hand the oil sup, and the vibration seems to start under the sup, can balancers cause vibrations as a start of balancer failure?

I have Audi a4 avant BRE engine. Should i have to rebuild the oil pump, with new hex or new pump? Thanks

I have a question. (sorry for my bad english) I have heard the same problem often it happens on the 1.4 tdi engine (on Vw polo, Skoda fabia, Seat ibiza) in the 2001-2009 version. I always regularly performed maintenance with Castrol Edge 5-30 oil and original filters , however, I'm still worried about the possibility of such a failure, even if for the moment everything is perfect . I have traveled 215,000 kilometers and I would be happy to continue . Should I do to change the chain , rotors and tensioners , even if for the moment works well ? I found on ebay the repair kits to about 150 € , but this assumes that the replacement should be done in a multi-brand company, in Vw they do not accept spare parts by customers , and I think it is much more expensive . You have tips, advice ?

hey i have a problem with a 2009 audi a4q code is p164d oil light comes on only when engine is hot running good no check engine light is on i would really appriciate if you can help me out

I got noise from oil pump when engine is cold (2.0tdi octavia 2016) skoda dealer said is normal but I don't trust them. How do I measure oil pressure with vcds uds and for what are the correct values?

how do I remove the oil pump? I am trying, but can't take it out, and don't know how to remove the tensioner... any help?

IIs there an oil pump delete kit for a 2012 EOS (2.0t)? If so, who makes it? I'm getting low oil pressure lights etc...I've already changed the pressure sensor and dropped the pan and cleaned the oil pickup tube which wasn't too bad. It looks like this is the next step. I look forward to your response. Thanks!

Is the upgraded shaft option kit durable meaning another 100k or it permanently as it can be obviously nothing lasts forever

just had a vw eous 2.0 tdi 2009 come in flashing up low oil presure . customer had to do a emergency stop and stalled car in 5th gear when he started car back up flashing up low oil presure stop engine .its covered 72000 miles i got a bad feeling that the stalling has broke something loose like that hex drive

I'm about to change the one on my golf Mk5, it's a 1.9tdi, on 107,000 miles. I'm hearing a rattling sound periodically while driving.

@jemmace2586

2 жыл бұрын

Me too! I have the balance Shaft but haven't fitted it yet because it's too cold. I'll have to rtv the sump back to the engine so I'm worried about the temperature being too low just now. Hope yours goes well for you.

Where can I find a replacement valence shaft from no one sells brand new ones

Hi, please make a video if possible about replacing the oil pump with one you mentioned.

@frankmunoz5452

2 ай бұрын

did he ever make a vid of replacing oil pump

Is 2.0 TFSI using the same oil pump module ?

is balance shaft necessary for 150cc single cylinder engine?

Funny of all the Passat TDI I work on the only issue I saw was the chain tensioner wore out and actually made a small hole in the front crank seal cover and there was an oil leak . replace the tensioner and the chain and sprocket were like new and this car had like at least 300 000 km's the only thing that I see with theses engines is the cam lobes will eventually wear out but they are way better than the BRM engine the engine to look for with ballencer shaft module issues is the any FSI engine the timing belt type I'm starting to see a trend I think is if a car has a blown lifter for the fuel pump then this car is a good candidate for a worn balancer shaft module I'm talking the actual shaft get loose in the aluminum housing and then you get a low oil pressure. I think all the metal particules floating in the oil wear the balancer shaft.

How long can you drive with the rattle coming from the engine?

Would it be stupid to Spot weld a new balance Shaft after fitting a new one??

well I have a 2005 tdi Passat and wow my motor is 300k bough used did the timing belt water pump when I bought it then 3 mouths later cam shaft went and popped a valve cap.. then the vacuum pump, found a oil leak on the modual oil pump case was a puncture so guessing a piece of that cap punched through, so I JB welded it and put sealent on it for now will be tig welding the hole up next timing belt replacement and doing the oil pump delete, see if it goes 90k more until then

Is this same module used in the EA113 FSI engines? I've heard those have a lot of similar failures.

@Alvaro-es1dv

3 жыл бұрын

Nop, different pumps and system. In the ea113 the problem is the balance shaft seize

Can this effect 1.6TDI 2010 Golfs?

Does the 2.0 TFSI has the same problem?

