Re: Bying a '99 A4, 2.4L / 30V, AT. Any PRO's and CON's?

On Dec 11, 1:06 am, TonyJ <to...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> agaibulin wrote:
> > Hi all,
>
> > Looking forward to acquire a 99 A4, equipped with a 2.4 liter V6 (30
> > valve) and auto-transmission.
> > Would appreciate your reviews of this car and its PRO's and CON's.
>
> > Cheers.
>
> If this is a US car you will find that the engine size is 2.8 rather
> than 2.4.

Nope that is a car for Japan market, and it's 2.4  V6

> The 2.8 is a good engine but it does have the characteristic of leaking
> a bit of oil on the exhaust from the cam and valve seals. More of a
> minor irritation than anything but seems to be a common 'feature' of the
> 2.8.

Some reviewers say that a common problem for Audi's V6 engines are
their timing belt along with its tensioner and ribbed belt. Any
thoughts on that?

> Find out if the control arms in the front suspension have been replaced.
> There was a recall on them for wear and squeaking.


> Expect to be replacing wheel bearings in the back at around 100K.
>
> Overall a good car. My son has a '98 with that engine / transmission
> that is running strong at 140K.

Thanks.
A