AudiPasha

Transmission fluid, oil change and brake fluid has all been changed today, what's next?

silverd2

The curse of the higher mileage 40V engine...cam adjuster (variable valve timing)....rattle on cold start-up.

Have someone else start the car cold, while you're hanging out over the engine...the rattle should come from either the front end of the driver's side valve cover or the rear end of the passenger's side valve cover. If it starts rattling at warm idle (lowest oil pressure at that time), it's time to change it...involved and expensive...part is NOT rebuildable...just replaceable >>

Check this out >>

http://forums.quattroworld.com/a8/msgs/55496.phtml

Then >>>

http://forums.quattroworld.com/a8/msgs/66027.phtml

dan87951

Don't forget about differential fluid. What car did you end up buying, maybe I missed that in the thread? Congrats!

AudiPasha

Yeah I did end up getting it.

AudiPasha

Oh and here is the car.