A4 turbo failure?

[MCTXR4@aol.com]

Hello Audiphiles.

Does anyone else on the list have an A4 (mine's an early '97 w/auto)that's 
chipped and had the turbo or wastegate fail? What were the symptoms?

Over the last few weeks I've experienced a slow loss of power that became 
significant last week when driving up some hills in the Blue Ridge. I 
remember driving that section before and powering up the hills without any 
problem. Now the tranny downshifts and the motor really works to get up the 
same hills.

If you've had turbo failure-was it covered under warranty? (Don't everybody 
laugh at the same time- it could happen)

Any and all suggestions welcome.
Mike Torio