Cam seals?
12-01-2004, 06:38 PM
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Cam seals?
Why have I never heard of cam seal leaks till my 2001(A4 Quattro) 2.8 at
60k? I've owned everthing from GM-Asian-European. What is the fix? Big
dollars at the dealer? Otherwise, what a great car to drive. Only thing that
can beat a rear wheel drive benz. TIA.
60k? I've owned everthing from GM-Asian-European. What is the fix? Big
dollars at the dealer? Otherwise, what a great car to drive. Only thing that
can beat a rear wheel drive benz. TIA.
12-01-2004, 07:13 PM
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Re: Cam seals?
"Dennis W" <dwyattgrNOSPAM@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message
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> Why have I never heard of cam seal leaks till my 2001(A4 Quattro) 2.8 at
> 60k? I've owned everthing from GM-Asian-European. What is the fix? Big
> dollars at the dealer? Otherwise, what a great car to drive. Only thing
that
> can beat a rear wheel drive benz. TIA.
Actually, it's all part of Audi's well-engineered external lubrication
system. I think they licensed it from the British.
Seriously, it appears to be a fault with the 2.8 - mine had the cam seals
done recently at 73,000 miles along with the TB service. If you haven't
noticed, the reliability of German cars has tanked over the past few years.
Probably the most spectacular fall has been MB but the smaller VWs are bad
too. Even the new 7-series BMW is an embarrassment. To me, an engineer,
there is NO excuse for engine oil leaks at 60,000 miles or coils that fail
within a year (VW recall). These are design and/or quality control issues
that are a result of shoddy work. For reliability, you're better off getting
a Hyundai. My 98 A4 is my last Audi and I've driven nothing else but Audis
for nearly 20 years.
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> Why have I never heard of cam seal leaks till my 2001(A4 Quattro) 2.8 at
> 60k? I've owned everthing from GM-Asian-European. What is the fix? Big
> dollars at the dealer? Otherwise, what a great car to drive. Only thing
that
> can beat a rear wheel drive benz. TIA.
Actually, it's all part of Audi's well-engineered external lubrication
system. I think they licensed it from the British.
Seriously, it appears to be a fault with the 2.8 - mine had the cam seals
done recently at 73,000 miles along with the TB service. If you haven't
noticed, the reliability of German cars has tanked over the past few years.
Probably the most spectacular fall has been MB but the smaller VWs are bad
too. Even the new 7-series BMW is an embarrassment. To me, an engineer,
there is NO excuse for engine oil leaks at 60,000 miles or coils that fail
within a year (VW recall). These are design and/or quality control issues
that are a result of shoddy work. For reliability, you're better off getting
a Hyundai. My 98 A4 is my last Audi and I've driven nothing else but Audis
for nearly 20 years.
12-01-2004, 07:13 PM
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Re: Cam seals?
"Dennis W" <dwyattgrNOSPAM@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message
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> Why have I never heard of cam seal leaks till my 2001(A4 Quattro) 2.8 at
> 60k? I've owned everthing from GM-Asian-European. What is the fix? Big
> dollars at the dealer? Otherwise, what a great car to drive. Only thing
that
> can beat a rear wheel drive benz. TIA.
Actually, it's all part of Audi's well-engineered external lubrication
system. I think they licensed it from the British.
Seriously, it appears to be a fault with the 2.8 - mine had the cam seals
done recently at 73,000 miles along with the TB service. If you haven't
noticed, the reliability of German cars has tanked over the past few years.
Probably the most spectacular fall has been MB but the smaller VWs are bad
too. Even the new 7-series BMW is an embarrassment. To me, an engineer,
there is NO excuse for engine oil leaks at 60,000 miles or coils that fail
within a year (VW recall). These are design and/or quality control issues
that are a result of shoddy work. For reliability, you're better off getting
a Hyundai. My 98 A4 is my last Audi and I've driven nothing else but Audis
for nearly 20 years.
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> Why have I never heard of cam seal leaks till my 2001(A4 Quattro) 2.8 at
> 60k? I've owned everthing from GM-Asian-European. What is the fix? Big
> dollars at the dealer? Otherwise, what a great car to drive. Only thing
that
> can beat a rear wheel drive benz. TIA.
Actually, it's all part of Audi's well-engineered external lubrication
system. I think they licensed it from the British.
Seriously, it appears to be a fault with the 2.8 - mine had the cam seals
done recently at 73,000 miles along with the TB service. If you haven't
noticed, the reliability of German cars has tanked over the past few years.
Probably the most spectacular fall has been MB but the smaller VWs are bad
too. Even the new 7-series BMW is an embarrassment. To me, an engineer,
there is NO excuse for engine oil leaks at 60,000 miles or coils that fail
within a year (VW recall). These are design and/or quality control issues
that are a result of shoddy work. For reliability, you're better off getting
a Hyundai. My 98 A4 is my last Audi and I've driven nothing else but Audis
for nearly 20 years.
12-01-2004, 07:13 PM
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Re: Cam seals?
