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2000 Audi A6 2.7T Quattro.

Recently had A/C compressor changed out. Mechanic said that he had to unhook turbo to do so.

Car running fine from Dallas to Arkansas until very end of trip. During the trip the red light oil lamp came on. I pulled over and checked the oil. Oil level was perfect. Oil Temperature was normal. Called my Audi mechanic and he thought the problem was the sensor going bad so I continued on.

3 Hours into my trip I lost turbo power. Engine ran fine, but no power. Checked oil again and all is good. Heard a click noise but no idea where it is coming from. Smoke coming out of the hood near the cab.

Not sure what to do next. Appreciate any ideas.

Thanks.

Kevin

 

Still stuck in Arkansas with no power. What can I check? Thanks.

 

by the way I can drive the car; it just has no power when accelerating...

 

More info for everyone...

In the last 6 months I have had the following work done:

new valve covers
new cam valve cover including half moons
new valve controllers

all ran fine before the a/c repair.

 

Sounds to me like the turbo is dead. When the RED oil symbol flashes on the dash DO NOT DRIVE THE CAR!!!! Turn it off and have it towed! The oil pick up tube in the oil pan has a mesh screen that just LOVES to get clogged up. More than likely your turbo was starved of oil and now needs replacing....ask me how i know :/

 

took it to a local experienced audi mechanic. I'll let everyone know what happens.

He looked at it and wasn't sure what the issue was.

Stay tuned.