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Old Nov 7, 2005 | 10:08 PM
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Hey I just bought an 98 a4 quattro. This is all I know about the car. what else should I know like maintenance & common problems & just anything else. Everything else!
 
Old Nov 7, 2005 | 10:11 PM
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wlecome to the forum
wut kind of engine do u have
a 1.8T or the 2.8
and how many miles on it
 
Old Nov 7, 2005 | 10:19 PM
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check when the timing belt was replaced, that need to be done every 70k miles, check the front suspention... engine mounts controll arms, tie rod ends....
 
Old Nov 7, 2005 | 10:23 PM
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check when the timing belt was replaced, that need to be done every 70k miles, check the front suspention... engine mounts controll arms, tie rod ends....
60000 for the belt is much better
 
Old Nov 7, 2005 | 10:34 PM
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ok. thats a 2.8 engine i think and it has 103k. Real quick whats a belt. im like really a virgin to audis. juat like fast rides so I chose this one
 
Old Nov 7, 2005 | 10:40 PM
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full timing belt

Timing Belt
Water Pump
A/C Belt
P/S Belt

i think its been done to your car already i hope cause if not your really over due
 
Old Nov 7, 2005 | 10:50 PM
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ok. Thanx. will check first thing manana. Meanwhile is everybody here a guy am I like the first chick or what?
 
Old Nov 7, 2005 | 11:00 PM
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ok. Thanx. will check first thing manana. Meanwhile is everybody here a guy am I like the first chick or what?
no you are not the first female on this forums theres been a few here but i think we have wut 3 active female members on this forums rite now
 
Old Nov 7, 2005 | 11:02 PM
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kk. hope my car was a good buy. how will i know whats been replaced and how dependable is the a4 quattro
 
Old Nov 7, 2005 | 11:03 PM
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