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Thanks for looking guys...I hope someone can help me out, I don't wanna send these to the crusher

Car is in providence, ri ]]> Audi 100 / A6 (C4 Platform) Discussion Senna4Life http://forums.audiworld.com/showthread.php?t=2768175 http://forums.audiworld.com/showthread.php?t=2768174&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:10:59 GMT I bought my A4 back in 1999 and used the old... I bought my A4 back in 1999 and used the old registry to keep maintenance records on my car. At some point when I was not looking not so long ago the old registry went away. Is it archived somewhere and could I get access to it long enough to grab my service records?

-GAP ]]> Feedback GAP http://forums.audiworld.com/showthread.php?t=2768174 http://forums.audiworld.com/showthread.php?t=2768173&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:09:40 GMT http://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/cto/1474401891.ht... http://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/cto/1474401891.html

Gotta get rid of my 5ktq by monday :(

Thanks guys ]]> Audi 4000 / Coupe GT Discussion Senna4Life http://forums.audiworld.com/showthread.php?t=2768173 http://forums.audiworld.com/showthread.php?t=2768172&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:08:32 GMT I gotta either get rid of, or junk my 5ktq by... I gotta either get rid of, or junk my 5ktq by Monday :(

I haven't posted in ages but just seeing if there was any need for this, it was Tom Faust's ollld car I believe...dark gray will take some pics if interested

http://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/cto/1474401891.html

thanks guys! ]]> Audi 5000 / 200 / V8 Discussion Senna4Life http://forums.audiworld.com/showthread.php?t=2768172 http://forums.audiworld.com/showthread.php?t=2768171&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:43:55 GMT My A3 has an intermitant high pitched whistle... My A3 has an intermitant high pitched whistle which comes from the back of the engine compartment on the drivers side. The noise can be from a cold start or occur part way through a journey. The pitch sometimes changes or the noise disappears if I press the throtle. Strangely the noise can continue loudly for 30 secs or so after the engine is switched off, and then sounds like an aircraft powering off after landing. Despite the noise being a daily occurance now, my car seems to have a second sense and is never making the noise when I get to the Audi dealer so they are unable to offer any constructive advice ]]> Audi A3 / S3 AnnieA http://forums.audiworld.com/showthread.php?t=2768171 http://forums.audiworld.com/showthread.php?t=2768170&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:30:20 GMT Hi! Today I was doing the gaskets on my A6. While... Hi! Today I was doing the gaskets on my A6. While I was compressing the cam tensioner with the wonderful tool I've got it (the tool) just broke... I don't know if I'm too strong (;-)) or i went too far, but when the tool was gone the tensioner was compressed enough to be empty of oil. For my surprise, even without the tool, the tensioner remained still in the full compressed position. I was able to play with it compressing and pulling it all the way as well as to replace the tensioner gaskets with no problems. After putting all back together, i didn't notice anything wrong and no strange noises. Weel, now I have to do the driver's side... but no tool. My question is: do I really need this tool? From my experience described above, it seems that if I simply compress the tensioner by hand slowly and all the way donw then it will remain in this position and I'll be able to do the job normally. Am I right? On the passenger side the story was more or less like this.. Thanks alot!!! ]]> A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion fmstocco http://forums.audiworld.com/showthread.php?t=2768170 http://forums.audiworld.com/showthread.php?t=2768169&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:27:05 GMT I down loading the new Vag-com software from Ross... I down loading the new Vag-com software from Ross Tech.
I tried three times to reset the service ling with the automatic buttom but it failed to work. What I am doing wrong? ]]> VAG-COM Discussion fhpski http://forums.audiworld.com/showthread.php?t=2768169 http://forums.audiworld.com/showthread.php?t=2768168&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:04:28 GMT Lesson learned the hard way. I didn't address the Pastore chip problem (pre-detonation) in time, and I paid the ultimate price....threw a rod, the motor is toast. I wasnt' even hammering on it seriously, so the damage must have been done over months.

So I am sitting on a black/black S4, 118,000 miles, RS2 turbo, exhaust manifold, injectors, Eibach & billsteins, 993TT brembo front calipers, HID lights, European S4 tail light cluster, fantastic interior, exterior very nice. Everything works (well, except the motor).

1) What is this worth, as is?
2) Does anyone know someone sitting on a nice 20VT motor looking for such a car to put it in?

Where is the icon of the guy smashing his head against the wall? Insert here. Large dunce cap on top.

So endeth a 13+ year love affair with 20VTurbo Audis. Time to try something newer and different for someone with little time to properly attend to such sweet vehicles.

