Finally my blown engine issue can be put to rest.
11-07-2005, 11:09 AM
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Finally my blown engine issue can be put to rest.
Friday I received a letter in the mail from Audi of America, enclosing a cheque in the amount of $318.98 to refund my out of pocket costs (rentals and service items not warranted) during my 24 day engine replacement saga, as well as words of apology for the entire experience.
My car is running strong and will soon be getting a new exhaust system installed (Vibrant Performance) the second I can get some time to visit Bryan's shop.
The word on the old engine was that the No. plug was cross threaded when it was installed, it broke, causing a backfire in the engine, which, in turn, caused the No.6 Piston to have improper relations with the Valves of the No.6 Cylinder. The end result saw my motor chew itself into a Twin Turbo 0 hp paper weight. I dunno if this is the real deal, or just guessing on the dealer's part, but I am satisfied with their answer.
Jerry D
2k S4, Laser Red, 6sp Phatnoise (New Engine at 64,787km)
My car is running strong and will soon be getting a new exhaust system installed (Vibrant Performance) the second I can get some time to visit Bryan's shop.
The word on the old engine was that the No. plug was cross threaded when it was installed, it broke, causing a backfire in the engine, which, in turn, caused the No.6 Piston to have improper relations with the Valves of the No.6 Cylinder. The end result saw my motor chew itself into a Twin Turbo 0 hp paper weight. I dunno if this is the real deal, or just guessing on the dealer's part, but I am satisfied with their answer.
Jerry D
2k S4, Laser Red, 6sp Phatnoise (New Engine at 64,787km)
11-07-2005, 11:22 AM
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Good choice on the exhaust
Let me know when you book an appointment with Bryan. With your permission I'd like to do some before and after videos as well as some photos.
-Dave
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11-10-2005, 10:23 AM
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Good to see everything worked out in the end
Just catching up five days of stuff (of not having access to the internet). I do know AOA is putting in a lot of effort to improve customer relationship recently.
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