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#2037 of 2138 Re: help with common oil leak diagnosis [quickshifter2] by tgai69 Jul 27, 2009 (6:35 am)
Replying to: quickshifter2 (Jul 15, 2009 5:05 pm) hi them B5 have the stance of oil cooler gasket (located between the oil filter and crankcase) wearing out after 10yrs(in 08-09); It found a DIY post at the VW passat forums easy fix depending how good you are at tools since a replacement gasket only cost $9.99. good luck and hopefully that's your only source of headache....damn B5s!
#2038 of 2138 Re: CIVIL ACTION A4 TIMING BELT, NEED HELP!!! [audib5] by vwdawg Jul 27, 2009 (8:26 am)
Replying to: audib5 (Jul 26, 2009 4:29 pm) Hello audib5: While you do make some valid observations in your rant on daget1, I have to point out that at least in prior years, the Audi manuals that I am familiar with DID spec the timing belt change for 90k (although I can't comment on later models). I was planning to change the belt on my first Audi, a '97 A4 2.8 at 90k until I noted on the forums that many knowledgeable owners opt for 65k or 70k, and IMMEDIATELY had it changed (85k) when I discovered this. I was also surprised to find out that VW changed the 1.8T oil spec from conventional to synthetic AFTER the 2002 model year, and I had already done two oil changes with conventional on my used Passat (prior owner never provided the manual's addendum page, or maybe never received it). I would like to make two points here: 1) There are MANY Audi owners who don't have the level of experience that you and others have, and they should not be faulted or chastized for following what they see in their manual; and 2) automotive forums are, in my opinion, created as a means of sharing extremely valuable information between owners. Yes, I know sometimes commentators are prone to dump on the manufacturer if they have a bad experience, but for the most part, people just want to ask guestions and get answers from those in the know. Therefore, I think you do a disservice by blasting someone who believes they are justified in seeking redress. For all I know, daget1 is a professor of quantum physics at Harvard, but just doesn't know a lot about Audis. It is highly unlikely that he is an idiot, and it only discourages participation when people make comments and get blasted. Thanks! audiphile1
#2039 of 2138 Re: CIVIL ACTION A4 TIMING BELT, NEED HELP!!! [audib5] by pat HOST Jul 27, 2009 (11:46 am)
Replying to: audib5 (Jul 26, 2009 4:29 pm) Hi there,   You may not have noticed that you were replying to a post that is almost four years old. I imagine the situation has been resolved one way or another by now.   Let's ease up on the name-calling, okay? You can certainly discuss the fact that changing timing belts and performing other scheduled maintenance are requirements to keep the vehicle running properly, but let's be civil about it.   Thanks!
#2040 of 2138 2003 Audi A4 1.8 T NEW noise. HELP! by pigeonlover Jul 29, 2009 (6:27 am)
First of all, I'm a 51 year old female psychiatric RN who does not know much about cars. Psych meds yes/automobiles, no. My cars are purchased brand new, I hang on to them for a long time, get regular maintenance, oil changes, and parts replaced when the record books say they need to be or if needed, and are driven well. I've always driven manual transmitions and feel I drive very well. This car does not even have a ding on it!   I purchased my Audi A4 1.8 T (5 speed manual) AWD, brand new in 2003 and except for the high cost of maintanence, I've been really happy with my Audi. It beats the heck out of my last car; a Suburu Outback (although I still think the subaru drove better in the snow). It's got great tires on it (almost new) and this car has been fun to own and drive. It's a commuter car, has high miles as I live in the country and commute to the city. About 135,000 miles. Mostly freeway miles.   