Re: 2001 A4 motor problems
 

In article <KQpqi.315836$G_4.151265@fe09.news.easynews.com> ,
email@invalid.address says...
> On Fri, 27 Jul 2007 10:03:45 +0000, T_Diver wrote:
>
> > I have a 2001 A$ 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.
>
I had a mechanic look at it and he thinks the gear on the intake cam is
out of sync. He wants to put in a new engine because he thinks the
valves are all bent and the pistons destroyed. He didn't take the head
off, so how can he be sure of the damage? I towed it home and will take
the head off myself and look.
Any other suggestions or comments are welcomed. Thanks

Re: 2001 A4 motor problems
 

In article <KQpqi.315836$G_4.151265@fe09.news.easynews.com> ,
email@invalid.address says...
> On Fri, 27 Jul 2007 10:03:45 +0000, T_Diver wrote:
>
> > I have a 2001 A$ 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.
>
I had a mechanic look at it and he thinks the gear on the intake cam is
out of sync. He wants to put in a new engine because he thinks the
valves are all bent and the pistons destroyed. He didn't take the head
off, so how can he be sure of the damage? I towed it home and will take
the head off myself and look.
Any other suggestions or comments are welcomed. Thanks

Re: 2001 A4 motor problems
 

In article <KQpqi.315836$G_4.151265@fe09.news.easynews.com> ,
email@invalid.address says...
> On Fri, 27 Jul 2007 10:03:45 +0000, T_Diver wrote:
>
> > I have a 2001 A$ 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.
>
I had a mechanic look at it and he thinks the gear on the intake cam is
out of sync. He wants to put in a new engine because he thinks the
valves are all bent and the pistons destroyed. He didn't take the head
off, so how can he be sure of the damage? I towed it home and will take
the head off myself and look.
Any other suggestions or comments are welcomed. Thanks

Re: 2001 A4 motor problems
 

<T_Diver@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:MPG.211428f29cbab91d989684@news.verizon.net.. .
> In article <KQpqi.315836$G_4.151265@fe09.news.easynews.com> ,
> email@invalid.address says...
>> On Fri, 27 Jul 2007 10:03:45 +0000, T_Diver wrote:
>>
>> > I have a 2001 A$ 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.
>>
> I had a mechanic look at it and he thinks the gear on the intake cam is
> out of sync. He wants to put in a new engine because he thinks the
> valves are all bent and the pistons destroyed. He didn't take the head
> off, so how can he be sure of the damage? I towed it home and will take
> the head off myself and look.
> Any other suggestions or comments are welcomed. Thanks

Re: 2001 A4 motor problems
 

<T_Diver@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:MPG.211428f29cbab91d989684@news.verizon.net.. .
> In article <KQpqi.315836$G_4.151265@fe09.news.easynews.com> ,
> email@invalid.address says...
>> On Fri, 27 Jul 2007 10:03:45 +0000, T_Diver wrote:
>>
>> > I have a 2001 A$ 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.
>>
> I had a mechanic look at it and he thinks the gear on the intake cam is
> out of sync. He wants to put in a new engine because he thinks the
> valves are all bent and the pistons destroyed. He didn't take the head
> off, so how can he be sure of the damage? I towed it home and will take
> the head off myself and look.
> Any other suggestions or comments are welcomed. Thanks

Re: 2001 A4 motor problems
 

<T_Diver@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:MPG.211428f29cbab91d989684@news.verizon.net.. .
> In article <KQpqi.315836$G_4.151265@fe09.news.easynews.com> ,
> email@invalid.address says...
>> On Fri, 27 Jul 2007 10:03:45 +0000, T_Diver wrote:
>>
>> > I have a 2001 A$ 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.
>>
> I had a mechanic look at it and he thinks the gear on the intake cam is
> out of sync. He wants to put in a new engine because he thinks the
> valves are all bent and the pistons destroyed. He didn't take the head
> off, so how can he be sure of the damage? I towed it home and will take
> the head off myself and look.
> Any other suggestions or comments are welcomed. Thanks

