Not again. You are welcome to your own view and interpretation. 1 EGR valve , no others. 673 members and how many have a problem? Certainly not all by any means. How many 180's built and on the road with no problems? I happen to be a member also and am still waiting for some Class 1 evidence that it is the EGR responsible and not driving style, or some other factor.
I'm not denying there is a problem with some owners vehicles and there certainly was a problem with some CFCA engines built between 2010/2011 that was apparently fixed in mid 2011, and unfortunately some of those affected engines are in Vehicles that are only just getting to the trigger mileage.
Blanking the EGR and deleting the DPF, as advocated in that group are illegal.
Why has no one taken legal action if they are so sure of their evidence?
Just accept, SOME engines have a problem, mainly early models. No one knows the cause. VWCS UK have questionable parentage and refuse to deal with the problem outside warranty. But to say there is a " big " problem with these engines is stretching things a lot.
Not again. You are welcome to your own view and interpretation. I carefully considered what I said in my post and you seem to take exception to it. Regarding the Facebook forum, it is more than 'Internet chatter' as you out it in a later post. There is rarely a day that goes by without somebody reporting excessive oil consumption or high oil contamination. The strongest reason for this looks to be the EGR wear. I agree that the definative reason has not been established, I did not say it was. I stated there was 'No other information suggesting an alternative reason.'
I agree that the percentage of vehicles with problems is unknown, but it does exist and many people are affected or potentially affected.
Many late model T5 vehicles with this engine are suffering from excessive wear, so it is not just 2010/11.
I did not advacate blanking the EGR or deleting the DPF.
I do accept that SOME engines have a problem. I did not say all.
I think my vehicle is fantastic and have just done the Hannover trip without use of oil. I will not let the potential problem detract from my enjoyment of it.
I will be monitoring carefully the amount of oil I use and will be having the oil analysed yearly to indicate when/if ever I have a problem with it. If a problem arises, then I will deal with it.
I maintain that there is a "big problem" with this engine and add that, as you imply, VW are not being open about what the fault is.
I agree with you that anybody purchasing a 180 vehicle needs to do it with there eyes open and that is why this topic needs to be discussed, to keep owners and potential owners informed.