[Biturbos4] Unfortunately,
I now belong to the turbo failure club also, need advice!
be_larson at access-4-free.com
be_larson at access-4-free.com
Thu Jan 29 23:05:14 EST 2004
Hello, I am hoping this list can help me with some advice
regarding a problem with my car.
2001 a6 2.7tq, 6 speed sport package, build date 10/2000.
65k miles, never chipped. Bought 2 months ago at 62k, was
previously a AOA lease car. BTW, I am in Twin Cities MN.
Yesterday night, after a 5 minute warm up (-15 degrees F),
on a 15 minute drive home, it started smoking excessively
out the tailpipes, oil smell, not coolant. It went through
approx 1 quart in 15 miles! I have not dug into the car,
but I am pretty sure I lost a turbo oil seal, no funny
noises were heard, just lots of smoke.
I have some questions for you guys, and I hope you do not
mind giving me advice even though this is not a S4 (same
drivetrain and brakes though).
Has anyone gotten an Audi dealer to cover turbo replacement
under an emissions warranty, or goodwill at 60-70k miles?
Are there upgrades I should do if I end up fixing this
myself, ie new oil lines and such?
Do I need to pull the motor to put a turbo in this car, I
have access to a hoist so I can get pretty good access from
underneath?
I look forward to hearing any advice you might have about
this issue.
Thanks,
Brian
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