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Forum: S4 / RS4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
05-12-2011, 01:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 569
Posted By P0234

I'd go with #1, condition is more important than...

I'd go with #1, condition is more important than mileage, but make sure you have the car checked out by someone who knows B5S4s.
Forum: S4 / RS4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
03-08-2011, 06:11 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,803
Posted By P0234

type in "jiffy lube" in youtube for lots of...

type in "jiffy lube" in youtube for lots of lolz.
Forum: S4 / RS4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
03-08-2011, 06:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,494
Posted By P0234

I've driven the B8 pretty hard and make a few...

I've driven the B8 pretty hard and make a few runs with one in my B5. I also own a B7. The B8 is a great car, but its the least Audi feeling Audi that I have driven. It feels more like a Lexus or...
Forum: S4 / RS4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
01-18-2011, 12:22 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 27,749
Posted By P0234

me too, I don't like the color.

me too, I don't like the color.
Forum: S4 / RS4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
08-15-2010, 04:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,103
Posted By P0234

Yeah, if its for just another year, not too bad...

Yeah, if its for just another year, not too bad of a bet I guess.
Forum: S4 / RS4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
08-15-2010, 01:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,103
Posted By P0234

It all depends on what you are paying for labor,...

It all depends on what you are paying for labor, if its from free to $500, go for it. You could get lucky, or you could end up doing this again real soon. Or if you are getting ready to dump the...
Forum: S4 / RS4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
08-14-2010, 06:26 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,490
Posted By P0234

Are you actually troubleshooting or just tyring...

Are you actually troubleshooting or just tyring to "get it done" ?

"Random Misfires
Random misfires are as a rule much harder to diagnose. Do not try to diagnose random misfires if you still have...
Forum: S4 / RS4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
08-12-2010, 01:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,490
Posted By P0234

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/37396...

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/373966-Misfire-101-Howto-find-and-fix-misfires?highlight=
Forum: S4 / RS4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
08-11-2010, 06:24 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 8,310
Posted By P0234

OP, I thought you were going big turbo?

OP, I thought you were going big turbo?
Forum: S4 / RS4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
08-10-2010, 05:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,262
Posted By P0234

There is no real way of knowing what you are...

There is no real way of knowing what you are getting into, but if you make sure the engine is solid (vacuum test or compression/leakdown is even better), the tranny shifts well and the turbos aren't...
Forum: S4 / RS4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
08-10-2010, 02:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,351
Posted By P0234

Golden rule is ALWAYS believe the guage unless...

Golden rule is ALWAYS believe the guage unless you have hard evidence to prove otherwise. That sort of behavior has caused Nuclear meltdowns. If in fact you are running 25lbs of boost, you have a...
Forum: S4 / RS4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
08-10-2010, 10:23 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,262
Posted By P0234

Honestly, there is so much to check with these...

Honestly, there is so much to check with these cars that one post is not going to cover everything. I'd check the "regular" stuff as well as make sure the clutch is good and the 1-2-3 shifts are...
Forum: S4 / RS4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
07-28-2010, 11:43 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,335
Posted By P0234

the B5 S4 has no "chip" immobilizer. They are...

the B5 S4 has no "chip" immobilizer. They are easy to steal, if you don't have an alternative method for preventing theft, you are like a sitting duck.
Forum: S4 / RS4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
07-28-2010, 11:33 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 718
Posted By P0234

that looks like a chip on a daughter board, you...

that looks like a chip on a daughter board, you won't be able to use it unless your ecu is setup to use it, and stock ecus are not. You can do better than $100 though, stock S4 ecus sell for about...
Forum: S4 / RS4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
07-28-2010, 11:32 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,462
Posted By P0234

man, if they were 18's I'd be on the phone right...

man, if they were 18's I'd be on the phone right now....
Forum: S4 / RS4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
07-16-2010, 03:44 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 20,114
Posted By P0234

Assessment of vehicle condition is pretty easy,...

Assessment of vehicle condition is pretty easy, its just time consuming and I bet you don't want to pay for it. Without tearing down the motor, turbo and driveline components the best you can do is:...
Forum: S4 / RS4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
07-16-2010, 03:38 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 831
Posted By P0234

The price is high considering your passat is...

The price is high considering your passat is involved too, what does he want without the trade? As far as leaking oil, most S4's do. Perhaps the design, perhaps all the boost, who knows, my car was...
Forum: S4 / RS4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
07-15-2010, 06:37 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,220
Posted By P0234

Fact is, you told the OP he needed to think about...

Fact is, you told the OP he needed to think about a belt, and he already had that done, you are one of those people that always has an answer without asking a few questions first, I know I couldn't...
Forum: S4 / RS4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
07-14-2010, 08:07 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 776
Posted By P0234

Price is high, getting close to what a stage III...

Price is high, getting close to what a stage III car sells for. If it was unmolested, one owner, no accident (real no accident, not just a clean carfax), all maintenance records and all work up to...
Forum: S4 / RS4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
07-12-2010, 06:26 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,220
Posted By P0234

-OP says a SHOP told him he needs new chains -I...

-OP says a SHOP told him he needs new chains
-I ask WHY
-You HAVING NEVER SEEN THE CAR YOURSELF claim the shop is wrong AND that the car doesn't even have timing chains.
-Then when I correct you,...
Forum: S4 / RS4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
07-11-2010, 11:56 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,220
Posted By P0234

You might want to re-read posts 1-4 then.

You might want to re-read posts 1-4 then.
Forum: S4 / RS4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
07-08-2010, 10:36 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 928
Posted By P0234

Oh yeah, they totally are lifetime fluids. The...

Oh yeah, they totally are lifetime fluids. The problem is who's lifetime?

a -the warranty?
b -the part?
c -the car?
d -the owner?

My bet is on A. Get them changed. MB recently took back...
Forum: S4 / RS4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
07-08-2010, 06:09 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 928
Posted By P0234

At that age, all fluids need to be changed, ALL. ...

At that age, all fluids need to be changed, ALL. You also need to do a timing belt now too.
Forum: S4 / RS4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
07-07-2010, 04:34 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,220
Posted By P0234

Wow, so because you haven't seen it, it doesn't...

Wow, so because you haven't seen it, it doesn't have chains? There are two and the part numbers is 058109229B. Any other parts you haven't seen that you need to know about?
Forum: S4 / RS4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
07-07-2010, 10:34 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,220
Posted By P0234

Correction, it has a belt AND a chain.

Correction, it has a belt AND a chain.
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