I have a CBEA TDI and the balance shaft is gear driven.... Hex shaft still rounded. Do you know when they bumped up to the 100mm shaft. I need to get another car to replace it but dont want this issue again.

@HumbleMechanic

3 жыл бұрын

That I’m not sure of

Can you tell me what year Audi was effected

Ive got a question I'm about to refit the unit, is there a special way it goes on to when you put the chain on?

@HumbleMechanic

8 жыл бұрын

+Sam honeywell Not really. It is a somewhat straight forward install. You can subscribe to MyTurboDiesel.com and get a full DIY I think. That is what I used.

Great video, congrats, any chance it can affect 1.9 and 1.4 TDI engines in Europe? Thanks

@HumbleMechanic

3 жыл бұрын

Not really on the 1.9. I am not totally sure on the 1.4

@boliqueimense

3 жыл бұрын

@@HumbleMechanic appreciate you take your time to answer that. Thank you

I've seen a lot of info on this for the B5.5 (love mine) .. I bought mine used and have over 200K miles on it now. Can you tell withouth taking everything apart if a balance shaft mod has been done? Do you have any sound bites on what a good and bad sound sounds like while listening to the pump with a stethascope?

@HumbleMechanic

5 жыл бұрын

That engine is the main failure in the US. I don't think you can tell which it has with out pulling the oil pan. I guess you might be able to sneak an inspection cam in the drain plug hole.

@terenceharper5612

5 жыл бұрын

The inspection camera... THAT is an awesome idea . Thanks! Love your work ethic and vids.

I have an Audi a4 b7 08 20.tdi bpw, my mechanic tell me that is gear driver? does my oil pump fail to? i have 200.600km on it.

I've got a pretty serious vibration going on with my B5 TDI Wagon. It is noticeable in Park and Neutral, with Neutral producing slightly less vibration. But when in Drive and stopped at a light, it is like one of those coin operated bbbbb-beds you find in cheap hotels. I was told by a VW mechanic that it was "probably" the balance shaft. Call me apprehensive, but I would like more than a "probably" before I go spending $3-4K on a repair. You described a huge rattle coming from the front portion of the engine. Would it sound like a metal on metal sound, like a chain slapping or gears slipping, etc? The only rattle I hear is the rattling of the door and dash components. What causes me to question the mechanic is that the vibration completely goes away when I increase the idle. Currently the car idles at about 800 RPM. If I steady the pedal and hold at about 1,100-1,200 RPM, the vibration is gone. When in gear, and I let off the brake it is nearly gone. When I accelerate down the road, it disappears and performs and sounds normal. At stop lights, I have to put it in Park or Neutral to keep my hands from going numb. I replaced an axle upon the advice of a VW mechanic after his initial diagnosis. Later, I replaced the transmission mounts resulting in a slight improvement. The non-VW mechanic who performed this indicated that the motor mounts are due to be replaced as well, and that it would likely solve the problem. I am hesitant to do anything at this point until I can hone in on a more definite cause. Would I be way off base to think that it is transmission related; as if it's constantly trying to engage and the torque is causing the vibration?

@nick_burton

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Justin. I have exactly the same symptoms on my Audi - did you get this resolved in the end and if so, what was it?Thanks!

@Cristian121212100

5 жыл бұрын

THIS I have the exact same problem, did you ever got it resolved?

@toddsmith3412

Ай бұрын

I have a 2005 vw passat 2.0 tdi. i had the bal shaft delete installed and it runs fine, minimal extra vibration. another thing that can cause vibration is using aftermarket CV AXLES. when idling ...... VW cv axels are hollow and tuned to absorb the vibration.....

Is this common in the 2004 passat tdi also? If so how much does it cost (roughly) to replace with the kit at a dealership?

@frankmunoz5452

2 ай бұрын

I'm having same problem

B5.5 is the best looking Passat imo. Too bad they weren't around too long.

@HumbleMechanic

9 жыл бұрын

Me too. I lI've my b5.5

@MrTheHillfolk

6 жыл бұрын

HumbleMechanic Loved mine and I miss her so. What a tank of a car. It almost hurts stripping the heart out of it, but it will live again in my mk1.

I read on one site that 110HP 2.0tdi (CBDC) is the only engine that doesn't use balance shaft module, is that true?

