[V8] 2002 A6Q avant?

[Grant Lenahan]

So, i never heard about TC issues on the V6 cars, but scott apparently has.

As to the 3.0.  1) more complex to work on 2) significantly more wear on valve train - cams are actually known to wear through (they are hollow in places from what i hear) 3) some issues associated with aluminum blocks.  At minimum check the valve train for wear and ensure a good service history - lots of oil changes.

G
On Jan 19, 2014, at 7:09 PM, Scott DeWitt <scotty at advancedautomotion.com> wrote:

> 5hp19 was used behind the V6 cars. Lots of issues with torque converters
> as well as the 5hp24 in the 4.2 cars (note 4.2 allroad was 5hp19 as well).
> 
> 3.0 engine was used in 2002 up.
> 
> Scott
> 
> On Sun, January 19, 2014 5:25 pm, Grant Lenahan wrote:
>> Find out if that’s the 3.0 motor (bad) or 2.8L (slower, but more durable,
>> easier to work on)
>> 
>> I know nothing about the tranny you refer to. I thought they were all ZF
>> 5HP18 or 19As.
>> The 4.2s had some issues with torque converters, but those are the 5HP24A.
>> 
>> TB jobs depends on which motor you have. Figure $500-800 depending.
>> Procedure in bentley (full, not sure if its in the paper service manual)
>> 
>> Grant
>> 
>> 
>> On Jan 19, 2014, at 6:10 PM, Mike Arman <Armanmik at earthlink.net> wrote:
>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Looking at a 2002 A6Q wagon, 120K on it, superficially in good
>>> condition, guy is asking $3,500.
>>> 
>>> Questions - is this the "one year only" automatic transmission which
>>> should be avoided (and is that even correct?)
>>> 
>>> What's the parts cost of a timing belt job (I can scare up the tools)
>>> and is the procedure online anywhere?
>>> 
>>> Any other bogeymen lurking in the woodwork beyond the normal Audi/Bosch
>>> gremlins?
>>> 
>>> Best Regards,
>>> 
>>> Mike Arman
>>> 90V8Q and making eyes at another Audi . . . I guess I just don't learn .
>>> . .
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