I'm back with a New Avant - JHMWAGN v2.0

[vortexjunkie]

Hey Guys!

So as a lot of you know, my lovely Ocean Blue Pearl JHM Stage 3 Avant was rear-ended in January buy a teen driver on a cell phone. The insurance was quick to total the car due to extensive rear floor pan damage but not so quick to pay me what the car was valued at. After a lengthy month and a half battle back and forth with his insurance company I was able to get to an amount that both parties could agree on. Here are some pics of the car:

Article on Nick's Car Blog: http://nickscarblog.com/reviews/jhm-stage-3-big-turbo-kit-for-the-b7-audi-a4-2-0t
Video of the Record setting 12.5 @ 111mph Pass (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eKoTigWxvj4&feature=youtu.be)
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Pics of Accident:
Rear crash bar was Snapped in half and completely buckled the rear floor pan.
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During the month and a half battle I was searching for the perfect replacement Avant. I was chatting with Nick @ Midnight Euro in Salt Lake City, Utah and he had given me a heads up about a completely stock 2007 6MT Avant in Ibis White with Black interior. Ding Ding…Winner! After chatting with him more about the car and him providing me with every picture of the car I could ask for we came to a solid deal on the car. My girlfriend and I decided to head up to SLT over Easter weekend to not only pick the car up but hit the slopes as well. I want to give a BIG shout out to Nick and Mitch @ Midnight Euro. Not only did that help me out with the car they also hooked us up with day passes to Solitude Mountain Resort and picked us up from the airport Friday night. They made the transaction easy, took time out of their personal lives to accommodate us and made sure that the car was everything that was expected to be. A BIG THANK YOU to them!

Now onto the goods! I know some of you will be wondering why on earth did I buy a base model Avant? When I say base I mean Manual Passenger Seat, No Rain Sensing Windshield, No Auto Dimming Mirrors, No Power Folding Mirrors and No Multi-function Display. Base as base can be. The only options this car came with was leather heated seats. That being said the reason I went with this car is because it was a low mileage (84K) completely STOCK Car. Plus I have all of the needed parts to turn this into exactly what I want from my blue one! Happy Modding!

Pics of the Replacement:

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[james12lucy]

Congrats on the purchase. Without seeing the accident photos, one would believe your last photo to be pure ecstasy. 2 mint, unicorns? Perfect. I'm still cut up over your loss. Ocean Blue is unworldly.

Anyway, congrats again and looking forward to the build.

[034Motorsport]

We can be twinsies! (You'll be the one who does squats and has more junk in the trunk...)

- Laszlo

[rongeur]

Looking good!

[Mr.Wrong]

Congrats on a replacement Dru! There's something about Ibis White B7 wagons[up][up]

[AJacksA4]

Congrats man!

[Turbavanttro]

Great canvas to begin the resurrection! Sorry to see a beautiful ocean blue Avant go by the wayside, but can't wait to see how things progress with your new project.

[Samsonite]

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[your daddy]

nice dru

[LINDW4LL]

Congrats on the replacement, Dru. Needs Bixenons and RS4 bumper!

[Charles.waite]

Needs bixenons for sure. Also add a DIS stalk and color DIS asap. Nice acquisition!

[QuattriumMT6]

Just swap all of that out of the blue unicorn into the white. CC'd Bixenons, s-line front bumper and all!

[Ringsby4]

Congrats to you for sure and my two cents worth...White looks awesome only on Avants ( and my FG Ute lol !)
I'll add this rider-color,looks,stance is all subjective,we luckily have choice otherwise all cars would be in color "Russian" ( which is all left-over paint mixed together ) !
So,blank canvas for you,keep us posted [up]

[MrWalker]

Awesome find. Looking forward to seeing your build thread


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[malathion]

Can't wait to see the new build! Also, get her into the 11's !!!!

[pw211]

Congrats! Glad to see you back in a b7 avant

[Okedokey]

Congratulations! Although I don't see the attraction to a 'station wagon' :)

[james12lucy]

Congratulations! Although I don't see the attraction to a 'station wagon' :)

Oooooooh, I think that gets you fired from audizine. Time to pack your stuff, we need to walk you to the door.

