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Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
06-05-2005, 12:11 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 197
Posted By Steve W (in MD)

I spent a bit of time looking for oil leaks yesterday, and...

the valve cover gasket seemed to be okay, though I will get a new one. With the splash pan off, I saw a bit of oil coming out from the turbo feed lines. I didn't bother to clean that up, partly...
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
06-04-2005, 07:22 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 197
Posted By Steve W (in MD)

Odd burning smell?

My wife has been driving the 99.5 A4 Avant 1.8TQM for the past 5K miles. The mileage for the car is just over 99K and there are no obvious oil leaks. Last night, I noticed a distinct burning smell...
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
06-20-2003, 02:44 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 148
Posted By Steve W (in MD)

A $ 5.00 fix

I havent posted here in a long time, but thought that you guys would appreciate this. My 99.5 1.8T Avant with a manual gearbox has been surging for the past 20K miles. A quick release of the throttle...
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
02-24-2003, 08:45 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 177
Posted By Steve W (in MD)

Expected fix and an unexpected fix...

Over the weekend, I replaced the disk pads and rotors on the front of my 99.5 A4 Avant. The car currently has 67K miles of mostly highway driving. The left wheel inner pad was worn far more than the...
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
01-29-2003, 12:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 163
Posted By Steve W (in MD)

Re: I bought the paper Bentley manual. It was well worth... (m)

the cost when I replaced my timing belt. I used the manual to fill in a number of details from the AW Tech posts, which provided a clear path on how to proceed.

I have used it successfully on...
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
01-13-2003, 03:43 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 13,352
Posted By Steve W (in MD)

Re: head gasket failures and consequences

If a head gasket is failing, coolant under high pressure is getting into the cylinders. The pressure in the cylinders alternates between low pressure during an intake phase of the cycle, and very...
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
11-12-2002, 02:32 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 276
Posted By Steve W (in MD)

The standard test for a clutch is...

pull the car into a parking lot with no one near by, set the emergency brake, put the car into first gear, and then, release the clutch. If the car stalls it is because the brake overpowered the...
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
10-24-2002, 07:57 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 347
Posted By Steve W (in MD)

Re:I bought my 1.8 QM Avant with sports seats and the sports package...(m)

I had to order the car and wait 4 months for delivery. the salesman couldn't understand why I set up my order with no options beyond seats and sports package. The seats are very comfortable on long...
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
10-18-2002, 12:43 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 290
Posted By Steve W (in MD)

HIDs as fog lights makes little sense because...

blue light scatters more than yellow light. HIDs are rich in blue and (ultra)violet light. Fog is small droplets of water in the air. The droplets will scatter blue light to such an extent that the...
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
10-16-2002, 02:28 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 504
Posted By Steve W (in MD)

Oops, my typo. I knew Leslie didn't look right...

Oops, my typo. I knew Leslie didn't look right...
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
10-15-2002, 01:45 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 504
Posted By Steve W (in MD)

Re: How skilled are you at DIY?

If you are experienced in auto repairs, mechanically adept, or simply broke, doing the jobs yourself can be the solution to your problem. I learned auto repair in my parking lot as a graduate...
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
09-10-2002, 04:22 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 368
Posted By Steve W (in MD)

Mine failed in exactly the same way. The dealer replaced (m)

it under warranty. The car - a bone stock 99.5 TQM Avant - had about 49750 miles at the time.

Steve W (in MD)
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
09-04-2002, 05:56 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 228
Posted By Steve W (in MD)

Re:The car was on the ramps for about 6 hours because...(m)

we took our time. We also replaced the valve cover gasket because of a small leak.
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
09-04-2002, 05:48 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 228
Posted By Steve W (in MD)

An unexpected change...no more AC howl

I have a 99.5 1.8TQ Avant that is a bone stock daily driver. Two weeks ago with 60K rapidly approaching, I changed the timing belt in the car. The water pump had been changed by the dealer at 48K,...
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
08-14-2002, 03:49 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 249
Posted By Steve W (in MD)

Timing belt, etc. A question.

I am now approaching 60K with my 99.5 1.8T Avant. I am planning on a timing belt change soon, and I am beginning to order the parts. The tensioner, roller, and belts are all on the must-replace list....
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
08-05-2002, 05:27 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 146
Posted By Steve W (in MD)

Have you been using your AC?

Have you been using your AC?
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
07-12-2002, 08:05 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 147
Posted By Steve W (in MD)

No chip yet, though that will change soon..

I am beginning to look at local dealers for the standard chip brands. Within about an hour's drive we have good representation from the physician's hobby company and from the guys in Alabama. A...
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
07-12-2002, 07:23 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 147
Posted By Steve W (in MD)

I test drove a MINI Cooper S last Friday ....

The Cooper S is a delight to drive. The 6-speed gearbox matches up well with the supercharged 4 and the handling is extremely quick. The heaviness of the car, usually a bad thing, contributes to its...
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
05-20-2002, 01:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 170
Posted By Steve W (in MD)

Engine noise-99.5

I complained to my dealer about high engine noise, right at about 75 mph, with 35-40 K on the odometer. Of course, the car was deemed to be within specs, until 49,560 miles, when the weld on the...
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
04-01-2002, 03:11 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 165
Posted By Steve W (in MD)

Cat problems at 50 k

I had this problem with my 99.5 (bone stock)at 49,750 miles. Frank, at Tischer (in Silver Spring MD), got my car on a Monday morning, and had me up and running again by Tuesday afternoon. The...
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
02-18-2002, 03:24 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 315
Posted By Steve W (in MD)

Near BWI is Ye Olde Tire Shoppe....

I have had many tires mounted and balanced here, and have never had a wheel scratched. They perform lots of alloy wheel repairs for the mid-atlantic area in their shop, and they do not overcharge....
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
12-05-2001, 02:54 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 197
Posted By Steve W (in MD)

I had a '91 and my wife still drives a '95... (long)

The earlier G20's were dependable delights. The car exhibited terrific handling and a smooth 2 liter engine. It was the first front-wheel drive car I had purchased that matched my old 2002 on a curvy...
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
11-05-2001, 11:15 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 127
Posted By Steve W (in MD)

Re: Wheel Repairs

I recommend Ye Olde Wheel Shoppe in Elkridge Maryland, up near BWI. They are located on Rt 1, about two miles north of the Rt. 100 exit from I95. They repair wheels from all over the mid-Atlantic...
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
10-15-2001, 01:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 161
Posted By Steve W (in MD)

Columbia, MD has an emission station, just off Rt. 29

The station is located just off Rt. 29 near Merriweather Post. Exit onto Broken Land Parkway, heading east. About 1/2 mile east of the interchange, you will see signs to take a right turn off from...
Forum: A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
01-29-2001, 12:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 199
Posted By Steve W (in MD)

A fine Sunday morning...

Yesterday morning, my wife and son were riding along with me in our A4 Avant, on one of Maryland's newer highways. We were crusing about 10-15 above the posted level, which is too low at 55, passing...
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