[Biturbos4] Unfortunately, I now belong to the turbo failure club also, need advice!

[j y]

Well Robby,
 
I can only speak for myself, but when Audi replaced the blown turbo(s) & intercooler(s) (metal shavings from the impeller ended up there according to the dealer) on my Y2K S4 (I was stock - just out of warranty @ 52k mi), the whole front end (bumpers/grill/radiator, etc.) was removed. 
 
According to the dealer, this is what AUDI recommends when servicing turbos on a 2.7T engine. Also, the dealer estimated  a 20-24 hr labor factor for engine removal, turbo (2) & intercooler (2) replacement, engine re-install. From my research, this bench time is normal. Even if ONE turbo, or intercooler fails, it's recommended that you replace BOTH. 
 
So, I would recommend having an Audi savvy shop work on your turbos - if, or when they blow. If you are significantly out of warranty - replace the (weaksauce) stock K03 turbos with K04s (stronger) , since it will be on your dime anyway.

robert weinberg <centaurus3200 at yahoo.com> wrote:
are blown turbos a common occurance with 2.7t engines?
such as can i expect to get 150k out of these turbos
(if not chipped or raced), or will they eventually
blow before 100k?

are these motors a pain to remove? or can my very
domestic car knowledgable friends figure it out with a
bentley and a cherry picker?

see ya,
Robby

--- Michael Benno wrote:
> The emissions warranty is pretty specific and I
> don't suspect the turbo's are covered. You may want
> to check with the AOA assured lease return warranty
> and MN Lemon laws given that you had just purchased
> it.
> 
> Also have the dealer pull the warranty service on
> the car and see it the turbos were previously
> replaced, if so that service itself may have had a
> warranty.
> 
> The Bentley does call for the removal of the motor
> for turbo replacement. 
> 
> Either way you go, we all would strongly recommend
> going for the K04 (RS4) turbos. The are only
> marginally more expensive and will outlast the new
> K03's.
> 
> Good luck and I hope my car does not follow the
> same, albeit, inevitable path
> 
> Mike Benno
> 2000 A6q2.7t6spd (78k)
> 
> be_larson at access-4-free.com wrote:
> 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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