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Coker said:
edit: Forgot to say OP, lovely car. Just got me looking in the classifieds. Would definitely like to give one of these a try
Thanks Coker, you definitely should. Not quite as "sophisticated" as the Munich stuff, but I really do find it full of characterDave Hedgehog said:
how did audi go from making such a stunning looking car into the outright mess of the current a4
Agreed Dave, I had a loan new A4 TDi a couple of months ago which actually looked far more aggressive and shouty to my eyes
So only got the B5 back this evening, as it turned out to be an issue with the front extension piece on the rear diff that was causing the seal not to fit properly and leak. And of course Audi don't have any new ones, as it's one on the ever-growing list of NLA parts for the car
However, one of the lads on AudiSRS managed to come to the rescue as he had a spare rear diff from a scrapped RS4. So my car is now finally back home in the garage, and I have a spare diff that hopefully I'll not need to use anytime soon! Really enjoyed the drive back tonight, as I've missed the old girl for the last couple of weeks
The offending part:
However, one of the lads on AudiSRS managed to come to the rescue as he had a spare rear diff from a scrapped RS4. So my car is now finally back home in the garage, and I have a spare diff that hopefully I'll not need to use anytime soon! Really enjoyed the drive back tonight, as I've missed the old girl for the last couple of weeks
The offending part:
Yep, it had cracked at one end (due to wear I presume), and so was no longer able to keep everything sealed properly at the other. Audi picked up on this as a slight leak, put in a new seal and it passed their road-test, and stayed in place for a little while
Hence why I brought it to my indy and had to go the used part route as it's now NLA. I'll be sticking with Audi for all the routine servicing, but this parts thing is a bit of a worry going forwards
Hence why I brought it to my indy and had to go the used part route as it's now NLA. I'll be sticking with Audi for all the routine servicing, but this parts thing is a bit of a worry going forwards
Edited by Leins on Tuesday 4th October 18:11
Thanks Alex! Yeah, was quite surprised to see it just sitting there, about to drive off as I went past down in Wicklow. There are 3 RS5s that I know of in the country, but not seen one for quite a while
Speaking of which, the only other owner of a B5 RS4 that I know of here sold his a few weeks ago to someone in England, so mine is now the only one I know of in the country. This one is staying put for a while though
Speaking of which, the only other owner of a B5 RS4 that I know of here sold his a few weeks ago to someone in England, so mine is now the only one I know of in the country. This one is staying put for a while though
Leins said:
Yep, it had cracked at one end (due to wear I presume), and so was no longer able to keep everything sealed properly at the other. Audi picked up on this as a slight leak, put in a new seal and it passed their road-test, and stayed in place for a little while
Hence why I brought it to my indy and had to go the used part route as it's now NLA. I'll be sticking with Audi for all the routine servicing, but this parts thing is a bit of a worry going forwards
I bet it is. I was wondering if you can give the old part to an engineers to have welded and machined?Hence why I brought it to my indy and had to go the used part route as it's now NLA. I'll be sticking with Audi for all the routine servicing, but this parts thing is a bit of a worry going forwards
Edited by Leins on Tuesday 4th October 18:11
I didn't try actually, but that might be a possibility going forwards if I have a similar issue. Luckily quite a number of parts are standard across all the quattro B5s, but the RS4-specific ones are the real worry, and especially if cars stop being broken
I think the RS2 owners have had similar problems for many years too. Just a shame that the might of VAG cannot compete with BMW in this regard
I think the RS2 owners have had similar problems for many years too. Just a shame that the might of VAG cannot compete with BMW in this regard
will take good care of it for you!
Very kind of you indeed 
Actually, I'd love to keep it off-SORN so as to be able to use it on crisp dry winters mornings, but our tax system here in Ireland doesn't really make any sense. €379 for 3 months on a 2.7L means I'm not prepared to pay on the off-chance of a quick Sunday spin
In saying that, I'm currently debating the merits of getting something else to sit beside this and the MINi, as it's nearly a year now since I've owned anything NA & RWD. Not in any great rush, but if the right car appears I could be tempted
So the RS4 is back out on the roads for the next while, and just been in for its Irish MOT (aka NCT). Going into Audi for its annual service tomorrow morning, but only for an oil service so fingers crossed it's all good. Got an independent to do a few bits last week (new passenger seat belt and drivers interior door handle spring, as both had gone a bit.. er .. floppy)
Took the old wagon for its first proper drive of the year today, and absolutely loving it. Sweeping A-roads really are the natural habitat for these cars, although it'll be going for a spin down through Germany next month so looking forward to seeing how Autobahns are handled
Took the old wagon for its first proper drive of the year today, and absolutely loving it. Sweeping A-roads really are the natural habitat for these cars, although it'll be going for a spin down through Germany next month so looking forward to seeing how Autobahns are handled
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