Car stalled at stop sign, now it won't start
11-17-2006 | 08:10 PM
#31
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Re: Car stalled at stop sign, now it won't start
On 17 Nov 2006 14:43:49 -0800, "Sami D." <sami.durrani@gmail.com>
wrote:
>
>yeh i talked to an audi mechanic today, he said the same thing. damn,
>and i just bought the effing car.
>
>
>On Nov 17, 4:45 pm, Dave LaCourse <dplacou...@pirateaol.com> wrote:
>> On 17 Nov 2006 09:04:06 -0800, "Sami D." <sami.durr...@gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>> >To me it sounds like the starter is turning but its not connecting to
>> >the engine crank.Sounds like your timing belt went. Hope it didn't eat many valves in
>> doing so.
That shows why it is so vitally important to have a competentent
mechanic inspect the car before you buy it! And to insist on seeing
all past service records. If previous service records are not
available, then a wise buyer will assume they have not been done, and
factor these into the final price.
I'd say you've learned a painful lesson in buying a car, and you have
my sympathy. Hopefully it won't cost too much to repair.
wrote:
>
>yeh i talked to an audi mechanic today, he said the same thing. damn,
>and i just bought the effing car.
>
>
>On Nov 17, 4:45 pm, Dave LaCourse <dplacou...@pirateaol.com> wrote:
>> On 17 Nov 2006 09:04:06 -0800, "Sami D." <sami.durr...@gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>> >To me it sounds like the starter is turning but its not connecting to
>> >the engine crank.Sounds like your timing belt went. Hope it didn't eat many valves in
>> doing so.
That shows why it is so vitally important to have a competentent
mechanic inspect the car before you buy it! And to insist on seeing
all past service records. If previous service records are not
available, then a wise buyer will assume they have not been done, and
factor these into the final price.
I'd say you've learned a painful lesson in buying a car, and you have
my sympathy. Hopefully it won't cost too much to repair.
11-17-2006 | 08:10 PM
#32
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Re: Car stalled at stop sign, now it won't start
On 17 Nov 2006 14:43:49 -0800, "Sami D." <sami.durrani@gmail.com>
wrote:
>
>yeh i talked to an audi mechanic today, he said the same thing. damn,
>and i just bought the effing car.
>
>
>On Nov 17, 4:45 pm, Dave LaCourse <dplacou...@pirateaol.com> wrote:
>> On 17 Nov 2006 09:04:06 -0800, "Sami D." <sami.durr...@gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>> >To me it sounds like the starter is turning but its not connecting to
>> >the engine crank.Sounds like your timing belt went. Hope it didn't eat many valves in
>> doing so.
That shows why it is so vitally important to have a competentent
mechanic inspect the car before you buy it! And to insist on seeing
all past service records. If previous service records are not
available, then a wise buyer will assume they have not been done, and
factor these into the final price.
I'd say you've learned a painful lesson in buying a car, and you have
my sympathy. Hopefully it won't cost too much to repair.
wrote:
>
>yeh i talked to an audi mechanic today, he said the same thing. damn,
>and i just bought the effing car.
>
>
>On Nov 17, 4:45 pm, Dave LaCourse <dplacou...@pirateaol.com> wrote:
>> On 17 Nov 2006 09:04:06 -0800, "Sami D." <sami.durr...@gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>> >To me it sounds like the starter is turning but its not connecting to
>> >the engine crank.Sounds like your timing belt went. Hope it didn't eat many valves in
>> doing so.
That shows why it is so vitally important to have a competentent
mechanic inspect the car before you buy it! And to insist on seeing
all past service records. If previous service records are not
available, then a wise buyer will assume they have not been done, and
factor these into the final price.
I'd say you've learned a painful lesson in buying a car, and you have
my sympathy. Hopefully it won't cost too much to repair.
