238k on same block and turbo. think its time for a rebuild

[rfelker]

which year short blocks will work? there was a write up on this but cannot find it now. thanks

[redline380]

Pretty much any 06a block will work, 01 and up a4 or passat. Also, look at jettas, beetles, golfs, you have options.

Why simply assume the engine needs to be rebuilt? I have 233k on my b5 avant and the damn thing runs great. If the motor was taken care of, there is no reason to assume a high mileage engine is going bad.

[rfelker]

Have the winter blues and just want to build something. My car has been solid Ill agree with you there.

[redline380]

Have the winter blues and just want to build something. My car has been solid Ill agree with you there. Ive had it since 2003 and only major issues where paint. Last year the clear peeled. Other than that its been solid. Regular maintenance stuff but still on same engine and turbo. its a 2002. Ill never get rid of it.

Maybe time to rebuild an engine, and put rods in it? You can have some fun modding then. Otherwise, I would skip and put the money elsewhere.

[rfelker]

that's what I'm thinking. wouldn't mind going the the 2.0 route. I don't know yet. Have to get a block first.

[redline380]

Blocks are cheap. Head to car-part.com, and start looking. I'm sure you can find one for $200 or so.

[rfelker]

yeah Ive been looking. Trying to find something local. But nobody wants to sell just the block. And I'm not paying 1000.00 for a whole engine.

[deyrag]

What happened to the new OEM blocks that were going for $600 or so a few months back? Someone had posted about it but i am too lazy to search for it.

[rfelker]

Huh? where?
and just received quotes from outside ny. Looking at 750.00 shipped. Where are you guys finding 200$ blocks?

[redline380]

Huh? where?
and just received quotes from outside ny. Looking at 750.00 shipped. Where are you guys finding 200$ blocks?

car-part.com. Some will say parts only. give those guys a call.

[SJorge3442]

I believe it was GAP that had the short blocks for dirt cheap. Don't hold me to that though, I'm just a 3.0 guy.

[redline380]

yeah, i was the one that found that deal. It is no longer that price.

Its most likely only valve damage, yes, but it just so happens brand new short blocks are on special from Audi right now for $606.73, complete with new pistons.

http://genuineaudiparts.com/parts/in...&siteid=214407