[Biturbos4] S4 Avant - turbo problem?

[Fabryce]

Yes they will fit the Tiptronic cars. They are a direct replacement turbo..

We have several s4's and A6's with that set up running around with out any
issues....

Fabryce Kutyba
Hartmann  Motorsports
www.hartmann-motorsports.com
949-475-2500
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Michael Kuriger" <michael at isuzu-mods.com>
To: "Fabryce" <Fabryce at hartmann-motorsports.com>
Sent: Thursday, November 20, 2003 11:21 AM
Subject: Re: [Biturbos4] S4 Avant - turbo problem?


> I want to put them on, but I have not heard any confirmation that they
> fit with the TIP transmission.  If anyone knows let me know!
>
> Thanks!
> Mike
>
> Fabryce wrote:
>
> >Put the K0-4;s on it if you haven't already..
> >
> >Fabryce Kutyba
> >Hartmann  Motorsports
> >www.hartmann-motorsports.com
> >949-475-2500
> >----- Original Message ----- 
> >From: "Michael Kuriger" <michael at isuzu-mods.com>
> >To: "Robin Gibson" <robingibson at cowanlinn.co.uk>
> >Cc: <biturbos4 at audifans.com>
> >Sent: Thursday, November 20, 2003 9:00 AM
> >Subject: Re: [Biturbos4] S4 Avant - turbo problem?
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >>it's probably time to replace the turbos again.  My brand new turbos I
> >>had put on a few weeks ago just blew out again!  I can't believe how
> >>shitty they are with a chip.  I mean, 1500 miles is a bit early for
> >>
> >>
> >failure.
> >
> >
> >>Mike
> >>
> >>Robin Gibson wrote:
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>>Hi
> >>>
> >>>Over the last 1000 miles I have noticed some unusual engine noises;  at
> >>>
> >>>
> >low revs on light throttle, there is a low-pitched whistle or drone which
> >sounds like one of the turbos getting up to speed slowly.  On more
throttle
> >or once the turbos are spinning, the noise is not apparent.  At higher
revs
> >(above 5000), there is a high-pitched buzz/chattering sound.  Neither
noise
> >would mean much to anyone who doesn't drive an S4 regularly.
> >
> >
> >>>The engine is slightly slow to pick up at low revs, but feels generally
> >>>
> >>>
> >ok above 2000rpm or on heavy load.  I replaced the turbos about 20,000
miles
> >ago after the manifold developed hairline cracks, but the noises this
time
> >sound quite different.  I suspect maybe a wastegate problem or perhaps an
> >air leak somewhere
> >
> >
> >>>Has anyone experienced this before?  I have read many emails discussing
> >>>
> >>>
> >boost gauges and the VAG COM; would a turbo or hose problem show up with
> >either of these, and is it easy enough to rig up something temporary to
> >check?
> >
> >
> >>>I'd greatly appreciate any advice anyone can offer, as I have mentioned
> >>>
> >>>
> >it to my dealer but he doesn't want to know until something blows up.
Might
> >suit him, but I don't fancy waiting...
> >
> >
> >>>Ta
> >>>
> >>>Robin Gibson
> >>>1999 S4 Avant abt 310
> >>>
> >>>e-mail: robingibson at cowanlinn.co.uk
> >>>
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