11-17-2006 | 08:10 PM
#33
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Re: Car stalled at stop sign, now it won't start
On 17 Nov 2006 14:43:49 -0800, "Sami D." <sami.durrani@gmail.com>
wrote:
>
>yeh i talked to an audi mechanic today, he said the same thing. damn,
>and i just bought the effing car.
>
>
>On Nov 17, 4:45 pm, Dave LaCourse <dplacou...@pirateaol.com> wrote:
>> On 17 Nov 2006 09:04:06 -0800, "Sami D." <sami.durr...@gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>> >To me it sounds like the starter is turning but its not connecting to
>> >the engine crank.Sounds like your timing belt went. Hope it didn't eat many valves in
>> doing so.
That shows why it is so vitally important to have a competentent
mechanic inspect the car before you buy it! And to insist on seeing
all past service records. If previous service records are not
available, then a wise buyer will assume they have not been done, and
factor these into the final price.
I'd say you've learned a painful lesson in buying a car, and you have
my sympathy. Hopefully it won't cost too much to repair.
wrote:
>
>yeh i talked to an audi mechanic today, he said the same thing. damn,
>and i just bought the effing car.
>
>
>On Nov 17, 4:45 pm, Dave LaCourse <dplacou...@pirateaol.com> wrote:
>> On 17 Nov 2006 09:04:06 -0800, "Sami D." <sami.durr...@gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>> >To me it sounds like the starter is turning but its not connecting to
>> >the engine crank.Sounds like your timing belt went. Hope it didn't eat many valves in
>> doing so.
That shows why it is so vitally important to have a competentent
mechanic inspect the car before you buy it! And to insist on seeing
all past service records. If previous service records are not
available, then a wise buyer will assume they have not been done, and
factor these into the final price.
I'd say you've learned a painful lesson in buying a car, and you have
my sympathy. Hopefully it won't cost too much to repair.
11-17-2006 | 08:32 PM
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Re: Car stalled at stop sign, now it won't start
On Fri, 17 Nov 2006 20:10:03 -0500, PeterD <peter2@hipson.net> wrote:
>On 17 Nov 2006 14:43:49 -0800, "Sami D." <sami.durrani@gmail.com>
>wrote:
>
>>
>>yeh i talked to an audi mechanic today, he said the same thing. damn,
>>and i just bought the effing car.
>>
>>
>>On Nov 17, 4:45 pm, Dave LaCourse <dplacou...@pirateaol.com> wrote:
>>> On 17 Nov 2006 09:04:06 -0800, "Sami D." <sami.durr...@gmail.com>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>> >To me it sounds like the starter is turning but its not connecting to
>>> >the engine crank.Sounds like your timing belt went. Hope it didn't eat many valves in
>>> doing so.
>
>
>That shows why it is so vitally important to have a competentent
>mechanic inspect the car before you buy it! And to insist on seeing
>all past service records. If previous service records are not
>available, then a wise buyer will assume they have not been done, and
>factor these into the final price.
>
>I'd say you've learned a painful lesson in buying a car, and you have
>my sympathy. Hopefully it won't cost too much to repair.
In fairness, one could have had all the advantages as listed, and still end up
with a tb failure in short time. The originally recommended tb replacement
interval has since been fairly well shown to be optimistic by at least 20K
miles...
/daytripper
'00 s4 6spd
>On 17 Nov 2006 14:43:49 -0800, "Sami D." <sami.durrani@gmail.com>
>wrote:
>
>>
>>yeh i talked to an audi mechanic today, he said the same thing. damn,
>>and i just bought the effing car.
>>
>>
>>On Nov 17, 4:45 pm, Dave LaCourse <dplacou...@pirateaol.com> wrote:
>>> On 17 Nov 2006 09:04:06 -0800, "Sami D." <sami.durr...@gmail.com>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>> >To me it sounds like the starter is turning but its not connecting to
>>> >the engine crank.Sounds like your timing belt went. Hope it didn't eat many valves in
>>> doing so.
