Looking to enter the B5 world

**DasShane** · 01-06-2016 04:36 PM

I have a B7 S4 but im looking for another little project to tinker with. I came across this and am wondering if there is anything else to look for and what a decent price for this would be? Im thinking around 800. Im really just worried about other engine damage. https://seattle.craigslist.org/skc/cto/5348479235.html

**demonmk2** · 01-06-2016 04:41 PM

Nah, I would stay away from it.

Are you wanting a 2.8 or does it matter? 2.8\1.8t

What kind of project are you looking for? There isn't a whole lot you can do to a 2.8

**Bordom** · 01-06-2016 04:46 PM

Supercharge that boat for a fun daily.

EDIT: Wtf? Is that a 98 with a 12v?

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**DasShane** · 01-06-2016 04:50 PM

It doesnt have to be but i do like the 2.8. It makes a pretty decent sound too. Not looking for big power or anything. Besides whats already done to it id probably do exhaust and just keep it running.

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Originally Posted by Bordom

Supercharge that boat for a fun daily.

EDIT: Wtf? Is that a 98 with a 12v?

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shouldnt it be a 30v though?

**demonmk2** · 01-06-2016 04:52 PM

Well on that one...you risk it having bent valves. Noit worth the fix IMO unless you can do that stuff.

**demonmk2** · 01-06-2016 04:53 PM

No 12v is correct

**DasShane** · 01-06-2016 04:57 PM

thats what im worried about. I dont want to do the belt job and find out the valves are smashed. How can you tell its a 12v. I though they went to 30v in 98?

**demonmk2** · 01-06-2016 05:03 PM

Maybe early 98 could be possible or it was swapped out for what ever reason.

Have you talked to the guy? I would inquire about it.

**melomandn** · 01-06-2016 05:17 PM

Originally Posted by DasShane

thats what im worried about. I dont want to do the belt job and find out the valves are smashed. How can you tell its a 12v. I though they went to 30v in 98?

98% of the time the timing belt goes, you're going to have bent valves.