entire driver side of block siezed (long)
05-11-2007, 06:41 PM
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I was thinking the same thing. MB's car lost all it's oil too. Sounds similar...
I'm wondering if it's a common problem with that bolt. There's no symptoms to check it though.
05-11-2007, 07:39 PM
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Yikes. Man that totally blows. As a fellow 3.0'er myself I feel for you and hope the same thing...
doesn't happen to me. My '02 is 6 weeks shy of 5 years old and has 70K miles now.
05-11-2007, 08:26 PM
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I'm very sorry to hear about that....
whatever you do, don't go to a bad indy like I did with my engine problem ...
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05-11-2007, 08:37 PM
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His scenario sounds very similar to yours MB. Not feeling warm and fuzzy right now...
might need to move up my TB change to sooner rather than later.
05-11-2007, 09:21 PM
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Remember that the failure reported here and the failure MB's 3.0 suffered, ...
are not timing belt related problems, and replacing the TB, does not directly effect the chances for non TB specific problems from occurring.
05-11-2007, 09:33 PM
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srsly, for such a HUGE problem just outside of warranty, have them pull service records and try
reasoning through the dealership to AOA. Honestly, good luck with that though since Audi won't even replace a window switch anymore. But you have to start somewhere. Don't just go straight to the top. After the dealer says no, just politely go over their head to AOA. My opinion, you are already fvcked, so getting pissed at them will only make it worse, just try to be cool and get it somewhat covered at least. GL
05-11-2007, 09:38 PM
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If the bolt that came out, is examined at the break, it can be determined if ...
the bolt failed from shear forces (collision from backing out,) or from fatigue failure. If the bolt is identified, then a stronger material can be used in a replacement fastener.
It is likely that some of the OEM fasteners are not in conformance with design specifications, due to a flaw in the steel, or with the heat treatment process during manufacture.
If I had a 3.0, I would pursue bolt replacement as a prophylactic measure.
It is likely that some of the OEM fasteners are not in conformance with design specifications, due to a flaw in the steel, or with the heat treatment process during manufacture.
If I had a 3.0, I would pursue bolt replacement as a prophylactic measure.