>
>
>That shows why it is so vitally important to have a competentent
>mechanic inspect the car before you buy it! And to insist on seeing
>all past service records. If previous service records are not
>available, then a wise buyer will assume they have not been done, and
>factor these into the final price.
>
>I'd say you've learned a painful lesson in buying a car, and you have
>my sympathy. Hopefully it won't cost too much to repair.
In fairness, one could have had all the advantages as listed, and still end up
with a tb failure in short time. The originally recommended tb replacement
interval has since been fairly well shown to be optimistic by at least 20K
miles...
/daytripper
'00 s4 6spd
11-17-2006 | 08:32 PM
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Re: Car stalled at stop sign, now it won't start
On Fri, 17 Nov 2006 20:10:03 -0500, PeterD <peter2@hipson.net> wrote:
>On 17 Nov 2006 14:43:49 -0800, "Sami D." <sami.durrani@gmail.com>
>wrote:
>
>>
>>yeh i talked to an audi mechanic today, he said the same thing. damn,
>>and i just bought the effing car.
>>
>>
>>On Nov 17, 4:45 pm, Dave LaCourse <dplacou...@pirateaol.com> wrote:
>>> On 17 Nov 2006 09:04:06 -0800, "Sami D." <sami.durr...@gmail.com>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>> >To me it sounds like the starter is turning but its not connecting to
>>> >the engine crank.Sounds like your timing belt went. Hope it didn't eat many valves in
>>> doing so.
>
>
>That shows why it is so vitally important to have a competentent
>mechanic inspect the car before you buy it! And to insist on seeing
>all past service records. If previous service records are not
>available, then a wise buyer will assume they have not been done, and
>factor these into the final price.
>
>I'd say you've learned a painful lesson in buying a car, and you have
>my sympathy. Hopefully it won't cost too much to repair.
In fairness, one could have had all the advantages as listed, and still end up
with a tb failure in short time. The originally recommended tb replacement
interval has since been fairly well shown to be optimistic by at least 20K
miles...
/daytripper
'00 s4 6spd
>On 17 Nov 2006 14:43:49 -0800, "Sami D." <sami.durrani@gmail.com>
>wrote:
>
>>
>>yeh i talked to an audi mechanic today, he said the same thing. damn,
>>and i just bought the effing car.
>>
>>
>>On Nov 17, 4:45 pm, Dave LaCourse <dplacou...@pirateaol.com> wrote:
>>> On 17 Nov 2006 09:04:06 -0800, "Sami D." <sami.durr...@gmail.com>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>> >To me it sounds like the starter is turning but its not connecting to
>>> >the engine crank.Sounds like your timing belt went. Hope it didn't eat many valves in
>>> doing so.
>
>
>That shows why it is so vitally important to have a competentent
>mechanic inspect the car before you buy it! And to insist on seeing
>all past service records. If previous service records are not
>available, then a wise buyer will assume they have not been done, and
>factor these into the final price.
>
>I'd say you've learned a painful lesson in buying a car, and you have
>my sympathy. Hopefully it won't cost too much to repair.
In fairness, one could have had all the advantages as listed, and still end up
with a tb failure in short time. The originally recommended tb replacement
interval has since been fairly well shown to be optimistic by at least 20K
miles...
/daytripper
'00 s4 6spd
11-17-2006 | 08:32 PM
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Re: Car stalled at stop sign, now it won't start
On Fri, 17 Nov 2006 20:10:03 -0500, PeterD <peter2@hipson.net> wrote:
>On 17 Nov 2006 14:43:49 -0800, "Sami D." <sami.durrani@gmail.com>
>wrote:
>
>>
>>yeh i talked to an audi mechanic today, he said the same thing. damn,
>>and i just bought the effing car.
>>
>>
>>On Nov 17, 4:45 pm, Dave LaCourse <dplacou...@pirateaol.com> wrote:
>>> On 17 Nov 2006 09:04:06 -0800, "Sami D." <sami.durr...@gmail.com>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>> >To me it sounds like the starter is turning but its not connecting to
>>> >the engine crank.Sounds like your timing belt went. Hope it didn't eat many valves in
>>> doing so.
