Peter Bell

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Curtis Newton <cnewton.remove-this@akamail.com> wrote:

> On Mon, 31 Jan 2005 09:42:14 GMT, Peter Bell <peter@invalid.org.uk>
> wrote:
>
> >Whan I bought my A4 2.6 towards the end of 1996, I remember the dealer
> >telling me that the introduction of the 2.8 30v was delayed because of
> >the significant number of belt failures in testing, before 60k!
>
>
>
> Perhaps by 2001 (my model year), they addressed that issue??

Indeed - but if they struggled to reach 60k reliable miles, I wouldn't
trust it much beyond that distance.


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Steve68s

"Peter Bell" <peter@invalid.org.uk> wrote in message
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> In message <gostv0hv8tmforbm5rkpi0drbs0qmiucss@4ax.com>
> Curtis Newton <cnewton.remove-this@akamail.com> wrote:
>
>> On Mon, 31 Jan 2005 09:42:14 GMT, Peter Bell <peter@invalid.org.uk>
>> wrote:
>>
>> >Whan I bought my A4 2.6 towards the end of 1996, I remember the dealer
>> >telling me that the introduction of the 2.8 30v was delayed because of
>> >the significant number of belt failures in testing, before 60k!
>>
>>
>>
>> Perhaps by 2001 (my model year), they addressed that issue??
>
> Indeed - but if they struggled to reach 60k reliable miles, I wouldn't
> trust it much beyond that distance.
>
>
> --
> Peter Bell (Note Spamtrap - To reply, replace 'invalid' with
> 'bellfamily')

I thought the 2.8 v6 30v was chain driven?

Steve.

Steve68s

"Peter Bell" <peter@invalid.org.uk> wrote in message
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> In message <gostv0hv8tmforbm5rkpi0drbs0qmiucss@4ax.com>
> Curtis Newton <cnewton.remove-this@akamail.com> wrote:
>
>> On Mon, 31 Jan 2005 09:42:14 GMT, Peter Bell <peter@invalid.org.uk>
>> wrote:
>>
>> >Whan I bought my A4 2.6 towards the end of 1996, I remember the dealer
>> >telling me that the introduction of the 2.8 30v was delayed because of
>> >the significant number of belt failures in testing, before 60k!
>>
>>
>>
>> Perhaps by 2001 (my model year), they addressed that issue??
>
> Indeed - but if they struggled to reach 60k reliable miles, I wouldn't
> trust it much beyond that distance.
>
>
> --
> Peter Bell (Note Spamtrap - To reply, replace 'invalid' with
> 'bellfamily')

I thought the 2.8 v6 30v was chain driven?

Steve.

Steve68s

"Peter Bell" <peter@invalid.org.uk> wrote in message
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> In message <gostv0hv8tmforbm5rkpi0drbs0qmiucss@4ax.com>
> Curtis Newton <cnewton.remove-this@akamail.com> wrote:
>
>> On Mon, 31 Jan 2005 09:42:14 GMT, Peter Bell <peter@invalid.org.uk>
>> wrote:
>>
>> >Whan I bought my A4 2.6 towards the end of 1996, I remember the dealer
>> >telling me that the introduction of the 2.8 30v was delayed because of
>> >the significant number of belt failures in testing, before 60k!
>>
>>
>>
>> Perhaps by 2001 (my model year), they addressed that issue??
>
> Indeed - but if they struggled to reach 60k reliable miles, I wouldn't
> trust it much beyond that distance.
>
>
> --
> Peter Bell (Note Spamtrap - To reply, replace 'invalid' with
> 'bellfamily')

I thought the 2.8 v6 30v was chain driven?

Steve.

Tony

Steve68s wrote:

> "Peter Bell" <peter@invalid.org.uk> wrote in message
> news:5d1754364d.peter@iyonix.earley.fourcom.com...
>
>>In message <gostv0hv8tmforbm5rkpi0drbs0qmiucss@4ax.com>
>> Curtis Newton <cnewton.remove-this@akamail.com> wrote:
>>
>>
>>>On Mon, 31 Jan 2005 09:42:14 GMT, Peter Bell <peter@invalid.org.uk>
>>>wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>>Whan I bought my A4 2.6 towards the end of 1996, I remember the dealer
>>>>telling me that the introduction of the 2.8 30v was delayed because of
>>>>the significant number of belt failures in testing, before 60k!
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>Perhaps by 2001 (my model year), they addressed that issue??
>>
>>Indeed - but if they struggled to reach 60k reliable miles, I wouldn't
>>trust it much beyond that distance.
>>
>>
>>--
>>Peter Bell (Note Spamtrap - To reply, replace 'invalid' with
>>'bellfamily')
>
>
> I thought the 2.8 v6 30v was chain driven?
>
> Steve.
>
>
Chains between the cams on the head. Belt from crank to cams.

