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Old Jun 22, 2006 | 12:56 PM
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Default Bad engine

just bought an allraod. my firt audi, it's awesome. except i just had it checked out and it is leaking oil. couldn't tell because it was all coming out on the "skid plate/engine cover". Not a mechanic and am looking for advice on what to do.
also, car has an annoying rattle that is coming from somewhere near the middle of the engine. mechanic "thinks it is the transmission". anyone had anything like this?
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Old Jun 22, 2006 | 01:25 PM
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Default Leaks in the cam cover gaskets are not uncommon.

Can't help you with the rattle.
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Old Jun 22, 2006 | 01:26 PM
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Default Rather vague symptoms to attempt internet diagnosis, But I would guess cam seals and blocked

crankcase breather valve are the cause of oil leak
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Old Jun 22, 2006 | 02:11 PM
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Default Re: Bad engine

recent inspection on my '02 showed oil leaking onto turbo inlet...dealer replaced all cam tensioner seals and both valve cover gaskets. seems like common problem.
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Old Jun 22, 2006 | 05:12 PM
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Sounds to me like what I had, a bad wastegate on one of turbos.
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Old Jun 22, 2006 | 05:15 PM
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The rattle that is....
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Old Jun 22, 2006 | 06:24 PM
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Default Re: Sounds to me like what I had, a bad wastegate on one of turbos.

did it have any other affect other than the rattle? mine doesn't seem to have any. i have got it narrowed down to the middle lower part of the engine. had a mechanic suggest it was the transmission. not sure.
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Old Jun 22, 2006 | 07:32 PM
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Default Hey (all)roadkill, what did the dealer charge you to do this repair?

I have been diagnosed with the same problem and have been putting it off due to the quote I was given. Any pricing info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
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Old Jun 22, 2006 | 07:38 PM
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Default Re: Hey (all)roadkill, what did the dealer charge you to do this repair?

fortunately I'm still in factory warranty and then CPO starts next month. They also replaced two front air springs, did 50K service, changed brake fluid, and did front end alignment...my cost was $99 for the alignment. WHEW!
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Old Jun 23, 2006 | 07:41 AM
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Default Re: Hey (all)roadkill, what did the dealer charge you to do this repair?

I haven't received a quote for the rattle or oil leak. The mechanic is telling me that I have to take it somewhere else as he doesn't have the tools. Now he tells me, after I had it there for three days.
But, I would be very interested in what it cost you, or anyone for that matter, to get the job done.
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