>
>
>That shows why it is so vitally important to have a competentent
>mechanic inspect the car before you buy it! And to insist on seeing
>all past service records. If previous service records are not
>available, then a wise buyer will assume they have not been done, and
>factor these into the final price.
>
>I'd say you've learned a painful lesson in buying a car, and you have
>my sympathy. Hopefully it won't cost too much to repair.
In fairness, one could have had all the advantages as listed, and still end up
with a tb failure in short time. The originally recommended tb replacement
interval has since been fairly well shown to be optimistic by at least 20K
miles...
/daytripper
'00 s4 6spd
>On 17 Nov 2006 14:43:49 -0800, "Sami D." <sami.durrani@gmail.com>
>wrote:
>
>>
>>yeh i talked to an audi mechanic today, he said the same thing. damn,
>>and i just bought the effing car.
>>
>>
>>On Nov 17, 4:45 pm, Dave LaCourse <dplacou...@pirateaol.com> wrote:
>>> On 17 Nov 2006 09:04:06 -0800, "Sami D." <sami.durr...@gmail.com>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>> >To me it sounds like the starter is turning but its not connecting to
>>> >the engine crank.Sounds like your timing belt went. Hope it didn't eat many valves in
>>> doing so.
>
>
>That shows why it is so vitally important to have a competentent
>mechanic inspect the car before you buy it! And to insist on seeing
>all past service records. If previous service records are not
>available, then a wise buyer will assume they have not been done, and
>factor these into the final price.
>
>I'd say you've learned a painful lesson in buying a car, and you have
>my sympathy. Hopefully it won't cost too much to repair.
In fairness, one could have had all the advantages as listed, and still end up
with a tb failure in short time. The originally recommended tb replacement
interval has since been fairly well shown to be optimistic by at least 20K
miles...
/daytripper
'00 s4 6spd
11-17-2006 | 08:32 PM
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Re: Car stalled at stop sign, now it won't start
On Fri, 17 Nov 2006 20:10:03 -0500, PeterD <peter2@hipson.net> wrote:
>On 17 Nov 2006 14:43:49 -0800, "Sami D." <sami.durrani@gmail.com>
>wrote:
>
>>
>>yeh i talked to an audi mechanic today, he said the same thing. damn,
>>and i just bought the effing car.
>>
>>
>>On Nov 17, 4:45 pm, Dave LaCourse <dplacou...@pirateaol.com> wrote:
>>> On 17 Nov 2006 09:04:06 -0800, "Sami D." <sami.durr...@gmail.com>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>> >To me it sounds like the starter is turning but its not connecting to
>>> >the engine crank.Sounds like your timing belt went. Hope it didn't eat many valves in
>>> doing so.
>
>
>That shows why it is so vitally important to have a competentent
>mechanic inspect the car before you buy it! And to insist on seeing
>all past service records. If previous service records are not
>available, then a wise buyer will assume they have not been done, and
>factor these into the final price.
>
>I'd say you've learned a painful lesson in buying a car, and you have
>my sympathy. Hopefully it won't cost too much to repair.
In fairness, one could have had all the advantages as listed, and still end up
with a tb failure in short time. The originally recommended tb replacement
interval has since been fairly well shown to be optimistic by at least 20K
miles...
/daytripper
'00 s4 6spd
>On 17 Nov 2006 14:43:49 -0800, "Sami D." <sami.durrani@gmail.com>
>wrote:
>
>>
>>yeh i talked to an audi mechanic today, he said the same thing. damn,
>>and i just bought the effing car.
>>
>>
>>On Nov 17, 4:45 pm, Dave LaCourse <dplacou...@pirateaol.com> wrote:
>>> On 17 Nov 2006 09:04:06 -0800, "Sami D." <sami.durr...@gmail.com>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>> >To me it sounds like the starter is turning but its not connecting to
>>> >the engine crank.Sounds like your timing belt went. Hope it didn't eat many valves in
>>> doing so.