[jimrobbington]

Congratulations! Although I don't see the attraction to a 'station wagon' :)
You'd be the only one. Avant is like the holy grail.

Oooooooh, I think that gets you fired from audizine. Time to pack your stuff, we need to walk you to the door.
X2

BTW, congrats Dru! Sorry you lost your baby, but kinda exciting to start over, right?

[Lastsummer]

Congrats on the pick up Dru. Definitely looking forward to seeing how the new avant pans out over the coming weeks.
Were you able to buy back your Ocean Blue avant from the insurance company?

[JDillon15]

Geez. I would be swapping stuff over so fast from the other car. Wheels, Xenons, debadge and a window tint like day 1.

Congrats on the new car; I definitely like the white on black combo.

[vortexjunkie]

Congrats on the purchase. Without seeing the accident photos, one would believe your last photo to be pure ecstasy. 2 mint, unicorns? Perfect. I'm still cut up over your loss. Ocean Blue is unworldly.

Anyway, congrats again and looking forward to the build.
Yes IF my blue one wasn't a smooshed mess it would be heaven!


We can be twinsies! (You'll be the one who does squats and has more junk in the trunk...)

- Laszlo
I have been told this more than once.... [;)]


Needs bixenons for sure. Also add a DIS stalk and color DIS asap. Nice acquisition!
Good thing I already have the needed parts!


Can't wait to see the new build! Also, get her into the 11's !!!!
That is the goal!


Congratulations! Although I don't see the attraction to a 'station wagon' :)
You Sir, need to excuse yourself from this thread.[down]


Geez. I would be swapping stuff over so fast from the other car. Wheels, Xenons, debadge and a window tint like day 1.

Congrats on the new car; I definitely like the white on black combo.
Not swapping everything in one day is the hardest part about having both cars here. Tint is for sure on the list.


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Many good things are coming....

[vortexjunkie]

I did the first mod to the car the other night. Comfort is a must!
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[drewgold]

Congrats on the new car. Avants FTW every day of the week! [emoji1360]

[mec]

Nice, but I'm surprised you didn't decide to upgrade to a sedan ;)


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[Charles.waite]

Nice, but I'm surprised you didn't decide to upgrade to a sedan ;)


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GTFO Noob!

[mec]

GTFO Noob!

Charl I am beyond your hoolanigery


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[JDillon15]

Nice, but I'm surprised you didn't decide to upgrade to a sedan ;)


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LOL +1

[Okedokey]

LOL, everyone to their own, just don't know why the attraction of an avant, nice car though, very nice.

[Charles.waite]

More space for activities! Duh!

[Okedokey]

More space for activities! Duh!

LOL, sleeping in your car and posting to Audizine because your wife kicked you out doesnt count! :)

[Charles.waite]

Sadface.jog

[vortexjunkie]

Gave the car it's first wash today. Boy oh boy is owning a white car going to be very different from what I'm used to.

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[2pointOh]

Gave the car it's first wash today. Boy oh boy is owning a white car going to be very different from what I'm used to.

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Pick up some collinite 845 sealant, and use that every 3 weeks. It works wonders on lighter colored cars and is super easy to work with! Nice pick up [up]

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[vortexjunkie]

I'll need to look into that. Thanks for the recommendation.

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[vortexjunkie]