"Dennis W" <dwyattgrNOSPAM@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message
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> Why have I never heard of cam seal leaks till my 2001(A4 Quattro) 2.8 at
> 60k? I've owned everthing from GM-Asian-European. What is the fix? Big
> dollars at the dealer? Otherwise, what a great car to drive. Only thing
that
> can beat a rear wheel drive benz. TIA.
Actually, it's all part of Audi's well-engineered external lubrication
system. I think they licensed it from the British.
Seriously, it appears to be a fault with the 2.8 - mine had the cam seals
done recently at 73,000 miles along with the TB service. If you haven't
noticed, the reliability of German cars has tanked over the past few years.
Probably the most spectacular fall has been MB but the smaller VWs are bad
too. Even the new 7-series BMW is an embarrassment. To me, an engineer,
there is NO excuse for engine oil leaks at 60,000 miles or coils that fail
within a year (VW recall). These are design and/or quality control issues
that are a result of shoddy work. For reliability, you're better off getting
a Hyundai. My 98 A4 is my last Audi and I've driven nothing else but Audis
for nearly 20 years.
news:uutrd.26879$Rf1.3148@newssvr19.news.prodigy.c om...
> Why have I never heard of cam seal leaks till my 2001(A4 Quattro) 2.8 at
> 60k? I've owned everthing from GM-Asian-European. What is the fix? Big
> dollars at the dealer? Otherwise, what a great car to drive. Only thing
that
> can beat a rear wheel drive benz. TIA.
Actually, it's all part of Audi's well-engineered external lubrication
system. I think they licensed it from the British.
Seriously, it appears to be a fault with the 2.8 - mine had the cam seals
done recently at 73,000 miles along with the TB service. If you haven't
noticed, the reliability of German cars has tanked over the past few years.
Probably the most spectacular fall has been MB but the smaller VWs are bad
too. Even the new 7-series BMW is an embarrassment. To me, an engineer,
there is NO excuse for engine oil leaks at 60,000 miles or coils that fail
within a year (VW recall). These are design and/or quality control issues
that are a result of shoddy work. For reliability, you're better off getting
a Hyundai. My 98 A4 is my last Audi and I've driven nothing else but Audis
for nearly 20 years.
12-01-2004, 07:46 PM
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Re: Cam seals?
"Ian S" <iws51remove@***.net> wrote in message
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> "Dennis W" <dwyattgrNOSPAM@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message
> news:uutrd.26879$Rf1.3148@newssvr19.news.prodigy.c om...
> > Why have I never heard of cam seal leaks till my 2001(A4 Quattro) 2.8
at
> > 60k? I've owned everthing from GM-Asian-European. What is the fix? Big
> > dollars at the dealer? Otherwise, what a great car to drive. Only thing
> that
> > can beat a rear wheel drive benz. TIA.
>
> Actually, it's all part of Audi's well-engineered external lubrication
> system. I think they licensed it from the British.
Keeps the rust at bay doncha know ?!
I.
12-01-2004, 07:46 PM
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Re: Cam seals?
"Ian S" <iws51remove@***.net> wrote in message
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> "Dennis W" <dwyattgrNOSPAM@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message
> news:uutrd.26879$Rf1.3148@newssvr19.news.prodigy.c om...
> > Why have I never heard of cam seal leaks till my 2001(A4 Quattro) 2.8
at
> > 60k? I've owned everthing from GM-Asian-European. What is the fix? Big
> > dollars at the dealer? Otherwise, what a great car to drive. Only thing
> that
> > can beat a rear wheel drive benz. TIA.
>
> Actually, it's all part of Audi's well-engineered external lubrication
> system. I think they licensed it from the British.
Keeps the rust at bay doncha know ?!
I.
12-01-2004, 07:46 PM
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Re: Cam seals?
"Ian S" <iws51remove@***.net> wrote in message
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> "Dennis W" <dwyattgrNOSPAM@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message
> news:uutrd.26879$Rf1.3148@newssvr19.news.prodigy.c om...
> > Why have I never heard of cam seal leaks till my 2001(A4 Quattro) 2.8
at
> > 60k? I've owned everthing from GM-Asian-European. What is the fix? Big
> > dollars at the dealer? Otherwise, what a great car to drive. Only thing
> that
> > can beat a rear wheel drive benz. TIA.
>
> Actually, it's all part of Audi's well-engineered external lubrication
> system. I think they licensed it from the British.
Keeps the rust at bay doncha know ?!
I.
12-01-2004, 08:43 PM
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Re: Cam seals?
"Iain Miller" <donot@spam.me> wrote in message
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> "Ian S" <iws51remove@***.net> wrote in message
> news:1Ztrd.383557$a85.295184@fed1read04...
> > "Dennis W" <dwyattgrNOSPAM@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message
> > news:uutrd.26879$Rf1.3148@newssvr19.news.prodigy.c om...
> > > Why have I never heard of cam seal leaks till my 2001(A4 Quattro) 2.8
> at
> > > 60k? I've owned everthing from GM-Asian-European. What is the fix? Big
> > > dollars at the dealer? Otherwise, what a great car to drive. Only
thing
> > that
> > > can beat a rear wheel drive benz. TIA.