>
>
>That shows why it is so vitally important to have a competentent
>mechanic inspect the car before you buy it! And to insist on seeing
>all past service records. If previous service records are not
>available, then a wise buyer will assume they have not been done, and
>factor these into the final price.
>
>I'd say you've learned a painful lesson in buying a car, and you have
>my sympathy. Hopefully it won't cost too much to repair.
In fairness, one could have had all the advantages as listed, and still end up
with a tb failure in short time. The originally recommended tb replacement
interval has since been fairly well shown to be optimistic by at least 20K
miles...
/daytripper
'00 s4 6spd
11-17-2006 | 08:36 PM
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Re: Car stalled at stop sign, now it won't start
I second that!
When you have something as critical as the timing belt on an interference
engine, then it is a good idea to replace it as soon as you purchase the
vehicle.
I have managed to save two 16V engines when their timing belts broke at a
stop sign. No noticeable engine damage, only needed the timing belt and
tensioner. They were very lucky, but there was one 16V engine that had it's
belt bread at speed and needed some valves repaired.
Oh and when you do get that engine running again then make sure you check
the engine for sludge. Some people will use some cleaner/flush with the oil
and reduce the sludge inside in the 1.8t engine.
SPECIAL synthetic oil and a nice large oil filter is desired.
Good luck!
later,
dave
(One out of many daves)
"PeterD" <peter2@hipson.net> wrote in message
news:u7nsl21kcgaccd146m8dlkpfr1onefr0gd@4ax.com...
> On 17 Nov 2006 14:43:49 -0800, "Sami D." <sami.durrani@gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>>
>>yeh i talked to an audi mechanic today, he said the same thing. damn,
>>and i just bought the effing car.
>>
>>
>>On Nov 17, 4:45 pm, Dave LaCourse <dplacou...@pirateaol.com> wrote:
>>> On 17 Nov 2006 09:04:06 -0800, "Sami D." <sami.durr...@gmail.com>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>> >To me it sounds like the starter is turning but its not connecting to
>>> >the engine crank.Sounds like your timing belt went. Hope it didn't eat
>>> >many valves in
>>> doing so.
>
>
> That shows why it is so vitally important to have a competentent
> mechanic inspect the car before you buy it! And to insist on seeing
> all past service records. If previous service records are not
> available, then a wise buyer will assume they have not been done, and
> factor these into the final price.
>
> I'd say you've learned a painful lesson in buying a car, and you have
> my sympathy. Hopefully it won't cost too much to repair.
When you have something as critical as the timing belt on an interference
engine, then it is a good idea to replace it as soon as you purchase the
vehicle.
I have managed to save two 16V engines when their timing belts broke at a
stop sign. No noticeable engine damage, only needed the timing belt and
tensioner. They were very lucky, but there was one 16V engine that had it's
belt bread at speed and needed some valves repaired.
Oh and when you do get that engine running again then make sure you check
the engine for sludge. Some people will use some cleaner/flush with the oil
and reduce the sludge inside in the 1.8t engine.
SPECIAL synthetic oil and a nice large oil filter is desired.
Good luck!
later,
dave
(One out of many daves)
"PeterD" <peter2@hipson.net> wrote in message
news:u7nsl21kcgaccd146m8dlkpfr1onefr0gd@4ax.com...
> On 17 Nov 2006 14:43:49 -0800, "Sami D." <sami.durrani@gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>>
>>yeh i talked to an audi mechanic today, he said the same thing. damn,
>>and i just bought the effing car.
>>
>>
>>On Nov 17, 4:45 pm, Dave LaCourse <dplacou...@pirateaol.com> wrote:
>>> On 17 Nov 2006 09:04:06 -0800, "Sami D." <sami.durr...@gmail.com>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>> >To me it sounds like the starter is turning but its not connecting to
>>> >the engine crank.Sounds like your timing belt went. Hope it didn't eat
>>> >many valves in
>>> doing so.
