[V8] 2002 A6Q avant?

[Scott DeWitt]

I sell maybe 30 torque converters a year for the 2.7.

Scott

On Sun, January 19, 2014 6:16 pm, Grant Lenahan wrote:
> So, i never heard about TC issues on the V6 cars, but scott apparently
> has.
>
> As to the 3.0.  1) more complex to work on 2) significantly more wear on
> valve train - cams are actually known to wear through (they are hollow in
> places from what i hear) 3) some issues associated with aluminum blocks.
> At minimum check the valve train for wear and ensure a good service
> history - lots of oil changes.
>
> G
> On Jan 19, 2014, at 7:09 PM, Scott DeWitt <scotty at advancedautomotion.com>
> wrote:
>
>> 5hp19 was used behind the V6 cars. Lots of issues with torque converters
>> as well as the 5hp24 in the 4.2 cars (note 4.2 allroad was 5hp19 as
>> well).
>>
>> 3.0 engine was used in 2002 up.
>>
>> Scott
>>
>> On Sun, January 19, 2014 5:25 pm, Grant Lenahan wrote:
>>> Find out if that’s the 3.0 motor (bad) or 2.8L (slower, but more
>>> durable,
>>> easier to work on)
>>>
>>> I know nothing about the tranny you refer to. I thought they were all
>>> ZF
>>> 5HP18 or 19As.
>>> The 4.2s had some issues with torque converters, but those are the
>>> 5HP24A.
>>>
>>> TB jobs depends on which motor you have. Figure $500-800 depending.
>>> Procedure in bentley (full, not sure if its in the paper service
>>> manual)
>>>
>>> Grant
>>>
>>>
>>> On Jan 19, 2014, at 6:10 PM, Mike Arman <Armanmik at earthlink.net> wrote:
>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Looking at a 2002 A6Q wagon, 120K on it, superficially in good
>>>> condition, guy is asking $3,500.
>>>>
>>>> Questions - is this the "one year only" automatic transmission which
>>>> should be avoided (and is that even correct?)
>>>>
>>>> What's the parts cost of a timing belt job (I can scare up the tools)
>>>> and is the procedure online anywhere?
>>>>
>>>> Any other bogeymen lurking in the woodwork beyond the normal
>>>> Audi/Bosch
>>>> gremlins?
>>>>
>>>> Best Regards,
>>>>
>>>> Mike Arman
>>>> 90V8Q and making eyes at another Audi . . . I guess I just don't learn
>>>> .
>>>> . .
>>>>
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