Any common problems with 2000 A6 2.7?

[gnosis]

Is the 2000 A6 2.7 notorious for any specific problems or issues?

[artfuldodger73]

I bought a used 2000 A6 2.7L with only 37K mi on it in Jan of 2004. I now have 47K mi on it. I have had numerous problems with the car that I have had to fix: water pump, timing belt, replaced all 4 tires, cam shaft adjuster and assc valves, etc,; transmission seal, rear brakes and rotors, and I think that's abt it for now. I thought I was getting a great deal, but wound up inheriting a ton of headaches. Its hard to believe that this much could go wrong at only 37 - 47K mi. Caveat emptor!

[johnybravo]

I barely can believe this. Got 20K km on mine, and besides 1 liter of oil (-Shell long life-) have not spent a dollar on it.

[johnybravo]

I have to slightly adjust my reply, just found out I have to change warped front rotors :((((

[gt8]

Originally posted by artfuldodger73
I bought a used 2000 A6 2.7L with only 37K mi on it in Jan of 2004. I now have 47K mi on it. I have had numerous problems with the car that I have had to fix: water pump, timing belt, replaced all 4 tires, cam shaft adjuster and assc valves, etc,; transmission seal, rear brakes and rotors, and I think that's abt it for now. I thought I was getting a great deal, but wound up inheriting a ton of headaches. Its hard to believe that this much could go wrong at only 37 - 47K mi. Caveat emptor!

replacing tires on a car?! unheard of!

[lrg8683]

hey.. are the brakes on the 2.7t a6 the same as the b5 s4 brakes?

[RomanA6]

I've had mine for a year now
I put in 26k miles, from 59k when I got it to almost 86k now; tires are obvious wear and tear; my brakes/clutch are perfect; only thing I had to do was change water pump

great car!

[Kievskiy]

have 91xxx, very nice car, you need to know who to buy from....
Just chipped mine and put some goodies, it kicks ass.....

[ckandes1]

damn, replacing the brakes.. wouldnt have ever thought..................

DUH



sounds like everyone else is very happy with theres though!

[Gigi]

Have 50K on my 04... but I ma the second owner since October 2005(45k m) Just had two problems within 2 months: rear window would come back up in cold mornings and the turning signal would not blink.... Both problems addressed under warranty by Audi after 4 visits including one when they kept it 3 nights because I refused to pick it up until the replicated the window problem....

[TheBlueMartin]

Originally posted by lrg8683
hey.. are the brakes on the 2.7t a6 the same as the b5 s4 brakes?

yes, they are. The calipers are the same as the A6 4.2 as well, but the rotor has a different depth in the hat.

The 2.7T motor is good and strong, but as with any Audi, its gonna take money to keep it going. Everything artfuldodger73 said, plus more when you get into higher milage. If a turbo goes bad, your looking at having them both replaced...at 13-16 hours of time at a repair shop, plus parts ($2500 easy)

[RomanA6]

Originally posted by TheBlueMartin
yes, they are. The calipers are the same as the A6 4.2 as well, but the rotor has a different depth in the hat.

The 2.7T motor is good and strong, but as with any Audi, its gonna take money to keep it going. Everything artfuldodger73 said, plus more when you get into higher milage. If a turbo goes bad, your looking at having them both replaced...at 13-16 hours of time at a repair shop, plus parts ($2500 easy)

yes, but at that point you are not just getting same turbos as before - you buy K04's [hail] [wrench] [drive] [a6]

[Gigi]

how much to upgrade to K04's? and what other parts/mods should be done at the same time?

[TheBlueMartin]

Originally posted by formulaGigi
how much to upgrade to K04's? and what other parts/mods should be done at the same time?

