[BiturboS4] it finally happened

[John Chase]

Holy crap - it's an Y-pipe!! Keep your F-pipe to yourself (and maybe
your girlfriend). Now, revolve this picture around so you can see it
head on and tell me it doesn't look like a 'Y'. Ha-ha.. :) I can see why
my "reliabe source" didn't know the name correctly, but that's still not
an excuse...

http://www.goapr.com/Audi/products/images/bipipe_pic2.jpg

John
01s4

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From: biturbos4-admin at audifans.com [mailto:biturbos4-admin at audifans.com]
On Behalf Of j y
Sent: Monday, June 09, 2003 12:41 PM
To: John Chase; richard at nessnet.com; biturbos4 at audifans.com
Subject: RE: [BiturboS4] it finally happened


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Are u referring to the APR Bi-pipe?

I have never heard of air leakage from a Y-pipe?

The APR Bi-pipe replaces the stock TBB and intercooler pipes.

Yes, they are a source of air leakage but more from torn TBBs than
intercooler pipes. I understand that the F-hose is another source of air
leakage too.






John Chase <jchase at aprco.net> wrote:
Were you chipped?

P.S.

I heard from a reliable source that the LOUD turbo noise if from a
broken Y-pipe right on top of the motor. It gets ripped and then the
turbo over compensates for the air leakage and your turbos are WAY over
worked. Solution: replace Y-pipe with an aftermarket solution (apr makes
a good replacement).

John
01s4


-----Original Message-----
From: biturbos4-admin at audifans.com [mailto:biturbos4-admin at audifans.com]
On Behalf Of Richard Ness
Sent: Saturday, June 07, 2003 10:29 AM
To: biturbos4 at audifans.com
Subject: [BiturboS4] it finally happened


On the way home last night...
moderate to hard(er) acceleration, a little lurch and
boof!!! huge cloud of smoke out the back.
no turbo whine warning, just let go, or
at least I am assuming it is a turbo or related gasket.
Oil level was zip in no time and dripping out the tailpipe
also dripping under RH side of engine. I'm freaking because when it
went, I was on a bridge and couldn't safely pull over. Had to drive a
bit w/ oil warning on and I'm praying I didn't F-up the top end also.
NOT a good day!!

Damn kicker is the car has 42K but is over warranty in
time. I am hoping to work the 50/50 deal or talk to Todd
and just do it (right), but this is unexpected and 10K would
be a bit much to scratch up on short notice....

Richard Ness
richard at nessnet.com

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