Thinking about going from Japanese to German
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be sure to spend some time lurking around the sub-forums. Do some research on the engine. you really want to be sure you aren't going to inherit someone else's problems or failed project car. can be common on the S4.
good luck
have fun
be sure to spend some time lurking around the sub-forums. Do some research on the engine. you really want to be sure you aren't going to inherit someone else's problems or failed project car. can be common on the S4.
good luck
have fun
Last edited by 02A6Beau; Nov 25, 2011 at 07:45 AM.
From what I have been told, the B6 S4's propensity for cam chain tensioner failure (which runs a grand in parts and requires an engine pull) was fixed, and can be avoided by buying a car with a build date of 10/04 or later. They also suffer flywheel fragmentation sometimes, necessitating a tranny pull and an $1800 clutch and flywheel setup.
Just so you're aware of the two big potential failures that I've heard of...
Just so you're aware of the two big potential failures that I've heard of...
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