[s-cars] Turbo....anyone have a loaner or one for cheap?

[Steve Mills]

Another possibility is clogged cats- BTDT. I bought a 92 S4 that had the
same symptoms you describe. The PO spent $2K chasing what he thought was
either a boost leak or an ignition problem, and as soon as I pulled the
cats big chunks fell out and the car ran perfectly.

On Fri, Sep 7, 2012 at 1:25 PM, Jim Fleischer <jim at almgt.com> wrote:

> Gentlemen,
>
> I am increasingly realizing that my problems don't lie within the usual
> suspects......everything I have replaced thus far are items that would fail
> soon anyway since I'm at around 140K miles, such as fuel pump, bleeder
> valve, etc.  I have seen a gradual decline in performance within the last
> month, to the point that I don't even hear the turbo spooling up at all,
> and I am struggling to get up to speed on the highway ramps.....literally
> feels like a normally aspirated engine now, lugging around a very heavy
> car!  So, seeing as the turbo used to at least "scream" (literally) for the
> last 90K miles (since I bought the car) and now doesn't even whimper or
> slightly whistle, I think that is my next plan of attack.  A few
> questions....
>
> 1. Anyway to "test" the turbo in my driveway without pulling it out......I
> doubt it, but thought I'd ask.
>
> 2. Anyone have a stock AAN turbo collecting dust somewhere that they are
> willing to let go cheap, or willing to lend to me so I can at least see if
> this is my issue, then I can either source a decent used or rebuild mine?
>  I am unfortunately not having a second vehicle to drive while I figure
> this out, and need to drive this baby everyday to work.  I am vigorously
> searching for a second beater vehicle, but have not come across the right
> deal yet.
>
> 3. If it is indeed the turbo, am I damaging the engine at all by
> continuing to drive it?  I don't want to screw things up more just due to
> my need for transportation.
>
> Despite the recent difficulties, I still love the car......just want her
> back running well.
>
> Thanks all....and best regards,
>
> Jim Fleischer
> '95 urS6 avant, short on breath
>
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