Just put together my list of "Need to replace parts." You know all the maintenance parts that you would want to do to a new car that you just bought. Here is the list of things to come within the next week or so.
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1 x JHM Timing Belt Kit for B7-A4 2.0T Part (https://jhmotorsports.com/shop/catalog/jhm-timing-belt-kit-for-b7-a4-20t-p-1212.html)
1 x Flange for Cooling or Heater Hose, Rear of Cylinder Head (OEM) for B7-A4 2.0T (https://jhmotorsports.com/shop/catalog/flange-for-cooling-or-heater-hose-rear-of-cylinder-head-oem-for-b7-a4-20t-p-2044.html)
1 x Hose for Coolant, Rear Cooling Flange to Hard Pipe (OEM) for B7-A4 2.0T
4 x Spark Plug -Bosch Tri-Electrode (Bosch Heat Range 5) 1.8T-2.0T-2.7T (https://jhmotorsports.com/shop/catalog/spark-plug-bosch-tri-electrode-bosch-heat-range-18t-20t-27t-p-686.html)
1 x Valve Cover Gasket (Elring) for B7-A4 2.0T FSI, A3-TT-GTI-Jetta-Eos (https://jhmotorsports.com/shop/catalog/valve-cover-gasket-elring-for-b7-a4-20t-fsi-a3-tt-gti-jetta-eos-p-1838.html)
1 x Thermostat Assembly (OEM-Wahler) for B7-A4 2.0T (https://jhmotorsports.com/shop/catalog/thermostat-assembly-oem-wahler-for-b7-a4-20t-p-1632.html)
1 x Cam Follower, for Fuel Pump for B7-A4 2.0T (https://jhmotorsports.com/shop/catalog/cam-follower-for-fuel-pump-for-b7-a4-20t-p-1629.html)
1 x Oil Change Kit (JHM) Motul Specific (5w40) for B7-A4 (https://jhmotorsports.com/shop/catalog/oil-change-kit-jhm-motul-specific-5w40-for-b7-a4-8p-a3-8j-tt-mk5-golf-jetta-eos-mkv-b6-passat-20t-p-2064.html)
1 x Rear Diff Mount (Apikol) Polyurethane, B6-B7-C6 Chassis - Bushing Stiffness: Street (Blue) (https://jhmotorsports.com/shop/catalog/rear-diff-mount-apikol-polyurethane-b6-b7-c6-chassis-p-86.html)
1 x Coolant Temperature Sensor, 2-pin, G83 for Auxiliary Water Pump (OEM) B7-A4 2.0T (https://jhmotorsports.com/shop/catalog/coolant-temperature-sensor-pin-g83-for-auxiliary-water-pump-oem-for-b6-a4-b7-a4-20t-b7-rs4-b8-a4-a5-20t-b8-s4-s5-and-more-p-1139.html)
1 x Sensor Clip and O-ring Kit (https://jhmotorsports.com/shop/catalog/sensor-clip-and-ring-kit-p-625.html)


After that is done ALL of these parts will begin to make the move over from the wrecked Avant.

Engine/Performance Modifications:
JHM Stage 3 TD05H-20G Turbo Kit (https://jhmotorsports.com/shop/catalog/jhm-td05h-stage-big-turbo-kit-tune-and-fueling-for-b7-a4-20t-p-2588.html)
JHM HPFP Upgrade (https://jhmotorsports.com/shop/catalog/jhm-high-pressure-mechanical-fuel-pump-upgrade-kit-hpfp-for-audi-and-vw-20t-fsi-p-2653.html)
JHM Lightweight Crank Pulley (https://jhmotorsports.com/shop/catalog/jhm-lightweight-crank-pulley-for-b7-a4-20t-fsi-p-2495.html)
JHM LWFW and Clutch Combo Stg1 (https://jhmotorsports.com/shop/catalog/jhm-lightweight-flywheel-and-clutch-combo-b7-rs4-pressure-plate-for-b7-a4-20t-p-1257.html)
JHM Solid Shifter (https://jhmotorsports.com/shop/catalog/jhm-solid-short-throw-shifter-2004-and-up-b6-b7-a4-speed-p-36.html)
JHM Solid Linkage Upgrade (https://jhmotorsports.com/shop/catalog/jhm-solid-linkage-upgrade-for-b6-b7-a4-2004-and-up-speed-p-68.html)
JHM Large Core FMIC (https://jhmotorsports.com/shop/catalog/intercooler-kit-front-mount-or-fmic-jhm-large-core-for-b7-a4-20t-p-3045.html)
JHM Test Pipe (https://jhmotorsports.com/shop/catalog/exhaust-test-pipe-jhm-catless-test-pipe-for-b7-a4-20t-p-1852.html)
JHM Y-Pipe (https://jhmotorsports.com/shop/catalog/exhaust-downpipe-jhm-to-25-for-b6-b7-s4-cat-back-on-b7-a4-20t-manual-cvt-p-1946.html)
JHM/Fast Intentions B7 S4 Cat-back (https://jhmotorsports.com/shop/catalog/exhaust-cat-back-jhm-b7-s4-stainless-steel-25-pipe-by-fi-p-385.html)
JHM Water Meth Kit (https://jhmotorsports.com/shop/catalog/advanced_search_result.php?keywords=water+meth&x=0&y=0)
034MS Motor Mounts (https://jhmotorsports.com/shop/catalog/motor-mounts-each-034-motorsport-for-b5-s4-b5-b6-b7-a4-c5-a6-27t-p-24.html)
034MS Snub Mount (https://jhmotorsports.com/shop/catalog/snub-mount-polyurethane-034motorsport-for-b6-b7-c5-c6-chassis-p-1333.html)
034MS Trans Mount (https://jhmotorsports.com/shop/catalog/transmission-mount-034motorsport-density-line-for-all-speed-mt-cvt-b6-b7-a4-s4-rs4-p-613.html)


