'06 A6 3.2 camshaft position sensor code

[Hayes Myers]

10000 dollars?  I'm curious to hear the news on the A6 3.2 engine..as I've
been thinking that would be my next car.


On Tue, Dec 4, 2012 at 8:08 AM, Cody Forbes <cody at 5000tq.com> wrote:

> FWIW I just did a similar job on a 4.2l; replaced all of the timing
> chains, tensioners, guides, etc. and had to pull the heads to replace a few
> bent valves. The bill to the customer was just shy of $10,000.
>
> -Cody Forbes (mobile)
>
> On Dec 4, 2012, at 7:41 AM, Tony Hoffman <auditony at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > To clarify, this is for the 2.8L V6. The 3.2 in question is run by
> timing chains at the back of the engine, as pointed out by Cody. However,
> as Paul stated, and still holds true, if you loose that chain, you loose
> the engine :( BTST and fixed it, not pretty, and definately not inexpensive.
> >
> > Sounds like it's probably going to be engine pulling time to get this
> fixed :(
> >
> > Tony
> >
> > On Mon, Dec 3, 2012 at 9:59 PM, Paul Caouette <paxnobis at gmail.com>
> wrote:
> >> We just had this issue with our A4.   V6.....187000 miles.
> >>
> >> The timing belt drives the exhaust cam and there is a chain from the
> >> exhaust cam to the intake cam. The hydraulic mechanism allows for very
> >> small change in valve timing of intake vs exhaust valves. Very slick
> >> design. Ours had the plastic pads worn through and the chain was cutting
> >> into the actuator...
> >>
> >> We couldn't afford a new actuator and the labor    ($2000) so the
> mechanic
> >> reluctantly replaced the plastic parts.....with no guarantee........he
> was
> >> right!
> >>
> >> Two days later the check engine light came on and we parked it.....
> >>
> >> If you lose that chain you lose the engine.
> >>
> >> Considering my options......
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