Attention C6 Owners experiencing oil leaks from timing chain cover gasket!
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I bought my 2010 A6 3.0T last Oct with it reading 48k. Car was certified used and the night I drove home I noticed smoke coming from engine compartment. When I delivered car back to dealership next morning they found that both timing chain cover gaskets were leaking. They repaired problem under warranty but I guess failed to top with oil. Picked car up and 2 hours later the engine locked up due to lack of lubrication. Dealership replaced locked unit with a new long block.
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AudiWorld Junior Member
I recently just found out that my 05 3.2 is leaking from Valve Cover Gasket and the Rear Timing Chain Cover. I fixed both valve cover gasket L and R side and sealed it with the Benz seal since it's stronger than the Audi seal. The Timing chain cover the shop say should cost me around $2k as a favor without taking out the motor. Let me know what AOA have to say because this makes no damn sense.
#25
Any updates on this issue? My 2008 A6 3.2 is leaking from the rear timing chain cover as well. I bought it as a certified pre-owned so its under warranty until the end of this year, however the dealer told me its not covered because they only cover stage 3 oil leaks. Mine is classified as a stage 1. They quoted me at $800 which i wouldn't mind paying if it wasn't still under warranty. Not sure what to do, any ideas?
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Guys, i had this taken care of. after numerous contacts with AOA reps I was able to get my issue escalated to an Executive Case Specialist at the Audi Customer Experience Center. Luckily I had copies of all my previous service records detailing my concern on the oil leak for over 80k miles. (Of which I was always told it was residual) .
This was a very time consuming process for me which took over 2 months to have the issue accepted and granted for repair under Audi. I had to fight for my rights, I pretty much acted as my own lawyer, gathering evidence and not giving up throughout the process. It wasn't easy, but in the end I saved almost 4k and Audi finally did what was right. Good luck to all of you guys! May the force be with you!
This was a very time consuming process for me which took over 2 months to have the issue accepted and granted for repair under Audi. I had to fight for my rights, I pretty much acted as my own lawyer, gathering evidence and not giving up throughout the process. It wasn't easy, but in the end I saved almost 4k and Audi finally did what was right. Good luck to all of you guys! May the force be with you!
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yeah the rear of the engine is called the (rear cam covers) those are a bit harder, but can be done without having to pull the motor. I just fixed mine myself, where are you located huffy15? bring over a 6 pack of some craft beer