[s-cars] Hi Mileage S6, what would you do? Also S6 No Start Update

[Mark Strangways]

While not an Audi, but another fine Duetch automobile... I have an 88 190E 
with an estimated .5M KM on it.
Runs very well, body ok. Has yet to strand me, did let my daughter down on 
the side of the 400 HWY. Bad Alt BRUSHES.
Now I did replace the diff, only because PO neglected the axle fluid.

Audi's are pretty strong beasts, keep up with the little things and there 
should be no big things unless you want to do them.
My 92 has about 260 KM's on it, the usual mods. I really can't say it has 
ever let me down.
Brakes have been an issue due to limited use, they like to be driven these 
cars.
Engine has been nothing but fun, 'cept for when I first got it. Had to track 
down a real bad high boost shudder.
Suspension has been fine, usual wear and tear 'cept for left front lower 
control arm. The hub carrier /strut tower was replaced due to stretched hole 
at the lower control arm stud.

A/C still works including the squirrel in the fan. No real serious 
electrical issues.
Normal wear and tear stuff.

I am happy with what I have and would not trade it in for any other car. Now 
I would add an S8 to the stable :-)

Mark S
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David Toppin" <dave at pelletizer.com>
To: <s-car-list at audifans.com>
Sent: Saturday, January 07, 2006 10:22 PM
Subject: [s-cars] Hi Mileage S6, what would you do? Also S6 No Start Update


> The ECU diode was fried, replaced it, and it was fine.  I bought 10 of 
> them
> so if anyone needs one let me know.  I'd like to thank everyone for all
> their helpful input.
>
> The next question:
>
> My S6 has high miles, 196K and counting.  It has been sitting unused about 
> 2
> years.  I am replacing the t belt and all the related stuff.  My question
> is:
>
> What would you replace to make sure you don't get stranded somewhere?
> Within reason, like, I'm not replacing all the coils for no reason, but I
> may carry a spare.  Slave cylinder?
>
> What else commonly craps out and leaves you on the side of the road? What
> should I be looking out for?  I'm planning on having the alternator and
> starter rebuilt, or doing it myself if the parts are available.
>
> Another question, I bought this car with 100K on it in 1998.  Do I keep 
> it,
> do the work that is needed to bring it up to par, or sell it and buy 
> another
> 100K mile car and start all over again!?  What is the highest mileage SCar
> out there?  Anyone know?   I'd like an idea about how far this car will 
> go.
> I suppose  forever if I keep feeding it money.  I'll have to say it's been 
> a
> pretty reliable car for the second 100K.  I didn't really do any 
> unexpected
> work on it over the years, T belt once, brakes, but nothing major.
>
>
> Thanks !
>
> David Toppin
> dave at pelletizer.com
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