That said, after my last tire purchase (same nice Michelon tires that I had on it before, which I remember being really quiet) about 4 months ago the car developed a low "growling" sound. It is pretty loud and the faster the car goes, the louder it gets. My friend who had not ridden in my car since this started yesterday commented "what's wrong with your Audi? I've never heard it sound like this? The engine sounds so loud!" You don't notice it much driving around town slow, but get this baby on the highway and you have to turn the radio up really loud to hear it or talk above normal to be heard. This sounds ljust ike when you are shifting to a higher gear and ran up the RPM's a bit too high (not that I'VE ever done that). The sound is EXACTLY the same if I'm in 5th gear going up hill, down hill OR COASTING downhill in neutral. It's pretty loud and the faster the car is going, the louder it gets, The temperature gauze has not changed. Stays right in the middle between cold and hot. Never moves after the car is going.   The check engine light has never come on.   It's annoying and although the car appears to drive just fine, I'm wondering if: A: it COULD be the new tires? B. Is something seriously wrong and I'm doing damage by continuing to commute in this car without getting it checked? C. If it is the engine, why hasn't the check engine light come on, and what it could be? Where should I start? Tires? Engine? Start looking at new cars again? Thanks in advance to anyone that might be able to help me with this. Replies to this message: rowlandj (Jul 30, 2009 3:47 am) pigeonlover (Jul 30, 2009 5:38 am) rowlandj (Jul 30, 2009 6:53 pm) vwdawg (Aug 04, 2009 1:55 pm)
#2041 of 2138 Re: 2003 Audi A4 1.8 T NEW noise. HELP! [pigeonlover] by rowlandj Jul 30, 2009 (3:47 am)
Replying to: pigeonlover (Jul 29, 2009 6:27 am) A speed sensitive 'growl' as you describe likely has to do with axle bearings or wheel bearings. If you have them checked out you may find that they are in need of replacement. With this vehicle I would expect that the fronts are the issue.   You will likely need replacement of the offending part but I would not drive it too much before you have it checked out as a bad bearing can wither seize or let go and leave you stranded and with more damage to the vehicle. Replies to this message: pigeonlover (Jul 30, 2009 5:38 am) rowlandj (Jul 30, 2009 6:53 pm) vwdawg (Aug 04, 2009 1:55 pm)
#2042 of 2138 Re: 2003 Audi A4 1.8 T NEW noise. HELP! [rowlandj] by pigeonlover Jul 30, 2009 (5:38 am)
Replying to: rowlandj (Jul 30, 2009 3:47 am) Thank you. I'll get it checked out ASAP. Replies to this message: rowlandj (Jul 30, 2009 6:53 pm) vwdawg (Aug 04, 2009 1:55 pm)
#2043 of 2138 Re: 2003 Audi A4 1.8 T NEW noise. HELP! [pigeonlover] by rowlandj Jul 30, 2009 (6:53 pm)
Replying to: pigeonlover (Jul 30, 2009 5:38 am) Good luck with that and please report back to the boards as to what the diagnosis turns out to be.
#2044 of 2138 01 A4 1.8T windshield leakage by pfunknation Aug 03, 2009 (10:59 am)
Does anyone have any experience with windshield leakage from an a4. Dang thing is very noisy at highway speeds and leaks whenever there is heavy rain. Water goes down the windshield posts and has caused problems with the airbags.   I have had the sunroof drain cleared but that has not solved the problem.
#2045 of 2138 Re: 2003 Audi A4 1.8 T NEW noise. HELP! [pigeonlover] by vwdawg Aug 04, 2009 (1:55 pm)
Replying to: pigeonlover (Jul 30, 2009 5:38 am) pigeonlover: I would tend to agree with rowlandj that wheel bearings might be the problem, especially considering that you have 135k miles on them w/o prior replacement. My understanding is that if you are driving at highway speeds and turn your steering wheel slightly (not aggressively, of course!) either way, the noise will stop if it is a wheel bearing. I have a bad left front bearing on my '97 A4, 95k miles, and when I turn the wheel left the noise does stop. audiphile1
#2046 of 2138 2001 Audi A4 Timing Belt by sandythek Aug 04, 2009 (4:04 pm)
When I brought my 2001 Audi A4 to my dealer for a repair (four new ignition coils), they told me that it was time to replace the timing belt, The car has 75K miles on it. I agree with them, but they want $1450 for the job. I certainly want a knowledgeable Audi mechanic to do the job, but that price seems high. Does the price seem reasonable? Can anyone recommend a good Audi mechanic in the Boston area (or just north of Boston)? Or can any reliable repair shop do this job? Thanks. Replies to this message: vwdawg (Aug 07, 2009 7:30 am)

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