Tony

Steve68s wrote:

> "Peter Bell" <peter@invalid.org.uk> wrote in message
> news:5d1754364d.peter@iyonix.earley.fourcom.com...
>
>>In message <gostv0hv8tmforbm5rkpi0drbs0qmiucss@4ax.com>
>> Curtis Newton <cnewton.remove-this@akamail.com> wrote:
>>
>>
>>>On Mon, 31 Jan 2005 09:42:14 GMT, Peter Bell <peter@invalid.org.uk>
>>>wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>>Whan I bought my A4 2.6 towards the end of 1996, I remember the dealer
>>>>telling me that the introduction of the 2.8 30v was delayed because of
>>>>the significant number of belt failures in testing, before 60k!
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>Perhaps by 2001 (my model year), they addressed that issue??
>>
>>Indeed - but if they struggled to reach 60k reliable miles, I wouldn't
>>trust it much beyond that distance.
>>
>>
>>--
>>Peter Bell (Note Spamtrap - To reply, replace 'invalid' with
>>'bellfamily')
>
>
> I thought the 2.8 v6 30v was chain driven?
>
> Steve.
>
>
Chains between the cams on the head. Belt from crank to cams.

Tony

Steve68s wrote:

> "Peter Bell" <peter@invalid.org.uk> wrote in message
> news:5d1754364d.peter@iyonix.earley.fourcom.com...
>
>>In message <gostv0hv8tmforbm5rkpi0drbs0qmiucss@4ax.com>
>> Curtis Newton <cnewton.remove-this@akamail.com> wrote:
>>
>>
>>>On Mon, 31 Jan 2005 09:42:14 GMT, Peter Bell <peter@invalid.org.uk>
>>>wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>>Whan I bought my A4 2.6 towards the end of 1996, I remember the dealer
>>>>telling me that the introduction of the 2.8 30v was delayed because of
>>>>the significant number of belt failures in testing, before 60k!
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>Perhaps by 2001 (my model year), they addressed that issue??
>>
>>Indeed - but if they struggled to reach 60k reliable miles, I wouldn't
>>trust it much beyond that distance.
>>
>>
>>--
>>Peter Bell (Note Spamtrap - To reply, replace 'invalid' with
>>'bellfamily')
>
>
> I thought the 2.8 v6 30v was chain driven?
>
> Steve.
>
>
Chains between the cams on the head. Belt from crank to cams.

Curtis Newton

>>> I called a small independent shop in Denver and they are going to look
>>> at it on Tuesday....he said when that code comes up, it could also be
>>> the thermostat...so, rather than me changing parts that might not need
>>> to be changed, I will just take it in.
>>
>>If it is the thermostat, then you may want to consider splurging - and I do
>>mean splurging - for the T.B., water pump, tensioners, etc if it has been
>>more than 50-60,000 miles since that service was done.
>>
>
>I am new to Audi's (been driving Japanese cars for the longest
>time)......there must be a TON of labor involved in replacing the
>thermostat??? When I replaced the thermostat on the Japanese cars, it
>was usually pretty easy, I am guessing the Audi's aren't.
>
>I can already $ee the cost ....... thanks for the tip...... the car
>has 55,000 miles on it and I planned to keep it to 75,000 miles. At
>that time, I plan to trade it on the 2.0L A4 coming out this
>Spring...I want to give Audi a chance to work out the bugs before I
>buy that one.
>-


Update: ECT sensor was bad....$230 later....ouch.


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Curtis Newton

>>> I called a small independent shop in Denver and they are going to look
>>> at it on Tuesday....he said when that code comes up, it could also be
>>> the thermostat...so, rather than me changing parts that might not need
>>> to be changed, I will just take it in.
>>
>>If it is the thermostat, then you may want to consider splurging - and I do
>>mean splurging - for the T.B., water pump, tensioners, etc if it has been
>>more than 50-60,000 miles since that service was done.
>>
>
>I am new to Audi's (been driving Japanese cars for the longest
>time)......there must be a TON of labor involved in replacing the
>thermostat??? When I replaced the thermostat on the Japanese cars, it
>was usually pretty easy, I am guessing the Audi's aren't.
>
>I can already $ee the cost ....... thanks for the tip...... the car
>has 55,000 miles on it and I planned to keep it to 75,000 miles. At
>that time, I plan to trade it on the 2.0L A4 coming out this
>Spring...I want to give Audi a chance to work out the bugs before I
>buy that one.
>-


Update: ECT sensor was bad....$230 later....ouch.


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Curtis Newton

>>> I called a small independent shop in Denver and they are going to look
>>> at it on Tuesday....he said when that code comes up, it could also be
>>> the thermostat...so, rather than me changing parts that might not need
>>> to be changed, I will just take it in.
>>
>>If it is the thermostat, then you may want to consider splurging - and I do
>>mean splurging - for the T.B., water pump, tensioners, etc if it has been
>>more than 50-60,000 miles since that service was done.
>>
>
>I am new to Audi's (been driving Japanese cars for the longest
>time)......there must be a TON of labor involved in replacing the
>thermostat??? When I replaced the thermostat on the Japanese cars, it
>was usually pretty easy, I am guessing the Audi's aren't.
>
>I can already $ee the cost ....... thanks for the tip...... the car
>has 55,000 miles on it and I planned to keep it to 75,000 miles. At
>that time, I plan to trade it on the 2.0L A4 coming out this
>Spring...I want to give Audi a chance to work out the bugs before I
>buy that one.
>-


Update: ECT sensor was bad....$230 later....ouch.


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