Suspension/Braking Modifications:
Suspension Technologies Coilovers
034MS Upper Adjustable Control Arms (https://jhmotorsports.com/shop/catalog/front-upper-control-arm-kit-adjustable-density-line-034motorsport-for-b5-b6-b7-a4-s4-rs4-c5-a6-allroad-s6-rs6-p-640.html)
JHM 345MM B7 S4 LW Rotors (https://jhmotorsports.com/shop/catalog/front-rotorspair-jhm-piece-lightweight-for-b6b7-s4-2004-up-p-254.html)
034MS Rear Sway Bar (https://jhmotorsports.com/shop/catalog/sway-bar-rear-034motorsport-solid-adjustable-for-b6-b7-a4-s4-rs4-p-1196.html)
034MS Rear Adjustable Sway Bar End Links (https://jhmotorsports.com/shop/catalog/sway-bar-end-links-rear-034motorsport-adjustable-for-b6-b7-a4-s4-rs4-p-1197.html)

Body/Exterior Modifications:
Quad Tip Valance for Rear Bumper
S-Line Front Bumper with Shaved Side Markers
OEM Black Optics Grill
OEM Votex Upper Hatch Spoiler
OEM S4 Door Blades
OEM Euro BiXenons
OEM Refurbished Ballasts
Miramoto 5500K D1S Bulbs

[vortexjunkie]

Finished up the rear seat install last night. I noticed that the recaro set I have has the rear heated seat option so in the future I may make that an option by installing the controller and harness.
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Also big thanks to Alex@Europrice. I ordered my RNSE Conversion Harness and my OEM FUNK Button with chrome strip, plug and pigtail. I'm pretty sure I would still be searching for the female plug and pigtail if it weren't for him.

[ZERO FRAME GRAB]

Looking good [drool]

[vortexjunkie]

Got all my trim swapped over this weekend and also stripped the paint from my custom JHM Derin knob so I can repaint the logo white to match the car.
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Old Avants current sad position.
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This is how Friday night looked at JHM after hours with a lot of the employees hanging out working on cars!
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[vortexjunkie]

Stayed after work this evening and completed the timing belt and water pump service. Swapped over my JHM Lightweight Crank Pulley, 034Motorsport Snub Mount and my original core support that had been premodified for my JHM Large Core FMIC and my FMIC and Power Steering Cooler. All in all a lot of work completed on the front end.

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[jerseybrian]

Nice!!! Guessing you didn't ship those backing plates? lmfao

[seal66]

Awesome to see progress on the swap over man.

[vortexjunkie]

Nice!!! Guessing you didn't ship those backing plates? lmfao
Car just officially came off the road last night. I need to figure out how to get the hatch open to remove the tail light.

[Markao66]

ohh i heard many good things about that Avant! ! sux to hear shes gone...
do you plan on goin the JHM stage 3 turbo on this one as well?

[vortexjunkie]

ohh i heard many good things about that Avant! ! sux to hear shes gone...
do you plan on goin the JHM stage 3 turbo on this one as well?
Yes absolutely! I have all of my parts from my blue avant to swap over so that's what is currently being done along with any and all maintenance. Plans for this avant are picking up right where they where for the blue one once I get finished with all of the swap over on the parts.

[i3oricua]

How did you install the power steering cooler? I'm selling mine because I got so frustrated trying to figure it out.

