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[Thomas J. Donohue, Jr.]

Sounds like you need a second opinion Chris...Unless the car was run extremely
low/out of oil, you should not be having lower end problems.  I just sold an '89
200q avant with 350,000 miles.  The head was redone at 288k, but the lower end
was original, untouched and used no oil between changes.  Unless there is some
manufacturing/design flaw that is as yet undiscovered, can't see bottom end
failure at 65k without some extreme abuse.  Be interested in hearing what someone
else thinks.  Regards, Tom

Christopher Gharibo wrote:

> I have a '91 Coupe Quattro with the normally aspirated 20V engine. It has
> 65,000 miles on Mobil 1 15W50.
>
> The car had its timing belt and a major service done to it today and the shop
> called me and told me that my lower rod bearings were noisy and that they
> needed replacement.  He also told me that if this did not get done, I am
> looking at a bigger job down the line and that replacing them now can prevent
> a larger job down the line.
>
> What would cause the rod bearings to fail so prematurely and how is their
> failure diagnosed? Is this common on the 20V engine?
>
> If you opt to not get it done what're the consequences?
>
> Thanks for your help.
>
> Chris
>
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