When purchasing a vehicle with a 2.0TFSI engine, or looking to enhance the vehicle with Revo performance software, you should consider paying attention to the cam follower and fuel pump. Vehicles that are affected are those with a K03 or K04 turbocharged 2.0L TFSI engine. Found in various models across Audi, VW, SEAT, Skoda and any other vehicle using the VW 2.0TFSI engine (e.g. KTM Xbow).
Cam Follower Wear
- On all 2.0TFSI vehicles, Revo recommends a visual inspection of the cam follower is done at each service interval.
- On vehicles running Stage2+ software or above and have an up-rated high-pressure fuel pump. Revo recommends a visual
inspection every 5000miles. - On vehicles being used on the race track, Revo recommends a visual inspection after each event.
HPFP (High-pressure fuel pump)
The high-pressure fuel pump can be affected by excessive wear of the cam lobe and the follower that drives the pump. The factory solution is to increase the hardening of the cam lobe, as of 2006 all 2.0TFSI’s have harder cam lobes
The above shows a worn cam-follower and the effect on the cam-lobe of not replacing the follower.
HPFP Seals
The second failure mode is for the seals in the pump to fail and for fuel to leak from the pump into the engine. This will dilute the oil and eventually cause spun bearings if the warning signs are ignored. Symptoms will include heavier than expected fuel usage and the smell of petrol in the oil, and then
If this issue occurs the complete fuel pump assembly will need to be replaced, and change the oil and filter. If there is any engine bearing noise then the sump will need to be removed and the bearings checked for wear.
These issues are more prevalent on some aftermarket high-pressure fuel pump kits than others, however, all OE and aftermarket TFSI fuel pumps are affected by these issues. There is no reason for Revo software to be recalled in relation to TFSI fuel pump failure.