[vortexjunkie]

How did you install the power steering cooler? I'm selling mine because I got so frustrated trying to figure it out.
It's very very easy... do you have the large core or small core?

[i3oricua]

Small core? Maybe? It doesn't look like the one you have on yours.

[vortexjunkie]

Small core? Maybe? It doesn't look like the one you have on yours.
Nope it's the same one. What were the issues you were having?

[i3oricua]

Nope it's the same one. What were the issues you were having?

https://jhmotorsports.com/shop/catalog/power-steering-cooler-kit-034motorsport-p-386.html

It the one listed above. Am I just supposed to pull the silver lines out and connect the new cooler straight to the hoses? Just not sure how the install is supposed to go. The instructions that came with it are generic instructions and don't really pertain to our car.

[vortexjunkie]

https://jhmotorsports.com/shop/catalog/power-steering-cooler-kit-034motorsport-p-386.html

It the one listed above. Am I just supposed to pull the silver lines out and connect the new cooler straight to the hoses? Just not sure how the install is supposed to go. The instructions that came with it are generic instructions and don't really pertain to our car.
You need to buy 5/16" 8mm fittings. They aren't included with that kit. The JHM Front Mount uses a different cooler that includes everything you need.

[i3oricua]

You need to buy 5/16" 8mm fittings. They aren't included with that kit. The JHM Front Mount uses a different cooler that includes everything you need.

Ok thanks. I'll run by Lowes tomorrow.

[vortexjunkie]

So last night did a little bit more to get the car ready for all the go fast goodies from my big turbo kit.

Changed out the stock spark plugs for the FR5-DTC copper plugs and while I was at it replaced the coil packs and also the conduit and all 4 coil pack harness connectors. After that I installed a JHMotorsports Stage 1 file on the car because I just couldn't take it being so stock and slow....lol

List of Parts Installed:
Coil Pack Harness Wiring Protector or Conduit (https://jhmotorsports.com/shop/catalog/coil-pack-harness-wiring-protector-or-conduit-oem-for-b7-a4-20t-p-3295.html)
Coil Pack Connector x 4 (https://jhmotorsports.com/shop/catalog/connector-flat-contact-housing-locking-mechanism-pin-oem-for-audi-vw-p-2456.html)
Bosch Tri-Electrode Copper Plugs x 4 (https://jhmotorsports.com/shop/catalog/spark-plug-bosch-tri-electrode-bosch-heat-range-18t-20t-27t-p-686.html)
OEM B7 A4 2.0T Coil Pack x 4 (https://jhmotorsports.com/shop/catalog/coil-pack-oem-for-20t-fsi-b7-rs4-p-1134.html)
JHM Stage 1 Tuning (https://jhmotorsports.com/shop/catalog/jhm-tuning-for-b7-a4-20t-p-1779.html)

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[CLEANA3]

Looking real good man

[vortexjunkie]

Looking real good man
It's coming along... New steering wheel in last night!

Old:
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New:
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[Okedokey]

Dont forget to top up that coolant ;)

[vortexjunkie]

Next up on the list to install are my S4 Door Blades, S-Line Front Bumper, TI Grill, Votex Hatch Spoiler and Euro Bixenon Headlights.

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[vortexjunkie]

Sooooo... a little bit of an update. Friday I went to do an oil change, install my JHM Upgraded HPFP and change the cam follower and.....yeah about that....

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[LINDW4LL]

That sucks, Dru. I feel that this is probably extremely common on 100k+ mile cars out there that aren't enthusiast owned since it isn't a scheduled/suggested maintenance item by Audi. The average owner just has no clue.

Are you going to take any precautionary measures? If it were me, I'd pull the VC and make sure there's no metal, and maybe pull the lower oil pan too to make sure the pickup isn't being obstructed by the missing piece. I had a friend blow his engine a few thousand miles after discovering his cam follower in the same condition. Car ran perfectly fine until suddenly dying one day, but I have a hunch that it was probably related.

[CLEANA3]

Not good

[vortexjunkie]

That sucks, Dru. I feel that this is probably extremely common on 100k+ mile cars out there that aren't enthusiast owned since it isn't a scheduled/suggested maintenance item by Audi. The average owner just has no clue.

