Re: '92 100 common problems

[Elliott Potter <epotter@abraxis.com>]

I think that the batch of porous oil pumps got put in V6 engines made in
the first 4 months of 1993.  If it's still leaking from the oil pump
that means that your dealer probably put the thing on wrong--aside from
putting everything in straight they need to make sure that they
lubricate the seals before installing them!
I haven't had any head gaskets leak yet, but my crank seal was; I also
suspect my valley pan though I'm not sure.  The engine always seems to
be about a quart low...
--
Elliott

David Torrey wrote:
> 
> Hi -
> 
> At 60K miles my Audi dealer replaced my timing belt  on my 93
> 100CS Quattro Wagon and found that my oil pump was leaking.  He
> claims that the oil pump casting was porous during this manufacturing
> period. I don,t know if this was a problem in the 92 model year.  I
> had him replace the pump.  23 K miles later it still leaks.  Not much
> however,(maybe 3 or 4 teaspoons in 7500 miles). Small stain on
> belly pan.  Head gaskets not seeping yet.  Will have him check when I
> go in for thermostat replacement this week.  Too, damn, cold to be
> doing this myself.
> 
> Regards
> 
> Dave
> David Torrey
> Veazie, Me.
> '93 Audi 100CSQW 83K miles
> '87 Saab 900S 173K Miles
> '79 BMW 320I 98K Miles