How much money do you want to spend??

http://www.goapr.com/Audi/products/stage3_27tko4.html

[Sickmyduck26]

Hey I have an 02 A6 2.7T that I just got which has 45.5k miles on it. So far I've driven it about 1,500 miles and the thing is outstanding with two minor exceptions. 1 - the digital gas meter that tells you how many miles you have left is very inacurate and changes a lot. 2 - everytime I'm done using it I get this burned rubber or burned something smell. Any body know what this could be, and if it would be covered under my 50k mile warranty. Thanks

[jeremy@matrix]

Originally posted by artfuldodger73
I bought a used 2000 A6 2.7L with only 37K mi on it in Jan of 2004. I now have 47K mi on it. I have had numerous problems with the car that I have had to fix: water pump, timing belt, replaced all 4 tires, cam shaft adjuster and assc valves, etc,; transmission seal, rear brakes and rotors, and I think that's abt it for now. I thought I was getting a great deal, but wound up inheriting a ton of headaches. Its hard to believe that this much could go wrong at only 37 - 47K mi. Caveat emptor!

All common things we see day in and day out, although usually on vehicles with 60k+. You've done these early so you won't be plagued with these issues at 60k+.

Common things to look for on the B5/C5 cars;

Front upper control arms(4 of them)---boots tearing
Outer tie rod ends--boots tearing
Outer cv boots---tearing
Rear tranny output seal--leaking
Rear differential (final drive) output flange seal--leaking
Breather valve in engine bay--clogging
Vacuum lines fraying
Check valve T for vacuum reservoir cracking
Valve cover gasket/cam chain tensioner gaskets/cam seals leaking in engine bay

HTH a bit.

[jeremy@matrix]

Originally posted by Sickmyduck26
Hey I have an 02 A6 2.7T that I just got which has 45.5k miles on it. So far I've driven it about 1,500 miles and the thing is outstanding with two minor exceptions. 1 - the digital gas meter that tells you how many miles you have left is very inacurate and changes a lot. 2 - everytime I'm done using it I get this burned rubber or burned something smell. Any body know what this could be, and if it would be covered under my 50k mile warranty. Thanks

#2; I bet it's;

-Valve cover gasket/cam chain tensioner gaskets/cam seals leaking in engine bay (burning oil smell)
-Breather valve in engine bay--clogging/clogged

[Sickmyduck26]

O really. That actually makes sense as theres a lot of leaves in my hood. Do you think its covered under warranty and is it a big deal to fix?
Thanks for the help

[jeremy@matrix]

Originally posted by formulaGigi
how much to upgrade to K04's? and what other parts/mods should be done at the same time?

Stg3(440+bhp);
AWE RSK04 kit for '01/02 S4 6spd w/o manifolds; 2 factory RS4 K04 turbos, 1 AWE Tuning modular MAF Housing w/ sensor adapter, 2 3mm socket head bolts, 1 AWE Tuning silicone 3-way MAF hose, 1 aluminum plug, 1 GIAC/AWE Tuning chip, 6 balanced Bosch fuel injectors, 4 aluminum spacers, 4 M6x20x1 socket head bolts, 4 M6 washers, 6 AWE Tuning injector adapters, 1 factory RS4 inlet tubing set(2 upper, 2 lower), 2 factory RS4 inlet tubing couplers, 1 factory manifold-to-turbo gasket set, 1 factory turbo-to-downpipe gasket set, 6 NGK PFR6Q spark plugs, 1 intake system pressure tester kit, 1 16-25mm hose clamp, 6 40-60mm hose clamps, 1 80-100mm hose clamp, 1 90-110mm hose clamp, 8 10x1.5x37mm turbo-to-downpipe studs; 2 silicone o-rings for turbo compressor inlets, 2 8-12mm hose clamps for fuel tank purge lines, 2 oil return line gaskets, 8 large coolant/oil line crush gaskets, 6 small oil feed line crush gaskets
$5250