Are you going to take any precautionary measures? If it were me, I'd pull the VC and make sure there's no metal, and maybe pull the lower oil pan too to make sure the pickup isn't being obstructed by the missing piece. I had a friend blow his engine a few thousand miles after discovering his cam follower in the same condition. Car ran perfectly fine until suddenly dying one day, but I have a hunch that it was probably related.
The sad thing is this car has 84K on it. The car is currently at Elk Grove Audi in Sacramento having the inspection done so that they can cover this under the TSB. They will be keeping me very up to date on findings with pictures of what they find. I have given them a list of things I would like to see and precautions I would like to have taken to ensure the motors health.

[LINDW4LL]

The sad thing is this car has 84K on it. The car is currently at Elk Grove Audi in Sacramento having the inspection done so that they can cover this under the TSB. They will be keeping me very up to date on findings with pictures of what they find. I have given them a list of things I would like to see and precautions I would like to have taken to ensure the motors health.
Nice! I was thinking yours was an '08 for some reason. Hopefully they take good care of you.

[Okedokey]

Sooooo... a little bit of an update. Friday I went to do an oil change, install my JHM Upgraded HPFP and change the cam follower and.....yeah about that....

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ooooh and that oil looks nasty

[ericw.]

Wow, that's terrible news but at least it's covered I guess.. and you have a spare engine should it come to that. lol

[Jake@JHM]

Nice! I was thinking yours was an '08 for some reason. Hopefully they take good care of you.

Mine was an '08 so that could be where you got that from

[Charles.waite]

The sad thing is this car has 84K on it. The car is currently at Elk Grove Audi in Sacramento having the inspection done so that they can cover this under the TSB. They will be keeping me very up to date on findings with pictures of what they find. I have given them a list of things I would like to see and precautions I would like to have taken to ensure the motors health.

Duuuude. That Fucking blows.

If it's any consolation, mine was hosed waaaay worse at only 54k miles. And I was an 08 with the "fixed" cam and pump. Which mean AoA told me repeatedly I was on my own. Or that they would cover 1/2 the cost, so $2500 out of my pocket for a $5000 repair. Newp.

Fingers crossed they handle this under the TSB.

[vortexjunkie]

Duuuude. That Fucking blows.

If it's any consolation, mine was hosed waaaay worse at only 54k miles. And I was an 08 with the "fixed" cam and pump. Which mean AoA told me repeatedly I was on my own. Or that they would cover 1/2 the cost, so $2500 out of my pocket for a $5000 repair. Newp.

Fingers crossed they handle this under the TSB.

We will see. The service adviser i'm working with is on top of his game and keeping me up to date with the car. He didn't mind when I asked for some specific pictures and an oil sample to send off. Elk Grove is so far living up to their reputation and diligently looking into the car for me.

[Charles.waite]

We will see. The service adviser i'm working with is on top of his game and keeping me up to date with the car. He didn't mind when I asked for some specific pictures and an oil sample to send off. Elk Grove is so far living up to their reputation and diligently looking into the car for me.

Nice.

If I could rewind I would have gotten a PPI and found my issue before I bought the car. And gotten a $5k discount or had the repairs done before taking ownership. I'm not sure if I blame the CF failure as the cause of my oil consumption or the oil consumption as the cause of my CF failure, but I do know I would have preferred to not inherit what was clearly someone else's problem that he didn't take care of before his warranty expired. My guess is he brought it in for some inspection or just thought oil consumption was a normal thing. Realized the extent of the repair and dumped it at the BMW dealer I bought it from and they as well as I was none the wiser.

It fucking blew to grossly overpay for a car (because unicorn and crazy PNW prices) to then get told two months later that your car needs $5k in repairs.

But I got over it. Had my car been anything but a 2008, it would have been covered though... Still mad at AoA about that.

[vortexjunkie]

Nice.

