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invisible
10-08-2006, 11:00 PM
I'm about to take delivery on an 98 A4 1.8t Quattro. it has about 130000mi, should i be very concerned with that? Are these cars generally overall pretty good? What are some of the bad things about them...other than price for parts.
gtikid
10-08-2006, 11:22 PM
Has the turbo been replaced?
invisible
10-08-2006, 11:52 PM
Has the turbo been replaced?

to my knowledge it hasn't been replaced. i did however notice that it has an aftermarket diverter. (i have done some research and i know they dont use blow off valves...bad karma for the engine). it rides smooth as eggs though.
Decker1.8t
10-09-2006, 12:02 AM
aftermarket DV is sometimes a sign of it being chipped. check boost pressure and check where it peaks at. turbo should be okay. if you hear a loud dentist drill whine then it's fucked, but you'd notice it right away. 1.8t coilpacks suck and often go bad.

you say the car runs smoothly, so maybe nothing's wrong. enjoy it :)
invisible
10-09-2006, 12:08 AM
aftermarket DV is sometimes a sign of it being chipped. check boost pressure and check where it peaks at. turbo should be okay. if you hear a loud dentist drill whine then it's fucked, but you'd notice it right away. 1.8t coilpacks suck and often go bad.

you say the car runs smoothly, so maybe nothing's wrong. enjoy it :)


nope not dentist sounds. i had a turbo honda (t3) and this one is so much quieter. i'm not sure how to test the boost pressure other that like installing a boost gauge. i'm not sure how to test to see if it has been chipped either.

i'm teetering on getting it or not, this weekend is going to be the deciding point when i go in to either haggle and sign or say F-it. i really like it though.
gtikid
10-09-2006, 04:11 AM
aftermarket DV is sometimes a sign of it being chipped. check boost pressure and check where it peaks at. turbo should be okay. if you hear a loud dentist drill whine then it's fucked, but you'd notice it right away. 1.8t coilpacks suck and often go bad.

you say the car runs smoothly, so maybe nothing's wrong. enjoy it :)

Good advice from an ex-1.8t owner :(...why'd ya leave the darkside?! Lol...
paulg18
10-10-2006, 10:45 AM
has the timing belt been replaced?... power steering making any noises? check those if it has 130k miles
invisible
10-12-2006, 12:17 AM
yup I think the turbo is fucked as well as the engine...don't EVER do business with marietta automax shady ass people man for real. make u seem important then rip u off.
Decker1.8t
10-12-2006, 10:51 AM
Good advice from an ex-1.8t owner :(...why'd ya leave the darkside?! Lol...


haha. I miss my vdub, but I did everything I could to it besides a big turbo (and for vdubs that's not very cheap considering all the baggage that comes with the upgrade).

I guess it was just time to move on to bigger and faster things ... with RWD.

:goodjob:
gtikid
10-13-2006, 12:05 AM
yup I think the turbo is fucked as well as the engine...don't EVER do business with marietta automax shady ass people man for real. make u seem important then rip u off.

What happened?
Chuckster
10-13-2006, 08:31 PM
haha. I miss my vdub, but I did everything I could to it besides a big turbo (and for vdubs that's not very cheap considering all the baggage that comes with the upgrade).

I guess it was just time to move on to bigger and faster things ... with RWD.

:goodjob:


faster, blah unless u did a motor swap, lol
invisible
10-16-2006, 09:57 PM
is there a way ot get the key made, the one with the locks and alarm for less thatn 175? thats how much Audi told me it costs...damn thats a lot.
Chuckster
10-16-2006, 10:27 PM
nope. thats cheaper then a jag key, $365.
Decker1.8t
10-16-2006, 10:30 PM
faster, blah unless u did a motor swap, lol


:D
Chuckster
10-16-2006, 10:32 PM
:D
:crazy: :tongue1: :doh:
Chuckster
10-16-2006, 10:34 PM
oh yea D, Matt just got some mo' goodies for his 240. He has been waiting fo ryou to call him so he can check out yours.
Decker1.8t
10-16-2006, 10:36 PM
yeah man. I need to call him or just swing by. maybe this weekend.
invisible
10-17-2006, 08:18 AM
nope. thats cheaper then a jag key, $365.

wholly shit for a damn key? guess you get luxury at a price...never had that problem with my honda. keys were like 25 bucks.
invisible
10-17-2006, 11:16 AM
few pics of the engine bay, is the exhaust stock? i'm not sure and what type of diverter is that? was on the car when i got it.

how much usually and where can i get the timing belt etc replaced? i hear that there is an update out there for it.