Re: 2001 A4 motor problems
 

<T_Diver@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:MPG.211428f29cbab91d989684@news.verizon.net.. .
> In article <KQpqi.315836$G_4.151265@fe09.news.easynews.com> ,
> email@invalid.address says...
>> On Fri, 27 Jul 2007 10:03:45 +0000, T_Diver wrote:
>>
>> > I have a 2001 A$ 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.
>>
> I had a mechanic look at it and he thinks the gear on the intake cam is
> out of sync. He wants to put in a new engine because he thinks the
> valves are all bent and the pistons destroyed. He didn't take the head
> off, so how can he be sure of the damage? I towed it home and will take
> the head off myself and look.
> Any other suggestions or comments are welcomed. Thanks

Re: 2001 A4 motor problems
 

1.8t? V6 or ???
triple check before replacing the engine
I find that mechanic's diagnosis a little hard to believe.
I would suggest a leak down test. That might help determine what is wrong
and where the compression is disappearing to.

So could an oil sludge problem cause this also?

--
later,
dave
(One out of many daves)


<T_Diver@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:MPG.211428f29cbab91d989684@news.verizon.net.. .
> In article <KQpqi.315836$G_4.151265@fe09.news.easynews.com> ,
> email@invalid.address says...
>> On Fri, 27 Jul 2007 10:03:45 +0000, T_Diver wrote:
>>
>> > I have a 2001 A$ 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.
>>
> I had a mechanic look at it and he thinks the gear on the intake cam is
> out of sync. He wants to put in a new engine because he thinks the
> valves are all bent and the pistons destroyed. He didn't take the head
> off, so how can he be sure of the damage? I towed it home and will take
> the head off myself and look.
> Any other suggestions or comments are welcomed. Thanks

Re: 2001 A4 motor problems
 

1.8t? V6 or ???
triple check before replacing the engine
I find that mechanic's diagnosis a little hard to believe.
I would suggest a leak down test. That might help determine what is wrong
and where the compression is disappearing to.

So could an oil sludge problem cause this also?

--
later,
dave
(One out of many daves)


<T_Diver@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:MPG.211428f29cbab91d989684@news.verizon.net.. .
> In article <KQpqi.315836$G_4.151265@fe09.news.easynews.com> ,
> email@invalid.address says...
>> On Fri, 27 Jul 2007 10:03:45 +0000, T_Diver wrote:
>>
>> > I have a 2001 A$ 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.
>>
> I had a mechanic look at it and he thinks the gear on the intake cam is
> out of sync. He wants to put in a new engine because he thinks the
> valves are all bent and the pistons destroyed. He didn't take the head
> off, so how can he be sure of the damage? I towed it home and will take
> the head off myself and look.
> Any other suggestions or comments are welcomed. Thanks

Re: 2001 A4 motor problems
 

1.8t? V6 or ???
triple check before replacing the engine
I find that mechanic's diagnosis a little hard to believe.
I would suggest a leak down test. That might help determine what is wrong
and where the compression is disappearing to.

So could an oil sludge problem cause this also?

--
later,
dave
(One out of many daves)


<T_Diver@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:MPG.211428f29cbab91d989684@news.verizon.net.. .
> In article <KQpqi.315836$G_4.151265@fe09.news.easynews.com> ,
> email@invalid.address says...
>> On Fri, 27 Jul 2007 10:03:45 +0000, T_Diver wrote:
>>
>> > I have a 2001 A$ 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.
>>
> I had a mechanic look at it and he thinks the gear on the intake cam is
> out of sync. He wants to put in a new engine because he thinks the
> valves are all bent and the pistons destroyed. He didn't take the head
> off, so how can he be sure of the damage? I towed it home and will take
> the head off myself and look.
> Any other suggestions or comments are welcomed. Thanks