Robert ]]> randerson22 http://forums.audiworld.com/showthread.php?t=2768168 http://forums.audiworld.com/showthread.php?t=2768167&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:42:21 GMT Im in the process of purchasing a small block for... Im in the process of purchasing a small block for my 2001.5 Audi Avant. Miles are more obviously on some 2001 engines than 2002 engines. Can I use a 2002 2.7 in a 2001.5? What are the major differences if any? ]]> S4 / RS4 (B5 Platform) Discussion noneckjo http://forums.audiworld.com/showthread.php?t=2768167 http://forums.audiworld.com/showthread.php?t=2768166&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:37:30 GMT Hey guys, I just replaced the engine in my 93... Hey guys,

I just replaced the engine in my 93 audi 90s FWD automatic 160k. I have it running and driving but I cant seem to remember where my wiring for the radiator fans go. The brown wires are for ground, easy enough but, It is thermostatically controlled so the positive wires which is black with a red stripe go somewhere special.

Where do they go!??

Everything helps.
Thanks
-Brian ]]> Audi 90 / 80 / Coupe quattro / Cabriolet Discussion E=MC^2 http://forums.audiworld.com/showthread.php?t=2768166 http://forums.audiworld.com/showthread.php?t=2768165&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:20:47 GMT Does anyone know if you can buy the small black... Does anyone know if you can buy the small black plastic MMI knob for the 2001 S8 that sits in the center console and adjusts the Navi etc. ? Keyes Audi just quoted me $168 for the whole switch -- makes it an expensive knob replacement.

Also the plastic grommet on the visor itself that snaps in and out of the plastic retainer on the headliner i.e. the one used when the visor is unclipped to shield the side window has completely gone on both my visors. Does anyone know if this is an available part -- full visor is $318.50!

Thanks! ]]> A8 / S8 (D2 Platform) Discussion OJAIS8 http://forums.audiworld.com/showthread.php?t=2768165 http://forums.audiworld.com/showthread.php?t=2768164&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:02:32 GMT Just looking for a second opinion here of where... Just looking for a second opinion here of where to start. I have a 2000 A6 2.7T and the other day i went to start it and it cranks but wont turn over. From the sound, it sounds like its getting spark just no fuel. Is this common in the A6's? Just looking at where to start looking. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thank You Very Much!!!
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I just purchased my first Audi, a 1999 A6 Avant Quattro 2.8 30V with 125k miles. I came here to do research before the purchase, and I thought I knew everything to ask the seller. He had records of: all oil changes, replacement of front suspension bushing, a recent brake job and also the timing belt job, all done by a local Audi mechanic. The wording on the record was "timing belt kit". I (apparently wrongly) assumed that an Audi mechanic would know what he was doing.

When I was looking at the car, I test drove it and warmed it up, then popped the hood and listened/looked. It seemed perfectly fine to me. The seller said he never noticed any oil leaks or any smells. Now I've owned the car for a week, and every time I park the car or come to a stop in traffic after driving, I can smell burning oil and sometimes see smoke. When I pop the hood right after driving, I can sometimes see a small stream of smoke coming up from one side of the engine or the other (I think driver side is most common). I've been continually checking the oil level and it doesn't seem to change. My guess is that the mechanic neglected to replace the seals associated with the cams while he was doing the timing belt, and now there is at least one slow leak. Great.

At this point, I am thinking about just doing the entire timing belt service early, for peace of mind. Whether I do it myself, or take it to a shop, I haven't decided. I consider myself proficient enough in auto work to do something like this, I just don't know how long it will take me. I've always owned Subarus, so I've been relatively spoiled in terms of engine access. From reading the Bentley manual that came with the car, I know that accessing this engine for the belt job is going to be a Royal PITA. Do it myself or pay labor...anyone had to make this decision before? What'd you decide and why?

I have read that the Blau timing belt kit is a good one to go with, and I may purchase the one with the "enhanced parts addition": http://www.blauparts.com/proddetail.asp?prod=GH21112-1B

Is that a good plan? Also, can anyone provide me with a list of seals/parts that AREN'T included in that kit that I should replace while I'm doing this work?

And one last request: is there a list anywhere of the tools needed for this work? I have a nice collection of metric tools, but I know from helping my brother with his Jetta that VW/Audi cars often require one-off tools and weird sizes for maintenance work.

Thanks in advance for your help. ]]> A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion wrx580 http://forums.audiworld.com/showthread.php?t=2768162 http://forums.audiworld.com/showthread.php?t=2768161&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:58:56 GMT This is a pretty common part... anyone have the... This is a pretty common part... anyone have the number for the brake light bulb on hand? This is the inner circular light on the brake housing. Also are those two bulbs in the circular style lights the same? ]]> TT (Mk1) Discussion silverTTQC http://forums.audiworld.com/showthread.php?t=2768161