>
>
> That shows why it is so vitally important to have a competentent
> mechanic inspect the car before you buy it! And to insist on seeing
> all past service records. If previous service records are not
> available, then a wise buyer will assume they have not been done, and
> factor these into the final price.
>
> I'd say you've learned a painful lesson in buying a car, and you have
> my sympathy. Hopefully it won't cost too much to repair.
11-17-2006 | 08:36 PM
#39
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Re: Car stalled at stop sign, now it won't start
I second that!
When you have something as critical as the timing belt on an interference
engine, then it is a good idea to replace it as soon as you purchase the
vehicle.
I have managed to save two 16V engines when their timing belts broke at a
stop sign. No noticeable engine damage, only needed the timing belt and
tensioner. They were very lucky, but there was one 16V engine that had it's
belt bread at speed and needed some valves repaired.
Oh and when you do get that engine running again then make sure you check
the engine for sludge. Some people will use some cleaner/flush with the oil
and reduce the sludge inside in the 1.8t engine.
SPECIAL synthetic oil and a nice large oil filter is desired.
Good luck!
later,
dave
(One out of many daves)
"PeterD" <peter2@hipson.net> wrote in message
news:u7nsl21kcgaccd146m8dlkpfr1onefr0gd@4ax.com...
> On 17 Nov 2006 14:43:49 -0800, "Sami D." <sami.durrani@gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>>
>>yeh i talked to an audi mechanic today, he said the same thing. damn,
>>and i just bought the effing car.
>>
>>
>>On Nov 17, 4:45 pm, Dave LaCourse <dplacou...@pirateaol.com> wrote:
>>> On 17 Nov 2006 09:04:06 -0800, "Sami D." <sami.durr...@gmail.com>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>> >To me it sounds like the starter is turning but its not connecting to
>>> >the engine crank.Sounds like your timing belt went. Hope it didn't eat
>>> >many valves in
>>> doing so.
>
>
> That shows why it is so vitally important to have a competentent
> mechanic inspect the car before you buy it! And to insist on seeing
> all past service records. If previous service records are not
> available, then a wise buyer will assume they have not been done, and
> factor these into the final price.
>
> I'd say you've learned a painful lesson in buying a car, and you have
> my sympathy. Hopefully it won't cost too much to repair.
When you have something as critical as the timing belt on an interference
engine, then it is a good idea to replace it as soon as you purchase the
vehicle.
I have managed to save two 16V engines when their timing belts broke at a
stop sign. No noticeable engine damage, only needed the timing belt and
tensioner. They were very lucky, but there was one 16V engine that had it's
belt bread at speed and needed some valves repaired.
Oh and when you do get that engine running again then make sure you check
the engine for sludge. Some people will use some cleaner/flush with the oil
and reduce the sludge inside in the 1.8t engine.
SPECIAL synthetic oil and a nice large oil filter is desired.
Good luck!
later,
dave
(One out of many daves)
"PeterD" <peter2@hipson.net> wrote in message
news:u7nsl21kcgaccd146m8dlkpfr1onefr0gd@4ax.com...
> On 17 Nov 2006 14:43:49 -0800, "Sami D." <sami.durrani@gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>>
>>yeh i talked to an audi mechanic today, he said the same thing. damn,
>>and i just bought the effing car.
>>
>>
>>On Nov 17, 4:45 pm, Dave LaCourse <dplacou...@pirateaol.com> wrote:
>>> On 17 Nov 2006 09:04:06 -0800, "Sami D." <sami.durr...@gmail.com>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>> >To me it sounds like the starter is turning but its not connecting to
>>> >the engine crank.Sounds like your timing belt went. Hope it didn't eat
>>> >many valves in
>>> doing so.
>
>
> That shows why it is so vitally important to have a competentent
> mechanic inspect the car before you buy it! And to insist on seeing
> all past service records. If previous service records are not
> available, then a wise buyer will assume they have not been done, and
> factor these into the final price.