--OR--


Set of K04 Turbos for 2.7T; gaskets/studs extra
$2200

AWE RSK04 fueling kit for '01/02 S4 6spd; 1 AWE Tuning modular MAF Housing w/ sensor adapter and laminar screen, 2 3mm socket head bolts, 1 AWE Tuning silicone 3-way MAF hose/intake tube, 1 aluminum plug, 1 GIAC/AWE Tuning chip, 6 balanced Bosch fuel injectors, 4 aluminum spacers, 4 M6x20x1 socket head bolts, 4 M6 washers, 6 AWE Tuning injector adapters, 6 NGK PFR6Q spark plugs, 1 intake system pressure tester kit, 1 16-25mm hose clamp, 2 40-60mm hose clamps, 1 80-100mm hose clamp, 1 90-110mm hose clamp; run stock 4bar FPR
$2395

K04 inlet pipe kit; includes four inlets, two couplers and four 40-60mm hose clamps;
$498

Matrix K03/K04 turbo hardware kit; includes all gaskets, o-rings, hardware, and coolant. All factory components;
$174.30

Subtotal
$5275.22



Stg3-(400bhp);

Set of K04 Turbos for 2.7T; gaskets/studs extra
$2200

K04 inlet pipe kit; includes four inlets, two couplers and four 40-60mm hose clamps;
$498

Matrix K03/K04 turbo hardware kit; includes all gaskets, o-rings, hardware, and coolant. All factory components;
$174.30

GIAC 07AF--FLASH program; Stg3- for K04's, Bosch Motorsport 5bar FPR, stock Hitachi MAF and stock injectors
$800

Bosch Motorsport 5bar FPR for Audi/VW
$198

Subtotal
$3878.22




Other things to consider based on your mileage;

AWE B5 S4 6spd downpipe set w/ test pipes; 3" at turbo, 2.5" dia tubing; 400cell cats; complete with flex joints, gaskets and hardware; $1715 shipped

Buehn Engineering ported/polished/ceramic coated 2.7T exhaust manifold; $285/each; exchange

Matrix "Truly Ultimate" timing belt kit for APB 2.7T; includes water pump, water pump gasket, thermostat, thermostat o-ring, timing belt, timing belt tensioner roller, timing belt tensioner damper, timing belt idler roller, alternator serpentine belt, and two bottles of G12 coolant. All components are OEM;
$375 currently

AWE SMIC set; with two bar/plate intercoolers, AWE Tuning air ducts, special bracketry, and detailed installation manual; 57% larger than RS4, 65% larger than S4;
$1424 shipped

Samco 12 Hose Kit for Audi B5 S4 (w/ F hose for '00 cars and TBB);
$424.80

RS4 engine mount set; genuine OEM; left and right side;
$260/set

RS4/S4 clutch disc;
$210
RS4 pressure plate;
$269.05
Throwout bearing for B5 S4/A4Q;
$57.35
Pilot bearing for B5 S4
$38.85
PP-FW bolt for B5/B6 Audi A4/Passat 1.8T, B5 A4 V6, S4 2.7T/RS4, UrS4/S6, Coupe GT; M8x16; 6 req'd;
$0.88/each
Crank-FW bolt for B5 S4 2.7T, "AEB" B5 A4/Passat 1.8T/V6, UrS4/S6; 8 req'd for 5/6cyl cars;
$2.92/each

APR snub mount for '96-01 A4 2.8, 97&01 A4 1.8T, B5 S4, '00-04 A6;
$48

Matrix oil cooler kit for B5 S4/A6 2.7T; includes Mocal 25row oil cooler, Mocal thermostatic adapter plate, lines, fittings, custom brackets, all other hardware
$497

HTH,
Jeremy

[jeremy@matrix]

Originally posted by Sickmyduck26
O really. That actually makes sense as theres a lot of leaves in my hood. Do you think its covered under warranty and is it a big deal to fix?
Thanks for the help

Leaves shouldn't have anything to do with it.

The chain tensioner gaskets job isn't a small task---one cam on each bank have to be removed.

Are you still under factory warranty?