Massive Engine Failure In My R8

[gazza1]

The engine in my R8 had a terminal episode of smoke and seizure a few days ago.

I was pulling in 2nd gear at around 7000rpm when without warning i heard a noise similar to a shot water pump bearing.I immediately backed off and a huge plume of smoke appeared behind the car.The engine light then came on and the car stalled.Smoke continued to pour out of the back and I was scared that there was a fire somewhere in the engine bay but I couldn't see at all where the smoke was coming from.Thankfully after 15!!! mins the smoke eased.

It obviously came as a great shock as I have never abused my R8 but have driven in a sporting manner on occasions. I have had the oil changed every 5000k since new with full servicing by the Audi dealer.

The car was towed to the Audi dealer where they removed the engine .This has caused massive damage internally with the valves and pistons etc.

Audi are now importing a brand new crate engine from Germany which will take about 2 weeks to get here.

Obviously this is not something any of us want to happen but I understand things mechanical do break and I am reassured by Audi's total full support and doing the right thing by supplying a new motor.

Apparently? this is not the first engine to exhibit this same fault or failure.

Fyi the motor has done 18000k and the car was built in June 08.

Morale of the story is you just never know.

Still love the car and brand and I guess i come out with a brand new engine to run in again.

[ianerrid]

Ouch, hopefully they gave you an RS6 for the loaner...

[wedouglas]

I welcome such an occurrence. While there will be some downtime, nothing like having a new engine.

[liverpoolish]

Sorry to hear that, look at the bright side

[drbf]

Tell them to slip in a V10

[KfabR8]

One of the first R8's to go through a local dealership here in South Western Ohio had a similar issue.

I believe the car had less that 5K miles on it when the engine went poofkaboom.

Audi was very quick to take the car in, fix it and say nothing about it happening.

[gazza1]

Tell them to slip in a V10

I did ask with wide eyes and enthusiasm but they respectfully declined the request.

[Vincent]

I did ask with wide eyes and enthusiasm but they respectfully declined the request.

Slip them some Benjamins.

[mstams]

Slip them some Benjamins.

About 1,700 of them (here in the states)...

[gazza1]

Guys

You might be interested to see a brand new engine in a box from Audi.

There is always a silver lining in every dark cloud.