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Feb 24, 2004 | 04:36 PM

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01 AR issues

hello, i am new to this board...i learned yesterday that i will need a new head for my AR...is this a common problem

Feb 24, 2004 | 04:50 PM

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Perhaps you can explain further...

How many miles....1st or 2nd owner? Auto or Stick..how did this happen?

Blowing a head gasket? or the entire head?

Feb 24, 2004 | 05:30 PM

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First time I've seen this mentioned in 2+ years.

Feb 24, 2004 | 05:31 PM

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Re: Perhaps you can explain further...

I am the 2nd owner..tiptronic, 38,000 miles. the dealer says that it needs a new head, not just the gasket. He did say that he has seen this a few times with the 2.8 engines.

Feb 24, 2004 | 05:35 PM

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Re: Perhaps you can explain further...

the car seems to drive ok, i am really not sure how this happened to a certified vehicle that i've only had for approx 2,000 miles

Feb 24, 2004 | 05:53 PM

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The ar is a 2.7 T...its very unususall...

You can "punch" up the history of the car. But as long as it covered...take it in stride.

What were the signs that you needed it?

Feb 24, 2004 | 06:26 PM

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Re: The ar is a 2.7 T...its very unususall...

this is only the second time that the service manager has seen it. The only sign was a small oil leak, performance seemed ok overall. But the mileage seems worse than average, and there is a "hole" sometimes when I accelerate from a dead stop..could be normal '01 turbo lag. It is covered under warranty, I really like the car otherwise.