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

[djdawson2 at aol.com]

Very good point... but I'd think it improbable that both cats would fail at the same time, choking the engine to that extent.

At least he can determine if it's the turbo in literally minutes.

Dave

 

 

 

-----Original Message-----
From: Steve Mills <s.b.mills at gmail.com>
To: Jim Fleischer <jim at almgt.com>
Cc: s-car-list <s-car-list at audifans.com>
Sent: Fri, Sep 7, 2012 12:28 pm
Subject: Re: [s-cars] Turbo....anyone have a loaner or one for cheap?


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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