Hi all,

I just bought a 2001 A6 4.2 with 98K miles, have all records, a good deal of info and looks like the car was well maintained.

Btw - I am a long time Pelican BBS board follower with my 911, and love the board and was referred here by some Pelicanites!

Questions I have:
1. Biggest 4.2 pitfalls to be concerned about?

2. With 100K mile service coming up -- what can a DIY do by myself without having to pay dealer $$?

3. What (if anything) should I have the dealer do??

I've read about "REPLACE THE PLASTIC COOLANT TUBE/O-rings ON RIGHT SIDE OF THE BLOCK" and some issues about the Tiptronic tranny, but would still like more first-time advice.

Also -- Anybody in greater Chicagoland area that I can correspond with - and post some questions to?

Thanks in advance for all replies!

Tom
Pelicanhead
78SC Porsche ROW 911 Guards
2001 Audi A6 4.2 C5

The engine is pretty strong. The only problems I've seen in the shop is the plastic coolant hose and o-rings you mentioned, adjusters, and water pump. With that many miles on it I would get a timing belt service with the tensioners, rollers and thermostat. Also have the small vacuum hoses replaced.

Thanks guys -- I plan to have the timing belt replaced -- right now that's a bit too much DIY for this guy.

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