Just a warning about B8 S4 water coolant pump failures
08-21-2010, 11:27 AM
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Just a warning about B8 S4 water coolant pump failures
It turns out my recently-failed water pump is part of a growing problem with the B8 S4s. Within the span of a day, all of my engine coolant had leaked out of my car - resulting in a nasty pull-over-immediately warning & audi roadside tow-job. You'll know if your're leaking if you smell a slight burning odor. Within a day (40 miles of driving) of first smelling this scent, my pump had blown.. rendering the car immobile. Check your coolant levels (the pink colored reservoir behind the driver-side headlights) if you find yourself with spare time.
My dealer mentioned they are seeing an increasing number of B8 Rev 1 water pumps more or less fail within ~10,00 miles. After the free tow, they replaced my pump with the Rev 2. Let's see how she holds up.
My dealer mentioned they are seeing an increasing number of B8 Rev 1 water pumps more or less fail within ~10,00 miles. After the free tow, they replaced my pump with the Rev 2. Let's see how she holds up.
08-21-2010, 11:33 AM
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It turns out my recently-failed water pump is part of a growing problem with the B8 S4s. Within the span of a day, all of my engine coolant had leaked out of my car - resulting in a nasty pull-over-immediately warning & audi roadside tow-job. You'll know if your're leaking if you smell a slight burning odor. Within a day (40 miles of driving) of first smelling this scent, my pump had blown.. rendering the car immobile. Check your coolant levels (the pink colored reservoir behind the driver-side headlights) if you find yourself with spare time.
My dealer mentioned they are seeing an increasing number of B8 Rev 1 water pumps more or less fail within ~10,00 miles. After the free tow, they replaced my pump with the Rev 2. Let's see how she holds up.
My dealer mentioned they are seeing an increasing number of B8 Rev 1 water pumps more or less fail within ~10,00 miles. After the free tow, they replaced my pump with the Rev 2. Let's see how she holds up.
08-21-2010, 02:59 PM
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How about a TSB/recall?
Even NWS4Guy wants it to happen to him so he can get over that.
I think Audi should release a TSB or even better a recall so we can all (mainly 2010's) get it fixed and feel more confident about our great car.
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08-21-2010, 04:11 PM
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Mine was built 11/09 and has 16,500 miles on it. The coolant reservoir is full to 1/2" above the min level, cold. It's been 1000 miles since the 15,000 full service. Thanks for the heads up, I will keep an eye on the coolant level. Wonder who has the most miles on a rev 1 pump?
08-22-2010, 06:51 AM
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I believe that my last Audi to have overheating problems - was the first Audi I ever owned - an '88 80. It'd be quite ironic if my current S4 - built over 20 years later - also had overheating problems!
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Wow. Thanks for the heads up too. I have 2011, and only 1300 miles on it, and it's already a quarter from the minimum! That's not right. I'm bring it to the dealer tomorrow.