>
> I'd say you've learned a painful lesson in buying a car, and you have
> my sympathy. Hopefully it won't cost too much to repair.
11-17-2006 | 08:36 PM
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Re: Car stalled at stop sign, now it won't start
I second that!
When you have something as critical as the timing belt on an interference
engine, then it is a good idea to replace it as soon as you purchase the
vehicle.
I have managed to save two 16V engines when their timing belts broke at a
stop sign. No noticeable engine damage, only needed the timing belt and
tensioner. They were very lucky, but there was one 16V engine that had it's
belt bread at speed and needed some valves repaired.
Oh and when you do get that engine running again then make sure you check
the engine for sludge. Some people will use some cleaner/flush with the oil
and reduce the sludge inside in the 1.8t engine.
SPECIAL synthetic oil and a nice large oil filter is desired.
Good luck!
later,
dave
(One out of many daves)
"PeterD" <peter2@hipson.net> wrote in message
news:u7nsl21kcgaccd146m8dlkpfr1onefr0gd@4ax.com...
> On 17 Nov 2006 14:43:49 -0800, "Sami D." <sami.durrani@gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>>
>>yeh i talked to an audi mechanic today, he said the same thing. damn,
>>and i just bought the effing car.
>>
>>
>>On Nov 17, 4:45 pm, Dave LaCourse <dplacou...@pirateaol.com> wrote:
>>> On 17 Nov 2006 09:04:06 -0800, "Sami D." <sami.durr...@gmail.com>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>> >To me it sounds like the starter is turning but its not connecting to
>>> >the engine crank.Sounds like your timing belt went. Hope it didn't eat
>>> >many valves in
>>> doing so.
>
>
> That shows why it is so vitally important to have a competentent
> mechanic inspect the car before you buy it! And to insist on seeing
> all past service records. If previous service records are not
> available, then a wise buyer will assume they have not been done, and
> factor these into the final price.
>
> I'd say you've learned a painful lesson in buying a car, and you have
> my sympathy. Hopefully it won't cost too much to repair.
When you have something as critical as the timing belt on an interference
engine, then it is a good idea to replace it as soon as you purchase the
vehicle.
I have managed to save two 16V engines when their timing belts broke at a
stop sign. No noticeable engine damage, only needed the timing belt and
tensioner. They were very lucky, but there was one 16V engine that had it's
belt bread at speed and needed some valves repaired.
Oh and when you do get that engine running again then make sure you check
the engine for sludge. Some people will use some cleaner/flush with the oil
and reduce the sludge inside in the 1.8t engine.
SPECIAL synthetic oil and a nice large oil filter is desired.
Good luck!
later,
dave
(One out of many daves)
"PeterD" <peter2@hipson.net> wrote in message
news:u7nsl21kcgaccd146m8dlkpfr1onefr0gd@4ax.com...
> On 17 Nov 2006 14:43:49 -0800, "Sami D." <sami.durrani@gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>>
>>yeh i talked to an audi mechanic today, he said the same thing. damn,
>>and i just bought the effing car.
>>
>>
>>On Nov 17, 4:45 pm, Dave LaCourse <dplacou...@pirateaol.com> wrote:
>>> On 17 Nov 2006 09:04:06 -0800, "Sami D." <sami.durr...@gmail.com>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>> >To me it sounds like the starter is turning but its not connecting to
>>> >the engine crank.Sounds like your timing belt went. Hope it didn't eat
>>> >many valves in
>>> doing so.
>
>
> That shows why it is so vitally important to have a competentent
> mechanic inspect the car before you buy it! And to insist on seeing
> all past service records. If previous service records are not
> available, then a wise buyer will assume they have not been done, and
> factor these into the final price.
>
> I'd say you've learned a painful lesson in buying a car, and you have
> my sympathy. Hopefully it won't cost too much to repair.
