[s-cars] A6 2.7t info request

[Theodore Chen]

hope you used the opportunity to upgrade to RS4 K04s during the turbo replacement, like i did.

my B5 S4 avant has drive by wire, and i don't notice any throttle lag.  however, our E46 330i does have a lot - probably due to the automatic transmission.

i'm going to check the cam seals.  the B5 S4 is using a quart of oil about every 1200 miles, before and after the turbo replacement, and i'd like to figure out where it's going.

-t.


----- Original Message ----
From: chris chambers <fastscirocco_2000 at yahoo.com>
To: Steve Marinello <smarinello at entouch.net>; Scar <s-car-list at audifans.com>
Sent: Monday, June 2, 2008 6:57:14 PM
Subject: Re: [s-cars] A6 2.7t info request

Steve,

The 2.7T engines are prone to turbo failures and the camshaft 
seals fail causing oil leaks.

I have an Allroad with a 2.7T with ~60,000 miles, the dealer has
just replaced the camshaft seals (2nd time) and earlier this year
the turbos.

Other than that, it's a nice motor that with a good chip can put out
plenty of power.

Oh and if it's like the Allroad because it's a drive by wire there
is an annoying throttle lag.

More info available on Audiworld
http://forums.audiworld.com/a6/

HTH
Chris


--- Steve Marinello <smarinello at entouch.net> wrote:

> A rather low mileage A6 2.7t has appeared that is piquing my interest
> 
> wrt the 16 year old.  Yeah, I know 250hp stock.  Anyway, other than
> the 
> fact that it is an unappealing color, it seems at first glance to be
> in 
> near perfect shape.  One owner.  Manual transmission.  No sport 
> suspension (can be added as a project for instructional purposes).  
> Extended warranty.  66k on it now.  Can't see any leaks or anything. 
> 
> Can't see how an 8 year old car can look so good.
> 
> Anyway, what are the 'gotta check' items and things to look for and 
> consider?  Typical brake upgrade path, I assume.  No APR at this
> point.  
> Probably Koni FSD/EIbachs for the suspension. 
> 
> I don't really know much about thes cars, only that there's more room
> 
> under the hood than with the S4.  Pricing?
> 
> Oh, he got a job today...busboy at one of the pseudo-Italian
> restaurants 
> around here.  This should be interesting, with gas at over $4 a
> gallon.
> 
> TIA,
> 
> Steve
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