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Really nice car!! And good luck with the c5
Posted by: N0m0r3c00l (83762) on 2017-01-05 23:49:09 In Reply to: Unfortunatly I'm moving on to a C5 posted by jimweis on 2017-01-05 21:22:16	Share \| Report

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Unfortunatly I'm moving on to a C5 - jimweis 2017-01-05 21:22:16 (630 views)
- Wrap-up posted here... - jimweis 2017-03-05 19:14:17 (304 views)
- i did almost the same - varia 2017-01-06 22:18:41 (531 views)
  - I bought an Allroad and though I miss the V8 a bit it went to a great new owner. - islingtonaudi 2017-01-07 16:27:02 (461 views)
    - You know, you could have bought a V8 allroad :) - lml999 2017-01-13 17:24:45 (400 views)
  - Not my picks, these are from the salesman. 71K meticulous previous owner ... - jimweis 2017-01-07 08:14:53 (551 views)
    - I have no personal experience to provide you on 3.0L issues, but seems you're about to experience - FourRingBling 2017-01-07 12:51:47 (421 views)
      - Me either, but it sounds like a bad/crazy girlfriend with not much else to give... - GreenMachine 2017-01-07 13:30:53 (402 views)
        
        Fix all of the present issues, move ahead, and not look back. - jimweis 2017-01-07 13:49:52 (383 views)
    - Are you sure it's worth it to fix? - GreenMachine 2017-01-07 11:36:31 (449 views)
      - wow I never knew the 3.0 had major issues. the youngest Audi I ever owned was a 98.5 A4Q 30v 2.8 - speedydtp247 2017-01-07 15:57:16 (416 views)
      - Worst case it's the 3 sealing rings on each cam, cams must be removed to replace $$$   -  jimweis  2017-01-07 13:42:12 (483 views)
        
        I don't see how a bad lifter will cause low oil pressure and those 3 rings are not your problem.  -  kinderutz  2017-01-08 11:47:18 (400 views)
        
        Wait, this car has oil pressure issues too???   -  GreenMachine  2017-01-07 13:53:30 (609 views)
        
        It's sludge caused, look at those deposits...it's filthy. Also, i replaced a cam/lifter like that at   -  kinderutz  2017-01-07 22:05:38 (594 views)
        
        Good info Kinder! All sounds plausible.   -  GreenMachine  2017-01-08 12:13:20 (371 views)
        
        I was informed that cam friction codes are oil pressure related, possible internal oil leaks...  -  jimweis  2017-01-12 02:25:06 (423 views)
        
        Don't get freaked out just yet, see what the problem is first, give this to the shop:   -  kinderutz  2017-01-07 20:17:00 (447 views)
        
        It apears this TSB relates to leaks that are external, my engine is dry outside...  -  jimweis  2017-01-15 07:15:44 (398 views)
        
        Yes, sent that TSB to them Friday night , I think all they did so far is pull codes,   -  jimweis  2017-01-08 07:11:30 (452 views)
        
        Ignore Carfax, pull valve covers and look inside to know for sure, if it's leaking at the cam  -  kinderutz  2017-01-08 11:37:57 (440 views)
        
        5-40 synthetic, correct oil filter, clear codes and see what happens...  -  jimweis  2017-01-11 17:55:56 (417 views)
        
        Update   -  jimweis  2017-02-20 18:58:34 (401 views)
        
        Another   -  jimweis  2017-03-02 22:34:17 (375 views)
  - ummm......in your pic, I see a C5 avant not C6 - speedydtp247 2017-01-06 22:44:18 (403 views)
    - misstype, small phone big hand - varia 2017-01-06 23:04:40 (487 views)
      - got'cha. cant be too small of a phone? its funny how years ago every cell phone company was  -  speedydtp247  2017-01-06 23:27:26 (432 views)
        
        iphone 4s, lol   -  varia  2017-01-06 23:45:14 (402 views)
        
        that is small. 3.5" screen  -  speedydtp247  2017-01-06 23:59:20 (424 views)
- So, what's the fate of the red '97? - wahaudi 2017-01-06 16:39:29 (385 views)
  - It will be for sale, first I'll call the people that have left notes on it, then advertize. - jimweis 2017-01-06 17:13:40 (434 views)
- Beware of NA 3.0L. Many say 3.0L is worst engine ever made by Audi. - FourRingBling 2017-01-06 03:20:56 (461 views)
  - I'm aware of the camshaft issues, coils, cost of T belt change, cats, what else? - jimweis 2017-01-06 04:29:56 (425 views)
    - Let me know if you want to make it reliable, I can get you a flashed ECU with the emissions - kinderutz 2017-01-07 20:26:35 (437 views)
      - i might be interested in one for 2.8 V6 - varia 2017-01-08 09:57:29 (429 views)
        
        sure thing, email me for details - kinderutz 2017-01-08 14:38:46 (377 views)
- Really nice car!! And good luck with the c5 - N0m0r3c00l 2017-01-05 23:49:09 (416 views)

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