@shueibdahir

Жыл бұрын

2.0 TDI 8v 140hp called BMM does not use one

Hi there , I have problem with oil presser on 2007 passat 2.0T. the turbo charger has ben replaced , i get Oil warning light on saying oil pressure pump STOP engine. so we put a mechanical guag for 45 minutes the presser was ok so we replaced the sensor but still get the warning . please advice

@carlosparedes2126

5 жыл бұрын

Abdelrahman Alomari what happen whit the car

@carlosparedes2126

5 жыл бұрын

I’m having the same problem right now

Is this exclusive only to diesel or is it common in TSIs too? Cause. I have 2012 VW CC with 140k and the oil pressure light just started to blink and I don't know what to do. If it helps, the engine jerks off a bit when I first start it. Also recently I sprayed a CRC intake valve and turbo cleaner through the air intake at 135k. + Usually I use liqui moly 2041 every 5k but I decided to try out liqui moly 4100 last time since only difference is, 2041 is only for petrol engines and 4100 is petrol and diesel according to liqui moly customer service. The engine does show signs of an oil leak but it doesn't seem excessive.

@HumbleMechanic

5 жыл бұрын

Balance shafts on your engine are internal in the block. The bearing cage comes apart and can cause the oil light to come on.

You didnt wrote the most important thing! What engines are affected? Are VW CR above 2008 affected?

I bought a b5.5 tdi with 212k miles the oil pump gear broke and the previous owner welded the gear, it works fine for now but it shakes a lot because it’s unbalanced, should I worry about it or should I just replace the engine?

@HumbleMechanic

5 жыл бұрын

Yikes, I am not really sure. You can look at the balance shaft and see. I am guessing a replacement engine would be $$$$$

@Cristian121212100

5 жыл бұрын

I’ll drop the oil pan some day and see “if is not broken don’t fix it” I’m a mechanic I got all the tools to replace the engine the only thing I don’t have is time

@Cristian121212100

5 жыл бұрын

Ok, after nine months I come with an update. I found an engine with 96k miles from a car that was wrecked so I took the pump out to replace it. Everything spins as It should inside. When I took my pump out the hex rod was welded in and broke making the engine shake a lot. Now I’m just hoping that the car will last a lot more because that noise was driving me crazy.

How do I ID my engine Is a BHW and it is in a Passat 11/2005 is that a 5.5 engine?

@toddsmith3412

Ай бұрын

that is the engine he is referring too..... balance shaft delete kit

hi, i have a question. What would you say fails most or causes problems the most in the 1.9L ALH motors? i am aware of the timing belts (my fathers '02 has been upgraded to the 100,000 mile belt recently and my '03 has recently got a new timing belt and water pump and what not and shall soon be getting to 600,000KM or 372822.715 Miles)

@HumbleMechanic

8 жыл бұрын

The ALH was great. I have seen DMF issues, leaking injection pumps, and oil leaks. But I think glow plug and glow plug harnesses. That and all the other common MK4 Stuff.

@shamchowder

8 жыл бұрын

+HumbleMechanic would you be for or against a single mass flywheel as a replacement if it should ever go? or would you recommend simply replacing it?

@HumbleMechanic

8 жыл бұрын

+Harley Landsbergs I like dual mass. To me it's a better driving experience.

@shamchowder

8 жыл бұрын

+HumbleMechanic alright, Good to know, thank you

@michaelh2034

8 жыл бұрын

+Harley Landsbergs I completely disagree with Humble. The only advantage to using a DMF on an ALH is less noise at idle. The SMF handles more power, is generally trouble free for many miles and has a lighter pedal feel. They are also far less expensive.

Hey, great video. And I produce videos. Very informative. I have a 2005 Passat TDI 2.0. Just got hit with a $3500.00 estimate from dealer to replace the balance shaft and pump assembly. It this the one you talk about in your video? I have 150k on the car. I have replaced all the normal maint items, a cam, a fuel pump, timimg belts etc. Seems like endless thousands of bucks. What are the next possible big ticket component failures to expect. Don't know if I should call it a day and sell the car. Thanks again.

@HumbleMechanic

9 жыл бұрын

Richard de Martino In addition to the balance shaft module, we have seen a lot of torque converter failures.

2005 passat TDI 340000 KM my balancer shaft is failing (noise) does the trans and flywheel need to be removed to take off sump?

@HumbleMechanic

9 жыл бұрын

Fred Mclaren Nope, it is done from the timing belt side.

