2001 A4 motor problems
07-30-2007, 06:32 PM
#31
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Re: 2001 A4 motor problems
On Mon, 30 Jul 2007 21:59:40 +0000, T_Diver wrote:
> Thanks for your reply. I have not been able to find your other post.
> You sound very knowledgable and I will follow your advice. I ordered a
> manual to help along. I don't trust these mechanics. I think they just
> want to replace a motor and make some cash. The only way to know for
> sure is open the motor I suppose.
> If it's not too much trouble could you advise me what you wrote in your
> other post? Thanks for your help.
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From: Madesio <email@invalid.address>
Subject: Re: 2001 A4 motor problems
Newsgroups: alt.autos.audi
Message-ID: <KQpqi.315836$G_4.151265@fe09.news.easynews.com>
On Fri, 27 Jul 2007 10:03:45 +0000, T_Diver wrote:
>I have a 2001 A$ with the 1.8 turbo. My engine died the other day and
>wouldn't start. I had it towed and the mechanic says no compression.
>He thinks the gear spun on the upper camshaft. The timing belt didn't
>jump and it still lines up correctly. Probably tke chain driven cam
>out. Do you think it caused major engine damage? The engine spins when
>you try to start. I didn't hear any abnormal noise like valves hitting
>pistons, etc. He wants 4-5 grand to install used engine. Any
>suggestions are welcomed.
Likely you have carbon buildup on your valves. Keep cranking the engine
while holding down the throttle until the car starts. A few quick pumps on
the throttle bringing up the rpm should clear it out. It's a common thing
for the valves to stick causing no compression on these engines. Try to
use premium octane gas after you get it started to help keep things clean.
> Thanks for your reply. I have not been able to find your other post.
> You sound very knowledgable and I will follow your advice. I ordered a
> manual to help along. I don't trust these mechanics. I think they just
> want to replace a motor and make some cash. The only way to know for
> sure is open the motor I suppose.
> If it's not too much trouble could you advise me what you wrote in your
> other post? Thanks for your help.
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From: Madesio <email@invalid.address>
Subject: Re: 2001 A4 motor problems
Newsgroups: alt.autos.audi
Message-ID: <KQpqi.315836$G_4.151265@fe09.news.easynews.com>
On Fri, 27 Jul 2007 10:03:45 +0000, T_Diver wrote:
>I have a 2001 A$ with the 1.8 turbo. My engine died the other day and
>wouldn't start. I had it towed and the mechanic says no compression.
>He thinks the gear spun on the upper camshaft. The timing belt didn't
>jump and it still lines up correctly. Probably tke chain driven cam
>out. Do you think it caused major engine damage? The engine spins when
>you try to start. I didn't hear any abnormal noise like valves hitting
>pistons, etc. He wants 4-5 grand to install used engine. Any
>suggestions are welcomed.
Likely you have carbon buildup on your valves. Keep cranking the engine
while holding down the throttle until the car starts. A few quick pumps on
the throttle bringing up the rpm should clear it out. It's a common thing
for the valves to stick causing no compression on these engines. Try to
use premium octane gas after you get it started to help keep things clean.
07-30-2007, 06:32 PM
#32
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Re: 2001 A4 motor problems
On Mon, 30 Jul 2007 21:59:40 +0000, T_Diver wrote:
> Thanks for your reply. I have not been able to find your other post.
> You sound very knowledgable and I will follow your advice. I ordered a
> manual to help along. I don't trust these mechanics. I think they just
> want to replace a motor and make some cash. The only way to know for
> sure is open the motor I suppose.
> If it's not too much trouble could you advise me what you wrote in your
> other post? Thanks for your help.
==========================================
From: Madesio <email@invalid.address>
Subject: Re: 2001 A4 motor problems
Newsgroups: alt.autos.audi
Message-ID: <KQpqi.315836$G_4.151265@fe09.news.easynews.com>
On Fri, 27 Jul 2007 10:03:45 +0000, T_Diver wrote:
>I have a 2001 A$ with the 1.8 turbo. My engine died the other day and
>wouldn't start. I had it towed and the mechanic says no compression.
>He thinks the gear spun on the upper camshaft. The timing belt didn't
>jump and it still lines up correctly. Probably tke chain driven cam
>out. Do you think it caused major engine damage? The engine spins when
>you try to start. I didn't hear any abnormal noise like valves hitting
>pistons, etc. He wants 4-5 grand to install used engine. Any
>suggestions are welcomed.
Likely you have carbon buildup on your valves. Keep cranking the engine
while holding down the throttle until the car starts. A few quick pumps on
the throttle bringing up the rpm should clear it out. It's a common thing
for the valves to stick causing no compression on these engines. Try to
use premium octane gas after you get it started to help keep things clean.
