[s-cars] Help! - FOLLOW UP

[Jeff Sevel]

Many thanks to the multiple respondents that help pinpoint my emergency.
That's what makes this list such an invaluable forum.

My problem is yet resolved, but my car is now sitting in the driveway of a
very capable NW Audi enthusiast who will be going through the POS/ignition
coil procedure.

Had to drive my wife's Subaru 4-banger today. Damn, I miss my car.

Jeff
95.5 S6 - Seattle


>From: "Jeff Sevel" <jeffsevel at hotmail.com>
>To: s-car-list at audifans.com
>Subject: [s-cars] Help!
>Date: Sat, 16 Aug 2003 18:10:10 +0000
>
>Driving home last night, I noticed my 95.5s6 began to idle
>strangely...almost a rumble. I was stuck in some stop and go traffic...when
>I shifted into 2nd and gave it some gas, there was very little power. No
>strange noises...RPM's seemed to be normal, but it felt as if my
>accleration
>was at 50% normal...back down to a roll and the car seemed to vibrate and
>shake a bit. After my initial panic, shopped at Chevron for a fresh fill-up
>of 92 and went a few miles home to check the vitals, leaks, etc. I was down
>about 3/4 qt of oil (due for my oil change in 500 miles). It's been a super
>hot summer in Seattle and I have had to do some commuting lately, so I
>understand this could have had some affect on oil consumption. I keep my
>engine clean, so now new signs of leaks or anything. No warning lights on
>the dash. Oil pressure fine. After adding the oil, started her up and the
>engine sounded fine...then gave it a little gas, and back to that same
>shaky, rumbling idle. No apparent noises or nocking, pinging, etc. But I
>was
>too afraid to drive her around the block.
>
>My trused mechanic will be back onl Monday am, but I am a bit desperate to
>get some feedback beforehand. Cub (of the highly recommended Redmond
>Werkshop) if you pick this up please give me a call. Otherwise, can anyone
>out there help me troubleshoot? I cant sleep until I figure what is causing
>this. As always, I have my fingers crossed that it's nothing major.
>
>Thanks for your help.
>
>Jeff
>95.5 S6
>206-779-6234
>
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