> >
> > Actually, it's all part of Audi's well-engineered external lubrication
> > system. I think they licensed it from the British.
>
> Keeps the rust at bay doncha know ?!
>
Well, there you go: lubrication AND rust preventative. What will those
German engineers think of next?!
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>
> "Ian S" <iws51remove@***.net> wrote in message
> news:1Ztrd.383557$a85.295184@fed1read04...
> > "Dennis W" <dwyattgrNOSPAM@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message
> > news:uutrd.26879$Rf1.3148@newssvr19.news.prodigy.c om...
> > > Why have I never heard of cam seal leaks till my 2001(A4 Quattro) 2.8
> at
> > > 60k? I've owned everthing from GM-Asian-European. What is the fix? Big
> > > dollars at the dealer? Otherwise, what a great car to drive. Only
thing
> > that
> > > can beat a rear wheel drive benz. TIA.
> >
> > Actually, it's all part of Audi's well-engineered external lubrication
> > system. I think they licensed it from the British.
>
> Keeps the rust at bay doncha know ?!
>
Well, there you go: lubrication AND rust preventative. What will those
German engineers think of next?!
12-01-2004, 08:43 PM
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Re: Cam seals?
"Iain Miller" <donot@spam.me> wrote in message
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> "Ian S" <iws51remove@***.net> wrote in message
> news:1Ztrd.383557$a85.295184@fed1read04...
> > "Dennis W" <dwyattgrNOSPAM@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message
> > news:uutrd.26879$Rf1.3148@newssvr19.news.prodigy.c om...
> > > Why have I never heard of cam seal leaks till my 2001(A4 Quattro) 2.8
> at
> > > 60k? I've owned everthing from GM-Asian-European. What is the fix? Big
> > > dollars at the dealer? Otherwise, what a great car to drive. Only
thing
> > that
> > > can beat a rear wheel drive benz. TIA.
> >
> > Actually, it's all part of Audi's well-engineered external lubrication
> > system. I think they licensed it from the British.
>
> Keeps the rust at bay doncha know ?!
>
Well, there you go: lubrication AND rust preventative. What will those
German engineers think of next?!
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>
> "Ian S" <iws51remove@***.net> wrote in message
> news:1Ztrd.383557$a85.295184@fed1read04...
> > "Dennis W" <dwyattgrNOSPAM@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message
> > news:uutrd.26879$Rf1.3148@newssvr19.news.prodigy.c om...
> > > Why have I never heard of cam seal leaks till my 2001(A4 Quattro) 2.8
> at
> > > 60k? I've owned everthing from GM-Asian-European. What is the fix? Big
> > > dollars at the dealer? Otherwise, what a great car to drive. Only
thing
> > that
> > > can beat a rear wheel drive benz. TIA.
> >
> > Actually, it's all part of Audi's well-engineered external lubrication
> > system. I think they licensed it from the British.
>
> Keeps the rust at bay doncha know ?!
>
Well, there you go: lubrication AND rust preventative. What will those
German engineers think of next?!
12-01-2004, 08:43 PM
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Re: Cam seals?
"Iain Miller" <donot@spam.me> wrote in message
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> "Ian S" <iws51remove@***.net> wrote in message
> news:1Ztrd.383557$a85.295184@fed1read04...
> > "Dennis W" <dwyattgrNOSPAM@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message
> > news:uutrd.26879$Rf1.3148@newssvr19.news.prodigy.c om...
> > > Why have I never heard of cam seal leaks till my 2001(A4 Quattro) 2.8
> at
> > > 60k? I've owned everthing from GM-Asian-European. What is the fix? Big
> > > dollars at the dealer? Otherwise, what a great car to drive. Only
thing
> > that
> > > can beat a rear wheel drive benz. TIA.
> >
> > Actually, it's all part of Audi's well-engineered external lubrication
> > system. I think they licensed it from the British.
>
> Keeps the rust at bay doncha know ?!
>
Well, there you go: lubrication AND rust preventative. What will those
German engineers think of next?!
news:Gturd.640$qJ.505@newsfe1-win.ntli.net...
>
> "Ian S" <iws51remove@***.net> wrote in message
> news:1Ztrd.383557$a85.295184@fed1read04...
> > "Dennis W" <dwyattgrNOSPAM@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message
> > news:uutrd.26879$Rf1.3148@newssvr19.news.prodigy.c om...
> > > Why have I never heard of cam seal leaks till my 2001(A4 Quattro) 2.8
> at
> > > 60k? I've owned everthing from GM-Asian-European. What is the fix? Big
> > > dollars at the dealer? Otherwise, what a great car to drive. Only
thing
> > that
> > > can beat a rear wheel drive benz. TIA.
> >
> > Actually, it's all part of Audi's well-engineered external lubrication
> > system. I think they licensed it from the British.
>
> Keeps the rust at bay doncha know ?!
>
Well, there you go: lubrication AND rust preventative. What will those
German engineers think of next?!