If I could rewind I would have gotten a PPI and found my issue before I bought the car. And gotten a $5k discount or had the repairs done before taking ownership. I'm not sure if I blame the CF failure as the cause of my oil consumption or the oil consumption as the cause of my CF failure, but I do know I would have preferred to not inherit what was clearly someone else's problem that he didn't take care of before his warranty expired. My guess is he brought it in for some inspection or just thought oil consumption was a normal thing. Realized the extent of the repair and dumped it at the BMW dealer I bought it from and they as well as I was none the wiser.

It fucking blew to grossly overpay for a car (because unicorn and crazy PNW prices) to then get told two months later that your car needs $5k in repairs.

But I got over it. Had my car been anything. But a 2007, it would have been covered though... Still mad at AoA about that.

Some of the 2007 cars are covered.

[Charles.waite]

Some of the 2007 cars are covered.

Derp. Mistyped. Mines a 2008 thus no chance of coverage unless AoA changes their stance on it.

[vortexjunkie]

Well the dealer provided me some disturbing pictures of the motor today.... this car was most definitely neglected in many aspects of its life... The dealer is going to fix everything that they can under the warranty but I will be taking it a step further and taking many parts apart again to clean this thing out....I plan on doing a proper engine flush regime when I get it back because this is just gross....

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[Charles.waite]

Running low on oil and not topping off is awesome.

Those pictures are gross.

[Charles.waite]

Well that's pretty awesome. [headbang]

Dollars to donuts the car has an oil consumption issue and the PO was too lazy to top off regularly...

I've got my original revB cam if you want it. The HPFP lobe is fucked but maybe you crazy cats at JHM can take care of that?

[vortexjunkie]

Well that's pretty awesome. [headbang]

Dollars to donuts the car has an oil consumption issue and the PO was too lazy to top off regularly...

I've got my original revB cam if you want it. The HPFP lobe is fucked but maybe you crazy cats at JHM can take care of that?

They are putting the new cam, cam follower and HPFP in the car. I'm just going to drive it till it dies or the motor is done. Then when my motor is completed and i'm ready to pull it out of the car I may just do a Hail Mary pass with the car and see what that stock motor can really handle.

[Charles.waite]

They are putting the new cam, cam follower and HPFP in the car. I'm just going to drive it till it dies or the motor is done. Then when my motor is completed and i'm ready to pull it out of the car I may just do a Hail Mary pass with the car and see what that stock motor can really handle.

Ahh. Yea that's probably what I would do too. When mine went the HPFP love was trashed, but the rest of the cam and the journals were minty fresh. Or appeared to be.

[rongeur]

I think at least one of the journals looked okay......

[RakkCity]

I'm getting ready to do a bunch of maintenance/upgrades on this car I bought last month, but my local Audi dealer told me any TSB's related to the cam follower would only be covered if the car was still under warranty. It's an 05.5, if I find the CF is similar condition to vortexjunkie's, AoA will cover a replacement pump and CF?

[vortexjunkie]

I'm getting ready to do a bunch of maintenance/upgrades on this car I bought last month, but my local Audi dealer told me any TSB's related to the cam follower would only be covered if the car was still under warranty. It's an 05.5, if I find the CF is similar condition to vortexjunkie's, AoA will cover a replacement pump and CF?
And Cam...

[Charles.waite]

I'm getting ready to do a bunch of maintenance/upgrades on this car I bought last month, but my local Audi dealer told me any TSB's related to the cam follower would only be covered if the car was still under warranty. It's an 05.5, if I find the CF is similar condition to vortexjunkie's, AoA will cover a replacement pump and CF?

They won't because the extended warranty is 10 years from the initial registration (or build) date. So the extended warranty has expired.

[vortexjunkie]

Some good news! The $500.00 motor I bought off Craigslist a few months back in anticipation of building a motor for the white Avant at some point seems to be in FANTASTIC condition.

The person I bought it off of told me it only had around 15-25K on it and that it is perfect. So far this seems to be correct. I don't think I have seen a cleaner head on a motor.

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[malathion]

Awesome news there, it does indeed look to be in great condition.

Any word on those tail light parts I needed ?

[vortexjunkie]

I still have yet to get the hatch open. I have not forgotten about you!

[P1Racer]

Wow! Next time you find a motor for that cheap I'll come get it haha


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[P1Racer]

Wow, next time you find a motor that cheap let me know! I'm at 150k and about to go


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