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Jul 25, 2006 12:30:55 GMT
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Going to look at a K plate Audi 2.3 Coupe one night this week.
Now, it seems like there is some excessive noise coming from the cam and the power seems to drop off a little after 4k RPM.
Does this sound like the engine is about to grenade or is it a simple fix? New Cam?
Also anything else I should be looking at while I am there?
Thanks in advance folks...
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Jul 25, 2006 12:46:09 GMT
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No one?
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Jul 25, 2006 13:03:27 GMT
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Nothing short of an S2 is ever a powerhouse but stay away from the V6s as they're slower than growing grass. 2.3 is o.k but a little agricultrial for my liking and they do tend to sound very metalic/ camy. Check the drive for any knocks and bangs as with most VW/Audis of that age the bushes wear on the front wishbones and diff mounts also wear. Brake hoses buldge after a couple of years so give those a good check...should give an indication of maintance if they have been changed recently and have a good look at the coolant system for leaks from the rad bottom and hose unions. Also the E.C.Us sit in the passenger foot well on some models and have a vacum connection that can fill them with oil on occasion. which is nice.
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Jul 25, 2006 13:08:07 GMT
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Nice one cheers mate.
It's just had new shocks n springs all round and braided brake lines fitted, a new Rad and hoses as well.
Just the cam to worry about. I have had a look about and apparently cam shaft wear is one of the key problems...
Thanks again mate, much appriciated..
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Jul 25, 2006 13:12:27 GMT
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If it's had all those bits on it recently then it sounds o.k, not that hard to sort the cam issue out if that what it is and probably a good hagling point.
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Jul 25, 2006 13:57:46 GMT
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what are the V6 engines like ? (possible engine for a t25)
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Jul 25, 2006 14:14:14 GMT
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what are the V6 engines like ? (possible engine for a t25) Guz, your favourite Sweaty Sock here ;D Mandy Micra's friend? One of the guys up here had loads of engines in his T25, and his very favourite was the Audi 5 Cylinder job the TDI... Ultra reliable and slightly tuneable... Hows things mate?
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Jul 25, 2006 15:20:07 GMT
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what are the V6 engines like ? (possible engine for a t25) Gutless ;D But the later V6 from the A4 A6 or A8 is much better
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