@mangasingh8050

3 жыл бұрын

No

@mangasingh8050

3 жыл бұрын

No

I hade low oil pressure took car to garage they inspected iol pump and said i got wear on bouth the key and inside the balance shaft. How can i fix this without changing whole oil pump. 😣

@HumbleMechanic

5 жыл бұрын

I’m not sure if those parts are available. You can replace the balance shaft module or or a balance shaft delete.

@HumbleMechanic

5 жыл бұрын

The balance shaft module delete uses an ALH oil pump I think

Are there delete kits for 2008 Audi A3 2.0L Turbo

@HumbleMechanic

3 жыл бұрын

good question. I haven't really looked into it.

Hello if anyone can help I have a Mk5 1.9 TDI Golf when the car get hot the car switch of and is hard to start or this not start anyone know what I must look at

@bauerturbo3334

4 жыл бұрын

Check your temp sensor for fuel injection

Hey mate, or anyone for that matter. Trying my very very best to find a BMR workshop manual, or at least torque specs for balance shaft module and sump re-installation and can't for the life of me find it. Anyone have any reliable sources or have software they can use to look it up for me?

@MiracleMitch

2 жыл бұрын

I have a BMR engined 2007 Passat and the official VW workshop manual that covers the 2.0 litre PD engines. Still need this information or if not need then still want?

@mynameistoe3091

2 жыл бұрын

@@MiracleMitch Thanks mate, all sorted now!

Are you talking about the 2.0 TDI i never heard a 1.9 tdi to have this problem

@HumbleMechanic

8 жыл бұрын

Yes. The 2.0t in B5.5 Passats.

bought a b6 passat for around $6600 and 8 months later the horrific "low oil pressure, turn engine off" sign appeared. The auto repair shop demanded $4600(!) to repair it, so that was a no go.

@vladulescuadrian6080

4 жыл бұрын

What year and engine code do you have ?

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Beginning to think at about 100000 miles should takes sump off and inspect things on any engine not made by Toyota or Honda

Yeah the Passat might not be the most common wagon but let me tell you there are Bazzillions of balance shafts on all 2.0 tdi VW Audi Skoda, and they are all waitting to blow on some dudes hands. Im currently at 157000km on my Audi 2.0 BLB, crossing my fingers and praying to the balance shaft gods to hold up them a few more km untill i get my delete kit.

@HumbleMechanic

9 жыл бұрын

conaboot They sure do make for a scary noise!

Hi tiffs

Hi there i sent you an email regarding this issues hop you didn't mind hoping you can help.

Is the Passat B5 the only car with this Balance Shaft? VWs? Audis?

@HumbleMechanic

2 жыл бұрын

today most VWs have them

vw passat 2.0tdi 2012 140hp CFFB engine code, is it affected?

Guess what I'm doing next weekend....

@HumbleMechanic

9 жыл бұрын

LloydPlumtree Are you installing the ALH pump kit, or the factory balance shaft?

Would this cause a rough idle?

@HumbleMechanic

6 жыл бұрын

more like a vibration rather than a rough idle

@Countryguy5967

6 жыл бұрын

That's what I meant. Long day haha. My Mon has a 2004 Passat TDI. When she is stopped at a stop light, there is a lot of vibration. My Dad thinks it's the drive shaft. But I would think that the drive shaft would be an issue when you are driving and not stopped.

Are there any VW cars that are 5-10 years old that hasn't sent the owner broke?

@dans4440

7 жыл бұрын

My 02 alh has 240k miles and still runs great....

I got a Passat b6 2.0TDI on 122k and now I’m thinking of selling it 😭

@HumbleMechanic

3 жыл бұрын

The B6 might be different. We didn't get it in a TDI in the US

@tthrop

3 жыл бұрын

@@HumbleMechanic I really hope so 😬

Easier to take the engine out!

@HumbleMechanic

9 жыл бұрын

I would have to disagree.

@TrueBlueEG8

9 жыл бұрын

I know, i am joking, but some of these jobs are so tricky, you just wish you had the engine out on a stand. I work on all sorts of vehicles, and so few are designed with a thought for the poor fucker who has to fix them!

@HumbleMechanic

9 жыл бұрын

TrueBlueEG8 Now that I will totally agree with LOL!!!

I just sold my Passat with this problem instead of sinking more money into it, 178k I am so disgusted with VW. Lots of serious issues they should be covering.