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#2165 of 2367 Re: Audi A 4 - new fuel tank for 2005 model [nwalkley] by mercops

Jan 29, 2010 (9:13 am)

Replying to: nwalkley (Jan 29, 2010 5:44 am)
You may want to check out two prior threads related to problems when filling up your gas tank. Could be that your problem was related to gas pressure in the tank causing the nozzle to shut off prematurely. It appears that there is a spring acuated shut off in the filler neck that will cause this problem. Here are the items in the Message board:
 
Message #1707 Re: Gas tank problems [leejamesk] by jweaver1 Dec 30, 2007 (6:10 pm) I had a problem with my ex- 2003 A4-3.0 in that the gas pump would also shut off. I pulled the nozzle out and stuck a pencil into the filler tube, and could feel (and smell) the fuel vapors escaping from my fuel tank. After the pressure was relieved, I could continue to fill the tank. It finally happened when ...
   
Message #1685 Re: Gas tank problems [samaudi] by leejamesk Dec 19, 2007 (5:45 am) I had this similar problem and it is the little spring-flap inside the Audi fill-pipe that blocks the gas from going-in. You need to really push the gas filler deep into the pipe so as to ensure the ...
   
Also, don't place much faith in your dealership, especially when they want to "split" the difference in a repair especially when fuel vapor recovery (evaporation recovery) and emission related items may be covered under the Federal Emissions Warranty Law. You may want to check the Fed Website for more specific info as I believe it covers vehicles for 8 years/80,000 miles.
Cheers,
Mercops

#2166 of 2367 A4 leak by a4enthusiast7

Feb 09, 2010 (1:25 pm)

there is a leak coming from something next to the front right tire, the fluid is dark brown, prob. oil, and is dripping onto the ground next to the tire. I do not remember running over anything, any ideas on what could be causing this?

#2167 of 2367 Leak from undercarriage by a4enthusiast7

Feb 09, 2010 (1:29 pm)

there is a leak coming from something next to the front right tire, the fluid is dark brown, prob. oil, and is dripping onto the ground next to the tire. I do not remember running over anything, any ideas on what could be causing this?

#2168 of 2367 Re: Leak from undercarriage [a4enthusiast7] by rowlandj

Feb 10, 2010 (7:37 am)

Replying to: a4enthusiast7 (Feb 09, 2010 1:29 pm)
Steering rack leak or perhaps a torn CV boot letting the grease drip out. I suspect they are the most likely candidates given that it's so far out by the tire.

#2169 of 2367 Re: Leak from undercarriage [rowlandj] by a4enthusiast7

Feb 10, 2010 (11:01 am)

Replying to: rowlandj (Feb 10, 2010 7:37 am)
Thanks. They both sound feasible and much less expensive than the other problems I thought it could be.

#2170 of 2367 how much should it cost by abigbottomturn

Feb 20, 2010 (3:47 am)

just got some bad news, noticed oil in the coolant resivor, i am not a mechanic this car is a 99 a-4 and only has 130,000mi. the mechanic who i took the car to told me to replace the radiator is about 800.00, and of course does not guarantee that is the problem, is it possible for oil to get into the coolant, is there a oil cooler in the radiator? is there a test that can test for this issue, i sure could use some answers please.

#2171 of 2367 Re: how much should it cost [abigbottomturn] by rowlandj

Feb 20, 2010 (7:19 am)

Replying to: abigbottomturn (Feb 20, 2010 3:47 am)
Is the car an automatic or manual? If it's an automatic it could be transmission fluid in your coolant since the cooler for that transmission is part of the radiator. If not it could be a bad head-gasket having nothing to to with the radiator at all. Unless you can determine exactly what kind of oil your seeing in the coolant you need to dig a bit more to figure out exactly what is causing the problem.
 
To determine if it could be a head-gasket you need a compression leak down test to ensure that your not getting engine oil in the coolant. I hate the idea of just throwing parts at a problem based on a guess, it can get very expensive and still not remedy the real issue.
 
Good luck finding out what the real problem is.

#2172 of 2367 Not so good vibration by swj1218

Feb 20, 2010 (2:26 pm)

I have an 03 A4 Quattro automatic. I just passed the 100,000 mile mark and so far the only major problem i've had is replacing tires to quickly.
 
I am noticing a noise though, or more like a vibration when i'm in drive, but stopped. Like it seems like its idling to high when in gear, its hard to explain. When its in neutral it seems fine. But when I slow down, then come to a full stop the car starts to vibrate a little. It's weird.

#2173 of 2367 Re: Not so good vibration [swj1218] by rowlandj

Feb 21, 2010 (6:50 am)

Replying to: swj1218 (Feb 20, 2010 2:26 pm)
Have you ever had your coil packs replaced? I believe there may be a recall for your year. You should contact an Audi dealer with your VIN number and see if you are affected as it may help with your issue.

#2174 of 2367 Replace Shocks on a 2007 A3 by petergon1

Mar 07, 2010 (11:14 am)

Can anyone tell me how to get to the top bolt on the rear shocks on a 2007 A3 FWD.
Need to change the Shocks and they don't make it ez.
Thanks for your time.

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