> Thanks for your reply. I have not been able to find your other post.
> You sound very knowledgable and I will follow your advice. I ordered a
> manual to help along. I don't trust these mechanics. I think they just
> want to replace a motor and make some cash. The only way to know for
> sure is open the motor I suppose.
> If it's not too much trouble could you advise me what you wrote in your
> other post? Thanks for your help.
==========================================
From: Madesio <email@invalid.address>
Subject: Re: 2001 A4 motor problems
Newsgroups: alt.autos.audi
Message-ID: <KQpqi.315836$G_4.151265@fe09.news.easynews.com>
On Fri, 27 Jul 2007 10:03:45 +0000, T_Diver wrote:
>I have a 2001 A$ with the 1.8 turbo. My engine died the other day and
>wouldn't start. I had it towed and the mechanic says no compression.
>He thinks the gear spun on the upper camshaft. The timing belt didn't
>jump and it still lines up correctly. Probably tke chain driven cam
>out. Do you think it caused major engine damage? The engine spins when
>you try to start. I didn't hear any abnormal noise like valves hitting
>pistons, etc. He wants 4-5 grand to install used engine. Any
>suggestions are welcomed.
Likely you have carbon buildup on your valves. Keep cranking the engine
while holding down the throttle until the car starts. A few quick pumps on
the throttle bringing up the rpm should clear it out. It's a common thing
for the valves to stick causing no compression on these engines. Try to
use premium octane gas after you get it started to help keep things clean.
07-30-2007, 06:32 PM
#33
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Re: 2001 A4 motor problems
On Mon, 30 Jul 2007 21:59:40 +0000, T_Diver wrote:
> Thanks for your reply. I have not been able to find your other post.
> You sound very knowledgable and I will follow your advice. I ordered a
> manual to help along. I don't trust these mechanics. I think they just
> want to replace a motor and make some cash. The only way to know for
> sure is open the motor I suppose.
> If it's not too much trouble could you advise me what you wrote in your
> other post? Thanks for your help.
==========================================
From: Madesio <email@invalid.address>
Subject: Re: 2001 A4 motor problems
Newsgroups: alt.autos.audi
Message-ID: <KQpqi.315836$G_4.151265@fe09.news.easynews.com>
On Fri, 27 Jul 2007 10:03:45 +0000, T_Diver wrote:
>I have a 2001 A$ with the 1.8 turbo. My engine died the other day and
>wouldn't start. I had it towed and the mechanic says no compression.
>He thinks the gear spun on the upper camshaft. The timing belt didn't
>jump and it still lines up correctly. Probably tke chain driven cam
>out. Do you think it caused major engine damage? The engine spins when
>you try to start. I didn't hear any abnormal noise like valves hitting
>pistons, etc. He wants 4-5 grand to install used engine. Any
>suggestions are welcomed.
Likely you have carbon buildup on your valves. Keep cranking the engine
while holding down the throttle until the car starts. A few quick pumps on
the throttle bringing up the rpm should clear it out. It's a common thing
for the valves to stick causing no compression on these engines. Try to
use premium octane gas after you get it started to help keep things clean.
> Thanks for your reply. I have not been able to find your other post.
> You sound very knowledgable and I will follow your advice. I ordered a
> manual to help along. I don't trust these mechanics. I think they just
> want to replace a motor and make some cash. The only way to know for
> sure is open the motor I suppose.
> If it's not too much trouble could you advise me what you wrote in your
> other post? Thanks for your help.
==========================================
From: Madesio <email@invalid.address>
Subject: Re: 2001 A4 motor problems
Newsgroups: alt.autos.audi
Message-ID: <KQpqi.315836$G_4.151265@fe09.news.easynews.com>
On Fri, 27 Jul 2007 10:03:45 +0000, T_Diver wrote:
>I have a 2001 A$ with the 1.8 turbo. My engine died the other day and
>wouldn't start. I had it towed and the mechanic says no compression.
>He thinks the gear spun on the upper camshaft. The timing belt didn't
>jump and it still lines up correctly. Probably tke chain driven cam
>out. Do you think it caused major engine damage? The engine spins when
>you try to start. I didn't hear any abnormal noise like valves hitting
>pistons, etc. He wants 4-5 grand to install used engine. Any
>suggestions are welcomed.
Likely you have carbon buildup on your valves. Keep cranking the engine
while holding down the throttle until the car starts. A few quick pumps on
the throttle bringing up the rpm should clear it out. It's a common thing
for the valves to stick causing no compression on these engines. Try to
use premium octane gas after you get it started to help keep things clean.
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